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Post by kyceltic on Jan 31, 2023 12:47:31 GMT -5
Celtics just signed veteran Tony Snell to play for our Maine Celtics!
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2023 0:27:05 GMT -5
Bucks Make Trade Offer to Acquire Crowder
Payton Pritchard Floated As Potential Bait For Jae CrowderAccording to a January 8 article by Bobby Krivitsky of Sports Illustrated, the Celtics could look to use Pritchard as a potential bargaining chip to bring Crowder back to Boston and further enhance their chances of lifting the 2023 NBA championship.
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Post by Admin on Feb 2, 2023 1:03:38 GMT -5
Celtics just signed veteran Tony Snell to play for our Maine Celtics!
A possible explanation for Boston Celtics signing nine-year vet to G-League by Andrew Hughes
The Boston Celtics announcing the addition of nine-year veteran Tony Snell to their G-League affiliate Maine Celtics on January 31 was somewhat of a surprise.
Snell has 10 years of NBA experience and is a season removed from converting 21/53 of his 3-point attempts in 15 games with the New Orleans Pelicans, but the surprise isn’t that Brad Stevens brought a competent player into the organization.
The surprise is due to the timing. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, adding a player whose experience is exclusively at the NBA level could seem to indicate that there could be an opening in Boston soon.
The Boston Celtics could be preparing a multi-player deal
In order for the Boston Celtics to maximize this upcoming trade deadline, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens needs to find a way to package draft picks and reserves to get low-cost role players. Multiple players at the end of the C’s bench are expendable, and with team co-owner Wyc Grousbeck giving the front office the green light to pursue win-now moves, trading them seems to be the edict from the top.
Given Snell is a ready-made plug-and-play wing who’s played on six NBA teams, it’s not implausible that the Celtics are posturing to trade multiple players to bring on a higher caliber role player. Using the Malcolm Brogdon as an example, Stevens has found ways to acquire higher salaries for spare parts.
Does that mean the team will find a way to do a 5-for-1 for a player like Bojan Bogdanovic? Unfortunately, that’s too much of a pipe dream. But whatever deal gets done, we know that it’ll be the Cs bringing in the higher salary and higher caliber player.
If and when when they do that, they’ll have a reliable wing who’ll be able to step onto the pro team after first getting reps in the G-League under Alex Barlow. It may seem to be a small move for now, but it could be part of a larger plan.
Brad moves in silence. Of course there’s no noise right now.
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Post by kdp59 on Feb 2, 2023 7:41:52 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Feb 2, 2023 11:24:35 GMT -5
Maybe not but he's more dependable ... more games played over those yrs as Val is constantly missing games at 2 week stretches for ankles, fingers, wrists and such.
That said, I see Val at the top of the list along with Samanic and Shayok (Baldwin deserves a shot as well) as all attempt 5 or more 3's per game and are shooting at a 40%+ clip.
Snell went 2-5 (40%) in his 1st game with Maine. I think as the story says, he'd be an end of the bench reserve but better/more reliable than Jackson. If Brad is planning a 4-1 type trade he will have a few open roster spots for filling and Snell gives him a vet option there besides Val.
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Post by Cabutan on Feb 2, 2023 13:22:53 GMT -5
No plumlee, yes to this guy
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Post by cole on Feb 2, 2023 15:34:23 GMT -5
KO would slot right in. Kornet better hope he doesn't come or he won't see the floor. Actually Kornet would probably be outbound.
Would you take KO for Dwill?
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Post by rkarp1 on Feb 2, 2023 16:22:19 GMT -5
for me, the thing about PP is that SMart and Brog are injury prone, or at least have been. PP is ready to step in and play those minutes if needed. not as well of course, but ready and capable, for a short stretch.
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Post by Admin on Feb 2, 2023 23:44:51 GMT -5
KO would slot right in. Kornet better hope he doesn't come or he won't see the floor. Actually Kornet would probably be outbound. Would you take KO for Dwill? You mean Gwill right? If so, you'll need some filler to make up for the difference between $12.8MM and $4.3MM. Gallo will do it.
I suppose a 2nd year of KO would be cheaper than 3 yrs of Gwill at $15MM+/yr but will KO fit in w/o upsetting chemistry is the ?
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Post by cole on Feb 3, 2023 1:17:24 GMT -5
KO would slot right in. Kornet better hope he doesn't come or he won't see the floor. Actually Kornet would probably be outbound. Would you take KO for Dwill? You mean Gwill right? If so, you'll need some filler to make up for the difference between $12.8MM and $4.3MM. Gallo will do it.
