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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Franchise Swap: Celtics, Braves, and the Wildest Deal in Sports History

from The Skylar Lara Podcast · host Skylar Lara

In 1978, the NBA witnessed one of the strangest deals in sports history…a franchise trade. Not a player-for-player swap. Not a blockbuster draft move. An owner-for-owner trade.The legendary Boston Celtics and the struggling Buffalo Braves literally swapped franchises; ownership, front offices, and all. What started as a desperate financial move turned into a chain reaction that reshaped the league, gave birth to the Clippers, and left fans in two cities wondering what just happened.In this episode, I dive deep into the egos, chaos, and backroom politics behind the NBA’s most bizarre power play. From the smoky boardrooms to the hardwood fallout, this is the story you won’t believe actually happened.Instagram & TikTok: @skylarlarapodYouTube: The Skylar Lara Podcast#nba #boston #buffalo #sandiego #losangeles #celtics #clippers #braves #basketball

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