Trade Deadline Thread

[shopson67]

Heard on WEEI this afternoon that Magic is talking to Bird about finding a way to get PG. Problem is that the Lakers won't/can't give up enough to make a straight deal. Sounds like future draft picks but will trading George to the Lakers make them good enough to send that pick into the 20's??

They were also reporting that Ainge immediately called Bird when the word got out that Indiana was "testing" the water. I think Ainge will include Crowder for George.

Will George's interest in signing with LA in 2018 dissuade Ainge though? That's a rental risk.

 

[Gman]

I agree that Celtics overall are solid defensive team.

But IT is really bad. ESPN has stat that is "RPM: Player's estimated on-court impact on team defensive performance, measured in points allowed per 100 defensive possessions".

It ranks all 450 NBA players -- defensive ranking. Through 449 players -- rankings range from 5.22 (Rudy Gobert, Dreymond is #2, then Bogut) to -3.39. (negative is worse)

IT is -4.40 ... i.e., a lot worse than the next player.

It is hard to quantify defense -- but according to this stat, IT is really bad.

Oh... I agree with you.

Here's an area where IT's size simply doesn't make it possible to excel in the NBA. I watch the C's and I believe Thomas tries... at least reasonably well... on the defensive end. He's just too short to be a good defender.

 

[BigKen]

Will George's interest in signing with LA in 2018 dissuade Ainge though? That's a rental risk.

Pretty sure that Ainge would make sure he'd agree to an extension. Ainge isn't stupid.

 

[CitySushi]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[The Q]

I agree that Celtics overall are solid defensive team.

But IT is really bad. ESPN has stat that is "RPM: Player's estimated on-court impact on team defensive performance, measured in points allowed per 100 defensive possessions".

It ranks all 450 NBA players -- defensive ranking. Through 449 players -- rankings range from 5.22 (Rudy Gobert, Dreymond is #2, then Bogut) to -3.39. (negative is worse)

IT is -4.40 ... i.e., a lot worse than the next player.

It is hard to quantify defense -- but according to this stat, IT is really bad.

Again...they need to sell high.

Jesus christ do they need to sell high.

Use Thomas in a PG deal.

and then also get PG. Why the hell not? Cash everything in.

 

[Bolts]

Come on Kings, make more trades. You need more draft picks/young players and have guys who could help other teams.

 

[Retroram52]

Problem with the Kings, Bolts is the owner and maybe the GM.

 

[Inimical]

It's all going to go down last second guys, everyone is holding out for better offers and no doubt there will be at least one team that gets fucked.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Come on Kings, make more trades. You need more draft picks/young players and have guys who could help other teams.

Im loving the avi!

 

[Retroram52]

Come on Kings, make more trades. You need more draft picks/young players and have guys who could help other teams.

I definitely like this Avi!

 

[Retroram52]

The Wizards can have Calderon for a second round pick.

 

[Retroram52]

There are rumors still floating that Magic is trying to move Swaggy P. I say send Swaggy, Calderon, and Heurtas to Indiana for PG.

 

[Bolts]

Im loving the avi!

I definitely like this Avi!

The Kings don't disappoint when it comes to finding new ways to disappoint their fans. I've had this picture saved for a while now because I know at any point they could do something fucking stupid.

 

[trojanfan12]

The Kings don't disappoint when it comes to finding new ways to disappoint their fans. I've had this picture saved for a while now because I know at any point they could do something fucking stupid.

Gotta love educated, prepared fans that know their team. lol

 

[Retroram52]

Except for the Clippers and Warriors, it seems it is something in the water for everyone else, Bolts.

 

[Hambombs]

That's an awful lot for Ersan lol

 

[Hambombs]

Bogut could be on the move

 

[bksballer89]

Bogut could be on the move

Hambombs is the only bomb better than woj bomb