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Title: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on October 22, 2017, 04:58:21 PM
Obviously we have no use for Bledsoe so I’m not interested in him being traded to the C’s and it would be hard to do anyways.  I just think it’s crazy how he is going about this.

Take a look at his latest tweet: https://twitter.com/ebled2/status/922201984211369984

Whoa.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: hpantazo on October 22, 2017, 05:05:24 PM
Can you blame him? The Suns would struggle in the G-League this season. Nobody on that roster even looks like they are trying outside of Mike James who is lucky he has a job.

The Suns have that worst record in the league spot all locked up, and nobody else is even close.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: jpotter33 on October 22, 2017, 05:06:47 PM
Lol talk about direct!

But I don't blame him. That team is an absolute dumpster fire right now.

I'd love to see him on the Spurs, though that'd probably never happen due to most likely requiring them to trade a Parker for him.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 22, 2017, 05:07:21 PM
makes a lot of sense on the Cavs, but obviously not worth the BKN pick.  I wonder if they could somehow work out a trade for Bledsoe and some other piece for Shumpert, Frye, and the BKN pick.  Not sure what that other piece would be though that might be worth BKN. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: max215 on October 22, 2017, 05:20:36 PM
They've been outscored by 92 through 3 games. I'm shocked.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on October 22, 2017, 05:29:52 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Kuberski33 on October 22, 2017, 05:36:03 PM
This is the problem with going all in on youth.  They are probably the worst defensive team in the league.  By the time this team turns the corner -if that ever happens - the coach and GM will both be long gone.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: hpantazo on October 22, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?

Easily yes. Bledsoe would be a great fit for the Bucks, and their 1st won't be that good.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: JBcat on October 22, 2017, 05:40:19 PM
At this point they should just sell off their veterans Bledsoe and Chandler for more picks.

At least they have a couple pieces to build around in Booker and Jackson. Warren looks promising and it remains to be seen with Chriss and Bender.  So glad we have Brown over Bender.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on October 22, 2017, 05:53:03 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?

Easily yes. Bledsoe would be a great fit for the Bucks, and their 1st won't be that good.

Would you do it if you're the Suns?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: hpantazo on October 22, 2017, 05:56:44 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?

Easily yes. Bledsoe would be a great fit for the Bucks, and their 1st won't be that good.

Would you do it if you're the Suns?


Yes, a 1st and cap relief is a good return at this point for a guy who clearly wants out. There's not a huge market right now for point guards, and the Suns don't have much leverage to ask for a bigger return.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on October 22, 2017, 05:58:14 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?

Easily yes. Bledsoe would be a great fit for the Bucks, and their 1st won't be that good.

Would you do it if you're the Suns?


Yes, a 1st and cap relief is a good return at this point for a guy who clearly wants out. There's not a huge market right now for point guards, and the Suns don't have much leverage to ask for a bigger return.

I would as well, for both sides. I think this improves Milwaukee significantly. They can move Brogdon off the bench as the third guard, playing either guard spots.

Suns get an expiring then can also trade and get more assets with along with a 1st. I think it's a win-win.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: CelticD on October 22, 2017, 06:01:05 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 22, 2017, 06:01:11 PM
makes a lot of sense on the Cavs, but obviously not worth the BKN pick.  I wonder if they could somehow work out a trade for Bledsoe and some other piece for Shumpert, Frye, and the BKN pick.  Not sure what that other piece would be though that might be worth BKN.

Lol always trying to help the cavs. They already have Rose, wade, smith and, at some point, IT, but they should add another guard?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: saltlover on October 22, 2017, 06:04:40 PM
If you're Milwaukee, would you give up Greg Monroe's expiring + a first for him?

Easily yes. Bledsoe would be a great fit for the Bucks, and their 1st won't be that good.

It’s only easy if the Bucks are willing to pay the luxury tax next year or are willing to let Parker walk if he gets an offer in free agency of more than about $13 million.  Taking on Bledsoe would push the Bucks much closer to needing to make such a tradeoff decision.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Kuberski33 on October 22, 2017, 06:05:08 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Ilikesports17 on October 22, 2017, 06:09:54 PM
Bledsoe is gonna be a coup for somebody.

Kid can play. Been getting suffocated out there in Phoenix.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: CelticD on October 22, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.

Agreed. I was going through the comment section of the Suns blog. Apparently last season Bledsoe was benched in the last 15 games of the year and they went 2-13. Then I suppose there was some kinda goal of being competitive this year, but the Suns didn't add any legitimate pieces so Bledsoe's just over it.

