Keith Bogans to 76ers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
Hopefully Keith Bogans didn't put down any money on a house in Cleveland because two days after the Cavaliers acquired him in a deal with the Boston Celtics, he has reportedly been traded again.
The 76ers confirm Bogans will move from the Cavaliers to the Philadelphia 76ers for a future second-round draft pick:
ESPN's Marc Stein initially reported the news:
Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon-Journal adds more:
It's also possible that Bogans knew another deal was coming due to the parameters of his contract. After he was originally traded to the Cavaliers, Chris Bernucca of Sheridan Hoops noted the veteran's contract made him one of the most appealing commodities in basketball:
"Last summer, Bogans received one of the best “golden envelopes” ever doled out, a three-year, $16 million deal to make the salary cap math work in the huge trade between the Celtics and Brooklyn Nets involving Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
Only the first year was guaranteed. That was last season, during which Bogans played just 55 minutes and none after Jan. 7. A week later, GM Danny Ainge asked him to leave the team, which was rebuilding and had no way to meet his request for playing time.
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Nate Duncan of Basketball Insiders provides some insight into the trade:
In this respect, Bogans is a perfect fit for whatever Philadelphia's strategy is. 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie has been building a roster filled with future assets, including last year's first-round pick Nerlens Noel and 2014 first-round pick Joel Embiid, but a lot of uncertainty right now.
The Cavaliers will take their trade exception, which will be $5.3 million per Stein's report, and fill out their roster if they choose to do so. They are in an excellent position either way, so Bogans always felt like an expendable piece.
Bogans' contract gives the 76ers an opportunity to have salary cap space in the future, but again you wonder what this means for the team's short-term outlook. At least he gives them a veteran presence has been able to start or come off the bench throughout his career.
With the 76ers trying to integrate so many young players into their rotation, Bogans can serve as a mentor and teacher to help out head coach Brett Brown. It also gives the 34-year-old an opportunity to play more than he would have on a loaded Cleveland roster.
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