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NBA · Men · September 19, 2026

Boston adds a guard without giving up a player.

Fictional trade · Roster

Sample story. These scores and events are fictional and demonstrate the format.
Fictional trade: Devin Mercer to Boston
Update: Fictional trade: Devin Mercer to Boston

The highlights

In this fictional example, Boston acquires invented guard Devin Mercer from New York for a future second-round draft pick—a chance to select a new player in a later season. Boston adds depth without sending away anyone on its current roster.

Players to know

Devin Mercer averaged 14 points and five assists per game in this sample scenario. He is expected to lead Boston’s second unit, the group that comes off the bench when the starters rest.

Why this might come up

Boston gets another scorer and passer for its bench; New York gets a future chance to add a young player. This trade and player are fictional.

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 7:15 AM Central · Revision 1