I don't blame him at all.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 22, 2017, 06:14:04 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.

Oh wow. 3 games into the season, talk about an overreaction... Watson was well liked, and I tend to think he was a huge part of Booker's improvement offensively.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Kuberski33 on October 22, 2017, 06:20:23 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.

Oh wow. 3 games into the season, talk about an overreaction... Watson was well liked, and I tend to think he was a huge part of Booker's improvement offensively.
In their 3 games this season they've given up- 124, 132 and 130 points - that's not exactly going in the right direction.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on October 22, 2017, 06:31:03 PM
Don’t blame them for firing Watson. On paper they don’t look that bad. I feel like Brad could get 41 wins  out of that roster.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: saltlover on October 22, 2017, 06:31:37 PM
Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.

Yeah, the Earl Watson news makes the Bledsoe tweet make a lot more sense.  I know the Suns have been terrible, but firing a coach three games into the season is stupid.  You either make that decision during the off-season or you wait at least a couple of months, especially if you weren’t going to be competitive regardless.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 22, 2017, 07:54:59 PM
I like Bledsoe, but there are two main reasons why I wouldn't be overly excited for this:

1. Between them, Bledsoe and Irving have missed 267 of a possible 1,066 games over their careers.  That's pretty much dead on 1/4 of their careers that have been missed by injury.

2. I'm really not that convinced that Boston could contend with a backcourt of Irving (6'3" and Bledsoe (6'1").  That's a very small backcourt and would give us very limited defensive versatility - teams with bigger and highly skilled backcourts (like Washington and Golden State) would potentially kill is. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 22, 2017, 08:00:56 PM
Bledsoe is gonna be a coup for somebody.

Kid can play. Been getting suffocated out there in Phoenix.

And this is where I expect Cleveland to once again makes a mockery of the NBA salary cap system by sending the Brooklyn pick + JR Smith's $13.8M contract to Phoenix for Bledsoe...

Bledsoe would well and truly be a game changer for Cleveland - he'd give them a much needed boost to their defence and outside shooting and would allow them to play like a legit contender until IT returns from injury.  We already know JR Smith is whining about coming off the bench, so it would make sense for Cleveland to shed that "problem" from the locker room. 

The whole deal just makes too much sense for both teams.  Though JR Smith's contract probably doesn't do much for Phoenix, they would likely be salivating over that Brooklyn pick.   

It would also give Cleveland major insurance in the potential scenarios of:

1. Thomas failing to come back 100% - they could bring him off the bench in restricted minutes

2. Thomas wanting more money then they are wiling to pay - they could let go and move forward with Bledsoe

Waiting for it...
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Tr1boy on October 22, 2017, 08:11:48 PM
Eat your heart out Josh Jackson

And Mcdonough...clown
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: More Banners on October 22, 2017, 10:16:53 PM
Bledsoe is gonna be a coup for somebody.

Kid can play. Been getting suffocated out there in Phoenix.

And this is where I expect Cleveland to once again makes a mockery of the NBA salary cap system by sending the Brooklyn pick + JR Smith's $13.8M contract to Phoenix for Bledsoe...

Bledsoe would well and truly be a game changer for Cleveland - he'd give them a much needed boost to their defence and outside shooting and would allow them to play like a legit contender until IT returns from injury.  We already know JR Smith is whining about coming off the bench, so it would make sense for Cleveland to shed that "problem" from the locker room. 

The whole deal just makes too much sense for both teams.  Though JR Smith's contract probably doesn't do much for Phoenix, they would likely be salivating over that Brooklyn pick.   

It would also give Cleveland major insurance in the potential scenarios of:

1. Thomas failing to come back 100% - they could bring him off the bench in restricted minutes

2. Thomas wanting more money then they are wiling to pay - they could let go and move forward with Bledsoe

Waiting for it...

The Cavs have several options that could work. Frye/Korver/pick/filler. Tristan Kardashian, straight up. Doubt they move JR.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Kuberski33 on October 22, 2017, 10:35:36 PM
Rich Paul is Bledsoe's agent right?  I wouldn't rule it out....
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: jambr380 on October 22, 2017, 10:42:41 PM
I can't imagine Cleveland ever considers moving that pick for Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe is a good player, but that pick is the jump start to their future and the entire reason they did the Irving trade (not IT).

