Boston pulled off the biggest trade of the offseason, but it didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it’s a product of Ainge’s years long wheeling and dealing.

The Boston Celtics pulled off the blockbuster trade of the year Tuesday night, trading Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the prized, unprotected 2018 Brooklyn Nets’ first-round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving.

The move brings Irving — a bonafide offensive superstar, NBA champion, four-time All-Star...

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