Delonte West

[The Intimidator]

I like our team right now, Daniels is a great piece for us with the ability to play 1 through 3 and relief Eddie House from any playmaking.
However, the Cavs clearly don't have him in their long-term plans anymore. They even tried packaging him with Wally for S-Jax. Delonte West really thrived when he was here, and he would be a nice backup piece. He's considered a combo guard, but he used to run the point for us in the West/Rondo/Telfair experiment. I wouldn't mind having him back, even with the personal issues.
Maybe throw an expering at the Cavs and see it they bite? I know it's Cleveland, and they probably won't make a trade that makes us better, but they can use all the cap space they can get for 2010.

He could really be a nice piece for us and his contract is reasonable.

PG Rondo / West / Daniels
SF Pierce / Daniels / Scal
C Perkins / Sheed / Williams / Davis
SG Allen / House / Daniels
PF Garnett / Sheed / Williams / Davis

We can afford to bring him along slowly as he solves his personal issues, and if it doesn't work out, we still got Tyronn Lue in the mix. (A move I praise the Celtics for: bring in Lue on the coaching staff, have him practice with the team, and if we suddenly need a pure backup PG, we can sign him for the remainder of the season).

[jambr380]

Welcome to the Blog The Intimidator!

I think most people here have a soft spot for D. West and I would agree that he certainly would fill a 'need' here, but you are probably right that the Cavs probably aren't going to make a trade with us mid-season- no matter who the players involved are. It's too bad, too.

Who do we really give up in the deal? Giddens, Walker, Scal? I don't know that we exactly have anybody that they would want, nevermind that we are rivals...who knows, it's possible and a lot of us remain hopeful that he (and Gomes) will return someday...heck, I still have hope for Walker...either way, thoughtful first post...

[Amonkey]

I don't know about West.  I think he needs to solve his personal issues before.  Besides, I dont think the Cavs would ever trade with another contender like the Celtics.

[JBcat]

I think Cleveland would only be willing to deal with us if Lebron leaves them next year.   At this point I don't see them wanting to be trading partners with us. 

[hwangjini_1]

not sure clev would trade west for anything we could offer. why make a major rival better?

also, not sure that west would give the celtics all that much given his condition right now.

i am actually hoping that lester hudson turns out to be better than west as a player....hoping, not expecting.

[bucknersrevenge]

not sure clev would trade west for anything we could offer. why make a major rival better?

also, not sure that west would give the celtics all that much given his condition right now.

i am actually hoping that lester hudson turns out to be better than west as a player....hoping, not expecting.

Well he's a better ballhandler and finisher with his off hand already so that's one thing he has on the NBA's version of Jim Abbott.

[Edgar]

a very educated Tommy Point for you Sir

p.s.1. he gives legs too
p.s.2 theyre not making that trade tough sadly

[RAcker]

The Cavs will not deal with us...period.  Honestly, I can't blame them.  We are what they want to be.  Why would they want to help us improve?

As for D West...I like the guy, but he has major problems right now and I wouldn't want him near my team until all of that was at least a year in the past.  He still has a major court case to deal with.

[lostjumper]

Are the 3 guns he was caught with part of the deal? 

No, he seems to be having some severe issues right now, and I wouldn't want him anywhere near this team.

[Bankshot]

Are the 3 guns he was caught with part of the deal? 

No, he seems to be having some severe issues right now, and I wouldn't want him anywhere near this team.

Seriously, the love for this guy is bordering on insane.lol No pun intended to Delonte.

[Fafnir]

Are the 3 guns he was caught with part of the deal? 

No, he seems to be having some severe issues right now, and I wouldn't want him anywhere near this team.

Seriously, the love for this guy is bordering on insane.lol No pun intended to Delonte.

If you're not looking at his off the court issues he'd be a great fit for the C's.

A combo guard who can backup the 1/2, allow House to play off the ball more, and he can defend the 2 decently. He's an average guard in the NBA talent wise. But that has immense value because he can do a little bit of everything.

[Brickowski]

Wyc Grousbeck gave birth to a cow when Telfair was found with only one gun.  West isn't coming back anytime soon.

[thirstyboots18]

I agree with you, Fafnir, that Delonte could be a great fit for the Celtics.  But (playing skills aside) the illness he suffers could be a life long struggle (not a quick recovery) and the team that takes him should be willing to stand behind him and his recovery for the longer term and not necessarily to their own benefit.  I am not sure if a playoff bound team would benefit from this association.