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Post by Admin on Mar 20, 2022 12:27:23 GMT -5
Admin and a few others here have been pounding the table for a PF. I badly wanted Bagly (see what I did there?) and I think, despite others writing him off as a poor draft pick, he's proven his mettle since being traded to Detroit. There are only a few potentially available PF's out there that make a good fit that could be available ... Kyle Anderson (MEM-UFA) though I wasn't that impressed when we played them early March (6pts-5rbds - 4 asts in 24 mins but his 6 stls on defense left a mark). Talk of the Hawks trading John Collins (would look great at PF in green) is premature but I'm sure the C's have him on their radar. Barnes has 1 yr left ($18MM) on his deal with SAC but are they ready to let him go and do we want him given his ghost appearance in 24 mins on Friday? That brings us to the PF:
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Otto Porter could be an offseason MLE target
by Andrew Hughes
Despite never living up to his potential as a former #3 pick out of Georgetown–a school that has fallen off embarrassingly since he was there–Otto Porter would be an incredible addition to the Boston Celtics this offseason.
At the right price.
Porter should have the Golden State Warriors willing to work hard to keep him considering his admirable play as a utility forward (eight points, five rebounds, 37% 3-PT in 21.5 MPG) in Steve Kerr’s rotation.
That may not be the case, though. If the Dubs get priced out on a potential Porter extension, Brian Robb of MassLive believes that the Cs could be waiting in the wings to strike a deal for the mid-level exception:
The Warriors could give him mid-level money this summer to stay if they truly value him but the fact that he’s made $125 million already in his career allowed him to settle for a good fit this year. If he’s looking for a bigger payday Boston would be out of the mix with their cap situation. However, if the Warriors aren’t willing to offer the mid-level for him, he would certainly be a top target for Boston to provide much-needed depth on the wing and reliable 3-point shooting behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Otto Porter Jr. would be a perfect fit for the Boston Celtics second unit
As it stands, the Cs have their starting lineup set in stone. Marcus Smart, the ‘Jays’, and Robert Williams are all immovable from the first five while Al Horford or Derrick White rounds it out.
In the second unit, Payton Pritchard is being groomed to be the primary backup floor general, while Daniel Theis makes for a more than solid backup big man option. Aaron Nesmith’s lack of development this season makes finding another wing a priority, though.
Porter not only provides scoring and rebounding along the wing, but the ability to body up more physical 4s as well. Very few free agents on the open market scratch as many itches as Porter does.
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Post by kdp59 on Mar 21, 2022 7:03:34 GMT -5
enjoying the team as is right now myself, but I certainly understand the enjoyment of being an armchair GM ( and Hardwood houdini is always in that mode it seems). that said, right now I am not sure another big man will be needed next season. How we do in the playoffs could change my thinking of course. Rob, Horford, Grant and Theis are all under contract next year and seem to be doing just fine as the bigs. Hard to see a need for an additional one (more than a young cheap end of the bench type) to me. The team could always look to UPGRADE by moving one of the four of course, either for a direct upgrade OR by trading one of them for a wing shooter and thus opening up a spot. Never been a fan of Porter sicne i used to see him in his Wizard days, but he is older and thicker now so who knows. IF I were looking at the MLE typs PF's Jeff Green would still be a guy on my radar though. But like I said the team has zero need for another big , IMO. List of PF types who are or may be free agents next season below. www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/power-forward/list of shooting guards below (more bang for your "Cheap" buck there typically) www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/shooting-guard/ Hard to see the team doing much but tinkering at the edges in the off-season at this point, to be frank. They have 13 player under contract for next year ( Stauskas, Fitts and Hauser are non-guaranteed). |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Mar 21, 2022 16:46:47 GMT -5
I'm assuming this is to replace Horford? Let him walk, and save money, or whatever. In that case, I'm ok with Otto Porter. Wanted him before. BUT, if we believe in Big Al, then I think we're good, now that we have Theis.
On a different note, I thought Stauskas had a team option for next year? Is that the same as non-guaranteed?
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Post by Admin on Mar 21, 2022 16:53:37 GMT -5
Only guarantee is for the balance of this season. I read it's a minimum deal signed for 2 seasons with only the current year guaranteed. If C's decline their option on next season he gets nothing ... low risk signing.
