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I assume it's more the sense that he's a free agent next summer anyway and likely has no interest in re-signing for them. And he's blocking Sengun from starting / getting more playing time who is the guy they really want in the future.

So they were willing to lose out on some value on him just to be sure they could get a first round pick back in return. Even if it's the 26th pick.