I suppose a 2nd year of KO would be cheaper than 3 yrs of Gwill at $15MM+/yr but will KO fit in w/o upsetting chemistry is the ?
I get the impression guys tolerate him but don't necessarily consider him part of the brotherhood. I could be wrong
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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2023 1:30:34 GMT -5
You mean Gwill right? If so, you'll need some filler to make up for the difference between $12.8MM and $4.3MM. Gallo will do it.
I suppose a 2nd year of KO would be cheaper than 3 yrs of Gwill at $15MM+/yr but will KO fit in w/o upsetting chemistry is the ?
I get the impression guys tolerate him but don't necessarily consider him part of the brotherhood. I could be wrong
So maybe guys will be unhappy that GWill has been replaced with KO but no fallout for KO ... so you'd do that trade, right?
I'd do it for the length we'd pick up around the basket given his 40% on 3's must be close enough to what GWill is shooting. KO should provide an advantage over GWill when asked to move over to Center as well. He may not be as strong as GWill and could get pushed around where GWill could hold his ground against some of the bigger/stronger bigs in the league.
If I knew I couldn't keep GWill for less than $12MM I'd be hard pressed to turn that trade down. Not knowing but having some inkling from dealings with his agent should make it easier for Brad than you or I ... If he has a good to great playoffs or is instrumental in a championship then I think he'll be signed after conceding to his fin'l expectations.
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Post by kdp59 on Feb 3, 2023 7:28:20 GMT -5
No plumlee, yes to this guy man these guys are just stealing my stuff from like a month ago now!! should at least give me props for making it up first...LOL
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Post by kdp59 on Feb 3, 2023 7:36:22 GMT -5
KO would slot right in. Kornet better hope he doesn't come or he won't see the floor. Actually Kornet would probably be outbound. Would you take KO for Dwill? You mean Gwill right? If so, you'll need some filler to make up for the difference between $12.8MM and $4.3MM. Gallo will do it.
I suppose a 2nd year of KO would be cheaper than 3 yrs of Gwill at $15MM+/yr but will KO fit in w/o upsetting chemistry is the ?
I still see Stevens only ADDING to the top 8 now and not taking anyone away in any moves. Gallo, Pritchard and Jackson get it done salary wise, plus whatever Ainge wants in draft picks ( HE WANTS A FIRST!). While having Rob and All at one big spot and Grant and Kelly at the other give Mazz much better NBA depth, I would only do that deal IF Boston gets back someone else into the Schroder TPE as well ( this assumes they have to send a first back). Bolmaro Fontecchio both have multi year smaller salary's N. Alexander-Walker is on an expiring that fits into the Schroder TPE also.
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Post by cole on Feb 3, 2023 7:37:21 GMT -5
I get the impression guys tolerate him but don't necessarily consider him part of the brotherhood. I could be wrong
So maybe guys will be unhappy that GWill has been replaced with KO but no fallout for KO ... so you'd do that trade, right?
I'd do it for the length we'd pick up around the basket given his 40% on 3's must be close enough to what GWill is shooting. KO should provide an advantage over GWill when asked to move over to Center as well. He may not be as strong as GWill and could get pushed around where GWill could hold his ground against some of the bigger/stronger bigs in the league.
If I knew I couldn't keep GWill for less than $12MM I'd be hard pressed to turn that trade down. Not knowing but having some inkling from dealings with his agent should make it easier for Brad than you or I ... If he has a good to great playoffs or is instrumental in a championship then I think he'll be signed after conceding to his fin'l expectations.
Honestly I haven't seen enough of ko lately to make an informed decision.
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Post by rkarp1 on Feb 3, 2023 14:04:43 GMT -5
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Post by Cabutan on Feb 3, 2023 15:13:19 GMT -5
No plumlee, yes to this guy man these guys are just stealing my stuff from like a month ago now!! should at least give me props for making it up first...LOL well funny that you mention that. I just saw another link (Boston) proposing a trade for Anunoby. I brought that up a while back. Interesting.
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Post by Cabutan on Feb 3, 2023 15:13:54 GMT -5
Geez. Saw that. To think the shit I got when I called it
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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2023 22:54:54 GMT -5
The best trade target on every team interested in trading for PG Payton Pritchard by Andrew Hughes
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics No. 1 trade target from the Detroit Pistons: Kevin Knox
The Detroit Pistons are rebuilding, but they aren’t looking to just sell off any win-now pieces. Bojan Bogdanovic, a bold longshot target under typical circumstances, isn’t available. Neither is Alec Burks. Detroit wants to keep then as the Pistons continue to build a young core to bring them into the future.