The only way it would make any sense is if Lebron gave some indication that he would re-sign if the the Cavs made a trade for Bledsoe; otherwise, they are going to give it their best shot with Lebron, Love, Crowder, Wade, IT, and company (when he returns) and then start selling off guys like Love and Thompson to the highest bidders when the season is over and Lebron has moved on.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: liam on October 22, 2017, 11:03:48 PM
How many point guards can The CAVS have? I go with Tony Parker and a 1st and 2nd round pick for Bledsoe...
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Beat LA on October 22, 2017, 11:30:51 PM
Bledsoe is gonna be a coup for somebody.

Kid can play. Been getting suffocated out there in Phoenix.

Yeah, for about 20-30 games until he gets hurt, again.  If the guy can't manage to play a full season in Phoenix with the best medical staff in the league, why would anyone think that he would be able to do so in a different location?  Really, given that his body cannot endure an 82 game schedule as a starter, the best thing for him might just be to reprise his role when he was the third guard on the Clippers much earlier in his career.  That way, he could still be a valuable contributor and not play too many minutes.  His new team would probably also do well to not allow him to play back-to-backs, given his obvious fragility.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 22, 2017, 11:36:52 PM
I can't imagine Cleveland ever considers moving that pick for Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe is a good player, but that pick is the jump start to their future and the entire reason they did the Irving trade (not IT).

The only way it would make any sense is if Lebron gave some indication that he would re-sign if the the Cavs made a trade for Bledsoe; otherwise, they are going to give it their best shot with Lebron, Love, Crowder, Wade, IT, and company (when he returns) and then start selling off guys like Love and Thompson to the highest bidders when the season is over and Lebron has moved on.

I think the Cavs will do literally ANYTHING if they think it will help convince Lebron to stick around and re-sign there.

If Bledsoe is the extra piece that can put them over the top and lead them to another title, then that might be all it takes for Lebron to agree to come back. 

And the Cavs would be pretty tough to beat with Bledsoe/Wade starting and Thomas/Rose coming off the bench.  Even the Warriors would have some serious difficulties dealing with that. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 22, 2017, 11:40:02 PM
Bledsoe is gonna be a coup for somebody.

Kid can play. Been getting suffocated out there in Phoenix.

And this is where I expect Cleveland to once again makes a mockery of the NBA salary cap system by sending the Brooklyn pick + JR Smith's $13.8M contract to Phoenix for Bledsoe...

Bledsoe would well and truly be a game changer for Cleveland - he'd give them a much needed boost to their defence and outside shooting and would allow them to play like a legit contender until IT returns from injury.  We already know JR Smith is whining about coming off the bench, so it would make sense for Cleveland to shed that "problem" from the locker room. 

The whole deal just makes too much sense for both teams.  Though JR Smith's contract probably doesn't do much for Phoenix, they would likely be salivating over that Brooklyn pick.   

It would also give Cleveland major insurance in the potential scenarios of:

1. Thomas failing to come back 100% - they could bring him off the bench in restricted minutes

2. Thomas wanting more money then they are wiling to pay - they could let go and move forward with Bledsoe

Waiting for it...

The Cavs have several options that could work. Frye/Korver/pick/filler. Tristan Kardashian, straight up. Doubt they move JR.

He has been very vocal in complaining about his reduced role, since Wade took his starting spot.  Not sure how much truth there is to the rumours, but apparently he considers himself a big part of those past finals runs, and was felt insulted and stabbed in the back when he found out he would be demoted to bench duty.

Given JR Smith is a well known head-case, I wouldn't be surprised at all if it escalates into a serious locker room problem as the season goes on.  Thompson is also apparently less then pleased about being replaced by Crowder in the starting 5, and I'm very curious how the PG situation is gong to play out in that regard once Isaiah comes back - will either IT4 or Rose be able to put their ego aside and accept playing 20-25 minutes off the bench? 

I'm just waiting, hoping this Cleveland situation implodes in a huge way. They have seemingly had enough issues in the past with lockerroom stuff, can only see it worse this year.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: SparzWizard on October 23, 2017, 12:42:12 AM
Eat your heart out Josh Jackson

And Mcdonough...clown

I don't feel bad for Josh Jackson. He hates Boston hence why he avoided all the meet ups during summer before being drafted. Enjoy suffering in Phoenix.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Androslav on October 23, 2017, 07:02:57 AM
Denver and Clips are two of my favorite destinations for him.

Man that franchise is cursed. Thomas wanted out, Dragic wanted out, the Morris twins wanted out now Bledsoe. Booker is gonna sign a rookie max then request a trade halfway through his contract.

