Tyson Chandler has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns

[RJ87]

4 years, $52m according to Marc Stein.

[Who]

Go after Markieff Morris. That guy has quietly developed into a top 10 PF in the league and one of most versatile scoring PFs in the game. Good defender too. Two way player.

I'd love to bring Markieff to Boston if Aldridge goes to Phoenix.

[Smartacus]

This is cool. With their miracle medical staff they can probably keep him healthy. If they get LMA a team of Bledsoe, Knight, Chandler, LMA and the morris twins? That is a top level team.

Wow. Suns could definitely use someone of Chandler's pedigree in the locker room. Someone needs to keep the Morrii in line.

Ha thought that was a typo. Well done. TP

[TheFlex]

Go after Markieff Morris. That guy has quietly developed into a top 10 PF in the league and one of most versatile scoring PFs in the game. Good defender too. Two way player.

I'd love to bring Markieff to Boston if Aldridge goes to Phoenix.

I agree, he's criminally underrated. Definitely one of those "swings" (guys that can play the 3/4) that Stevens was talking about.

[merkins]

Hope they don't pull a Lakers tank if they strike out.  Need back end lottery placment to get it.

[A Future of Stevens]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

[fairweatherfan]

If the Mavs can't sign DeAndre they could be screwed next year. That's great for us.

Until they do the supertank and land in the top 7, protecting their pick for another year.

[BigDogPitbull]

We could end up with three top 10 picks next year.  The nets and mavericks don't seem to be getting any better.  We most certainly aren't getting better either.

[scotto1205]

What does this mean for Alex Len? Is he someone that could possibly be available? Because if green leaves for greener pastures that will leave them thin on the bench at guard. So what about Rozier KO and a future first for len?

[Who]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

Yes, this sucks for Alex Len. He needs playing time to continue developing. Not going to get enough of that with Tyson Chandler playing 30mpg for next 3-4 years.

Ainge should make a run at Len. Give up some combination of future pick(s).

[A Future of Stevens]

What does this mean for Alex Len? Is he someone that could possibly be available?

If I am Danny, I am at least giving the Suns a call about this predicament. Len has elite level size, and athleticism for his size. Also he is very young. I honestly don't get why they gave a 4 year deal to Chandler.

[A Future of Stevens]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

Yes, this sucks for Alex Len. He needs playing time to continue developing. Not going to get enough of that with Tyson Chandler playing 30mpg for next 3-4 years.

Ainge should make a run at Len. Give up some combination of future pick(s).

What do you think we would have to give up to get him? He is only 22, 7'1 with 7'4 wingspan and 265 pounds. He seems like the exact type of rim protector we would need on the Celtics.

Would some kind of combo of one of our bigs and some picks (hopefully not BRK) get it done? I can't really get much of a read on how much the Suns value him as they just signed someone to take playing time away from their highest upside player (who didn't have a disappointing start.)

[scotto1205]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

Yes, this sucks for Alex Len. He needs playing time to continue developing. Not going to get enough of that with Tyson Chandler playing 30mpg for next 3-4 years.

Ainge should make a run at Len. Give up some combination of future pick(s).

What do you think we would have to give up to get him? He is only 22, 7'1 with 7'4 wingspan and 265 pounds. He seems like the exact type of rim protector we would need on the Celtics.

Would some kind of combo of one of our bigs and some picks (hopefully not BRK) get it done? I can't really get much of a read on how much the Suns value him as they just signed someone to take playing time away from their highest upside player (who didn't have a disappointing start.)

I'd say Rozier, Olynk, and the mavs pick top 10 protected. They could use depth at pf and guard a nice stretch 4 would fit good in their rotation and Rozier would be a good fit backing up Both guard positions.

[Who]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

Yes, this sucks for Alex Len. He needs playing time to continue developing. Not going to get enough of that with Tyson Chandler playing 30mpg for next 3-4 years.

Ainge should make a run at Len. Give up some combination of future pick(s).

What do you think we would have to give up to get him? He is only 22, 7'1 with 7'4 wingspan and 265 pounds. He seems like the exact type of rim protector we would need on the Celtics.

