ESPN: Celtics and Mavs discussing Rondo trade

[crownontherocks]

Wow seems like this is going to happen this time

Hate to see rondo go but if the pieces are right it must be done

[esel1000]

I sure as hell hope that there is a third party involved if this DAL rumor is true.

I would guess this is why the deal has yet to be completed. I'm trying to think of what contending team could use a player like Brandan Wright coming off their bench.

PHX for IT?

I'd hope we could pry Bledsoe if it was PHX. A Smart Bledsoe backcourt would be great if an extended rebuild is the path we're seamlessly heading toward

I think Bledsoe is off limits but Ainge has certainly expressed interest in IT before and he has a pretty friendly contract.

Not really sure how I personally feel about the fit of IT. I think the C's want to utilize Smart as a PG especially if Rondo is gone. IT is useless in any other role due to size

[kozlodoev]

Sac said that they've had talks about Rondo "in the past", but the price is too high so they haven't reengaged. That's not quite the same thing, and there's no telling when it really was. Could have been back on draft day.

[esel1000]

Wow seems like this is going to happen this time

Hate to see rondo go but if the pieces are right it must be done

That's how I feel. I love Rondo. I wish we could have gotten Love this off-season and paired them up for years to come... but if we get a good offer it may be the time (not the awful Wright rumor)

[Fafnir]

Wright and Jae Crowder and a 1st round pick (one which will be low)?

*sigh*

[Cman]

I sure as hell hope that there is a third party involved if this DAL rumor is true.

I would guess this is why the deal has yet to be completed. I'm trying to think of what contending team could use a player like Brandan Wright coming off their bench.

Saw someone post this earlier , wright to cle and maybe cle gets their 1st rd pick back , c's get waiters

I'd probably be able to stomach Waiters and multiple firsts... just not Brandon Wright on a rebuilding team as the centerpiece of a Rondo trade

I hear you. Its really all about the picks. B. Wright is basically a throw in, nothing more. Im more excited by the Jordan Hill rumor, but only slightly....

[TwinTower14]

Wojo - wright, crowder and a number one is being discussed

[LooseCannon]

I remember when Boston was proclaimed the frontrunner when a Asik deal was deemed imminent.  Ultimately, no deal was made because no one met Morey's price.  This feels similar, so I think Ainge holds firm to his demands and is probably as willing to let Rondo walk for nothing as Morey was willing to risk losing Parsons in free agency.

[esel1000]

Sac said that they've had talks about Rondo "in the past", but the price is too high so they haven't reengaged. That's not quite the same thing, and there's no telling when it really was. Could have been back on draft day.

Tells me if a trade goes down it'll be better than Wright and a first in some way... because the Kings could match that offer without giving up McLemore, though I bet he's a demand in any trade with Sac and they feel it's too high.

[SCeltic34]

UPDATE :

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA  ?  1m 1 minute ago

Dallas is emerging as the frontrunner in pursuit of a deal to acquire Boston's Rajon Rondo, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

god I hope this doesnt happen

Dont expect Rondo to play Fri as a Celt.

I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.  If Rondo is going to go, I expect some patience from Danny.  He'll wait to get the best offer possible.

Remember when people on this board were calling Flip Saunders an idiot for not trading Kevin Love back when he was getting early offers?  Well, he ended up getting a pretty good return down the line.

[Nerf DPOY]

Wright and Jae Crowder and a 1st round pick (one which will be low)?

*sigh*

Gross.

[crownontherocks]

Wojo - wright, crowder and a number one is being discussed

I just threw up

[esel1000]

Wojo - wright, crowder and a number one is being discussed

ughhhh just hold onto him then... Feel like I'm going to be sick

[esel1000]

Wojo - wright, crowder and a number one is being discussed

I just threw up

Join the club

[rondohondo]

Wojo - wright, crowder and a number one is being discussed

if it's gotta be this , then I want their 2018 pick when Dirk and chandler will likely be washed up