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This summer, the Celtics almost traded reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon to the Clippers as part of a three-team deal that would have brought Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. The Clippers backed out because of health concerns about Brogdon's elbow (he tore a ligament during the playoffs), so Boston reworked the trade instead sending Marcus Smart to Memphis in a deal that still put Porzingis in Celtics green.
Brogdon is still angry about coming up in a trade, which could spill over to a bit of conflict at the start of camp, the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn said on the “Celtics Beat” podcast (hat tip Real GM).
"We'll see how Malcolm is. Malcolm's the one I'm concerned about too, because we've heard nothing, and he's angry with the team. I don't think communication between the two sides has been fruitful. He might just say, 'Listen, I'm not getting surgery. I'm just gonna let this heal, and you'll have to wait for me.' It could be a protest for being on the trade block."
Brogdon has two years and $45 million left on his contract and he could see a bump in minutes this season with Smart gone (although Derrick White will start at the point, Brogdon will remain the sixth man). Brogdon averaged 14.2 points and 4.9 rebounds a game for the Celtics last season.
It's just another question for a Celtics team that heads into training camp as hopeful title contenders but has a lot of questions to answer: How does Porzingis fit (and can he stay healthy, he’s already banged up but should be ready for camp)? How does the team respond to losing an emotional leader such as Smart? Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown step into that leadership role? Can Robert Williams III stay healthy for most of the season?
Now, add Brogdon's health and attitude to the mix.
Daniel Weinman was crowned winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on Monday, taking home a record breaking $12.1 million in winnings. Weinman had to outlast the other 10,043 entrants to take home the prize and get his hands on his share of live poker’s largest ever prize pool – a staggering $93,399,900. As well as taking home the prize money, 35-year-old Weinman also got his hands on the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The huge bracelet contains 500 grams of 10-karat yellow gold, as well as 2,352 various precious gemstones.
Daniel Weinman won the World Series of Poker's main event world championship on Monday in Las Vegas, earning $12.1 million along the way. Playing in the tournament for a 16th year, Weinman was tops in a deep pool of 10,043 players vying for $93.39 million. His victory came after just 164 hands at the final table. "I was honestly on the fence about even coming back and playing this tournament," the 35-year-old Atlanta native told reporters afterward. Weinman's final table featured Jan-Peter Jachtmann, who landed in fourth place and took home $3 million, as well as Toby Lewis, who finished seventh and secured $1.42 million. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the main event's entry pool far outpaced the previous record of 8,773 set in 2006. "I've always kind of felt that poker was kind of going in a dying direction, but to see the numbers at the World Series this year has been incredible," Weinman said. "And to win this main event, it doesn't feel real. I mean, [there's] so much luck in a poker tournament. I thought I played very well." Steven Jones finished second, securing $6.5 million. And Adam Walton settled for third and a $4 million prize.
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