Found this: Nik Stauskas, who signed a two-year, minimum-salary contract with the Celtics last week, said on Tuesday that he had considered the possibility of walking away from basketball after this season if he didn’t get another NBA opportunity, tweets Forsberg. Stauskas’ salary for 2022/23 is non-guaranteed, but if he impresses the C’s down the stretch, it’s possible he’ll stick around for next season.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Mar 21, 2022 17:49:16 GMT -5
Only guarantee is for the balance of this season. I read it's a minimum deal signed for 2 seasons with only the current year guaranteed. If C's decline their option on next season he gets nothing ... low risk signing.
Found this: Nik Stauskas, who signed a two-year, minimum-salary contract with the Celtics last week, said on Tuesday that he had considered the possibility of walking away from basketball after this season if he didn’t get another NBA opportunity, tweets Forsberg. Stauskas’ salary for 2022/23 is non-guaranteed, but if he impresses the C’s down the stretch, it’s possible he’ll stick around for next season.
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Post by kdp59 on Mar 22, 2022 7:12:42 GMT -5
I'm assuming this is to replace Horford? Let him walk, and save money, or whatever. In that case, I'm ok with Otto Porter. Wanted him before. BUT, if we believe in Big Al, then I think we're good, now that we have Theis. On a different note, I thought Stauskas had a team option for next year? Is that the same as non-guaranteed? that has been the Ownership groups goals recently it seems. However I doubt that happens, Horford is a key part of what is happening with this team and to me it's more likely he is here beyond his current deal than he gone next season. I can see a team friendly extension for a couple more years IF AL wants to play longer. |
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Post by kyceltic on Mar 22, 2022 10:38:05 GMT -5
I think Porter would be more of a small forward replacement, who could give Tatum and Brown a rest! He would be a huge upgrade over Nesmith!
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Post by kyceltic on Mar 22, 2022 10:39:52 GMT -5
I'm assuming this is to replace Horford? Let him walk, and save money, or whatever. In that case, I'm ok with Otto Porter. Wanted him before. BUT, if we believe in Big Al, then I think we're good, now that we have Theis. On a different note, I thought Stauskas had a team option for next year? Is that the same as non-guaranteed? that has been the Ownership groups goals recently it seems. However I doubt that happens, Horford is a key part of what is happening with this team and to me it's more likely he is here beyond his current deal than he gone next season. I can see a team friendly extension for a couple more years IF AL wants to play longer. Only way I'd want him gone, is if he's used as part of a deal to get John Collins! |
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Post by Admin on Apr 18, 2022 18:46:20 GMT -5
B/R and HH have hopped on my coattails with their latest Trade Idea for the off season. I've had just two guys on my "WANTED" list for Center this season and while one my be a tough get in Mo Bama in ORL, the other fits into our cap if only Brad can convince the Knicks to trade him with 1 yr at $9.2MM and a club option at $9.6MM left on Nerlens Noel's contract. Here what HH has to say about the trade idea:
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
B/R says Boston Celtics wish they could make this trade for Nerlens Noelby Mark Nilon
This 2022 quarterfinals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets has been hyped up as having the potential to be an all-time series for weeks now, and Sunday’s Game One matinee wound up furthering this sentiment as it was a back-and-forth, star-studded affair with high-end hustle, top-notch intensity, and incredible plays made throughout. In the end, it was the C’s who threw the final blow, as budding superstar, Jayson Tatum, managed to win the game at the buzzer with an incredibly clutch spinning lay-in to sneak by Brooklyn by a final score of 115-114. While Boston did put forth a solid all-around team effort in the exhibition, the absence of Robert Williams III was certainly felt throughout, especially when we saw his replacement, Daniel Theis, getting into foul trouble rather early and struggle in a multitude of other areas during his 20 minutes of play. Now, even though we at HH are still confident in the 30-year-old’s capabilities of holding things down in the frontcourt while Time Lord recovers from knee surgery, it is hard not to think about who may have been a better option to have had waiting in their reserves for a situation such as this. Over the months leading up to the conclusion of the regular season, we at the Houdini discussed several big man options we believed the Boston Celtics should have considered pursuing to bolster their rotation behind Williams, be it via the trade market or free agency, and, just recently, the folks at Bleacher Report concocted a trade for one of these talents and stated it to be a move Brad Stevens and co. likely wish they could make. The exact trade reads as follows:
Citing his similar play style to Robert Williams, writer, Greg Swartz, believes that having the eighth-year big in their rotation could have been an ideal scenario in a situation such as the one they’re currently facing: Noel is built in the same model as Williams, a somewhat undersized shot-blocking center who can cover all areas of the court and make a major impact without having to score. He’d also be the perfect backup to Williams moving forward, able to step into the starting lineup and allow the Celtics defense to avoid taking a major step back without its starting anchor. Frankly, assuming in this alternate universe that he was healthy (missed a large chunk of the season with leg injuries himself), we at the Houdini couldn’t agree more with Swartz’s take. In fact, just recently, we pegged the 28-year-old as someone the Boston Celtics would love to have in tow moving forward. Perhaps this summer they can somehow make this move happen.
