Hoopshype says Celtics first to call David Lee - but no article

[Quetzalcoatl]

Hoopshype says "Celtics first to call David Lee" under their just updated Rumors section on the main page, but when you click on it, there is no mention of it on there.  It seems like it is just breaking.  He isn't my first choice, but it would be much better than making a Rasheed-esque mistake on signing Brad Miller.  I sincerely doubt we'll sign three white big men in one off season so along with Luke Harangody it should rule that out.  I wonder what that means about Pierce, though.

[ssspence]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

[lon3lytoaster]

I want David Lee real bad. I hope there's some sort of deal that can be made.

[FallGuy]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

It does seem unlikely however NY and Ray have been rumored to share mutual interest for a while now.

I like Lee more and more - be a nice combo with Rondo. And I think he could be a useful defender if asked.

[rondohondo]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

Ray Allen and Sheed's contract for David Lee and Eddie Curry makes a lot of sense

For Boston: Get frontcourt help and a replacement for KG in a few years. You would obviously have to sign Miller,Morrow or Redick with the MLE.

Curry could become a valuable trade chip at the deadline (13 mil expiring), because some teams might be wanting to get out of long contracts with the CBA deal being up after this year

[lon3lytoaster]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

It does seem unlikely however NY and Ray have been rumored to share mutual interest for a while now.

I like Lee more and more - be a nice combo with Rondo. And I think he could be a useful defender if asked.

I think so too. No one thought Ray or Pierce were good defenders, but defense is a team game and I think David Lee is more than smart enough to be able to learn how to play team defense.

[GranTur]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

Ray Allen and Sheed's contract for David Lee and Eddie Curry makes a lot of sense

For Boston: Get frontcourt help and a replacement for KG in a few years. You would obviously have to sign Miller,Morrow or Redick with the MLE.

Curry could become a valuable trade chip at the deadline (13 mil expiring), because some teams might be wanting to get out of long contracts with the CBA deal being up after this year

Amazing scenario for both teams. TP

[rkls134]

Hoopshype says "Celtics first to call David Lee" under their just updated Rumors section on the main page, but when you click on it, there is no mention of it on there.  It seems like it is just breaking.  He isn't my first choice, but it would be much better than making a Rasheed-esque mistake on signing Brad Miller.  I sincerely doubt we'll sign three white big men in one off season so along with Luke Harangody it should rule that out.  I wonder what that means about Pierce, though.

Out of the three being talked about Lee is the only one worth real money, and the one I want.

[Change]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

Ray Allen and Sheed's contract for David Lee and Eddie Curry makes a lot of sense

For Boston: Get frontcourt help and a replacement for KG in a few years. You would obviously have to sign Miller,Morrow or Redick with the MLE.

Curry could become a valuable trade chip at the deadline (13 mil expiring), because some teams might be wanting to get out of long contracts with the CBA deal being up after this year

Brilliant. Always liked David Lee.

[JBcat]

Hate to lose Ray though.   We would probably have to sign a SG for the full MLE to start for us or have TA or the rook Bradley start.   Not sure that is a great idea.

While I really like Lee we would then have a logjam at PF with KG, Lee, and Davis neither of whom we should ask to play center for long periods of time.   If you do this maybe then you would package Davis for someone else.

Maybe Sheed, Davis, and a draft pick for Lee would work.   

I can't imagine seeing Curry in green.   I would want Ainge to immediately unload him at the trade deadline in February if this were to happen. 

[banks336]

I hate to burst some of you quys bubble but you CAN'T sign and trade two players, we would be signing and trading ray allen for a sign and trade david lee.. That is impossible... The most likely scenerio would be trading sheed's contract to the knicks while trying to find a 3rd team to take on curry's expiring and sending Lee in our direction.  

[Cman]

it came from Jeff Goodman's twitter:

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17521080347

the Cs really have nothing to offer then knicks in s&t except ray allen, which seems unlikely...

Ray Allen and Sheed's contract for David Lee and Eddie Curry makes a lot of sense

For Boston: Get frontcourt help and a replacement for KG in a few years. You would obviously have to sign Miller,Morrow or Redick with the MLE.

Curry could become a valuable trade chip at the deadline (13 mil expiring), because some teams might be wanting to get out of long contracts with the CBA deal being up after this year

Brilliant. Always liked David Lee.

We are talking about Eddy Curry here.
The Cs would still need a Center to fill in for Perk while he is out and there is no guarantee that anyone will want to trade at the Feb trade deadline.

[Evantime34]

Is Lee a restricted free agent? I bet we offer him the MLE to see if he wants to play for a contender.

[celticinorlando]

man  i would love this   

[FallGuy]

Is Lee a restricted free agent? I bet we offer him the MLE to see if he wants to play for a contender.

His market value is probably double the MLE but maybe Boston could put together $10M worth of assets (Sheed, Baby, etc.) and get something done at that price. Not sure the value for the Knicks. Could be big if more cap room helps them reel in LBJ and co.