C’s interested in LaMarcus Aldridge?

[Goldstar88]

I certainly hope not. That would be a huge waste of the TPE in IMO. He’s toast..


“Some executives around the league who spoke with HoopsHype believe the Boston Celtics could join the mix to acquire Aldridge using their $28.5 million trade exception despite Danny Ainge recently suggesting the team will most likely use the exception during the offseason.”



https://hoopshype.com/storyline/lamarcus-aldridge-trade/

[Moranis]

depends what the trade actually is.  wouldn't do it for Aldridge, but if Boston could get a young player in the trade like Murray, Vassell, Poeltl then it might be worthwhile.

[wdleehi]

How many first round picks are the Celtics taking from the Spurs?

[Vermont Green]

Some executives believe the Celtics "could" join the mix?

I don't buy this.  It makes no sense.  Ainge has been pretty clear that he is not going to spend the TPE on a one season rental, especially not one that moves the needle as little as Aldridge would.  And since Aldridge is expiring, it is not really the type of bad contract that the Spurs would add assets to get rid of or bother to buy out.

[Celtics2021]

Aldridge for Tristan and Carsen (no picks) is about as high as I’d go, and the only reason I’d consider that is to clear $11.5 million from next years books.

[GreenCoffeeBean]

depends what the trade actually is.  wouldn't do it for Aldridge, but if Boston could get a young player in the trade like Murray, Vassell, Poeltl then it might be worthwhile.

I’d be open to a trade with the Spurs built around Kemba for Murray and Aldridge. Not sure what other pieces need to be included.

[Ogaju]

How many first round picks are the Celtics taking from the Spurs?

This..hard pass on Aldridge for anything major.

[Birdman]

depends what the trade actually is.  wouldn't do it for Aldridge, but if Boston could get a young player in the trade like Murray, Vassell, Poeltl then it might be worthwhile.

I’d be open to a trade with the Spurs built around Kemba for Murray and Aldridge. Not sure what other pieces need to be included.

Walker & Grant for Aldridge & Murray works in trade machine

[Roy H.]

The Spurs aren’t given up a top prospect, or a good player.  They’re not taking on Kemba.  Why would they?  LMA is expiring.

[SparzWizard]

LMA > Thompson?

[Moranis]

according to reports the Heat have offered Bradley, Harkless, Leonard and one of Silva or Okpala for Aldridge.  So actual players in trade.  Not great value obviously but something nonetheless, so it does appear that San An will be able to trade Aldridge if they want to.

[radiohead]

Perhaps Theis is gonna be part of the deal if ever? Brad did talk to him about his playing time and he’ll probably be due for a raise next season.

[Celtics2021]

according to reports the Heat have offered Bradley, Harkless, Leonard and one of Silva or Okpala for Aldridge.  So actual players in trade.  Not great value obviously but something nonetheless, so it does appear that San An will be able to trade Aldridge if they want to.

When $20 million of dead salary is more valuable than a $28 million trade exception...

[Moranis]

according to reports the Heat have offered Bradley, Harkless, Leonard and one of Silva or Okpala for Aldridge.  So actual players in trade.  Not great value obviously but something nonetheless, so it does appear that San An will be able to trade Aldridge if they want to.

When $20 million of dead salary is more valuable than a $28 million trade exception...

Boston can't acquire Aldridge without sending out salary because he puts Boston over the apron.  And to get under the luxury tax, Boston would have to send out a lot of salary. 

But my point had nothing to do with Boston, it was about whether or not San Antonio was going to cut Aldridge.  It appears they won't need to if they don't want to as teams are interested in trading for him.

[Celtics2021]

according to reports the Heat have offered Bradley, Harkless, Leonard and one of Silva or Okpala for Aldridge.  So actual players in trade.  Not great value obviously but something nonetheless, so it does appear that San An will be able to trade Aldridge if they want to.

When $20 million of dead salary is more valuable than a $28 million trade exception...

Boston can't acquire Aldridge without sending out salary because he puts Boston over the apron.  And to get under the luxury tax, Boston would have to send out a lot of salary. 

But my point had nothing to do with Boston, it was about whether or not San Antonio was going to cut Aldridge.  It appears they won't need to if they don't want to as teams are interested in trading for him.

I'm well aware of the issue.  I was merely remarking on the irony of the Heat having $20 million in bad contracts and thus the ability to shed them to afford a useful player, while the Celtics have an even larger exception but not the bad contracts to make the move affordable.