Because of that, reserve wing Kevin Knox is a more realistic target to use in a trade involving Pritchard. With the wing badly needing some fortifying, enter the 38% 3-point shooter. He brings the same level of shooting Sam Hauser does but brings far more versatility in every other aspect.
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics No. 1 trade target from the Charlotte Hornets: Jalen McDaniels
The Charlotte Hornets have a similar strategy regarding the trade deadline — they too, will not be dealing away some of their more talented players. P.J. Washington, an ideal big third big in a Boston Celtics frontcourt, is off limits.
Because of that, Jalen McDaniels is likely the best player Boston can bring back in a deal involving Pritchard given his production relative to his salary. While McDaniels is due for a raise, his next salary won’t break the bank like Pritchard’s could in 2024. Because he is a starting caliber player on half the league, he would likely require a draft pick as part of the swap as well.
Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics No. 1 trade target from the San Antonio Spurs: Keita Bates-Diop
... there’s limited options the Cs can trade for from the Alamo City for Pritchard. Enter fifth-year combo forward Keita Bates-Diop. The Ohio State product is somewhat of a bargain bin Grant Williams, but there’s many worse things to be called relative to fitting in on the Cs. If Williams gets too expensive, Bates-Diop could be a far cheaper alterative this offseason.
Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics No. 1 trade target from the Golden State Warriors: Moses Moody
The Warriors’ interest in Pritchard is not a secret by any means, but the Cs should do as little as they can to aid Golden State in a repeat title bid based on last year’s NBA Finals and the regular season battles the two teams have endured this season.
Just as Boston isn’t helping out the Dubs, Bob Myers isn’t going to beef up his biggest competition for another banner. Kevon Looney would be ideal for the Cs but that’s not happening. James Wiseman isn’t going to realize his potential in Boston under Myers’ watch. That leaves Moses Moody as the most realistic get for the Celtics in a Pritchard trade. And that’s just not very likely since he’s not big enough to provide the wing help Boston is looking for behind Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2023 23:22:27 GMT -5
Celtics in on 11-year veteran wing on buyout market by Andrew Hughes
Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
The TD Garden could be getting an extra thrill on the buyout market should the interest between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards wing Will Barton turn into a union on the buyout market post-trade deadline.
CelticsBlog’s Keith Smith reported the mutual interest between the franchise and the forward in his latest trade deadline buzz update. The 11-year veteran is averaging the lowest points per game total since his third season in the league in 2022-23 down in the nation’s capital.
If the Wizards aren’t able to find a deal for the 32-year-old, it makes sense for them to move on from the impending free agent. Boston is a natural fit for Barton, who was only able to get to the Western Conference finals during his seven and a half years in Denver and most certainly wouldn’t be reaching the title game in a loaded Eastern Conference this season.
The Boston Celtics could avoid dealing assets by shopping the buyout market
If the right deal doesn’t come around this trade deadline, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens will have less incentive to force anything given the work he has done since taking over the team.
Once the deadline comes and goes, Boston will be a hot landing spot for free agents either serious about winning a title before their careers come to an end, or impending free agents looking to cash out by contributing to a contender. Or both.
Barton is just one example of an accomplished veteran who stuck it out for a long time on a team that couldn’t get over the hump who may see what Joe Mazzulla has done with this year’s team and sign on the dotted line.
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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2023 23:29:38 GMT -5
Celtics buzz one week from trade deadline Boston mostly works in silence, but there are still some rumors swirling By Keith P Smith
Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images
Will Barton
Keep an eye on Will Barton, should he work a buyout with the Washington Wizards. A source told CelticsBlog, “There’s some mutual interest there. Barton would give them another scorer off the bench, and he has big game experience too.”
Barton’s contract is a little too big for Boston to reasonably trade for. But the veteran wing hasn’t been a rotation regular for Washington for months. Chris Haynes reported on the #thisleague Uncut podcast that it’s increasingly likely Barton won’t finish the season with the Wizards. That makes him a buyout target for the Celtics.
