Bleacher Report Idea for Lillard

[Smartacus]

This Bleacher Report article today proposed a Lillard trade where we keep Jaylen and Smart. Seems far fetched but Interested to see what people think.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2947725-br-nba-experts-build-5-new-blockbuster-trades

Celtics receive
Damian Lillard
Derrick Jones Jr.;

Blazers receive
Al Horford,
Aaron Nesmith,
Romeo Langford,
Grant Williams,
Payton Pritchard,
two first-rounders and two pick swaps

https://fanspo.com/nba/s/general/trades/TjFgyzuKmwtK-b/al-horford-and-all-the-young-celtics-for-lillard
Works in the trade machine

I don't think it's impossible. The prize here for the Blazers would be to roll on with Horford and his non guaranteed 2022 contract. I could also see Pritchard being an attractive piece for them given the local connection. Maybe they'd do us a solid by wanting to trade with Ime Udoka since he's been great for the city as well.

Does a Starting 5 of Lillard, Smart, Jaylen, Tatum, Robert Williams compete for a championship?

[Kernewek]

It's highway robbery for us and so I love it.

[Jiri Welsch]

This team doesn’t need another undersized defensive liability at PG who is taking away shots from Brown and Tatum. We’ve tried it a few times and it doesn’t work.

[JSD]

This team doesn’t need another undersized defensive liability at PG who is taking away shots from Brown and Tatum. We’ve tried it a few times and it doesn’t work.

Agreed. Plus Lillard is north of 30 with a bananas contract

[Vermont Green]

Lillard is clearly the best asset in the trade so from a value standpoint, the Celtics would win the trade by a mile.  From a fit standpoint, I don't see it, as others have already said.  It is like a better, healthier, more expensive version of Kemba.  Interesting, but far fetched in my mind.
 

[ETNCeltics]

Gutting our team for a 31 yr old PG is probably not a good idea. Plus, Portland would want Jaylen Brown, not our entire bench.

And as others have said, he doesn't seem like a good fit with JT & JB.

[Roy H.]

This team doesn’t need another undersized defensive liability at PG who is taking away shots from Brown and Tatum. We’ve tried it a few times and it doesn’t work.

He may be a defensive liability, but he’s definitely not undersized.  6’2” (no shoes) with a 6’8” wingspan.

[Moranis]

If Boston can acquire any real legit star while keeping Tatum and Brown, then Boston has to do it without giving it a second thought.  You fill in around your top 3 in that scenario.

[Roy H.]

If Boston can acquire any real legit star while keeping Tatum and Brown, then Boston has to do it without giving it a second thought.  You fill in around your top 3 in that scenario.

You wouldn’t even need to do that much filling in in this scenario.  That’s one reason why it would never happen.

Williams / Kanter / Fernando
Tatum / Jabari
Brown / Jones
Smart / Richardson
Lillard / Schroder

That’s a title contender right from the jump.

[Csfan1984]

I'd do it. Lillard is a special player. BS wants a vet team and doesn't like draft picks so I could see BS on board.

[nebist]

Um, I would be tripping all over myself to accept this offer. I can't believe some people are talking about fit on that proposed deal.

[RPGenerate]

If Boston can acquire any real legit star while keeping Tatum and Brown, then Boston has to do it without giving it a second thought.  You fill in around your top 3 in that scenario.

You wouldn’t even need to do that much filling in in this scenario.  That’s one reason why it would never happen.

Williams / Kanter / Fernando
Tatum / Jabari
Brown / Jones
Smart / Richardson
Lillard / Schroder

That’s a title contender right from the jump.

I was on the fence, but after seeing that... Yeah, you do the trade and don't look back. All that team needs is a veteran 4, and we're golden.

[theswitch]

Yeah, I can't imagine any hesitancy for this deal. You do it and you're a contender on day one. It might take a year to gel, but next summer you're suddenly a top 2-3 free agent destination and your team in 2022-2023 is likely a title favorite. No question about it.

[gouki88]

If Boston can acquire any real legit star while keeping Tatum and Brown, then Boston has to do it without giving it a second thought.  You fill in around your top 3 in that scenario.

You wouldn’t even need to do that much filling in in this scenario.  That’s one reason why it would never happen.

Williams / Kanter / Fernando
Tatum / Jabari
Brown / Jones
Smart / Richardson
Lillard / Schroder

That’s a title contender right from the jump.

I can't believe anyone would not consider this. That team is insane. Veterans like Millsap would probably jump at the chance to sign here too.

[sgrogan]

Yes please, may I have another?