If the rumblings in Minny are true, is this KAT trade doable?

[Moranis]

Minnesota gets
Brown
Smart
Thompson
Grant

Boston gets
Towns
Russell

Sorry folks but I would do it! Don’t know if Minnesota would

Really not hot on Russell. Would rather work around a Brown & Smart for KAT, Juancho and Jaylen Nowell. Gives us some cheap depth for the long-term, and gives Minnesota the 2nd and 3rd best players in the deal

I don't think Smart does anything for them.  Rebuilding teams don't need players like Smart.  I honestly think they'd prefer Nesmith to Smart, especially if it yields additional 1st rounders.

[gouki88]

Minnesota gets
Brown
Smart
Thompson
Grant

Boston gets
Towns
Russell

Sorry folks but I would do it! Don’t know if Minnesota would

Really not hot on Russell. Would rather work around a Brown & Smart for KAT, Juancho and Jaylen Nowell. Gives us some cheap depth for the long-term, and gives Minnesota the 2nd and 3rd best players in the deal

I don't think Smart does anything for them.  Rebuilding teams don't need players like Smart.  I honestly think they'd prefer Nesmith to Smart, especially if it yields additional 1st rounders.

Probably, especially with how he's tanking his value right now.

I'd be happy with any deal with Smart included.

[Muzzy66]

I want nothing to do with KAT

Also Russell. Both dont know how to win

Wolves will get a decent return from someone but nothing crazy imo

I tend to agree. 

Given the type of soft, lazy, inconsistent effort I've seen from the Celtics this season, the last thing I want to do is add a guy like KAT who pretty much embodies those attributes.   

[esel1000]

I’d trade Brown for KAT all day every day.

Elite big men don’t grow on trees, and the Js aren’t exactly working right now.

I’d love to see what KAT could do with a change of scenery.

[Somebody]

I’d trade Brown for KAT all day every day.

Elite big men don’t grow on trees, and the Js aren’t exactly working right now.

I’d love to see what KAT could do with a change of scenery.

I'd trade Tatum for KAT all day every day

[BringToughnessBack]

KAT is the anti-thesis of KG and trading Brown for him would be a huge mistake and as far from Big Al for KG as you can get.

Mr. Softie is not going to put this team over the top when trading away one valve of our young heart and replacing it with a patch.

[gouki88]

KAT is the anti-thesis of KG and trading Brown for him would be a huge mistake and as far from Big Al for KG as you can get.

Mr. Softie is not going to put this team over the top when trading away one valve of our young heart and replacing it with a patch.

These are such lame, boring and beaten-to-death tropes about KAT. How much Minnesota ball do you watch?

[BringToughnessBack]

KAT is the anti-thesis of KG and trading Brown for him would be a huge mistake and as far from Big Al for KG as you can get.

Mr. Softie is not going to put this team over the top when trading away one valve of our young heart and replacing it with a patch.

These are such lame, boring and beaten-to-death tropes about KAT. How much Minnesota ball do you watch?

So you are saying Kat is a fiery defender who dominates and alters games with his on the court fire and defense? Big Al equals Brown too? Maybe you can apply for Ainge’s job and feel free to send them Brown, Smart and a treasure chest of picks for the opportunity to coach the game changer and fiery defensive juggernaut that is Kat.

Maybe I should just defer to your wisdom on the greatness of Kat. He has led that team to the playoffs one time. That team is a mess.

Sorry I don’t believe the Celtics should give Brown, Smart and most likely 4 1st’s and a few swaps for the chance to have Kat on this team. Just my lame, boring opinion.

Someone will overpay for him in a trade. My hope is it not us.

Hard to watch much of Kat when his team is never in the playoffs.

[gouki88]

KAT is the anti-thesis of KG and trading Brown for him would be a huge mistake and as far from Big Al for KG as you can get.

Mr. Softie is not going to put this team over the top when trading away one valve of our young heart and replacing it with a patch.

These are such lame, boring and beaten-to-death tropes about KAT. How much Minnesota ball do you watch?

So you are saying Kat is a fiery defender who dominates and alters games with his on the court fire and defense? Big Al equals Brown too? Maybe you can apply for Ainge’s job and feel free to send them Brown, Smart and a treasure chest of picks for the opportunity to coach the game changer and fiery defensive juggernaut that is Kat.

