Blake, Drummond, or Neither?

[Big333223]

It sounds like both Blake and Drummond are looking to get out of their situations right now. Setting aside the cost of a deal for a moment, who would you rather see the Celtics try to go get?

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30906202/blake-griffin-sit-detroit-pistons-weigh-trade-buyout-options-former-all-star
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30905655/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-play-andre-drummond-try-trade-star-center-deadline

[Roy H.]

Neither as a trade.

Either as a buyout, but preferably the guy who can still play (Drummond).

[Jiri Welsch]

Neither as a trade.

Either as a buyout, but preferably the guy who can still play (Drummond).

Seconded. Drummond at least knows exactly what he is and isn’t trying to remake himself. Brad could plug him into a particular role and the Celtics would presumably be better.

[todd_days_41]

Drummond and a pick to TOR, Kyle Lowry to BOS, Kemba to CLE.

[Roy H.]

Drummond and a pick to TOR, Kyle Lowry to BOS, Kemba to CLE.

Why for Cleveland?

[NKY fan]

Drummond and a pick to TOR, Kyle Lowry to BOS, Kemba to CLE.

Why for Cleveland?

Right Cleveland should not be trading a pick lol 😂🤣😂
Unless he meant we are sending a pick ... again why for Cleveland

[Silas]

Neither as a trade.

Either as a buyout, but preferably the guy who can still play (Drummond).

Agree.  Worth the risk if they only get the minimum on top of their buyout.

[GreenWarrior]

Can we get both?

[gouki88]

As Roy said, if either get bought out I'd be for it probably. Would trade for neither.

Drummond and a pick to TOR, Kyle Lowry to BOS, Kemba to CLE.

Cleveland's best young players are both small guards, this deal makes no sense for them

[hodgy03038]

If Drummond gets bought out there are two teams with rooms already for him (Lakers and Nets). So why would he choose to go to a .500 team in the coldest climate?

[Vermont Green]

If Drummond gets bought out there are two teams with rooms already for him (Lakers and Nets). So why would he choose to go to a .500 team in the coldest climate?

The Clipps could use a big too.  Celtics would probably be 5th or 6th on Drummond's list.

We might be a little higher up on the list for Griffin.  We do have a ready made slot for an offensive minded PF.  The slot is a good fit for Griffin, not sure if Griffin is a good fit for the slot though at this point in his career.

[Birdman]

As long as the Lakers doesn’t get either 2, I’m happy

[Moranis]

As Roy said, if either get bought out I'd be for it probably. Would trade for neither.

Drummond and a pick to TOR, Kyle Lowry to BOS, Kemba to CLE.

Cleveland's best young players are both small guards, this deal makes no sense for them

Yeah.  You would need a 4th team for Kemba.  Could probably do it, though who is giving the pick to Toronto and what is the pick.  Cleveland certainly isn't giving up a pick to move on from Drummond as they can just let him walk at the end of the year and Kemba isn't work a pick for them given they have Sexton and Garland. 

Keeping the general framework in place, I came up with this 4 team trade (minor picks could be added as needed)

Boston - Lowry, Morris
Toronto - Drummond, Beverly, Langford (or G. Williams)
Cleveland - Zubac, Williams, Patterson
Los Angeles - Walker, Baynes, McGee

[Phantom255x]

Neither as a trade.

Either as a buyout, but preferably the guy who can still play (Drummond).

My thoughts exact, though even as a buyout I'd pass on Griffin. Sad to say but he's just cooked. I don't even think this is a "change of scenery" or "playing out of position" thing, he just looks awful on the court and on both ends now.

[Redz]

If Drummond gets bought out there are two teams with rooms already for him (Lakers and Nets). So why would he choose to go to a .500 team in the coldest climate?

Reyunite with Tristan Thompson from their Cavs days together/