PS: This trade has been approved by Dee (though not using Theis as bait)
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 19, 2022 8:11:03 GMT -5
I think Theis gives us more overall to be honest, And the fact that Stevens brought him back tells me what Brad thought of Ainge trading him away the previous year.
But that trade certainly works for salary matching if nothing else.
Keep the band together I say and try to add a another wing with the TP-MLE.
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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2022 0:26:01 GMT -5
HH does another "bring them home" piece. This time 5 players with roots to the Boston area.
Guys at HH must be regular guests here because 3 of this writers 5 players are guys I've mentioned as potential acquisitions somewhat recently ... I'll post his first 3 players which happen to be the same ones I've mentioned here:
5 [3] players that the Boston Celtics could bring home
by Michael Ivanoskos
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Player No. 1 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Bruce Brown
Now, hear me out about the Brooklyn Nets’ Bruce Brown, who became public enemy number one after a series of big game comments ahead of the playoff series vs the Celtics. The NBA is a business and this combo guard is as worthy of an investment as the team could find on the market.
Brown is a bona fide Cs killer and grew up right here in Beantown and went to Wakefield high school. This is his own backyard and it showed as he balled out in TD Garden averaging 14 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 57% shooting, 43% from three, and 80% from the line.
Obviously, it was not the thrilling seven game series many hoped for, but Brown was arguably the Nets’ most consistent performer night in and night out. Most NBA pundits will argue that he shined because of all the open looks he got playing next to superstars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but there is something to be said for a player excelling in their role as the perfect complementary piece.
In a nutshell, the six-foot-four guard would potentially become an ideal fit next to the ‘Jays’ and add injury insurance should Marcus Smart go down. He has shown the versatility to play up to three positions, hit open shots, and has a reliable floater game.
Previous statements have me believing it would be a dream for him to bleed green as a Boston Celtic and from his dog days in Detroit he’s proven to hang with the best of them and make the most of his opportunities.
Do not be surprised, if Boston is one of the many suitors for Brown’s services this summer.
 Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Player No. 2 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Pat Connaughton
When Boston has the chance to add Championship DNA to its fairly young core, they need to strike quickly in the form of Milwaukee Bucks swingman, Pat Connaughton.
The six-foot-five forward was born in Arlington, Massachusetts, and attended high school at St. Johns Prep in Danvers. He was a multi-sport athlete that could have gone pro as a pitcher in the MLB, but chose to pursue his NBA dream instead. He has been very adamant about his feelings of wonder and awe getting play in TD Garden as he was a huge Boston Celtics fan growing up.
What is not to like about this guy: a player that can effectively guard multiple positions and hit threes at a fairly efficient rate. He netted treys at a nearly 40% cushion this regular season and last year on route to an NBA championship hit over 38% of his shots from beyond the arc.
The second-round selection has played with a chip on his shoulder and has a never say die attitude that would seemingly translate to being a true Celtic. His shooting numbers exploded against the Phoenix Suns in six games in the NBA finals, where he hit a scorching 44% from distance in the series.
He is also a freak athlete which helps him on both ends of the court as a capable driver offensively and a guy that covers ground on the defensive side of the rock. Connaughton is a player that knows his role and plays within the team concept to win basketball games.
Connaughton is a winner to put it plain and simple, making the playoffs every year of his young career and accumulating 65 big games of experience between the Blazers and the Bucks.
