2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Wamu]

It's coming from Brian Scalabrine. At this point, it sounds more like a trade idea than a trade rumor.

I just want the Celtics to get better as soon as possible.

 

[CitySushi]

Damn, that's not bad..lol

With a guy like Crowder in the second string, maybe send Iggy out for Tyson Chandler?

The Nets pick though might be flipped for Nerlens Noel in Scalabrine's Trade Idea. It's not a rumor.

I think honestly if the Warriors were offered Bradley/Crowder/Noel for Klay, they would have to at the very least consider it. I want to say they don't pull the trigger, but man, that's a haul for him. Bradley and Crowder are controlled at ridiculously cost effective prices. Considering Iguodala would be a free agent at the end of the year they get a more than servicable replacement for him in Crowder. Noel would be their center of the future and their rim protector. Bradley is their defensive stopper next to Steph. They lose out on a lot of shooting though with Klay, but that's offset with a likely larger role for both KD and Steph, with Draymond chipping in more.

Interesting idea to say the least.

 

[Robotech]

I just want the Celtics to get better as soon as possible.

An article on masslive.com felt that the Celtics would be giving up a lot if they did this trade.

 

[Robotech]

The Nets pick though might be flipped for Nerlens Noel in Scalabrine's Trade Idea. It's not a rumor.

I think honestly if the Warriors were offered Bradley/Crowder/Noel for Klay, they would have to at the very least consider it. I want to say they don't pull the trigger, but man, that's a haul for him. Bradley and Crowder are controlled at ridiculously cost effective prices. Considering Iguodala would be a free agent at the end of the year they get a more than servicable replacement for him in Crowder. Noel would be their center of the future and their rim protector. Bradley is their defensive stopper next to Steph. They lose out on a lot of shooting though with Klay, but that's offset with a likely larger role for both KD and Steph, with Draymond chipping in more.

Interesting idea to say the least.

Yeah, it probably doesn't make sense for the Celtics to give up all that cheap talent and a first round pick. However, Klay's contract is considered a bargain these days.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The Nets pick though might be flipped for Nerlens Noel in Scalabrine's Trade Idea. It's not a rumor.

I think honestly if the Warriors were offered Bradley/Crowder/Noel for Klay, they would have to at the very least consider it. I want to say they don't pull the trigger, but man, that's a haul for him. Bradley and Crowder are controlled at ridiculously cost effective prices. Considering Iguodala would be a free agent at the end of the year they get a more than servicable replacement for him in Crowder. Noel would be their center of the future and their rim protector. Bradley is their defensive stopper next to Steph. They lose out on a lot of shooting though with Klay, but that's offset with a likely larger role for both KD and Steph, with Draymond chipping in more.

Interesting idea to say the least.

Wow..Noel, Crowder and Bradley..essentially for Klay?

That would be tough to turn down.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah, it probably doesn't make sense for the Celtics to give up all that cheap talent and a first round pick. However, Klay's contract is considered a bargain these days.

It does because Boston needs to get a homerun type of player.

They didn't get Durant.

They are not getting Blake or Davis.

Klay is a hell of a consolation prize and kinda perfect seeing as he's locked into a contract and they need a shooter.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

An article on masslive.com felt that the Celtics would be giving up a lot if they did this trade.

Would you do it?

I love Crowder.

To get a guy that can defend in the backcourt to replace Klay, in Bradley, add Crowder and get rim defense in Noel?

Yeah....I love that deal for the Warriors.

 

[Robotech]

It does because Boston needs to get a homerun type of player.

They didn't get Durant.

They are not getting Blake or Davis.

Klay is a hell of a consolation prize and kinda perfect seeing as he's locked into a contract and they need a shooter.

Yeah, I can see it. They'd be giving up quantity for quality in getting arguably one of the top 15 players in the NBA, who is good both offensively and defensively, and whose length gives him an edge against most guards. Plus, you never know how a draft pick will work out.

 

[Robotech]

Would you do it?

I love Crowder.

To get a guy that can defend in the backcourt to replace Klay, in Bradley, add Crowder and get rim defense in Noel?

Yeah....I love that deal for the Warriors.

That's tough. I need more time to think about this. LOL. We'd be messing with a good thing and shaking things up. This isn't like America voting for president. This is our Warriors.

