The three-party heavy trade shocked the league, each team took the opportunity to make a new chapter

On June 25, famous reporter Shams revealed that the Celtics, the Hawks and the Nets reached a remarkable tripartite deal, which instantly stirred up the NBA.

The deal is rich in content: Porzingis joins a second-round draft pick for the Hawks; Mann and the Hawks' No. 22 draft pick was sent to the Nets; Nian joins the Celtics with a second-round draft pick.

From the perspective of income from all parties, Shams pointed out that the Hawks and the Nets have a visionary operation and aim for asset acquisitions. For the Eagles, the arrival of Porzingis is of great significance. The inside player, with an annual salary of $30.7 million, became a full free agent in 2026. He played 42 regular season games for the Celtics in the 2024-25 season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, will effectively fill the needs of the Hawks inside. He will join forces with Trae Young in the new season, which is worth looking forward to. The Nets received Mann, whose contract was $15.5 million for three consecutive years, becoming a full free agent in 2028. Mann played in 67 regular season games last season, averaging 7.7 points, 3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, which can inject new vitality into the Nets.

, and the Celtics successfully escaped the restrictions of the second rich line through this transaction. Salary expert Marks revealed that the Porzingis and Ju-Holly's deal is expected to save Boston $180 million in tax penalty. Nian, who joined the Celtics, earned $8.5 million in an annual salary, became a full free agent in 2026. He played in 79 regular season games last season, averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, and can also contribute to the team.

This tripartite transaction demonstrates the strategic vision and operational wisdom of each team. The Hawks strengthened their inside line and tried to reach a higher ranking in the new season; the Nets supplemented fresh blood and made arrangements for future development; the Celtics cleverly avoided taxes and optimized their salary space. The NBA pattern has quietly changed due to this deal. It is worth waiting for fans to wait and see how the teams will overcome obstacles with their new lineup in the new season.