Why Didn't we Trade Bradley/Do you actually want him back?

[CFAN38]

I want him back.  I am concerned about his injury history but the kid is a good ballplayer and still getting better.  One thing I absolutely love about AB is his toughness.  I wish he was 3-4 inches taller, though.

I agree and I think DA feels the same way. His Injury history should keep him in Boston on a sub 7 mill per deal

[vjcsmoke]

Yeah......Ab's being hurt all the time is not helping him.

I'm to the point of trading him........not really missing his bombing away like Crawford style .

He doesn't pass well OR enough ........so those two things feed on each other......I don  'to see him being better .......ball handling, passing skill and instinct ....had to teach if he doesn't already get it .

Think we d be better off looking past him in the long run.

Well here's the thing, injury is a big factor.  But just look at Tony Allen.  We got sick of him getting hurt, we let him walk, and he turns into a bona fide quality player for Memphis.

BUT if we can get a decent 2014 1st round pick in return for Bradley, I'd trade him in a heartbeat. [Sign & Trade that is]

[ChiefDK]

I'd like to see him back on a one year deal to preserve cap space. Given the fact that he hasn't proven he can play a full season, a one year deal at $6-7M would be fine, and probably a slight overpay.

If another team wants to give him multiple years, by all means. But I don't think there will be much of a market.

[LatterDayCelticsfan]

And then some lunatic GM makes one of those 5-5-10 poison pill offers... My hope is that if Bradley is staying he is signed up to a deal quickly without this lets test the waters tension of free agency.

[LooseCannon]

And then some lunatic GM makes one of those 5-5-10 poison pill offers

That sort of contract only applies to players who are subject to the Gilbert Arenas provision.

[D.o.s.]

Yeah......Ab's being hurt all the time is not helping him.

I'm to the point of trading him........not really missing his bombing away like Crawford style .

He doesn't pass well OR enough ........so those two things feed on each other......I don  'to see him being better .......ball handling, passing skill and instinct ....had to teach if he doesn't already get it .

Think we d be better off looking past him in the long run.

Well here's the thing, injury is a big factor.  But just look at Tony Allen.  We got sick of him getting hurt, we let him walk, and he turns into a bona fide quality player for Memphis.

BUT if we can get a decent 2014 1st round pick in return for Bradley, I'd trade him in a heartbeat. [Sign & Trade that is]

Big difference between TA and Avery is that Allen knew he probably wasn't going to have a starter's role in Boston, and Ainge wasn't willing to go to a fourth year in their initial negotiations.

[slamtheking]

Yeah......Ab's being hurt all the time is not helping him.

I'm to the point of trading him........not really missing his bombing away like Crawford style .

He doesn't pass well OR enough ........so those two things feed on each other......I don  'to see him being better .......ball handling, passing skill and instinct ....had to teach if he doesn't already get it .

Think we d be better off looking past him in the long run.

Well here's the thing, injury is a big factor.  But just look at Tony Allen.  We got sick of him getting hurt, we let him walk, and he turns into a bona fide quality player for Memphis.

BUT if we can get a decent 2014 1st round pick in return for Bradley, I'd trade him in a heartbeat. [Sign & Trade that is]

Big difference between TA and Avery is that Allen knew he probably wasn't going to have a starter's role in Boston, and Ainge wasn't willing to go to a fourth year in their initial negotiations.

well AB shouldn't be starting for Boston either.

IMHO, TA is the better player overall.  would much rather have him than AB but that's water under the bridge now. 

I think what turns me off of AB as a player worth keeping is how badly he was torched by Felton in the playoffs.  AB wasn't anything near the shutdown defender he's projected to be.  if Danny can pick up another decent young player or preferably a 1st in next year's draft in a S&T for AB, I'm all for it.

[D.o.s.]

I'm lukewarm on Bradley.

I'm just saying that part of the reason Tony left for memphis is that he knew that, between Pierce and Ray, he wasn't going to get a whole lot of playing time. AB's most likely going to be the starter next season if he stays.

[SHAQATTACK]

I'd let Rondo have say about rehiring AB

Rondo needs a GREAT shooting guard to play beside him.


I think DA can do better and find him a better partner .  Sorta miss Lee now . 

Not missing Bradley myself.

[Bankshot]

Avery doesn't remember what his role is. He doesn't move the ball, he can't pass or dribble, and he can't make layups. I really hate his game. I loved him when he was a Lindsay Hunter type, hounding guys full court. He doesn't do that anymore so i don't see the need for him to stick around, despite his age. I wouldn't offer him anything more than 3 mil a year.

This is how I feel.

[kozlodoev]

I'd much rather spend $7 million or a more well-rounded guard.