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Celtics Talk / Re: Why did we make the Vuc trade?
« Last post by Goldstar88 on Today at 02:30:43 PM »
I think it's both. But as you say, the "1A" is likely the fit and the "1B" is likely the savings.

I am skeptical of the fit, but am happy to be proven wrong. Garza has developed immensely, hopefully Vucevic can do the same on defense.

Garza is not a good defender. Teams seem to feast in the paint when he?s in the game. Not saying Vooch is a great defender, but he does a lot of other things at a high level. His passing, especially. Also a better rebounder, better scorer. Garza is fine as a 3rd string C, but the Celtics needed an upgrade at that position and I?m glad they made the move.

I agree. I brought up Garza as an example of another defensively-limited guy who has shown some moderate improvement. I am hoping Vucevic can also show some moderate improvement.

Personally I worry Vuc could be like the Evan Fournier acquisition years ago. A talented offensive guy in his own right, but limited in ways that ultimately make him not worth keeping considering the cost.

I agree with this.

Well, they made it work with Simons who also isn?t a great defender. Not sure why they can?t do the same with Vooch. I would stick with Queta as the starter, though. Need Nikolas offense off the bench.
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Game Threads / Re: Bulls (24-29) at Celtics (34-19) Game #54 2/11/26
« Last post by Celtics2021 on Today at 01:18:57 PM »
I hope Simons gets a nice recognition from the fans tonight.  I know he was not here long, but he won us some games and did everything asked.
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Celtics Talk / Re: Why did we make the Vuc trade?
« Last post by DefenseWinsChamps on Today at 01:10:06 PM »
I think it's both. But as you say, the "1A" is likely the fit and the "1B" is likely the savings.

I am skeptical of the fit, but am happy to be proven wrong. Garza has developed immensely, hopefully Vucevic can do the same on defense.

Garza is not a good defender. Teams seem to feast in the paint when he?s in the game. Not saying Vooch is a great defender, but he does a lot of other things at a high level. His passing, especially. Also a better rebounder, better scorer. Garza is fine as a 3rd string C, but the Celtics needed an upgrade at that position and I?m glad they made the move.

I agree. I brought up Garza as an example of another defensively-limited guy who has shown some moderate improvement. I am hoping Vucevic can also show some moderate improvement.

Personally I worry Vuc could be like the Evan Fournier acquisition years ago. A talented offensive guy in his own right, but limited in ways that ultimately make him not worth keeping considering the cost.

I agree with this.
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Around the NBA / Re: NBA Season 2025-26
« Last post by slamtheking on Today at 01:00:54 PM »
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I just saw that LeBron won't be available for post season awards because he's not going to make the 65 games thresh hold.

Rules are rules.
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Around the NBA / Re: NBA Season 2025-26
« Last post by Jiri Welsch on Today at 12:46:40 PM »
Here we go on suspensions.

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Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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NBA suspensions for the Pistons-Hornets fight, sources tell ESPN:

Isaiah Stewart: 7 games

Miles Bridges: 4 games

Moussa Diabate: 4 games

Jalen Duren: 2 games

Lucky for the Knicks that they get to play the Pistons in two games.

Would be great to see the Pistons drop a few.
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Celtics Talk / Re: Why did we make the Vuc trade?
« Last post by Jiri Welsch on Today at 12:45:01 PM »
I think it's both. But as you say, the "1A" is likely the fit and the "1B" is likely the savings.

I am skeptical of the fit, but am happy to be proven wrong. Garza has developed immensely, hopefully Vucevic can do the same on defense.

Garza is not a good defender. Teams seem to feast in the paint when he?s in the game. Not saying Vooch is a great defender, but he does a lot of other things at a high level. His passing, especially. Also a better rebounder, better scorer. Garza is fine as a 3rd string C, but the Celtics needed an upgrade at that position and I?m glad they made the move.

I agree. I brought up Garza as an example of another defensively-limited guy who has shown some moderate improvement. I am hoping Vucevic can also show some moderate improvement.

Personally I worry Vuc could be like the Evan Fournier acquisition years ago. A talented offensive guy in his own right, but limited in ways that ultimately make him not worth keeping considering the cost.
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Celtics Talk / Re: Why did we make the Vuc trade?
« Last post by DefenseWinsChamps on Today at 12:36:04 PM »
I think it's more about money than anything. I just don't think Vucevic is a winning basketball player.

We probably will see this off-season. If Stevens agrees, then he lowballs him with a contract that makes him a bench big, and uses the assets we have to get a starter.

If not, then we offer him a good chunk of money.
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Game Threads / Re: Bulls (24-29) at Celtics (34-19) Game #54 2/11/26
« Last post by Silas on Today at 12:35:26 PM »
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Boston Celtics
@celtics
Injury Report update:

Sam Hauser - AVAILABLE
Neemias Queta - AVAILABLE
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
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Celtics Talk / Re: Why did we make the Vuc trade?
« Last post by boscel33 on Today at 12:32:01 PM »
I can't vote because I think it was C:  All of the above.

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Around the NBA / Re: NBA Season 2025-26
« Last post by Donoghus on Today at 12:00:48 PM »
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I just saw that LeBron won't be available for post season awards because he's not going to make the 65 games thresh hold.

Rules are rules.

Wasn't gonna matter anyways. 
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