Any chance Danny would trade Brk 16 pick for Marc Gasol ?

[footey]

No way, not if it'd require any Brooklyn pick or Smart. If it's for the Memphis pick plus some filler, probably, or the Dallas pick plus the Philly 2nd plus filler, great, sure. He's old and he's injured. Even when he was younger and healthier, that version would not be ideal for a high pace team, although he'd be worth a Brooklyn pick and more back then. But this isn't back then. It's not 2013. It's gonna be 2017. And then it's gonna be 2018, then 2019, then 2020. And his foot won't be any younger. And he'll be making 20-25 million every year.

Danny already answered this question once, though, with the Ray Allen trade. The #5 pick for a 32 year old wing coming off knee surgery.

I think he'd do the same thing for the 31 year old two-way all-star center.

Would have to be right conditions. We already had Pierce, and Danny was confident Allen would close deal on Garnett.

[PhoSita]

No way, not if it'd require any Brooklyn pick or Smart. If it's for the Memphis pick plus some filler, probably, or the Dallas pick plus the Philly 2nd plus filler, great, sure. He's old and he's injured. Even when he was younger and healthier, that version would not be ideal for a high pace team, although he'd be worth a Brooklyn pick and more back then. But this isn't back then. It's not 2013. It's gonna be 2017. And then it's gonna be 2018, then 2019, then 2020. And his foot won't be any younger. And he'll be making 20-25 million every year.

Danny already answered this question once, though, with the Ray Allen trade. The #5 pick for a 32 year old wing coming off knee surgery.

I think he'd do the same thing for the 31 year old two-way all-star center.

Would have to be right conditions. We already had Pierce, and Danny was confident Allen would close deal on Garnett.

Right.  I think it could happen if it was understood to be a precursor to adding an in-his-prime top 10-15 player, which was the case with Garnett.


But who would that be?  Jimmy Butler?  What if the other guy is Carmelo Anthony?  Too risky to go with two relatively injury prone 31 year olds?

[loco_91]

The only reason that I'd do this would be if Durant signalled that he wanted to play with Gasol. But why not just go after Horford? Seems like a much more logical move for a younger, similar-caliber big man.

[BornReady]

The only reason that I'd do this would be if Durant signalled that he wanted to play with Gasol. But why not just go after Horford? Seems like a much more logical move for a younger, similar-caliber big man.

I agree better to go after horford
As he has signalled interest to play with us
And is a free agent so we don't lose any assets

Matter of fact I don't mind trading the Brooklyn pick if it helps get us an all star player
 and if it is only 3rd as we wouldn't have a chance at Simmons or Ingram

[Dino Pitino]

No way, not if it'd require any Brooklyn pick or Smart. If it's for the Memphis pick plus some filler, probably, or the Dallas pick plus the Philly 2nd plus filler, great, sure. He's old and he's injured. Even when he was younger and healthier, that version would not be ideal for a high pace team, although he'd be worth a Brooklyn pick and more back then. But this isn't back then. It's not 2013. It's gonna be 2017. And then it's gonna be 2018, then 2019, then 2020. And his foot won't be any younger. And he'll be making 20-25 million every year.

Danny already answered this question once, though, with the Ray Allen trade. The #5 pick for a 32 year old wing coming off knee surgery. 

I think he'd do the same thing for the 31 year old two-way all-star center.  Keep in mind that Gasol only has about 19,000 minutes of NBA wear and tear. For comparison, that's about half as many as Lebron, or, more aptly, his brother Pau.

Ray Allen had ankle surgery, to remove bone spurs. Gasol is a 7-foot behemoth with a broken foot. The mileage on the car may be relatively low, but it broke anyway.

[Smartacus]

No way, not if it'd require any Brooklyn pick or Smart. If it's for the Memphis pick plus some filler, probably, or the Dallas pick plus the Philly 2nd plus filler, great, sure. He's old and he's injured. Even when he was younger and healthier, that version would not be ideal for a high pace team, although he'd be worth a Brooklyn pick and more back then. But this isn't back then. It's not 2013. It's gonna be 2017. And then it's gonna be 2018, then 2019, then 2020. And his foot won't be any younger. And he'll be making 20-25 million every year.

