At what point does the Celts need to cut ties with Teague?

[mobilija]

I wish we still had Wanamaker.

This just makes me wanna cry...
When u sift thru the bargain basement bin, only to end up with something worse than what u put back

[gift]

I wish we still had Wanamaker.

This just makes me wanna cry...
When u sift thru the bargain basement bin, only to end up with something worse than what u put back

I thought the worst case scenario would be that Teague would be a slight upgrade. Instead he's been a significant downgrade. And if we're talking about bubble Wanamaker, it's not even close.

[nickagneta]

I think he is perfect trade fodder to exchange with another team that has someone productive on a low end contract. Sending Teague, a second rounder and cash to a team like Detroit for Wayne Ellington or Phoenix for Abdel Nader or OKC for Mike Muscala seems to make sense to me. Not necessarily these guys, but you get the concept. No need to cut Teague. Trade him for someone else and send them money so they can cut Teague.

[gouki88]

I think he is perfect trade fodder to exchange with another team that has someone productive on a low end contract. Sending Teague, a second rounder and cash to a team like Detroit for Wayne Ellington or Phoenix for Abdel Nader or OKC for Mike Muscala seems to make sense to me. Not necessarily these guys, but you get the concept. No need to cut Teague. Trade him for someone else and send them money so they can cut Teague.

Teague for Wayne Ellington is the stuff of dreams!

[Tr1boy]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.   

[nickagneta]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

[Tr1boy]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

I disagree.   And I hope not

Theis is not the answer at the center spot. 

[ozgod]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

I disagree.   And I hope not

Theis is not the answer at the center spot.

He can be the best center on the team and still not be the answer at the center spot. Though I think he's doing a decent job and making the most of it given his physical limitations.

[Donoghus]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

I disagree.   And I hope not

Theis is not the answer at the center spot.

He can be the best center on the team and still not be the answer at the center spot. Though I think he's doing a decent job and making the most of it given his physical limitations.

It doesn't help that he gets absolutely zero benefit of the doubt from the referees.

[Phantom255x]

Teague just seems to me like one of those guys who might not show much in the regular season, but come postseason his veteran experience comes in handy and he'll make some plays. He's obviously not the flashiest player anymore and is past his All-Star days, but I just have a gut feeling he'll help off the bench come postseason.

Might also be a little Kemba insurance if he gets hurt again or something. I like Pritchard and he's above Teague in the depth chart, but sometimes in the playoffs that veteran experience and decision-making matters. To be honest it's not like we're expecting Edwards/Green/Waters to contribute much either in the playoffs (although it'd be nice!) and unless you can find a cheap upgrade, you're better off keeping Teague around.

[Tr1boy]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

I disagree.   And I hope not

Theis is not the answer at the center spot.

He can be the best center on the team and still not be the answer at the center spot. Though I think he's doing a decent job and making the most of it given his physical limitations.

It doesn't help that he gets absolutely zero benefit of the doubt from the referees.

This is true but he has to understand that he is Theis and not Embiid

NBA is not a fair system.  The sooner he understands this, the easier his life will be.   Just play and if fouls rack up, so be it. 

[Tr1boy]

Teague just seems to me like one of those guys who might not show much in the regular season, but come postseason his veteran experience comes in handy and he'll make some plays. He's obviously not the flashiest player anymore and is past his All-Star days, but I just have a gut feeling he'll help off the bench come postseason.

Might also be a little Kemba insurance if he gets hurt again or something. I like Pritchard and he's above Teague in the depth chart, but sometimes in the playoffs that veteran experience and decision-making matters. To be honest it's not like we're expecting Edwards/Green/Waters to contribute much either in the playoffs (although it'd be nice!) and unless you can find a cheap upgrade, you're better off keeping Teague around.

I doubt it that he has some kind of magical extra gear for the playoffs.  Ala playoff Rondo

[DocomoCelts]

Teague just seems to me like one of those guys who might not show much in the regular season, but come postseason his veteran experience comes in handy and he'll make some plays. He's obviously not the flashiest player anymore and is past his All-Star days, but I just have a gut feeling he'll help off the bench come postseason.

Might also be a little Kemba insurance if he gets hurt again or something. I like Pritchard and he's above Teague in the depth chart, but sometimes in the playoffs that veteran experience and decision-making matters. To be honest it's not like we're expecting Edwards/Green/Waters to contribute much either in the playoffs (although it'd be nice!) and unless you can find a cheap upgrade, you're better off keeping Teague around.

He just looks like he’s playing with zero confidence, and I’m not sure that will magically surface during the playoffs.  He had a few good looks yesterday that he didn’t pull the trigger on, and when when he did shoot, you could see the hesitation.  We do need some veteran presence in the backcourt but Teague just looks shot.

[jambr380]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

Lol - Ikr? Guys like Teague and Smart are going to get their mins under Brad.

Throwing Theis in with Teague is a massive fail. Theis has had some issues this season, but mostly because he is being totally sabotaged having to play F instead of C. Maybe that will just make him easier to re-sign.

Anyway, I agree. I love Theis and he totally deserves all the minutes he gets.

[Sophomore]

Another disappointing game. 0-4....  anytime he throws a 5ft floater,  you know its not going in

He played 16 min last night.    Why not give some of these minutes to Nesmith for example?? 


It feels like no matter what vet guys like Teague and Theis  (who was injured yesterday, only reason why didn't get min) are going to get their mins under Brad.

Theis plays minutes because he plays like the best center on the team, not because he is a vet. Lumping him in with Teague just is not right.

I disagree.   And I hope not

Theis is not the answer at the center spot.

Nobody says he’s an all-star. He’s an average NBA center, and so far about the same caliber as the other two we have.

To put him in the same sentence as Teague is just ... whoa. Teague is shooting 29% from 2. Theis is shooting 70% from 2 - 78% at the rim. Has great chemistry with Kemba and Tatum on screens. Theis is limited by his size against the biggest centers, but he knows what he’s doing and plays hard. Teague is terrible, watching the wrong thing all the time. I mean, I know you don’t like Theis, but come on.