Where experience meets seamless fit comes a 29-year-old wing named Pat.
 Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Player No. 3 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Nerlens Noel
Nerlens Noel grew up very close to the Boston area in the town of Malden, MA, and attended Everett High School in the same state. He would go on to play his college ball at the University of Kentucky and would be drafted sixth overall in the 2013 draft, ultimately landing in a Sixers uniform following a draft-day trade with the Pelicans.
The six-foot-11 big man never quite lived up to the billing of a lottery pick in the NBA, but he has made a nice career for himself as one of the better backup centers in the association. With career averages of 7.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game on an incredibly solid 55% shooting overall.
The Boston Celtics have been internally tested with a series of injuries this year adding questions to if their depth at certain positions can hold up? Noel would provide the ideal backup to Robert Williams on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he is effective in the pick and roll and shoots a very high percentage at the rim. Defensively, he brings a similar level of rim protection as an interior defender and has quick hands to rack up steals.
They would likely have to engage in trade talks with the Knicks to acquire his services, but this is where one of the teams’ many trade player exceptions could come in handy. He’s been an absolute rock defensively for a young New York Knicks squad and would be a nice added card for Cs PBO Brad Stevens to have up his sleeve ready to deal out at moment.
The former lottery pick is on a team-friendly contract with two years remaining on a three-year deal worth only $32 million. At only 28 years old, the potential is still there for improvement and success in the right system. There’s a chance to add another plus defender to an elite defensive bunch if Noel can be had at the right price.
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 29, 2022 7:48:39 GMT -5
Connoughton is the only one from that list I would want, but he has a player option for only a little less than the taxpaying MLE. So I doubt that's happening.
I'm gonna go ahead and assume Stevens has the top 10 players he wants here for next season
Tatum
Brown
Smart
Al
Rob
White
Grant
Theis
Pritchard
Nesmith
so I only see tinkering around the back 5 myself.
One sneaky move could be using the MLE on Jalen Smith (Ind), I know at Phoenix they couldn't sign him for anymore than around $4.7M. I'm not sure if that limit followed to Indiana with the trade or not. But if they are limited to that figure someone could snag him for that MLE I think.
I'd like to see Moses Brown brought back on a vet minimum deal to replace Kornet also.
D. Valentine is probably worth a vet minimum deal as well to compete with Stauskas, I think.
those are the type of moves I see likely, but then I always go for saving the owners the green ( and they do too it seems).
other MLE types as far as wings
B. Forbes
J. Okogie
W. Ellington
A. Rivers
T. Snell
A. Bradley
R. Hood
not an inspiring bunch to be honest and many will sign for vet minimum somewhere anyway out of that list.
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 29, 2022 13:14:59 GMT -5
the rest of that story ( not that its anymore inspiring)
Player No. 4 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Darius Bazley
Darius Bazley was born in the city of Brockton, MA and he has gotten lost in the shuffles of an Oklahoma City Thunder team as his development stalls out. I’ll refer to him as a bargain bin version of Jayson Tatum with a similar lanky frame at six-foot-eight and a solid athlete with a smooth offensive repertoire and two-way upside.
The Boston Celtics could use the 21-year-old forward as added depth behind the ‘Jays’ should one of them get hurt or need some amount of rest down the stretch. In-game four of the previous series with the Nets we saw Tatum foul out and it is just a reminder of the lack of quality reserves behind the stars at all positions.
The third-year player has started over 117 games with the Thunder playing heavy starter-level minutes. With the increased volume, his efficiency seems to take a dip, averaging a career 10 points a game on 41% shooting and a measly 31% from distance.
In a small sample size down in the 2020 postseason bubble, Bazley played all of his minutes coming off the bench and shined in a more reduced role averaging 6.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on 42% shooting overall but a scintillating 50% from downtown and an insanely hot 90% from the free-throw line in seven games.
Just imagine him with these incredible intangibles of raw athleticism and length that cannot be taught shining in an eighth or ninth man role with the C’s. He’d give the Cs a chance to make the depth at the wings elite behind their shining stars.
Sometimes players need to be put in the right role for them to maximize their success. Bazley could find that role in Boston.