 

[Wamu]

An article on masslive.com felt that the Celtics would be giving up a lot if they did this trade.

Danny Ainge better do something. Even w/ the addition of Horford that's still not enough to make any noise come playoff time.

 

[Vyle203]

Danny Ainge better do something. Even w/ the addition of Horford that's still not enough to make any noise come playoff time.

I think it is. The team played well when he was in there. He made everybody better, as advertised. The problem is the Celts have no depth to speak of so we look pretty rough when two key starters go down. I don't think we can beat the Cavs or anything but we have just as good a shot as anybody in the East when healthy imo. The rebounding issue is glaring, but Danny does t need to make a huge splash to sure that up a bit. I'm personally all aboard the Faried train, and have been for a while.

 

[Wamu]

I think it is. The team played well when he was in there. He made everybody better, as advertised. The problem is the Celts have no depth to speak of so we look pretty rough when two key starters go down. I don't think we can beat the Cavs or anything but we have just as good a shot as anybody in the East when healthy imo. The rebounding issue is glaring, but Danny does t need to make a huge splash to sure that up a bit. I'm personally all aboard the Faried train, and have been for a while.

The sad thing is I'll consider it a good season if the Celtics could win a playoff series or two. And good point about the current depth.

 

[Vyle203]

The sad thing is I'll consider it a good season if the Celtics could win a playoff series or two. And good point about the current depth.

If we won two playoff series I would be extatic. Even one series would be better than the 1st round bounces of the last two years lol.

 

[Wamu]

If we won two playoff series I would be extatic. Even one series would be better than the 1st round bounces of the last two years lol.

No doubt. Although I am happy Dwight Howard didn't end up in a Celtics uni. That would have pissed me off.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Would you do it?

I love Crowder.

To get a guy that can defend in the backcourt to replace Klay, in Bradley, add Crowder and get rim defense in Noel?

Yeah....I love that deal for the Warriors.

yah i would love that deal for the Warriors too- esp. since Crowder is one of the better options to defend LeBron- and Bradley can give you at least 75% of what thompson does---- and of course if its Noel you get a big who can run, finish in the break, defend the rim, and defend the p n r.

i doubt it happens. is thompson really that much better than bradley that you give up crowder and his deal and that nets pick? i certainly dont think so.

 

[Vyle203]

No doubt. Although I am happy Dwight Howard didn't end up in a Celtics uni. That would have pissed me off.

I hate, and I mean hate Dwight. But I'd love to have him right about now. I'm not sure he'd look quite as rejuvenated if he weren't back home in ATL though.

 

[Wamu]

I hate, and I mean hate Dwight. But I'd love to have him right about now. I'm not sure he'd look quite as rejuvenated if he weren't back home in ATL though.

I'm not greedy or anything but the NBA should allow LeBron, Westbrook, Klay, Boogie Cousins & Anthony Davis to join the Celtics.

 

[Vyle203]

i doubt it happens. is thompson really that much better than bradley that you give up crowder and his deal and that nets pick? i certainly dont think so.

I doubt it happens too, and it's a tough call. Klay offensively is still a big upgrade from Bradley just in terms of the potential for explosive points in bunches. I'd be ok with it I think. I'd miss the he'll out of Crowder though. The other thing, is the damned Nets are winning. If they keep it up the pick Wil continue to lose more and more value. I wonder if trading it now or soon isn't a bad idea. Maybe not in this "deal", but somewhere else.

 

[Robotech]

I doubt it happens too, and it's a tough call. Klay offensively is still a big upgrade from Bradley just in terms of the potential for explosive points in bunches. I'd be ok with it I think. I'd miss the he'll out of Crowder though. The other thing, is the damned Nets are winning. If they keep it up the pick Wil continue to lose more and more value. I wonder if trading it now or soon isn't a bad idea. Maybe not in this "deal", but somewhere else.

I doubt it happens, too. It would be a very unpopular move for Warriors fans. Plus, it looks bad to send Klay as part of the group to recruit KD and then trade him so soon afterwards. The Warriors would probably much prefer finding a less drastic way to improve their team.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I hate, and I mean hate Dwight. But I'd love to have him right about now. I'm not sure he'd look quite as rejuvenated if he weren't back home in ATL though.

Oh, I agree with this 100%