What a wreck of a franchise.
Comes back to the owner.  And he just fired his coach so maybe that's what motivated Bledsoe to tweet today.

Yeah, the Earl Watson news makes the Bledsoe tweet make a lot more sense.  I know the Suns have been terrible, but firing a coach three games into the season is stupid.  You either make that decision during the off-season or you wait at least a couple of months, especially if you weren’t going to be competitive regardless.
I generally agree with you @SL, but Siberian temperatures of -48 and -42 °C/°F can make you change your mind very quickly. If I am there and I see my team's vets providing absolutely no response to my H.coach, I would change him before he oozes all over my rooks/sophs.

Some will say, stick to the plan, remain steady and on the course. Ok, I get it, but playing below the Euroleague level (more like Eurochallenge level) would at the very least make me reconsider the plan.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: jay on October 23, 2017, 12:57:58 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: kozlodoev on October 23, 2017, 01:09:02 PM
Can you blame him? The Suns would struggle in the G-League this season. Nobody on that roster even looks like they are trying outside of Mike James who is lucky he has a job.

The Suns have that worst record in the league spot all locked up, and nobody else is even close.
So what exactly did he think it was going to look like when he signed that 5-year deal in 2014?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: saltlover on October 23, 2017, 01:17:04 PM
Can you blame him? The Suns would struggle in the G-League this season. Nobody on that roster even looks like they are trying outside of Mike James who is lucky he has a job.

The Suns have that worst record in the league spot all locked up, and nobody else is even close.
So what exactly did he think it was going to look like when he signed that 5-year deal in 2014?

Considering the team was coming off a 48-34 season, and considering he and Alex Len are the only players left from that 48–34 team, I’m going to guess he didn’t think it would look like this.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: seancally on October 23, 2017, 01:26:32 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: kozlodoev on October 23, 2017, 01:27:11 PM
Can you blame him? The Suns would struggle in the G-League this season. Nobody on that roster even looks like they are trying outside of Mike James who is lucky he has a job.

The Suns have that worst record in the league spot all locked up, and nobody else is even close.
So what exactly did he think it was going to look like when he signed that 5-year deal in 2014?

Considering the team was coming off a 48-34 season, and considering he and Alex Len are the only players left from that 48–34 team, I’m going to guess he didn’t think it would look like this.
He thought a roster headlined by him, Goran Dragic, and Gerald Green could sustain that? I guess he deserved what he got :P
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 01:34:05 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Eddie20 on October 23, 2017, 01:39:09 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

Is that the Cavs fan in you talking?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: saltlover on October 23, 2017, 01:47:02 PM
Can you blame him? The Suns would struggle in the G-League this season. Nobody on that roster even looks like they are trying outside of Mike James who is lucky he has a job.

The Suns have that worst record in the league spot all locked up, and nobody else is even close.
So what exactly did he think it was going to look like when he signed that 5-year deal in 2014?

Considering the team was coming off a 48-34 season, and considering he and Alex Len are the only players left from that 48–34 team, I’m going to guess he didn’t think it would look like this.
He thought a roster headlined by him, Goran Dragic, and Gerald Green could sustain that? I guess he deserved what he got :P

Always intelligent commentary.  The Morris brothers signed extensions the same week he did.  And as if Goran Dragic wasn’t coming off an All-NBA season at 27.  Not to mention, should he stick in Phoenix, which he will most likely not, he will be on his third head coach in three years. 

That organization is directionless.  The 2014 trade deadline was one of the worst in history for any team.  Dragic for two 1sts in the distant future.  IT for a very late 1st.  Trading the Lakers pick for Knight.  I don’t even think Phoenix is trying to tank — they’re just bad and clueless.  I’d want out too.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 01:54:32 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: fairweatherfan on October 23, 2017, 01:56:59 PM
Bledsoe reportedly met with the front office this morning and was sent home. Won't be playing tonight. So looks like he's as good as gone, it's just a matter of when.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 02:11:01 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Cleveland is an obvious destination for Bledsoe.  Milwaukee makes sense as well. Not too many other teams do though given what Bledsoe makes (i.e. Boston just doesn't have the salary to make a realistic offer).
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:15:13 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Cleveland is an obvious destination for Bledsoe.  Milwaukee makes sense as well. Not too many other teams do though given what Bledsoe makes (i.e. Boston just doesn't have the salary to make a realistic offer).