Would some kind of combo of one of our bigs and some picks (hopefully not BRK) get it done? I can't really get much of a read on how much the Suns value him as they just signed someone to take playing time away from their highest upside player (who didn't have a disappointing start.)

I think Phoenix would be looking for something like a draft pick in the #8-12 range. Something a bit lower than where they selected him but not too far lower because A.Len did show some things last season so his value hasn't fallen much.

I think the Celtics could trade them a protected pick. They could protect it both ways. Celtics get to keep the pick if it is top 5 or maybe top 7. But that they only send the pick when it in the top 12 or top 15 picks. That Boston owes the pick until it falls within that draft range.

Toronto did a similar trade with Houston to get Kyle Lowry. I think theirs was top 3 protected in year one, top 2 protected year two, top 1 protected afterwards. While it was top 16 protected the other way. Virtually insuring Houston of a lottery pick from Toronto at some point down the road.

I think that type of deal is probably the best option for Boston instead of trying to put multiple picks together which may or may not appeal to Phoenix depending on how much of a gambler their GM is.

I think Len is too valuable to trade for anyone on the Celtics roster other than Marcus Smart (which is not good for Boston). They passed on James Young to draft TJ Warren. Maybe if they were big fans of Olynyk. I don't know. I don't think there is a trade to be made involving based around players. And I worry trying to combine late picks won't be valuable enough. So I think a future Celtics pick protected both ways is best choice.

[A Future of Stevens]

So does that mean they are committing to bringing along Len slowly? I felt like he flashed alot of potential last year. As a young 7-1 center, his stats at roughly 6,6 and 1.5 blocks were a little underwhelming. Yet his per36 were 10.2 ppg, 10.8 rbg, and 2.5 bpg. That doesn't really scream spot of weakness on a roster considering last year was his real first year getting significant playing time.

Any thoughts on what this means for Len's future?

Yes, this sucks for Alex Len. He needs playing time to continue developing. Not going to get enough of that with Tyson Chandler playing 30mpg for next 3-4 years.

Ainge should make a run at Len. Give up some combination of future pick(s).

What do you think we would have to give up to get him? He is only 22, 7'1 with 7'4 wingspan and 265 pounds. He seems like the exact type of rim protector we would need on the Celtics.

Would some kind of combo of one of our bigs and some picks (hopefully not BRK) get it done? I can't really get much of a read on how much the Suns value him as they just signed someone to take playing time away from their highest upside player (who didn't have a disappointing start.)

I think Phoenix would be looking for something like a draft pick in the #8-12 range. Something a bit lower than where they selected him but not too far lower because A.Len did show some things last season so his value hasn't fallen much.

I think the Celtics could trade them a protected pick. They could protect it both ways. Celtics get to keep the pick if it is top 5 or maybe top 7. But that they only send the pick when it in the top 12 or top 15 picks. That Boston owes the pick until it falls within that draft range.

Toronto did a similar trade with Houston to get Kyle Lowry. I think theirs was top 3 protected in year one, top 2 protected year two, top 1 protected afterwards. While it was top 16 protected the other way. Virtually insuring Houston of a lottery pick from Toronto at some point down the road.

I think that type of deal is probably the best option for Boston instead of trying to put multiple picks together which may or may not appeal to Phoenix depending on how much of a gambler their GM is.

I think Len is too valuable to trade for anyone on the Celtics roster other than Marcus Smart (which is not good for Boston). They passed on James Young to draft TJ Warren. Maybe if they were big fans of Olynyk. I don't know. I don't think there is a trade to be made involving based around players. And I worry trying to combine late picks won't be valuable enough. So I think a future Celtics pick protected both ways is best choice.

Interesting. Are you saying that the future protected C's pick would be the only thing? Or are you saying it would be the center piece of the deal?

I like the idea of Rozier, Olly, and a pick, maybe that pick is the C's pick you have described. If I am Danny, I pull the trigger on that. It helps clear out our log jam at PF (especially after we just signed Jerebko and Amir Johnson), and gives us a legit large upside player in Len. He would fit Stevens system very well (minus a shot,) because he is great at running the floor, finishing around the rim, can play the PnR, and has absurd length and size that he has used to show great flashes of rim protection in limited time.