Danny already answered this question once, though, with the Ray Allen trade. The #5 pick for a 32 year old wing coming off knee surgery. 

I think he'd do the same thing for the 31 year old two-way all-star center.  Keep in mind that Gasol only has about 19,000 minutes of NBA wear and tear. For comparison, that's about half as many as Lebron, or, more aptly, his brother Pau.

Ray Allen had ankle surgery, to remove bone spurs. Gasol is a 7-foot behemoth with a broken foot. The mileage on the car may be relatively low, but it broke anyway.

We'll see. Injuries can hit any one but he's Gasol's not exactly the most explosive player, like his brother he kind of keeps a steady even pace about himself. A broken foot is no joke but he's also been extremely durable since becoming a full time center played in 80+ game seasons 4 times in his 8 year career.

The Gasol family work in the medical field. You'd imagine he's getting the best support system of specialists and physical trainers to help his recovery.

With Pau's history in LA it'd be great to have Marc here, and who better to give Dave Jaeger a team he could build from the ground up than us.

[86MaxwellSmart]

There's a better chance of Danny inventing a time machine--and going back and actually Drafting Marc Gasol.

[LatterDayCelticsfan]

His age is definitely a huge knock. I think that Danny might want someone younger than Gasol for the Brooklyn pick.

Willie Caulie Stein?
Festus Ezeli?
Nerlens Noel?
Joel Embiid?
heck Karl Anthony Towns?

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

No way, not if it'd require any Brooklyn pick or Smart. If it's for the Memphis pick plus some filler, probably, or the Dallas pick plus the Philly 2nd plus filler, great, sure. He's old and he's injured. Even when he was younger and healthier, that version would not be ideal for a high pace team, although he'd be worth a Brooklyn pick and more back then. But this isn't back then. It's not 2013. It's gonna be 2017. And then it's gonna be 2018, then 2019, then 2020. And his foot won't be any younger. And he'll be making 20-25 million every year.

Danny already answered this question once, though, with the Ray Allen trade. The #5 pick for a 32 year old wing coming off knee surgery. 

I think he'd do the same thing for the 31 year old two-way all-star center.  Keep in mind that Gasol only has about 19,000 minutes of NBA wear and tear. For comparison, that's about half as many as Lebron, or, more aptly, his brother Pau.

I could be wrong, but I thought Danny said not too long ago that he wanted to target under-30 players as the team's centerpieces this time around, to give the team a longer championship window. Or maybe I'm projecting my wishes onto Danny. 

[crimson_stallion]

Please tell me you are joking?

There is no way in hell I'd trade the Brooklyn pick for Gasol.  Not only is Gasol a very high injury risk AND old/declining..he's also not a game changer.  At least not anymore.

When he was playing Memphis were battling for a playoff spot in the West.  Now he's been out for ages and the Grizzlies are still battling for a playoff spot.  He doesn't have the offensive production to carry a team, he's a pretty mediocre rebounder, and he no longer the defensive force he once was.

At this point in time Gasol is really no better than Al Horford - if he is, then gap is insignificant.  I'd much rather try to sign Horford straight up rather than give up the Brooklyn pick for Marc Gasol - who probably only has 2 years of productive basketball left in him.

[sawick48]

I know he broke his foot this year , and that is never a good thing for a big man , and he will be turning 32 around the all-star break next year . Any chance Danny would trade the Nets pick for him if it falls out of the top 2 or 3 ?

Gasol would be a perfect fit in Stevens' offense, and is a former defensive player of the year . Also have to imagine that he could attract Durant .

But is it worth it for 3-5 years of Gasol at center, can he age gracefully and anchor a defense into his late 30's like Duncan is doing in San Antonio? They have similar bodies and foot speed.

What do you think ?

Doubtful.  He went on record saying he wasn't trading the pick this season for anyone 30 or older.  Later said he didn't even include it in a package for Love.  If it falls to say #5?  I suppose it's possible, but a big man, past 31, coming off a foot injury, I'd still highly doubt it.