Idea for a Rondoless future

[CFAN38]

Let me first say that I'm not sold that a future with out Rondo is in the best interest of the celtics. It is also really early to project the draft but here goes anyway.

If DA plans on building a team without Rondo, I really am intrigued by the following scenario. (assuming we miss out of top 3 pick this draft)

With Cs pick (5-7?)Draft Harrisonhttp://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Andrew-Harrison-6456/ or Exum http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dante-Exum-36198/

Trade Rondo
      Use him and Nets pick to gain a second lottery pick in this years draft (hopefully also move out Bass or Lee)

Rondo Pick (10-14) Draft Cauley-Stein http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Willie-Cauley-Stein-6441/ or Embiid http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Joel-Embiid-7225/

Obviously time will tell how these player play this year and where draft positions project.

When the dust settles the 2014-2015 Cs could go as follows

PG Harrison (20)
SG Avery (23)
SF Green (28)
PF Sully (22)
C  Cauley-Stein (21)
6th Olynyk (23)
7th Wallace (32)
8th Lee (29)
9th Faverani (26)

Definitely still a lottery team but young and high potential at ever position except for SF. This team also has great combination of scoring and D at the guard spot. With solid skill and size inside.

[clover]

I'm not against trading Rondo necessarily--but certainly not for a #10-14 draft pick. Yikes!

Also, how do you shovel all that salary out, with him, for a pick?

[CFAN38]

I'm not against trading Rondo necessarily--but certainly not for a #10-14 draft pick. Yikes!

Also, how do you shovel all that salary out, with him, for a pick?

This post wasn't focused on the details of trading rondo but more the possibility in the draft to create a balanced team while still taking BPA. A rondo trade would have to involve a team with cap space or expiring players to absorb his and hopefully Basses deals.

[Celtics4ever]

Ainge would not even pick up the phone on that trade.

[CFAN38]

trade wasn't the point of this thread but these would both work. I am placing a lot of value on this years lottery. Also a tough pill to swallow is the fact that PG has become the easiest position to fill in the NBA taking some trade value away from Rondo.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=mpxxcy8
clean the books of wallace and get all expiring vets and Sacs 2014 1st

or

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k5kar4e
get young talent in Ross and 2014 1st plus move Lee who at the time of the trade will have 2 yeas left on deal

[D.o.s.]

Album of the day:
Fear of a Rondoless Future by Public Enemy.

[manl_lui]

I'm not against trading Rondo necessarily--but certainly not for a #10-14 draft pick. Yikes!

Also, how do you shovel all that salary out, with him, for a pick?

I cannot begin to think about a Rondo-less future. We are without the Captain and KG, so I hope we hold onto Rondo. The only ONLY time I would consider or even pull the trigger for a Rondo trade is if he guarantees us a top 2 pick in this upcoming draft and not pick 10 - 14. Other than that, I am perfectly fine with Rondo staying on the Celtics.

[GMitchell]

I wouldn't mind trading rondo but definitely not for a 10-15 pick. Maybe Rondo and Brooks for a top 4 pick in 14, 1st round 2016, Rights to swap in 15, Expiring contract. Then you package Humphries and Lee/Bass to a contender for a late 1st round pick.

[Celtics4ever]

idea  = Rondo is the future.

[Mazingerz]

A Rondoless Future is no future at all;

But a crawfordless future looks to be as bright as the morning sun;

[jambr380]

I get your idea of trading Rondo for a lottery pick, but I agree with others that the pick is too low. This draft is considered so stellar because of the top 5-6 players, not because the talent is deeper than ever before. We would essentially be trading Rondo for a guy like Olynyk. While I have high hopes for Kelly, he is certainly not near the caliber of Rondo. Rondo is a franchise-level all-star and supreme playoff performer. There are many trade scenarios out there including him, but unless we are getting a top-level young big man in return, I just don't see him going anywhere...and that is fine with me.