Who are we clearing (max?) cap space for?

[Jvalin]

Do you guys believe Vuc is gonna attract max offer(s)? He may be the perfect fit for CBS's system, but I don't think he's worth the max.

[Sketch5]

What are people's thoughts on trading for Capela + signing DLo?

This makes the most sense with the amount of offense we would have and helps with the D.

[LilRip]

I’d gladly sign Cousins to a nice short term contract (2 years with 1 being a PO).

Then use the remaining to sign Beverly and another big who can switch PF/C. We have so much perimeter talent and scoring in J’s and Hayward that I’d rather get a low usage role player like Beverly instead of trying to get Russell.

[Monkhouse]

D'Lo and Cousins.

Russell could actually have a fantastic season like Irving did, improve his efficiency, and become more well rounded on defense and passing.

I think Ainge might actually take a stab at DMC, and run with both William's at the 5 in short spurts.

This allows Hayward to go from the 1 to 4 spots occasionally.

Maybe one of those guys but both?? Why? So much for handing the reins over to the J’s. Now they’re worse off than last year because Russell+Cousins would be a more high usage duo than Kyrie+Horford

I do think Cousins will most likely sit out for most of the half of the season.

D'Lo will probably loosen his USG % rate, and lower his shot taking. He's always been an excellent passer on the bounce, and great decision maker. Plus being on the terrible Lakers team probably hindered his development.

I think he can bounce back.

We will probably go after D'Lo for sure though, we're lacking a PG, plus the four headed snake of Brown, Langford, D'Lo, and Smart will be awesome to watch.

[Ogaju]

I hope Danny is tampering with other players like other teams tampered with his players.

[RJ87]

What are people's thoughts on trading for Capela + signing DLo?

This makes the most sense with the amount of offense we would have and helps with the D.

Do we have that much offense? Jayson's efficiency dropped a bit this year as teams gameplanned for him more. I'm concerned when he's going to be THE guy that teams key in on game in and game out. There's no more Al and Kyrie to draw attention from him nor Jaylen. That's going to matter.

[nickagneta]

My guess would by Vucevic

[jpotter33]

I'm more and more convinced that we're aiming to land Russell in free agency.

With Phoenix now looking to be out of the running for him, the reports that Brooklyn will not keep Russell if they get Kyrie - even only Kyrie - our suddenly significant cap room that we've cleared up, and the fact that Russell is seemingly a good fit with the Jays and our current timeline, I think it makes a ton of sense. A Russell, Brown, Tatum, Hayward, Williams lineup would be extremely fun to watch and would be perfectly built as a run-and-gun team, which we've unfortunately gotten away from in recent years. Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

The only question would be solidifying the bigs. Would love to just forcefeed Williams minutes, as I think he has a ton of potential if he gets the chance. If we clear maximal cap space and sign Russell to the max, that'd leave us around $6M - $7M left in cap space, I believe. Maybe we could bring in a Dedmon/Davis type player as a backup big off the bench, too.

[PAOBoston]

I'm more and more convinced that we're aiming to land Russell in free agency.

With Phoenix now looking to be out of the running for him, the reports that Brooklyn will not keep Russell if they get Kyrie - even only Kyrie - our suddenly significant cap room that we've cleared up, and the fact that Russell is seemingly a good fit with the Jays and our current timeline, I think it makes a ton of sense. A Russell, Brown, Tatum, Hayward, Williams lineup would be extremely fun to watch and would be perfectly built as a run-and-gun team, which we've unfortunately gotten away from in recent years. Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

The only question would be solidifying the bigs. Would love to just forcefeed Williams minutes, as I think he has a ton of potential if he gets the chance. If we clear maximal cap space and sign Russell to the max, that'd leave us around $6M - $7M left in cap space, I believe. Maybe we could bring in a Dedmon/Davis type player as a backup big off the bench, too.

Sign Russell and trade for Capella? Can they make that work money wise?

[RJ87]

Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

I think that has more to do with him being cool with Romeo than an indication he's interested in Boston.

[Muzzy66]

D'Lo and Cousins.

Russell could actually have a fantastic season like Irving did, improve his efficiency, and become more well rounded on defense and passing.

I think Ainge might actually take a stab at DMC, and run with both William's at the 5 in short spurts.

This allows Hayward to go from the 1 to 4 spots occasionally.

Maybe one of those guys but both?? Why? So much for handing the reins over to the J’s. Now they’re worse off than last year because Russell+Cousins would be a more high usage duo than Kyrie+Horford

I do think Cousins will most likely sit out for most of the half of the season.

D'Lo will probably loosen his USG % rate, and lower his shot taking. He's always been an excellent passer on the bounce, and great decision maker. Plus being on the terrible Lakers team probably hindered his development.

I think he can bounce back.

We will probably go after D'Lo for sure though, we're lacking a PG, plus the four headed snake of Brown, Langford, D'Lo, and Smart will be awesome to watch.

I dont understand the "lacking a PG" argument.

We have marcus smart under contract as sell as the right to match any offers for Rozier. 

I count two PGs under Boston control eho have both proven they can start on a playoff team.

And Danny has always been extremely high on Rozier, while Rozier also indicated hed be happy to return to Boston if there was a starting role available.

