Clippers consider trading Kris Dunn to Celtics for draft capital

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Clippers consider trading Kris Dunn to Celtics for draft capital
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The Los Angeles Clippers are evaluating a proposal to send veteran guard Kris Dunn to the Boston Celtics in exchange for three future second-round draft picks. Facing a long-term deficit of first-round picks due to past roster moves, Los Angeles aims to accumulate young talent through draft equity. Dunn, 32, would join the Boston backcourt by utilizing a $27.7 million trade exception created during the 2026 trade deadline. The deal allows Boston to bolster its defensive guard rotation behind Derrick White and Payton Pritchard without surrendering players from the core roster. The Clippers would clear a veteran contract while adding assets to their future draft portfolio. The trade exception remains available to the Celtics through early February 2027, leaving a window to finalize the transaction.

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  • Los Angeles would receive second-round picks from Milwaukee, Washington, and Boston.
  • Kris Dunn averaged 7.3 points and 3.6 assists across 82 games last season.
  • Boston can absorb Dunn's $5.7 million salary using an existing trade exception.
  • The Clippers lack first-round draft picks through 2034.
  • The trade exception is available to the Celtics until February 5, 2027.
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  • 2:10 PMYahoo SportsClippers Could Turn Kris Dunn Into 3 Future Second-Round Picks In Proposed Trade Deal
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Here is how the Clippers could turn Kris Dunn into three future second-round picks while the Celtics add another proven defensive guard.

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