Woj: C's trade Kanter for future draft pick from Memphis

[colincb]

ESPN's Pelton graded BOS A+/MEM B Excerpts:

"Back when we expected Gordon Hayward to pick up his $34.2 million player option, moving Kanter looked imperative for the Celtics to cut their luxury-tax bill. Now, the situation is a bit more complicated, although Boston is probably better off without Kanter either way because the Williamses (Robert and Grant) are capable of playing backup minutes at center."

and...

..."Additionally, moving Kanter's salary didn't appear quite as costly as I thought. The Celtics were also able to get future seconds in return for the 30th pick, which they almost had to move because of a roster crunch."

[LilRip]

This seems like one of those housekeeping moves. It has less to do with basketball and more about salary cap management and headcount management.

Solid job by DA though, letting Kanter land back in Portland.

[GreenWarrior]

Well we do need more young guys so those 2nd round draft picks will come in handy. Unless we decide to trade those for Gianis or towns.

[colincb]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

[SparzWizard]

Hope we retire #11 with Kanter's name 

[PAOBoston]

Does this create a TPE for the Cs?

[Roy H.]

Does this create a TPE for the Cs?

Yes.

[Roy H.]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

As part of the transaction, the Celtics will receive the better draft pick between Houston’s second round selection in 2023, and whichever 2023 second round draft pick is worst between Memphis or Dallas. Boston will also receive Memphis’s own 2025 second round draft pick. – via NBA.com

[Somebody]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

As part of the transaction, the Celtics will receive the better draft pick between Houston’s second round selection in 2023, and whichever 2023 second round draft pick is worst between Memphis or Dallas. Boston will also receive Memphis’s own 2025 second round draft pick. – via NBA.com

So it's three seconds?

[jambr380]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

As part of the transaction, the Celtics will receive the better draft pick between Houston’s second round selection in 2023, and whichever 2023 second round draft pick is worst between Memphis or Dallas. Boston will also receive Memphis’s own 2025 second round draft pick. – via NBA.com

So it's three seconds?

That's cool. I suppose three middling 2nds is enough to get you to pick #30 in a different draft, so it seems like we may have come out okay in the deal. Kanter could have just opted out so getting anything for him is nice.

[Roy H.]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

As part of the transaction, the Celtics will receive the better draft pick between Houston’s second round selection in 2023, and whichever 2023 second round draft pick is worst between Memphis or Dallas. Boston will also receive Memphis’s own 2025 second round draft pick. – via NBA.com

So it's three seconds?

That's cool. I suppose three middling 2nds is enough to get you to pick #30 in a different draft, so it seems like we may have come out okay in the deal. Kanter could have just opted out so getting anything for him is nice.

It’s only two picks.

2023:  One of the following:  Better of Houston #2 OR (worst of DAL #2 or MEM #2)

2025: Memphis #2

[Uncle_Stingfinger]

Im annoyed Ainge sits around all day arguing over 2nd rounders. 

[gouki88]

Im annoyed Ainge sits around all day arguing over 2nd rounders.

Had no idea you were in the administration rooms

[Uncle_Stingfinger]

Im annoyed Ainge sits around all day arguing over 2nd rounders.

Had no idea you were in the administration rooms

Yep, his idiot son calls me to report.

[wiley]

Chris Herrington@ChrisHerrington 4m

For all three of you who have been waiting: Grizzlies picks going to Boston in the Desmond Bane trade are second-rounders in 2023 and 2025. 2025 is Grizzlies' own pick. 2023 is Houston/Miami/Dallas (complicated protections).

As part of the transaction, the Celtics will receive the better draft pick between Houston’s second round selection in 2023, and whichever 2023 second round draft pick is worst between Memphis or Dallas. Boston will also receive Memphis’s own 2025 second round draft pick. – via NBA.com

So it's three seconds?

That's cool. I suppose three middling 2nds is enough to get you to pick #30 in a different draft, so it seems like we may have come out okay in the deal. Kanter could have just opted out so getting anything for him is nice.

It’s only two picks.

2023:  One of the following:  Better of Houston #2 OR (worst of DAL #2 or MEM #2)

2025: Memphis #2

Dallas and Memphis should both be fantastic teams in 2023.  I'm going to start calling it the 2023 Houston second rounder...