Please explain to me the rotation of Rose, IT, Wade, Smith and Bledsoe. Wade and Smith have both made public statements already about having difficulty with their new roles and IT is not playing. We are talking about real life, not a fan duel lineup
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:17:01 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 02:18:12 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 02:24:30 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Cleveland is an obvious destination for Bledsoe.  Milwaukee makes sense as well. Not too many other teams do though given what Bledsoe makes (i.e. Boston just doesn't have the salary to make a realistic offer).

Please explain to me the rotation of Rose, IT, Wade, Smith and Bledsoe. Wade and Smith have both made public statements already about having difficulty with their new roles and IT is not playing. We are talking about real life, not a fan duel lineup
Rose is already out a week.  Smith is back in the starting lineup with Wade coming of the bench.  Thomas is out for months. 

And I'm not sure why you included Smith, I had him in the trade with Phoenix.  Perhaps you should actually read before you go spouting off at the mouth.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:29:03 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:36:43 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Cleveland is an obvious destination for Bledsoe.  Milwaukee makes sense as well. Not too many other teams do though given what Bledsoe makes (i.e. Boston just doesn't have the salary to make a realistic offer).

Please explain to me the rotation of Rose, IT, Wade, Smith and Bledsoe. Wade and Smith have both made public statements already about having difficulty with their new roles and IT is not playing. We are talking about real life, not a fan duel lineup
Rose is already out a week.  Smith is back in the starting lineup with Wade coming of the bench.  Thomas is out for months. 

And I'm not sure why you included Smith, I had him in the trade with Phoenix.  Perhaps you should actually read before you go spouting off at the mouth.

Wait so you have the suns giving up the best player in the deal and taking back a bad contract like smith? Then they throw in young talent like warren and chriss? Truly bizarre
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 23, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 02:42:50 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
I posted in a thread that many others posted in and that I didn't start it and it was about the Cavs and Grizzlies. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 02:44:54 PM
Bledsoe for Faried?


Phoenix still has Brandon Knight under contract for 2 years after he gets back from injury. Mike James and Tyler Ullis at PG this year isn't great. They have really young guys at PF so Manimal could help make them tougher.

Denver has Millsap and Lyles at PF and also Darrell Arthur.  They could really use a veteran pg like Bledsoe and move Jamal Murray to backup PG/SG.

I'm sure Denver would be willing to jump on Bledsoe. They're thin at the PG but a piece like Bledsoe would definitely bump them into solid playoff team out west.

On the other hand, hey, maybe Cleveland offers a trade centered around IT  ::)

I'm not sure if Bledsoe is going to warrant a whole heck of a lot. Guys requested trade in-season have tended not to yield big-time offers. I don't think Cleveland would give up their BKN pick for Bledsoe, regardless of the Lebron factor, because honestly they're probably thinking, Lebron is going to do whatever he wants anyways. So why bother shooting ourselves in the foot long-term.
Bledsoe, Warren, Chriss/Bender, PHO 2nd for Shumpert, Frye, Smith, BKN

seems like a reasonable enough trade for both teams.

again, just humorous the percentage of your trade ideas that help the Celtics main conference rival. Fortunately the cavs have made their backcourt bed with rose, smith, IT and wade and would have an all out mutiny if they added another starting level point guard
Cleveland is an obvious destination for Bledsoe.  Milwaukee makes sense as well. Not too many other teams do though given what Bledsoe makes (i.e. Boston just doesn't have the salary to make a realistic offer).

Please explain to me the rotation of Rose, IT, Wade, Smith and Bledsoe. Wade and Smith have both made public statements already about having difficulty with their new roles and IT is not playing. We are talking about real life, not a fan duel lineup
Rose is already out a week.  Smith is back in the starting lineup with Wade coming of the bench.  Thomas is out for months. 

And I'm not sure why you included Smith, I had him in the trade with Phoenix.  Perhaps you should actually read before you go spouting off at the mouth.

Wait so you have the suns giving up the best player in the deal and taking back a bad contract like smith? Then they throw in young talent like warren and chriss? Truly bizarre
so you have now basically admitted you didn't read my post and were just trolling.  Good to know.

The Suns do the trade to acquire the Brooklyn pick.  That should seem pretty obvious.  That is by far the best asset in the trade.  Bledsoe may very well be the best player in the trade, but he has demanded a trade and was sent home from practice and will not play tonight.  The Suns have lost whatever leverage they may have had with him.  His value just isn't very high. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:47:18 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?

