Buy out Candidates?

[Fierce1]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

[arctic 3.0]

Joakim Noah after the trade deadline

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

[Fierce1]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Kanter, Theis, Poirier, and Ojeleye, for a total of 18.8m, for Tristan works.

Celts only need 13.6m of salary to make the trade work.

[trickybilly]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Kanter, Theis, Poirier, and Ojeleye, for a total of 18.8m, for Tristan works.

Celts only need 13.6m of salary to make the trade work.

I really don't like the idea of losing Theis.

[Androslav]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Kanter, Theis, Poirier, and Ojeleye, for a total of 18.8m, for Tristan works.

Celts only need 13.6m of salary to make the trade work.

Giving 3 usable players for 1 usable player isn't worth it.
it just saps our versatility.
TT is a middle of the pack guy, he can't pass, shoot nor defend true 5s.

[Jvalin]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier (possibly sacrificing a second rounder in the process).

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

[Fierce1]

How about Tristan Thompson? The Cavs are at 5-12 right now. Thompson's contract is about to expire next summer. I reckon he'd be a good fit for us at the C position.

I actually like the versatility with having Theis, Kanter, and Williams at the center position. I feel like there could be chemistry issues in taking in a starter like Tristan Thompson, who would expect to play a certain number of minutes to get numbers for his next contract in the offseason.

Our 2 biggest rivals in the East are the Bucks and the Sixers. They are both very strong at the 4-5 positions. Personally speaking, I trust none of Theis/Kanter/Williams/Poirier to defend Giannis-BroLo / Horford-Embiid. Do you trust them?

Not saying that Thompson would be the perfect fit for us. Just saying that we need a starting caliber center.

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Kanter, Theis, Poirier, and Ojeleye, for a total of 18.8m, for Tristan works.

Celts only need 13.6m of salary to make the trade work.

I really don't like the idea of losing Theis.

I agree.

Right now Theis is playing well.

I think a guy like Willie Cauley-Stein will be good enough.

[Fierce1]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier for a second rounder.

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

If it's a buyout then the Celts would have to win the bidding war.

After the trade deadline last season, Kanter was rumored to be interested in signing with the Celts.

But the Blazers offered Kanter more playing time.
So Kanter chose the Blazers over the Celts.

Us Celtic fans think it's great to play for the Celts.
But that's not always the case as guys like LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis all refused to come to Boston.

If Tristan is bought out, does he really like Boston?
That's the question.

[Jvalin]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier for a second rounder.

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

If it's a buyout then the Celts would have to win the bidding war.

After the trade deadline last season, Kanter was rumored to be interested in signing with the Celts.

But the Blazers offered Kanter more playing time.
So Kanter chose the Blazers over the Celts.

Us Celtic fans think it's great to play for the Celts.
But that's not always the case as guys like LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis all refused to come to Boston.

If Tristan is bought out, does he really like Boston?
That's the question.

The C's are a top 3 team in the East and they are in need of a defensive Center. Basketball-wise, it's pretty much the ideal situation for Thompson. Again, he's about to hit free agency next summer. If his #1 priority is to play big minutes for a playoff team, I would argue we might be the perfect fit for him.

[coco]

Lets  be careful here.

When healthy; we are an incredibly scary team offensively.  We have four(4) - and I am not even counting Smart -  legit 20plus ppg starters.  Chemistry is good and everyone knows their place.

...you get LAldridge here, and you will have to slow the game down and feed him in the post.  Otherwise, you'll have a malcontent.....and back to last season problems.  You can get what you need from the post (defense and rebounds) from our 3-headed monster.   I think we could use another defensive big (non starter money) - who doesn't need the ball, since Theis is injury prone.

[Fierce1]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier for a second rounder.

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

If it's a buyout then the Celts would have to win the bidding war.

After the trade deadline last season, Kanter was rumored to be interested in signing with the Celts.

But the Blazers offered Kanter more playing time.
So Kanter chose the Blazers over the Celts.

Us Celtic fans think it's great to play for the Celts.
But that's not always the case as guys like LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis all refused to come to Boston.

If Tristan is bought out, does he really like Boston?
That's the question.

The C's are a top 3 team in the East and they are in need of a defensive Center. Basketball-wise, it's pretty much the ideal situation for Thompson. Again, he's about to hit free agency next summer. If his #1 priority is to play big minutes for a playoff team, I would argue we might be the perfect fit for him.