Player No. 5 the Boston Celtics should bring home: Georges Niang
Georges Niang grew up in the town of Lawrence, MA, very close to the Boston area, and his length defensively coupled with a 3-point touch–that at times feels hot enough to scorch the earth–would be a pleasing aesthetic to many Celtics fans.
The six-year veteran has shot 40% or better from the great beyond in each of his last four seasons. If there was one component that this C’s team needs desperately, then it is a shooter who can shoot the lights out with space or little space. Other than Grant Williams or Payton Pritchard, this team lacks elite floor-spacers to properly surround the Jays.
When either of those drives and draws two they need a hired gun who is not afraid of his own shot. Enter the six-foot-seven wing who can play multiple positions and has made his bread and bones with his effortless shooting touch from the 3-point line.
For instance, right now through a slew of postseason games with the Sixers, Niang is averaging over two made 3-pointers per game on an otherworldly 67% from distance. That level of high volume plus high efficiency translates to a recipe for instant success. The forward has been a consistent mainstay in a rotation for two playoff contenders in the Utah Jazz the last few years and the Sixers this year.
Mr. Stevens, this is your guy, go and get him in a move that would weaken an Eastern Conference rival whilst adding to your incredibly deep core.
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 29, 2022 13:23:11 GMT -5
of course the one thing not talked about in that article is that only Bruce Brown is an UFA
Pat C. has a player option in the $5.5M range I believe and all the other players are signed for next season already.
I mean I understand the need to drive content and ad revenue, but come on at least finish the article, right?
I am talking about the writers of the piece here.
so most of those players would have to be acquired in trade then and frankly we'd end up giving up a player of equal or greater value for them. No thanks!
well maybe Pat C. for Nesmith, but I'd really have to think a bit more about that one too.
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 0:14:14 GMT -5
You don't have to match contracts if using a TPE ... in that case a draft pick is all that is needed especially if the team sending out the player is looking for cap space not to mention the TPE they will create for themselves in the trade. And if it's for an existing contract rather than a FA then the hard cap rule does not apply. Granted, it's not easy to find these deals until another team needs cap space to sign a FA and that's when the best deals can be had. Here's what Brian Robb had to say about using the largest TPE for an acquisition this summer: The more likely scenario for the Celtics using the Fournier TPE is via a trade for a player under contract already. In those situations, the hard cap limitation does not kick in so the Celtics would have far more flexibility for other offseason moves. That’s not to say the team will definitely use the Fournier TPE in full this summer since it would put them deep into the luxury tax without subsequent moves. However, if you are searching for talent to add with this tool, focus more on players that are under contract and likely make around mid-level money rather than free agents.
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 0:53:00 GMT -5
Part I
Here's a long list of players with contracts from around $5MM to $15MM ... Look for those that will be in the final year of their current contract as teams may be more willing to get something for them now if not inclined to offer them a bigger contract.
Culled from below: Barton, Beverley, Wood, Lopez, Caldwell-Pope, Brooks, Ross, Oubre, Bagley, Batum, J Richardson, Ayton, Nance and R Jackson
Player 2021-22' 2022-23' 2023-24' 2024-25'
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 0:54:34 GMT -5
Part II
Culled from below: D Green, Crowder, Favor, Kleber, Plumlee, Poeltl, Curry, J Green, Bamba, Saric and Zubac
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 1:03:35 GMT -5
Part III
Culled from below: Sexton, Knox, Bridges, Connaughton and Troy Brown
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 1:12:01 GMT -5
Part IV
Culled from below: Nunn, Craig, Green and Portis
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 1:13:42 GMT -5
Part V
Culled from below: Len, Muscala. Winslow and Marjanovic
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Post by kdp59 on May 7, 2022 6:24:40 GMT -5
You don't have to match contracts if using a TPE ... in that case a draft pick is all that is needed especially if the team sending out the player is looking for cap space not to mention the TPE they will create for themselves in the trade. And if it's for an existing contract rather than a FA then the hard cap rule does not apply. Granted, it's not easy to find these deals until another team needs cap space to sign a FA and that's when the best deals can be had. Here's what Brian Robb had to say about using the largest TPE for an acquisition this summer: The more likely scenario for the Celtics using the Fournier TPE is via a trade for a player under contract already. In those situations, the hard cap limitation does not kick in so the Celtics would have far more flexibility for other offseason moves. That’s not to say the team will definitely use the Fournier TPE in full this summer since it would put them deep into the luxury tax without subsequent moves. However, if you are searching for talent to add with this tool, focus more on players that are under contract and likely make around mid-level money rather than free agents.