Not sure He has never officially answered this
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 02:49:16 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
I posted in a thread that many others posted in and that I didn't start it and it was about the Cavs and Grizzlies.

You don't think it is bizarre to constantly make posts about trades that help our main rival? Your other recent posts were stating ways Boston could tank this season (if Irving gets hurt). Obviously fans of other teams are great to have here. My issue is with being dishonest about it. If you really are just a straight Cavs fan I will appreciate the discourse with you a lot more
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 23, 2017, 02:50:33 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?

Not sure He has never officially answered this

Not really opposed to his views or beliefs, just curious tbh. Maybe there could be an story behind that I would like to know myself, only if Moranis would like to reveal that. I never really had a problem with LaBrd, but eventually I got tired of him talking about Embiid or some binkie on the 76ers in every thread. Just curiousity killed the cat type of thing.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 03:02:55 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?

Not sure He has never officially answered this

Not really opposed to his views or beliefs, just curious tbh. Maybe there could be an story behind that I would like to know myself, only if Moranis would like to reveal that. I never really had a problem with LaBrd, but eventually I got tired of him talking about Embiid or some binkie on the 76ers in every thread. Just curiousity killed the cat type of thing.

Larbrd is a pretty hardcore Celtics fan and was very different in his persona through PMs and some of the other Celtics fan sites. I consider him a friend. I think a few times he got caught up in some of his schticks and he was a huge fan of hinkie, but guy definitely bleeds green. Some day he will return and will know if he wants Bledsoe. I would want Bledsoe on Celtics if we had assurances he could stay healthy.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 03:40:47 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
I posted in a thread that many others posted in and that I didn't start it and it was about the Cavs and Grizzlies.

You don't think it is bizarre to constantly make posts about trades that help our main rival? Your other recent posts were stating ways Boston could tank this season (if Irving gets hurt). Obviously fans of other teams are great to have here. My issue is with being dishonest about it. If you really are just a straight Cavs fan I will appreciate the discourse with you a lot more
I actually didn't think Boston should tank even if Irving got hurt.  I was just pointing out why it might make sense.  Again in a thread that I didn't start and plenty of others commented in.  Just like I have commented in plenty of different threads on plenty of different topics.  Some involving the C's, some not. 

If you are going to keep trolling, at least be accurate in your trolling. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 03:44:01 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 03:56:33 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
I posted in a thread that many others posted in and that I didn't start it and it was about the Cavs and Grizzlies.

You don't think it is bizarre to constantly make posts about trades that help our main rival? Your other recent posts were stating ways Boston could tank this season (if Irving gets hurt). Obviously fans of other teams are great to have here. My issue is with being dishonest about it. If you really are just a straight Cavs fan I will appreciate the discourse with you a lot more
I actually didn't think Boston should tank even if Irving got hurt.  I was just pointing out why it might make sense.  Again in a thread that I didn't start and plenty of others commented in.  Just like I have commented in plenty of different threads on plenty of different topics.  Some involving the C's, some not. 

If you are going to keep trolling, at least be accurate in your trolling.

Do you know what trolling means? I've pointed out how pro Cleveland you are and that sometimes it gets a bit over the top for a Celtics fan site to constantly be trying to improve our biggest rival. Since someone else just asked you about your allegiance to the Cavs I clearly am not the only one noticing this pattern.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Eddie20 on October 23, 2017, 04:11:01 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years.

So...you're a Cavs fan by default. If you're, it's okay, man.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 04:19:04 PM
Also let's not forget earlier this wake you were proposing ways Cleveland could get Conley and gasol. Got any ideas for the Celtics making trades to improve given this is a Celtic Forum?
Um, that wasn't me.  But nice try.

This isnlt you talking about how they could get Gasol and keep love (and also rose)
I don't see why the Cavs would need to trade both Thompson and Love in that deal.  Nor why someone like Rose would need to be included (he does nothing for Memphis so why would they want him).

Because they need to make the salaries work and both players have become redundant for Cleveland, that’s why they’ve tried so many line up changes as Thompson and Love can’t start together anymore, I’d include Rose too because not only is he finished but he’s going to be a locker room problem if he’s no longer playing, Memphis will get short term point guard cover and Rose comes off the books next season.
they don't need both of their salaries included to match and they absolutely need one of them to play with Gasol
I posted in a thread that many others posted in and that I didn't start it and it was about the Cavs and Grizzlies.

