Looking for RIM Protection at the trade deadline....

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 Looks like Angies focus will be a big......not Butler, George etc........Adam Kauffman: Danny Ainge to @Toucherandrich: “We’re looking for rim-protection (at the trade deadline.” #Celtics
2 mins ago – via Twitter

This is going to sound funny with Ibaka available, and now gone.........but maybe his attitude scared Danny.   Word is he had a hard time playing as a Team with the young guys....

 Steve Kyler: It was a little obvious Ibaka did not bond with his Magic teammates but hearing guys had real issues with him and happy to see the change.
1 hour ago – via Twitter stevekylerNBA

[jay]

I wonder if a swap of Jerebko for James Johnson would be worth while?  Similar 3P% and rebounding numbers, but Johnson is more of a shot blocker.


http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&hint=James+Johnson&player_id1_select=James+Johnson&y1=2017&player_id1=johnsja01&hint=Jonas+Jerebko&player_id2_select=Jonas+Jerebko&y2=2017&player_id2=jerebjo01

[jay]

Johnson sounds like what we need. Maybe a Jerebko and a future protected first (or a couple of 2nd rounders?) for Johnson?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-miami-heat-main-0213-20170212-story,amp.html

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Jereb

I wonder if a swap of Jerebko for James Johnson would be worth while?  Similar 3P% and rebounding numbers, but Johnson is more of a shot blocker.


http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&hint=James+Johnson&player_id1_select=James+Johnson&y1=2017&player_id1=johnsja01&hint=Jonas+Jerebko&player_id2_select=Jonas+Jerebko&y2=2017&player_id2=jerebjo01

Not a bad idea....  I'd rather move Mickey/Jackson for him.   If Miami would take it.  Seems like they would like younger core, we consolidate a little and get a guy that can help us win now and keep Jonas.   He is a specialty player...he will help us win a couple games...maybe even in the playoffs. 

[PaulAllen]

Pretty much means a guy like Noel is out of the question...

I still think Vucevic is the best option ... he has two years on a friendly contract and provides what the team needs ... big who can rebound , stretch the floor , shoot threes, and defend.

Im not sure why Ainge is holding on to Rozier so tight but what I've read Vucevic's price is quite low..

[Rosco917]

Look into a trade that will get you Noel first, if not successful, then call Sacramento about WCS.

[vjcsmoke]

Look into a trade that will get you Noel first, if not successful, then call Sacramento about WCS.

Noel is another rental player.  DA already turned down a trade for Ibaka because he was only going to be a rental.

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Look into a trade that will get you Noel first, if not successful, then call Sacramento about WCS.

Noel is another rental player.  DA already turned down a trade for Ibaka because he was only going to be a rental.

I'm not advocating trading for Noel, but a rental is a UFA. Noel is a RFA.

[Geo123]

I wonder if a swap of Jerebko for James Johnson would be worth while?  Similar 3P% and rebounding numbers, but Johnson is more of a shot blocker.


http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&hint=James+Johnson&player_id1_select=James+Johnson&y1=2017&player_id1=johnsja01&hint=Jonas+Jerebko&player_id2_select=Jonas+Jerebko&y2=2017&player_id2=jerebjo01

Miami isn't selling they're buying supposedly, after their long winning streak.  No way they make that trade.

[droopdog7]

Look into a trade that will get you Noel first, if not successful, then call Sacramento about WCS.

Noel is another rental player.  DA already turned down a trade for Ibaka because he was only going to be a rental.

DA did not WANT to resign Ibaka.  That was the issue.  In the case of Noel, I think he would.  So different case.

[jay]

Johnson is a rental, but he is much cheaper.  I think he adds value to this years team and wouldnt cost enough to hurt the future. Either trade  Jerebko and draft pick or trade 2 out of Young, Jackson, Mickey.

Getting AB back healthy and adding Johnson would be all the added spark this team needs.