True and as we've seen TPE's can get you a guy on the final year of his deal in most cases (IF you send a draft pick back). However the bigger question in using a big TPE next year is how deep in the tax the owners are willing to spend ( i do know most fans never want to hear this). right now the owners would be on the hook for over $9M in luxury tax payments according to spotrac. that's the amount they reportedly get this year for getting UDER the tax line for this season. Which we all can agreee now WAS a PRIORITY. I for one am not counting on this ownership group to become the new Golden State Warriors ownership group. using that Fournier TPE would put the team salary at around $172M (Plus a luxury tax adding another $30M) GS is at $175M in salary's this year as a comparison. |
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 11:42:32 GMT -5
You don't have to match contracts if using a TPE ... in that case a draft pick is all that is needed especially if the team sending out the player is looking for cap space not to mention the TPE they will create for themselves in the trade. And if it's for an existing contract rather than a FA then the hard cap rule does not apply. Granted, it's not easy to find these deals until another team needs cap space to sign a FA and that's when the best deals can be had. Here's what Brian Robb had to say about using the largest TPE for an acquisition this summer: The more likely scenario for the Celtics using the Fournier TPE is via a trade for a player under contract already. In those situations, the hard cap limitation does not kick in so the Celtics would have far more flexibility for other offseason moves. That’s not to say the team will definitely use the Fournier TPE in full this summer since it would put them deep into the luxury tax without subsequent moves. However, if you are searching for talent to add with this tool, focus more on players that are under contract and likely make around mid-level money rather than free agents.
True and as we've seen TPE's can get you a guy on the final year of his deal in most cases (IF you send a draft pick back). However the bigger question in using a big TPE next year is how deep in the tax the owners are willing to spend ( i do know most fans never want to hear this). right now the owners would be on the hook for over $9M in luxury tax payments according to spotrac. that's the amount they reportedly get this year for getting UDER the tax line for this season. Which we all can agreee now WAS a PRIORITY. I for one am not counting on this ownership group to become the new Golden State Warriors ownership group. using that Fournier TPE would put the team salary at around $172M (Plus a luxury tax adding another $30M) GS is at $175M in salary's this year as a comparison. I'm sure the revenue from playoff games exceeds the tax they'd pay especially if the run is a long one (ECF or Finals) considering media, game tix and souvenir revenue. Ownership just needs to be confident that the added salary will extend their playoff window a few years to justify the tax. |
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2022 12:46:57 GMT -5
Here's an interesting list: Players in the same salary bracket as Derrick White: Who would you trade him for if able?
I'd take any of these: Anunoby, Trent Jr, Bertans or Markkanen
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Post by kdp59 on Jun 16, 2022 7:17:47 GMT -5
True and as we've seen TPE's can get you a guy on the final year of his deal in most cases (IF you send a draft pick back). However the bigger question in using a big TPE next year is how deep in the tax the owners are willing to spend ( i do know most fans never want to hear this). right now the owners would be on the hook for over $9M in luxury tax payments according to spotrac. that's the amount they reportedly get this year for getting UDER the tax line for this season. Which we all can agreee now WAS a PRIORITY. I for one am not counting on this ownership group to become the new Golden State Warriors ownership group. using that Fournier TPE would put the team salary at around $172M (Plus a luxury tax adding another $30M) GS is at $175M in salary's this year as a comparison. I'm sure the revenue from playoff games exceeds the tax they'd pay especially if the run is a long one (ECF or Finals) considering media, game tix and souvenir revenue. Ownership just needs to be confident that the added salary will extend their playoff window a few years to justify the tax. that extra cash and that SWEET $10M they supposedly will get for being UNDER the tax this year, should open up those tight wallets a little one one think. spotrac says they'll owe almost $11M in taxes based on the saalrys on the books now. SO counting that $10M tax PAYMENT they get this year, they are almost EVEN-Brad Stevens! |
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Post by cole on Jun 16, 2022 8:08:40 GMT -5
I wonder how common it is for teams under the cap to make the finals?
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