You don't think it is bizarre to constantly make posts about trades that help our main rival? Your other recent posts were stating ways Boston could tank this season (if Irving gets hurt). Obviously fans of other teams are great to have here. My issue is with being dishonest about it. If you really are just a straight Cavs fan I will appreciate the discourse with you a lot more
I actually didn't think Boston should tank even if Irving got hurt.  I was just pointing out why it might make sense.  Again in a thread that I didn't start and plenty of others commented in.  Just like I have commented in plenty of different threads on plenty of different topics.  Some involving the C's, some not. 

If you are going to keep trolling, at least be accurate in your trolling.

Do you know what trolling means? I've pointed out how pro Cleveland you are and that sometimes it gets a bit over the top for a Celtics fan site to constantly be trying to improve our biggest rival. Since someone else just asked you about your allegiance to the Cavs I clearly am not the only one noticing this pattern.
Of course I know what trolling is.  when you follow someone around, post things unrelated to the topic at hand and ignore plenty of evidence that doesn't support your position.  That is you.  You troll me constantly.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 23, 2017, 04:19:18 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years.

Actually, I remember you mentioning that before. But cool, alright makes sense. I actually visited Ohio for a music festival recently, and I gotta say I don't know why people don't like Ohio. Its pretty nice and quiet. Very relaxing.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 04:20:48 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years.

So...you're a Cavs fan by default. If you're, it's okay, man.
Nope.  Celtics fan my whole life as a result of my father.  Grew up watching Bird's teams, struggled through the 90's, enjoyed the nice Walker/Pierce mini-run, before again suffering until the Allen/KG trades.  On the whole, been pretty good watching the C's since then. 

Cavs don't really have much sway in Ohio outside of NE Ohio.  The Pistons are the most followed team in NW Ohio (Toledo).  Cincinnati is more heavily Pacers or "national" teams (Bulls, Lakers, etc.).  Even Columbus doesn't have as many Cavs fans as one would think. 
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: celticsclay on October 23, 2017, 04:38:01 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years.

So...you're a Cavs fan by default. If you're, it's okay, man.
Nope.  Celtics fan my whole life as a result of my father.  Grew up watching Bird's teams, struggled through the 90's, enjoyed the nice Walker/Pierce mini-run, before again suffering until the Allen/KG trades.  On the whole, been pretty good watching the C's since then. 

Cavs don't really have much sway in Ohio outside of NE Ohio.  The Pistons are the most followed team in NW Ohio (Toledo).  Cincinnati is more heavily Pacers or "national" teams (Bulls, Lakers, etc.).  Even Columbus doesn't have as many Cavs fans as one would think.

Are the Cavs your second favorite team?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: kozlodoev on October 23, 2017, 04:41:48 PM
Do we really need those pages upon pages of posts just to decipher whether Moranis gets his morning cereal from Giant Eagle or Kroger?

Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: fairweatherfan on October 23, 2017, 04:45:07 PM
Do we really need those pages upon pages of posts that try to decipher whether Moranis gets his morning cereal from Giant Eagle or Kroger?

Elect me President of CelticsBlog and I'll have the "poster running feuds" sub-forum up within an hour. Then I'll get BBallTim to come back so he and I can yell at each other there all day.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: kozlodoev on October 23, 2017, 04:47:31 PM
Do we really need those pages upon pages of posts that try to decipher whether Moranis gets his morning cereal from Giant Eagle or Kroger?

Elect me President of CelticsBlog and I'll have the "poster running feuds" sub-forum up within an hour. Then I'll get BBallTim to come back so he and I can yell at each other there all day.
Unless you can get the people LarBrd again, you're a no-go :P
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Donoghus on October 23, 2017, 04:48:57 PM
Do we really need those pages upon pages of posts that try to decipher whether Moranis gets his morning cereal from Giant Eagle or Kroger?

Elect me President of CelticsBlog and I'll have the "poster running feuds" sub-forum up within an hour. Then I'll get BBallTim to come back so he and I can yell at each other there all day.

The list of poster running feuds in CB history is a strong & memorable one.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Smartacus on October 23, 2017, 05:11:10 PM
Quote
Suns and Nuggets have discussed a trade of Eric Bledsoe for Emmanuel Mudiay and other pieces, league sources told @BBallInsiders.
https://mobile.twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/922530261644070916

Looks like Denver's in deep on Bledsoe. Hope it happens for all parties involved. Mudiay needs less pressure and more room to grow. Bledsoe needs to finally end up on a contender at the right stage of his career. Denver's roster hasn't felt right since acquiring Millsap.

