Question: If Minny was offering Derrick Williams and Martell Webster...

[jyyzzoel]

for Nicholas Batum.  Is there anyway the Celtics can put together a package to get Derrick Williams?  Keep in mind Minny are gonna sign Stiemsma.

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports! tweets...
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Minnesota's considered pitching a Derrick Williams-Martell Webster sign-and-trade for Nic Batum, sources say. Portland would reject it.

[Roy H.]

I don't think we have anything that Minnesota wants that much.  Also, I'm sure that they know that if they give Stiemsma $2 million per season that he's theirs, as we won't be able to match that.

[Who]

I'd really like to see Derrick Williams (PF) alongside LaMarcus Aldridge (C).

Please make that trade. It is a lot more interesting than what they have with Batum.

That would be a very difficult combination to matchup against. The shooting range. The quickness. Lillard's explosive scoring at PG. A strong foundation to build one of the best offensive teams in the league.

[Rondo2287]

I'd really like to see Derrick Williams (PF) alongside LaMarcus Aldridge (C).

Please make that trade. It is a lot more interesting than what they have with Batum.

That would be a very difficult combination to matchup against. The shooting range. The quickness. Lillard's explosive scoring at PG. A strong foundation to build one of the best offensive teams in the league.

Im not really impressed with Lillard.  I think he has high bust potential.

[StartOrien]

I'd really like to see Derrick Williams (PF) alongside LaMarcus Aldridge (C).

Please make that trade. It is a lot more interesting than what they have with Batum.

That would be a very difficult combination to matchup against. The shooting range. The quickness. Lillard's explosive scoring at PG. A strong foundation to build one of the best offensive teams in the league.

They seem to prefer Hibber and Aldridge

[ScottHow]

I'd really like to see Derrick Williams (PF) alongside LaMarcus Aldridge (C).

Please make that trade. It is a lot more interesting than what they have with Batum.

That would be a very difficult combination to matchup against. The shooting range. The quickness. Lillard's explosive scoring at PG. A strong foundation to build one of the best offensive teams in the league.

They seem to prefer Hibber and Aldridge

Plus Leonard

[Geo123]

I'd really like to see Derrick Williams (PF) alongside LaMarcus Aldridge (C).

Please make that trade. It is a lot more interesting than what they have with Batum.

That would be a very difficult combination to matchup against. The shooting range. The quickness. Lillard's explosive scoring at PG. A strong foundation to build one of the best offensive teams in the league.

Williams so far (granted it's only been one year)has not proven he's a player in the league.  That's why the T-Wolves have offered him around in varous deals for Pau and others.  BTW to me WIlliams is not a PF.  He's a tweener really not a PF but not quick enough to be a SF.   

[sofutomygaha]

Williams had a nice rookie season. The Wolves need a good SF and they have a crowded frontcourt. The best that we could do is offer Jeff Green and a pick, I think.

I like Williams, but we are also crowded at PF with Bass, Garnett, and Sullinger. Also like Minn, we need a SF. Williams can play there, but he's better suited to PF as Minnesota knows.

[TripleOT]

Williams had a nice rookie season. The Wolves need a good SF and they have a crowded frontcourt. The best that we could do is offer Jeff Green and a pick, I think.

I like Williams, but we are also crowded at PF with Bass, Garnett, and Sullinger. Also like Minn, we need a SF. Williams can play there, but he's better suited to PF as Minnesota knows.

Can we offer Green in a S and T.  I thought only players on the roster can be Signed and Traded. 

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Williams had a nice rookie season. The Wolves need a good SF and they have a crowded frontcourt. The best that we could do is offer Jeff Green and a pick, I think.

I like Williams, but we are also crowded at PF with Bass, Garnett, and Sullinger. Also like Minn, we need a SF. Williams can play there, but he's better suited to PF as Minnesota knows.

Can we offer Green in a S and T.  I thought only players on the roster can be Signed and Traded.

 

No. Has to have ended the season with us.

[Margarita5]

disagree

[mcshane41]

What could we offer and wouldn't this be a step back? We'd likely have to move Pierce, they want a SF and a big name. So we get a very talent PF, make no mistake @ 250lbs he is PF. Long, but only 6'9" with a great jumper. Be a wonderful pick & pop threat like Bass. A good rebounder, not a great one, and young.

In about 1-2 years he could be an all-star PF, but we need to compete this season. I love the idea, but not with the direction we are taking. Perhaps if KG had retired this would be a good idea, trade off everyone but Rondo and load up on young talent and see if we can develop some all-stars.