2022 NBA Offseason thread

[Wamu]

Because it narrows your window.

I went to add something to that comment and deleted it by mistake. Saw in another comment you wouldn't go through with this trade because of KD's age. I agree. And another reason is his recent injury history.

KD can still play obviously. Nobody would ever question that. But I do question his availability given his recent injury issues the last couple of years.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yes. And KD hasn’t been healthy

I’ll be happy with the move or no move cause Boston is better than last year either way

I wouldn't do it.

You have so much depth.

No need to take a shortcut if it guts your roster.

 

[Gman]

Been busy today... just now digesting this KD news. Here are my initial thoughts:

• Jaylen Brown is the best individual asset I've heard included in KD trade talks. So that gives the Celtics a strong trading position among a seemingly small crowd (I imagine Toronto is the main horse we have to outrace)
• The Celtics don't have to do this. But depending on the price, they probably should.
• Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, maybe one other reserve guy and 3 firsts seems like a reasonable compromise to me.
• I don't like the idea of including Smart, due to Brogdon's injury history.
• What does KD want? Is he in favor of Boston or not? <--- Seems like a question the Celtics better know the answer to.

On a final note, I do feel bad for Jaylen Brown. He deserves better then to be bandied around in trade talks. If it wasn't KD we're talking about, it'd be an insult. But because it's KD we're talking about...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I went to add something to that comment and deleted it by mistake. Saw in another comment you wouldn't go through with this trade because of KD's age. I agree. And another reason is his recent injury history.

KD can still play obviously. Nobody would ever question that. But I do question his availability given his recent injury issues the last couple of years.

Agree 100%.

All of your guys are mostly on the same trajectory, outside of Horford.

Obviously, Durant is better than Brown.

But, the Nets want Brown, White, Smart and picks.

The sum of their parts > Durant's offense.

 

[Pastafazul]

If Knicks get Mitchell would puss KD come here and share time with the great Julie Randle,

 

[The Q]

I wouldn't do it.

You have so much depth.

No need to take a shortcut if it guts your roster.

Really not a lot of depth. It’s basically an 8 man roster with dreg on the back end

Smart
Brogdan
White
Brown
Tatum
grant
Gallo
Big swat bob
Al

And then Dreg lol

 

[Wamu]

Been busy today... just now digesting this KD news. Here are my initial thoughts:

• Jaylen Brown is the best individual asset I've heard included in KD trade talks. So that gives the Celtics a strong trading position among a seemingly small crowd (I imagine Toronto is the main horse we have to outrace)
• The Celtics don't have to do this. But depending on the price, they probably should.
• Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, maybe one other reserve guy and 3 firsts seems like a reasonable compromise to me.
• I don't like the idea of including Smart, due to Brogdon's injury history.
• What does KD want? Is he in favor of Boston or not? <--- Seems like a question the Celtics better know the answer to.

On a final note, I do feel bad for Jaylen Brown. He deserves better then to be bandied around in trade talks. If it wasn't KD we're talking about, it'd be an insult. But because it's KD we're talking about...

What does KD want? Well he's ring hunting (for a 3rd time) and wants to play for a title contender (again).

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Well, they are both reporting this.

So, maybe it wasn't a past discussion and it's actually a ongoing negotiation?

Nets, Celtics have discussed Kevin Durant deal for around a month

David Hardisty: Woj says the Nets and Celtics have been talking deal for around a month. Brooklyn’s asking price is “steep.” He says no deal is imminent and Boston has not necessa…

hoopshype.com

 

[Wamu]

Agree 100%.

All of your guys are mostly on the same trajectory, outside of Horford.

Obviously, Durant is better than Brown.

But, the Nets want Brown, White, Smart and picks.

The sum of their parts > Durant's offense.

The Nets want too much for a player that's now injury prone. I think it's a serious gamble to trade for KD.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Really not a lot of depth. It’s basically an 8 man roster with dreg on the back end

Smart
Brogdan
White
Brown
Tatum
grant
Gallo
Big swat bob
Al

And then Dreg lol

Take Smart, Brown and White away and your defense is fubar, outside of Time Lord.

 

[Gman]

Really not a lot of depth. It’s basically an 8 man roster with dreg on the back end

Smart
Brogdan
White
Brown
Tatum
grant
Gallo
Big swat bob
Al

And then Dreg lol

No love for Fast PP?

 

[The Q]

No love for Fast PP?

I knew I was forgetting someone

Damn, team is even deeper than I thought lol

 

[The Q]

Take Smart, Brown and White away and your defense is fubar, outside of Time Lord.

I think it’s smart or white, not both

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Been busy today... just now digesting this KD news. Here are my initial thoughts:

• Jaylen Brown is the best individual asset I've heard included in KD trade talks. So that gives the Celtics a strong trading position among a seemingly small crowd (I imagine Toronto is the main horse we have to outrace)
• The Celtics don't have to do this. But depending on the price, they probably should.
• Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, maybe one other reserve guy and 3 firsts seems like a reasonable compromise to me.
• I don't like the idea of including Smart, due to Brogdon's injury history.
• What does KD want? Is he in favor of Boston or not? <--- Seems like a question the Celtics better know the answer to.

On a final note, I do feel bad for Jaylen Brown. He deserves better then to be bandied around in trade talks. If it wasn't KD we're talking about, it'd be an insult. But because it's KD we're talking about...

Someone may need to explain that to Jaylen.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If Knicks get Mitchell would puss KD come here and share time with the great Julie Randle,

After you give Ainge all 8 of your first rounders, what are you going to trade to get said Pussy from the Nets?

 

[Black Adam]

After you give Ainge all 8 of your first rounders, what are you going to trade to get said Pussy from the Nets?

Someone say puss...oh, hi y'all...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Someone say puss...oh, hi y'all...

Did you see the Wakanda 4ever trailer?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yeah.

I think it’s smart or white, not both

 

[DJ Fieri]

I wouldn't do it.

You have so much depth.

No need to take a shortcut if it guts your roster.

This.

 

[Black Adam]

Did you see the Wakanda 4ever trailer?

THE bomb...

Definitely seeing this one first opportunity...