I agree with you.

But we're all Celtic fans here, so we would tend to think that the Celts is the perfect fit.

Maybe Tristan wants to be an actor and thinks the best fit is one of those LA teams.

There's life after basketball so we really don't know what the players prioritize, other the basketball.

[Fierce1]

Lets  be careful here.

When healthy; we are an incredibly scary team offensively.  We have four(4) - and I am not even counting Smart -  legit 20plus ppg starters.  Chemistry is good and everyone knows their place.

...you get LAldridge here, and you will have to slow the game down and feed him in the post.  Otherwise, you'll have a malcontent.....and back to last season problems.  You can get what you need from the post (defense and rebounds) from our 3-headed monster.  I think we could use another defensive big (non starter money) - who doesn't need the ball, since Theis is injury prone.

I think if we want a defensive big who will be useful,  I don't think it can achieved by going the buyout market route.

It's true the Celts need a defensive big, the question is can the Celts afford one.

If it's the buyout market, Celts will end up getting someone like Greg Monroe.
That didn't work out too well for the Celts.

[BitterJim]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier for a second rounder.

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

If it's a buyout then the Celts would have to win the bidding war.

After the trade deadline last season, Kanter was rumored to be interested in signing with the Celts.

But the Blazers offered Kanter more playing time.
So Kanter chose the Blazers over the Celts.

Us Celtic fans think it's great to play for the Celts.
But that's not always the case as guys like LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis all refused to come to Boston.

If Tristan is bought out, does he really like Boston?
That's the question.

The C's are a top 3 team in the East and they are in need of a defensive Center. Basketball-wise, it's pretty much the ideal situation for Thompson. Again, he's about to hit free agency next summer. If his #1 priority is to play big minutes for a playoff team, I would argue we might be the perfect fit for him.

I agree with you.

But we're all Celtic fans here, so we would tend to think that the Celts is the perfect fit.

Maybe Tristan wants to be an actor and thinks the best fit is one of those LA teams.

There's life after basketball so we really don't know what the players prioritize, other the basketball.

Stuff like that may play a role in free agency, but no player (that isn't at the end of their career) is going to turn down a better basketball situation for 3 months of living in LA for their "life after basketball"

It's one thing when you're talking about an entire season, or someone who wants a ring/doesn't care about getting another contract, but for the end of the regular season/playoffs those goals aren't really relevant. It's just too short of a time period for stuff like that

Non-basketball wise weather/city culture can definitely play a role for bought out players, but not stuff like wanting to be an actor

[Wretch]

Celts would have to give up 4 players for Thompson.

I already proposed trading for Thompson and some of the posters here didn't like the idea because of the drama that Thompson and Chloe Kardashian would bring.

Hopefully, there would be no need to give up anybody. This thread is about potential buyout candidates, not potential trade targets. Worst case scenario, we would cut Green or dump Poirier for a second rounder.

Trading for Thompson sucks cause we'd have to match his $18,539,130 salary. Signing Thompson via the buyout market? That's a whole nother story.

I want and like TT but we can't afford him, not only money but the players to match it. If he is bought out, I'm thinking Lakers easily.

Thing is, the C's are in need of a starting caliber Center, whereas the Lakers have McGee and Howard (they are both playing pretty well this season). Not to mention, Davis can play at the 5 as well. If TT wants to showcase himself ahead of free agency, the C's would be a great fit for him.

If it's a buyout then the Celts would have to win the bidding war.

After the trade deadline last season, Kanter was rumored to be interested in signing with the Celts.

But the Blazers offered Kanter more playing time.
So Kanter chose the Blazers over the Celts.

Us Celtic fans think it's great to play for the Celts.
But that's not always the case as guys like LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis all refused to come to Boston.

If Tristan is bought out, does he really like Boston?
That's the question.

The C's are a top 3 team in the East and they are in need of a defensive Center. Basketball-wise, it's pretty much the ideal situation for Thompson. Again, he's about to hit free agency next summer. If his #1 priority is to play big minutes for a playoff team, I would argue we might be the perfect fit for him.

I agree with you.

But we're all Celtic fans here, so we would tend to think that the Celts is the perfect fit.

Maybe Tristan wants to be an actor and thinks the best fit is one of those LA teams.

There's life after basketball so we really don't know what the players prioritize, other the basketball.

if TT gets bought out he's going to the Lakers. GM LBJ will make it happen.