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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2023 23:36:27 GMT -5
Kelly Olynyk drawing interest for potential Boston reunion By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)The Celtics may be looking at a familiar face to upgrade their frontcourt ahead of the NBA trade deadline next week. Jazz big man Kelly Olynyk is drawing trade interest from both Boston and the Miami Heat according to Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports. The 6-foot-11 big man has primarily started at power forward for the Jazz this year, averaging 11.9 points while shooting a career-high 40.6 percent from 3-point range under new head coach and former Boston assistant Will Hardy. So what exactly would a deal with the Celtics look like? Let’s take a look at the particulars of this situation to see if Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge could work out a trade that makes sense for both sides. Olynyk’s contractThe big man is in the second year of a three-year deal with the Jazz. He’s earning $12.8 million this season, which would be far too big to fit into any of Boston’s TPEs. However, the rest of his contract would be appealing to Boston since only $3 million of his $12.2 million salary for the 2023-24 season is guaranteed. That would allow Boston to waive and stretch him after the year without taking on a hefty luxury tax cap hit for his higher salary next year. Trade compensationOlynyk is having one of the best years of his career from an efficiency standpoint, shooting 49 percent from the field and 83 percent from the line. He’s declined a bit in a few areas (rebounding is down, turnovers are up) but some of that is a byproduct of him playing power forward as opposed to center most of the time he’s on the floor. He’s on a reasonable contract but at age 31 is clearly not part of Utah’s long-term plans. That makes him a name that Ainge is surely shopping on the trade block during the next week. The Celtics would need to use Danilo Gallinari’s salary in order to get a deal done if they do not want to move any core rotation parts (a fair assumption). That would involve including some player value in the deal for Utah so Payton Pritchard would be a potential fit on that front. The inclusion of Pritchard/Gallinari/Justin Jackson for Olynyk would work from a salary-matching standpoint, although the Jazz might insist on some draft compensation (second-round pick(s)?) for taking on Gallinari’s bloated contract for next year. Final ThoughtsTrading for a player like Olynyk (and filling the roster spots for those others involved in a hypothetical deal) would cost Boston about $10-15 million in salary and added luxury tax penalties for the proposed deal. While Olynyk would provide some nice frontcourt depth and another shooting option on the perimeter, that money (plus Pritchard) would be a hefty price to pay in a trade. It would also open a hole in Boston’s backcourt so the Celtics would need to seek out another reliable guard to take Pritchard’s spot for depth purposes which would be easier said than done. All things considered, it’s a conceivable move but the Celtics are better off looking elsewhere for now for cheaper and more impactful additions.
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 14:26:09 GMT -5
Nerlens Noel gets interest from Boston ahead of deadline
By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com
One guy the Celtics have inquired on is the Pistons’ Nerlens Noel, according to The Athletic’s James Edwards III. Other teams have also asked about Noel, Edwards reports, including the Heat, Nuggets, Mavericks and more.
Noel, the former sixth overall pick in 2013, has bounced around the league since being drafted by the 76ers. The big man is averaging 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds while suiting up in 13 games this season. He is also a Boston native. Noel, though, makes a $9.2 million salary, so he’s not exactly the cheapest trade piece if the Celtics were to acquire him.
While Noel hasn’t lived up to the hype after being an early lottery pick out of Kentucky, he is a solid shot blocker and defender still. The Celtics don’t need him to carry much of the offensive load but instead be a solid depth piece on their roster. If the price tag from Detroit is too high, though, it’s unlikely Boston will look to break the bank for Noel.
The Celtics have also been connected to other big men across the league, including the Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl and the Jazz’s Kelly Olynyk. The deadline is just days away and set for Thursday, so there will be some movement on the market soon.
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 14:29:46 GMT -5
Way back to one of my original wants for a back up center ... he'll do but he won't fit into a TPE and Gallo would have to go along with Jackson or PP. I see PP getting us McDaniel so I'm not giving him up for Noel.
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Post by dfries13 on Feb 5, 2023 14:39:34 GMT -5
Way back to one of my original wants for a back up center ... he'll do but he won't fit into a TPE and Gallo would have to go along with Jackson or PP. I see PP getting us McDaniel so I'm not giving him up for Noel. We both wanted Noel for years. Stevens don't want anyone who can't shoot threes is a fair statement. Today the 76ers inquired about him . It’s obvious what the theme is for the Philadelphia 76ers as they approach the Feb. 9 trade deadline. They need a reliable backup center behind Joel Embiid and they need to do so quickly in order to fortify the bench unit. There have been a few names that have popped up recently and now, a former Sixer has drawn interest from president Daryl Morey and the rest of the front office: Nerlens Noel of the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are a rebuilding team who are focused on developing Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren at this point and Noel is a veteran who doesn’t get much playing time. He’s averaging 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds while playing in only 13 games for Detroit.
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Post by cole on Feb 5, 2023 15:14:06 GMT -5
I would agree about shooting centers except Rob plays
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