Maybe I should just defer to your wisdom on the greatness of Kat. He has led that team to the playoffs one time. That team is a mess.

Sorry I don’t believe the Celtics should give Brown, Smart and most likely 4 1st’s and a few swaps for the chance to have Kat on this team. Just my lame, boring opinion.

Someone will overpay for him in a trade. My hope is it not us.

Hard to watch much of Kat when his team is never in the playoffs.

If you’re going to so ridiculously misrepresent what I said and put words in my mouth there’s no point talking about this with you

[jambr380]

I’d trade Brown for KAT all day every day.

Elite big men don’t grow on trees, and the Js aren’t exactly working right now.

I’d love to see what KAT could do with a change of scenery.

I'd trade Tatum for KAT all day every day

Why don't we go for it and trade Tatum/Kemba for KAT/Russell?

I am only half-serious, but I do think Tatum is struggling in his role as leader this year and it is resulting in too much iso ball and questionable decision making. I know the word 'lazy' gets thrown around in regards to his demeanor - and while I don't think that's fair - he also isn't exactly the type to light a fire under/for his teammates.

More what I am saying is that I'd be interested to see what would happen if we changed out one foundational piece for another. I understand it would be too risky and Tatum still has years to mature, but I wouldn't mind seeing Brown as the lead wing with [essentially] a much better version of Horford as our big.

[Moranis]

I’d trade Brown for KAT all day every day.

Elite big men don’t grow on trees, and the Js aren’t exactly working right now.

I’d love to see what KAT could do with a change of scenery.

I'd trade Tatum for KAT all day every day

Why don't we go for it and trade Tatum/Kemba for KAT/Russell?

I am only half-serious, but I do think Tatum is struggling in his role as leader this year and it is resulting in too much iso ball and questionable decision making. I know the word 'lazy' gets thrown around in regards to his demeanor - and while I don't think that's fair - he also isn't exactly the type to light a fire under/for his teammates.

More what I am saying is that I'd be interested to see what would happen if we changed out one foundational piece for another. I understand it would be too risky and Tatum still has years to mature, but I wouldn't mind seeing Brown as the lead wing with [essentially] a much better version of Horford as our big.

Except Brown, much like Horford, is not a lead dog as he just isn't good enough and never will be.

[jambr380]

I’d trade Brown for KAT all day every day.

Elite big men don’t grow on trees, and the Js aren’t exactly working right now.

I’d love to see what KAT could do with a change of scenery.

I'd trade Tatum for KAT all day every day

Why don't we go for it and trade Tatum/Kemba for KAT/Russell?

I am only half-serious, but I do think Tatum is struggling in his role as leader this year and it is resulting in too much iso ball and questionable decision making. I know the word 'lazy' gets thrown around in regards to his demeanor - and while I don't think that's fair - he also isn't exactly the type to light a fire under/for his teammates.

More what I am saying is that I'd be interested to see what would happen if we changed out one foundational piece for another. I understand it would be too risky and Tatum still has years to mature, but I wouldn't mind seeing Brown as the lead wing with [essentially] a much better version of Horford as our big.

Except Brown, much like Horford, is not a lead dog as he just isn't good enough and never will be.

I am not advocating for such a trade, just putting it out there. You are right that Brown has always willingly taken a backseat to whatever leader has been on the team, but I do trust his mentality more than Tatum's. I also just think KAT and Tatum would be a terribly soft duo...super-talented, but way too soft to ever accomplish anything.

[Vermont Green]

A lot of people are down on Towns.  I am not.  I would be thrilled to get what I view as one of the elite big men in the game.  I have no interest in Russell though.

If including Brown was needed to get Towns, I would do it.  I could see maybe Brown, RWilliams, some picks being a decent offer.  I would do that.

I think Tatum is better than Brown.  I really like Brown, just think Tatum is a tick better.  I would not trade Tatum at this point for Towns.  I was actually down for trading Tatum for Davis but at this point, I don't think I would trade Tatum for even Davis anymore.

As to Russell, I would trade Kemba for him so Brown + Kemba for Towns + Russell, but absolutely no way I trade Brown + Tatum for Towns + Russell, even if they included all their future picks.

[Birdman]

Don’t know why ppl are down on Towns.. I take him over anyone on this team

[Celtics4ever]

Just pass on Russell, I could live with KAT.