Celts trade Dozier, Bol to Magic

[Roy H.]

Presumably a top-55 protected 2nd, but fingers crossed we got out 2027 pick back from them.  There had been rumors some teams wanted Dozier’s Bird rights.

Agreed.

So, net, we traded Tristan Thompson , the right for Memphis to swap 2026 #2s and cash for Bruno Fernando, Portland's 2nd rounder in 2023, and whatever the Magic pick is?

Is that right?

And that’s generally correct, yes.  I think Stevens did a solid job extricating himself from Thompson.

Yeah, I'm happy enough with that.

[Csfan1984]

We need a new Tacko/Bol replacement now. Or maybe we just let Lucky play to save Wyc some cash.

[Roy H.]

We need a new Tacko/Bol replacement now. Or maybe we just let Lucky play to save Wyc some cash.

Is the guy from The Air Up There available?

[Surferdad]

We need a new Tacko/Bol replacement now. Or maybe we just let Lucky play to save Wyc some cash.

You're making me hungry.

[boscel33]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
now
The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, for a future second, cash to the Magic for a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.

I hope Brad didn't strain himself while making this deal.  #crap!

[todd_days_41]

We open up a couple roster spots here.... but does that even matter if the Cs wish to stay under the tax?

[Neurotic Guy]

For a team that has had consistency problems, Bol and Dozier were remarkably consistent in their Boston stint.

Hope there's another move but I guess I'll be surprised if there is.

[tonydelk]

We open up a couple roster spots here.... but does that even matter if the Cs wish to stay under the tax?

I think anyone on the buyout would sign a vet minimum deal and please correct me if I'm wrong the vet minimum deals only half or like 60% of the salary counts towards the cap.

Years of Experience   Salary
0   $925,258
1   $1,489,065
2   $1,669,178
3   $1,729,217
4   $1,789,256
5   $1,939,350
6   $2,089,448
7   $2,239,544
8   $2,389,641
9   $2,401,537
10+   $2,641,691

[jambr380]

Btw, it sounds like people are mistaken here about us actually getting a 2nd round pick in the deal. While that is technically true, it sounds like are giving one up, too. Let's hope the one we are getting isn't top-55 protected.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, a future second and cash to the Magic for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.

[Celtics2021]

We open up a couple roster spots here.... but does that even matter if the Cs wish to stay under the tax?

I think anyone on the buyout would sign a vet minimum deal and please correct me if I'm wrong the vet minimum deals only half or like 60% of the salary counts towards the cap.

Years of Experience   Salary
0   $925,258
1   $1,489,065
2   $1,669,178
3   $1,729,217
4   $1,789,256
5   $1,939,350
6   $2,089,448
7   $2,239,544
8   $2,389,641
9   $2,401,537
10+   $2,641,691

Someone signing a rest of year vet minimum deal would be paid a pro-rated portion of $1,669,178.  We're nearly three quarters of the way through the year, so the number is in the $400k range.

[Roy H.]

We open up a couple roster spots here.... but does that even matter if the Cs wish to stay under the tax?

I think anyone on the buyout would sign a vet minimum deal and please correct me if I'm wrong the vet minimum deals only half or like 60% of the salary counts towards the cap.

Years of Experience   Salary
0   $925,258
1   $1,489,065
2   $1,669,178
3   $1,729,217
4   $1,789,256
5   $1,939,350
6   $2,089,448
7   $2,239,544
8   $2,389,641
9   $2,401,537
10+   $2,641,691

Teams pay a pro-rated amount of the 2nd year vet minimum at this point.

[Celtics2021]

Btw, it sounds like people are mistaken here about us actually getting a 2nd round pick in the deal. While that is true, it sounds like are giving one up, too. So, let's hope the one we are getting isn't top-55 protected.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, a future second and cash to the Magic for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.

Yes, it's probably a pick downgrade, unless the Magic liked Bol enough to demand him instead of Fernando, and the Celtics come ahead slightly on the pick.

[Roy H.]

Btw, it sounds like people are mistaken here about us actually getting a 2nd round pick in the deal. While that is true, it sounds like are giving one up, too. So, let's hope the one we are getting isn't top-55 protected.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, a future second and cash to the Magic for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.

Yes, it's probably a pick downgrade, unless the Magic liked Bol enough to demand him instead of Fernando, and the Celtics come ahead slightly on the pick.

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
2 minutes ago
The future second-round pick the Celtics are receiving from the Magic in Bol Bol, PJ Dozier trade is heavily protected and likely won't convey, league sources tell MassLive.

[Roy H.]

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
about 15 minutes ago
Here's how the Celtics-Magic trade will likely work: 1. ORL waives E. Moore 2. ORL acquires B. Bol or P.J. Dozier 3. ORL waives B. Bol or P.J. Dozier 4. ORL acquires whichever guy they didn't acquire first Magic will likely keep one of Bol or Dozier (my guess is Bol) when done.

[hodgy03038]

Wow. What a blockbuster! It's all about the money.