This would lock the Nuggets into the top 6 of the West.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Birdman on October 23, 2017, 05:14:25 PM
Phoenix told Bledsoe to stay home so u know a trade is coming
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: saltlover on October 23, 2017, 05:18:17 PM
Detroit should be trying to figure out how to turn Reggie Jackson into Eric Bledsoe.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 23, 2017, 05:55:22 PM
Detroit should be trying to figure out how to turn Reggie Jackson into Eric Bledsoe.

Yup, I've been on board with this idea for a long time. Back court of Bledsoe, and AB is extremely small, but fits perfect for SVG fast paced offense.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 06:21:15 PM
Do we really need those pages upon pages of posts just to decipher whether Moranis gets his morning cereal from Giant Eagle or Kroger?
no Kroger on NE Ohio so that mystery is solved.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 06:23:15 PM
Detroit should be trying to figure out how to turn Reggie Jackson into Eric Bledsoe.
I don't see why Phoenix would want Jackson though.  Mudiay seems to fit what they want a lot more (though Mudiay alone isn't enough and the salary doesn't work)
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 23, 2017, 06:25:29 PM
Just curious though Moranis...

Do you live in Cleveland? I mean, dude seriously lol. What is your affiliations/allegiations with them, if you don't mind me asking?
I've lived in Ohio my whole life.  That is pretty well known on here.  I've lived in, at various points, the 5 biggest cities in the state (or at least their suburbs).  I went to high school in the Toledo area, which is mostly a Detroit based team city (though the Browns are pretty popular there).  Went to college and spent most of my adult life in the greater Cincinnati area, but have been in northeast Ohio (the greater Cleveland/Akron area) for 4 years.

So...you're a Cavs fan by default. If you're, it's okay, man.
Nope.  Celtics fan my whole life as a result of my father.  Grew up watching Bird's teams, struggled through the 90's, enjoyed the nice Walker/Pierce mini-run, before again suffering until the Allen/KG trades.  On the whole, been pretty good watching the C's since then. 

Cavs don't really have much sway in Ohio outside of NE Ohio.  The Pistons are the most followed team in NW Ohio (Toledo).  Cincinnati is more heavily Pacers or "national" teams (Bulls, Lakers, etc.).  Even Columbus doesn't have as many Cavs fans as one would think.

Are the Cavs your second favorite team?
don't really have one. When I was a kid I had a fondness for the Pacers and whoever was playing the Lakers.  In the last 3 Finals I was rooting for the Cavs over the Warriors
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: jay on October 23, 2017, 06:26:04 PM
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Suns and Nuggets have discussed a trade of Eric Bledsoe for Emmanuel Mudiay and other pieces, league sources told @BBallInsiders.
https://mobile.twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/922530261644070916

Looks like Denver's in deep on Bledsoe. Hope it happens for all parties involved. Mudiay needs less pressure and more room to grow. Bledsoe needs to finally end up on a contender at the right stage of his career. Denver's roster hasn't felt right since acquiring Millsap.

This would lock the Nuggets into the top 6 of the West.

Haha sweet, maybe it will work out like I posted earlier. I thought it made the most sense for Denver to get involved.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: RJ87 on October 23, 2017, 07:23:27 PM
If you're Milwaukee, why not offer up Brogdon and Henson?
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Forza Juventus on October 23, 2017, 08:20:45 PM
That team is run very poorly. Every player that leaves Phoenix leaves on bad terms. It can't be a coincidence. The Fiorentina of the NBA.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Moranis on October 24, 2017, 08:17:31 AM
Bledsoe claims the tweet was about him wanting to leave a hair salon.  Suns GM said he didn't believe him to the press.  Can't see Bledsoe playing another game there even if the trade takes awhile to finalize.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: spikelovetheCelts on October 24, 2017, 02:26:05 PM
I think they should trade with Denver but also send Chandler and bring back Plumlee too. Mudiay, Faried, Plumlee for Chandler and Bledsoe.
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: BitterJim on October 24, 2017, 03:00:38 PM
That team is run very poorly. Every player that leaves Phoenix leaves on bad terms. It can't be a coincidence. The Fiorentina of the NBA.

Yup.  Well-run franchises don't fire their head coach 3 games into the season
Title: Re: Bledsoe wants out
Post by: Androslav on October 24, 2017, 03:14:36 PM
That team is run very poorly. Every player that leaves Phoenix leaves on bad terms. It can't be a coincidence. The Fiorentina of the NBA.
Who is Inter of the NBA? Portland, Houston?