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          Thomas bolsters Celtics backcourt

          Point guard Isaiah Thomas will form a solid backcourt in Boston with Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 19, 2015, 11:09 PM
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          Let's take a look at how the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns did in their trade Thursday. Here's a breakdown of the deal:

          Celtics get: Guard Isaiah Thomas
          Suns get: Guard Marcus Thornton, Cleveland's 2016 first-round pick