Celtics Trade Deadline

[nebist]

What about getting Theis back as our backup big? The Pacers reportedly are looking to move him, and he knows our players, coaches, system for the most part. He is set to return to action soon.

I think he’s a better fit than Gallo, so I’d make the move. Plus, we aren’t sure if Danilo will play this year, Theis is about 4 years younger and like you mentioned, already familiar with the players/coaching staff.

I'd prefer Olynyk to Theis as an insurance big, but Theis is solid as well.

[celticinorlando]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

[hpantazo]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

According to Washburn, Terrence Ross is a wing candidate for the Celtics. He would at least be an upgrade from Hauser.

[Roy H.]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

According to Washburn, Terrence Ross is a wing candidate for the Celtics. He would at least be an upgrade from Hauser.

Terrance Ross is garbage.  I’d rather have Hauser.

[Mahk E Mahk]

knowing quality trades are difficult to execute, is there anyone in maine that could contribute more than pp, hauser, or kornet?

imo, mfiondu kabengele would be worth a look to replace kornet or blake. he’s got a serious motor, a 7’3” wingspan, quick springs like rob, and he’s super aggressive on the boards. granted, he’s not great defensively but he seems to offer far more than kornet and blake.

thoughts? anyone else in maine that’s intriguing? the roster seems to be light on wings and guys with length.

[Neurotic Guy]

knowing quality trades are difficult to execute, is there anyone in maine that could contribute more than pp, hauser, or kornet?

imo, mfiondu kabengele would be worth a look to replace kornet or blake. he’s got a serious motor, a 7’3” wingspan, quick springs like rob, and he’s super aggressive on the boards. granted, he’s not great defensively but he seems to offer far more than kornet and blake.

thoughts? anyone else in maine that’s intriguing? the roster seems to be light on wings and guys with length.

Kabengele got a look v. Orlando.  Played 5 uninspiring minutes. Not fair to judge him on that, but he looked awkward.  I like Kornet enough to believe he’s the best backup after the rotation bigs they have right now. Certainly should try to upgrade.

[Wretch]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

According to Washburn, Terrence Ross is a wing candidate for the Celtics. He would at least be an upgrade from Hauser.

I totally agree.  I got down voted to oblivion on reddit for suggesting this.  Ross averages 8 points in over 20 minutes with ORL and is generously considered negative on D. Hauser has had his struggles recently but I've seen enough to believe he's going to good role player for a long time.

[SHAQATTACK]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

According to Washburn, Terrence Ross is a wing candidate for the Celtics. He would at least be an upgrade from Hauser.

Terrance Ross is garbage.  I’d rather have Hauser.

me too

[tonydelk]

I’d like to have naz Reid as the big or Poeltl

As for a wing…find one on the buyout market

According to Washburn, Terrence Ross is a wing candidate for the Celtics. He would at least be an upgrade from Hauser.

Terrance Ross is garbage.  I’d rather have Hauser.

me too

Ross is a poor shooter and make 11.5m per year.  No way that's the best they can do.

[Neurotic Guy]

Ross isn’t thrilling but a veteran and not a terrible shooter from distance. 38% from 3 this year, 36% for his career.   Has had some nice games v. the Cs if I’m remembering correctly.

[tonydelk]

Ross isn’t thrilling but a veteran and not a terrible shooter from distance. 38% from 3 this year, 36% for his career.   Has had some nice games v. the Cs if I’m remembering correctly.

43% fg
75%ft

He's not a good shooter or scorer.  I'd rather the cs.try to roll the dice and get isaac if they'd deal him.

[Moranis]

Ross isn’t thrilling but a veteran and not a terrible shooter from distance. 38% from 3 this year, 36% for his career.   Has had some nice games v. the Cs if I’m remembering correctly.

43% fg
75%ft

He's not a good shooter or scorer.  I'd rather the cs.try to roll the dice and get isaac if they'd deal him.

As an aside, I hate using FG%, especially for players that take more than half their shots from 3.  I much prefer separating them by 2PT% and 3PT%.  Ross isn't great from 2 at 48.9% and with his 3's that gives him an eFG% of 53.3 and including FT's gives him a TS% of 54.3%.  I think that is a more accurate picture.  Still not a good shooter though, I just hate FG%

[Vermont Green]

What happened to Harkless?  I think he is still out there.  I am surprised no one gave him a deal.  Seems like he fits what the Celtics need.

[Roy H.]

"The conversation that I've had with Brad is, it's about this year," Grousbeck said. "It's not about 'this will pay dividends in three years' or 'this will do this next year.' It is this year. Muscle up and let's go get the job done.

"So that's his instructions, and that's what we're going to try to do. If there's anything to do, we'll do it. If not, we love this team. We're at the top of the league right now."

All in, just like that time we used the $17.2 million TPE to maximize our chances.  Or the $7 million TPE.  Or when we signed good veterans to the bench...

I'll believe it when I see it.

[Roy H.]

I'll propose a deal:

BOS trades:  Gallinari, Pritchard, Jackson, better of HOU / POR #2
ORL trades:  Bamba

It is basically salary neutral for this year.  We'd actually save $250k.