I think the priority here is definitely the frontcourt.   Our starting center just walked in FA and we just traded our backup for nothing.

[Ilikesports17]

I'm more and more convinced that we're aiming to land Russell in free agency.

With Phoenix now looking to be out of the running for him, the reports that Brooklyn will not keep Russell if they get Kyrie - even only Kyrie - our suddenly significant cap room that we've cleared up, and the fact that Russell is seemingly a good fit with the Jays and our current timeline, I think it makes a ton of sense. A Russell, Brown, Tatum, Hayward, Williams lineup would be extremely fun to watch and would be perfectly built as a run-and-gun team, which we've unfortunately gotten away from in recent years. Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

The only question would be solidifying the bigs. Would love to just forcefeed Williams minutes, as I think he has a ton of potential if he gets the chance. If we clear maximal cap space and sign Russell to the max, that'd leave us around $6M - $7M left in cap space, I believe. Maybe we could bring in a Dedmon/Davis type player as a backup big off the bench, too.

Sign Russell and trade for Capella? Can they make that work money wise?

No

We’d need to renounce all the guys we’d sign and trade for Capela in order to clear space for Russell

[jpotter33]

I'm more and more convinced that we're aiming to land Russell in free agency.

With Phoenix now looking to be out of the running for him, the reports that Brooklyn will not keep Russell if they get Kyrie - even only Kyrie - our suddenly significant cap room that we've cleared up, and the fact that Russell is seemingly a good fit with the Jays and our current timeline, I think it makes a ton of sense. A Russell, Brown, Tatum, Hayward, Williams lineup would be extremely fun to watch and would be perfectly built as a run-and-gun team, which we've unfortunately gotten away from in recent years. Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

The only question would be solidifying the bigs. Would love to just forcefeed Williams minutes, as I think he has a ton of potential if he gets the chance. If we clear maximal cap space and sign Russell to the max, that'd leave us around $6M - $7M left in cap space, I believe. Maybe we could bring in a Dedmon/Davis type player as a backup big off the bench, too.

Sign Russell and trade for Capella? Can they make that work money wise?

Hmm, not sure it could happen without adding Smart in there, which I'm not fond of. And it'd depend upon how much cap space we had left.

[Monkhouse]

D'Lo and Cousins.

Russell could actually have a fantastic season like Irving did, improve his efficiency, and become more well rounded on defense and passing.

I think Ainge might actually take a stab at DMC, and run with both William's at the 5 in short spurts.

This allows Hayward to go from the 1 to 4 spots occasionally.

Maybe one of those guys but both?? Why? So much for handing the reins over to the J’s. Now they’re worse off than last year because Russell+Cousins would be a more high usage duo than Kyrie+Horford

I do think Cousins will most likely sit out for most of the half of the season.

D'Lo will probably loosen his USG % rate, and lower his shot taking. He's always been an excellent passer on the bounce, and great decision maker. Plus being on the terrible Lakers team probably hindered his development.

I think he can bounce back.

We will probably go after D'Lo for sure though, we're lacking a PG, plus the four headed snake of Brown, Langford, D'Lo, and Smart will be awesome to watch.

I dont understand the "lacking a PG" argument.

We have marcus smart under contract as sell as tge right to match any offers for Rozier. 

I count two PGs on this roster who have both proven they can start on a playoff team.

And Danny has always beem extremely high on Rozier, while Rozier also ibdocated hed be happy to return to Boston if there was a starting role.

I think the priority here is definitely the frontcourt.   Al starting center just walked in FA and we just traded our backup for nothing.

I seriously doubt Rozier is coming back, and if he does, it's to get S&T'ed to a team of his choice. He has burned too many bridges, and honestly even if he does bounce back, I seriously hope he gets it together, because this year was absolutely dreadful to watch.

As for front court, yeah sure, our front court is going to be small and limited. But I believe that's why Ainge is keeping cap space open to possibly be able to pull of FA deals for D'Lo, and maybe go after Adams or Capela.

[PAOBoston]

I'm more and more convinced that we're aiming to land Russell in free agency.

With Phoenix now looking to be out of the running for him, the reports that Brooklyn will not keep Russell if they get Kyrie - even only Kyrie - our suddenly significant cap room that we've cleared up, and the fact that Russell is seemingly a good fit with the Jays and our current timeline, I think it makes a ton of sense. A Russell, Brown, Tatum, Hayward, Williams lineup would be extremely fun to watch and would be perfectly built as a run-and-gun team, which we've unfortunately gotten away from in recent years. Then you have the Russell Instagram picture tonight of Romeo being picked by the C's.

The only question would be solidifying the bigs. Would love to just forcefeed Williams minutes, as I think he has a ton of potential if he gets the chance. If we clear maximal cap space and sign Russell to the max, that'd leave us around $6M - $7M left in cap space, I believe. Maybe we could bring in a Dedmon/Davis type player as a backup big off the bench, too.

Sign Russell and trade for Capella? Can they make that work money wise?

No

We’d need to renounce all the guys we’d sign and trade for Capela in order to clear space for Russell

That’s what I meant. Absorb Capella with caps space and then sign DLo with cap space.