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Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« on: September 04, 2022, 03:47:06 PM »

Offline Ed Monix

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Celtics: Evan Mobley, Mikal Bridges

Cavs: Jaylen Brown, 1 x Celtics future 1st

Suns: Derrick White, Grant Williams, 2 x Celtics future 1st

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Boston Celtics

Smart
Bridges
Tatum
Horford
Williams III

Brogdon, Mobley, Pritchard


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Cleveland Cavaliers

Garland
Mitchell
Brown
Love
Allen

LeVert, Osman, Okoro

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Phoenix Suns

Paul
Booker
Crowder
Williams
Ayton

White, Johnson, Saric, Shamet

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Why do the Celtics do it?

This may be a short term step backwards but it provides a clear competitive path for the foreseeable future. Everyone has clear defined roles and by getting Mobley we have a long term replacement for Horford and insurance for Williams health issues.

Why do the Cavs do it?

Although Mobley looks very promising, this team and ownership wants to compete now. Currently, the most important position in the NBA is a two way wing. Getting Brown puts them in the mix for a title. Obviously they need a power forward to replace Love but that can be attained later using LeVert, Love and picks. In this situation Brown gets to be the man and demonstrate why he’s Batman not Robin.


Why do Suns do it?

Although Bridges is a defensive monster, he was ineffective against Doncic and his strength. Grant Williams is someone who’s going to be more effective and someone who fits perfectly next to Ayton. The biggest weakness for the Suns is a lack of support for an ageing CP3. White is on a great contract, lacks ego, and could even allow the Suns to play a three guard closing line-up.

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*Disclaimer; This is just theoretical forum fun.
« Last Edit: September 04, 2022, 04:17:45 PM by Ed Monix »
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Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2022, 05:10:14 PM »

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How is it the Celtics are giving up the best player but paying all the draft picks. If Donovan Mitchell is worth 3 way out in the future first round picks and 2 way out in the future swaps, then so is Jaylen Brown. But you have the team paying out that price and sending out Jaylen. Terrible value for a guy that absolutely kills it in the playoffs and has that level of playoff experience at just 25.

Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2022, 06:45:08 PM »

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Love the spirit and fantasy, but Evan Mobley is untouchable until the end of his post-rookie extension so he’s unavailable until the late 2020s. Dude has the potential to be first team all-NBA, DPOY, and maybe even MVP. We should have traded JB for the pick used on Mobley last year, but that ship has sailed.

Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2022, 12:27:12 AM »

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I did not know his first name was Evan

Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2022, 12:55:24 AM »

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I think everyone says no.
'23 Historical Draft: Orlando Magic.

PG: Terry Porter (90-91) / Steve Francis (00-01)
SG: Joe Dumars (92-93) / Jeff Hornacek (91-92) / Jerry Stackhouse (00-01)
SF: Brandon Roy (08-09) / Walter Davis (78-79)
PF: Terry Cummings (84-85) / Paul Millsap (15-16)
C: Chris Webber (00-01) / Ralph Sampson (83-84) / Andrew Bogut (09-10)

Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2022, 09:07:20 PM »

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I think everyone says no.

Maybe the Suns say yes? I don't know other teams that much but I think Bridges is "ok, good, but not super great" right

Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2022, 11:34:19 AM »

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I don't see any reason to do the Cavs part, but I'd do the Suns part and wouldn't give it much thought. 
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Re: Trade Idea: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2022, 09:19:26 PM »

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I think everyone says no.

Maybe the Suns say yes? I don't know other teams that much but I think Bridges is "ok, good, but not super great" right
Bridges is better than any player they get back (significantly so) and they want to win a ring. They are also averse to overpaying (generally), and White is on too much money for what he does IMO.
'23 Historical Draft: Orlando Magic.

PG: Terry Porter (90-91) / Steve Francis (00-01)
SG: Joe Dumars (92-93) / Jeff Hornacek (91-92) / Jerry Stackhouse (00-01)
SF: Brandon Roy (08-09) / Walter Davis (78-79)
PF: Terry Cummings (84-85) / Paul Millsap (15-16)
C: Chris Webber (00-01) / Ralph Sampson (83-84) / Andrew Bogut (09-10)