TPE's

[Ed Monix]

I’ve post about this earlier but I still believe getting Joe Ingles would be huge for the Celtics, either through our TPE or (if he declines his player option) free agency.

I’ve also posted how I’d love to get two more Australians by bring back Aron Baynes and Dante Exum.

They all have versatility, lack ego and could be signed cheaply because of injury concerns.

The NBA has always been, and always will be about matchups and these three can add a new dimension to the current Celtics core.

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Boston Celtics

Depth Chart

PG Marcus Smart, Payton Prichard

SG Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Dante Exum

SF Jayson Tatum, Joe Ingles, Aaron Nesmith

PF Al Horford, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser (TW)

C  Robert Williams III, Daniel Theis, Aron Baynes 

[liam]

I’ve post about this earlier but I still believe getting Joe Ingles would be huge for the Celtics, either through our TPE or (if he declines his player option) free agency.

I’ve also posted how I’d love to get two more Australians by bring back Aron Baynes and Dante Exum.

They all have versatility, lack ego and could be signed cheaply because of injury concerns.

The NBA has always been, and always will be about matchups and these three can add a new dimension to the current Celtics core.

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Boston Celtics

Depth Chart

PG Marcus Smart, Payton Prichard

SG Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Dante Exum

SF Jayson Tatum, Joe Ingles, Aaron Nesmith

PF Al Horford, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser (TW)

C  Robert Williams III, Daniel Theis, Aron Baynes

Ingles is 34 and he'll be 35 in october coming off a serious knee injury...

[Ed Monix]

Ingles is 34 and he'll be 35 in october coming off a serious knee injury...

I understand your trepidation, but Ingles game has never been predicated on athleticism. His best attributes are his basketball I.Q, height and elite shooting.

Remember, Chris Paul is 36 and is probably the best player in the playoffs. Kyle Lowry is 36 and a key piece for the Heat and last season, 35 year old, PJ Tucker was instrumental in the Bucks winning the championship.

[liam]

Ingles is 34 and he'll be 35 in october coming off a serious knee injury...

I understand your trepidation, but Ingles game has never been predicated on athleticism. His best attributes are his basketball I.Q, height and elite shooting.

Remember, Chris Paul is 36 and is probably the best player in the playoffs. Kyle Lowry is 36 and a key piece for the Heat and last season, 35 year old, PJ Tucker was instrumental in the Bucks winning the championship.

I feel like those guys are the exceptions, not the rule...

[nickagneta]

I’ve post about this earlier but I still believe getting Joe Ingles would be huge for the Celtics, either through our TPE or (if he declines his player option) free agency.

I’ve also posted how I’d love to get two more Australians by bring back Aron Baynes and Dante Exum.

They all have versatility, lack ego and could be signed cheaply because of injury concerns.

The NBA has always been, and always will be about matchups and these three can add a new dimension to the current Celtics core.

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Boston Celtics

Depth Chart

PG Marcus Smart, Payton Prichard

SG Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Dante Exum

SF Jayson Tatum, Joe Ingles, Aaron Nesmith

PF Al Horford, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser (TW)

C  Robert Williams III, Daniel Theis, Aron Baynes

Baynes and Exum are done. Stuck a fork in both. Ingles is interesting but I am not sure giving him anything above a vet min contract is wise.

Ingles took a major step back at 34 years old before having the ACL injury. Him coming back from that injury at 35 years old and expecting numbers better than he had in 45 games last year pre injury might not be the wisest move.

2 year vet min with 2nd year a team option sounds about right for a ring chasing vet looking to get aboard the Celtics winning back to back titles.

[Roy H.]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
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= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

[hpantazo]

Ingles is 34 and he'll be 35 in october coming off a serious knee injury...

I understand your trepidation, but Ingles game has never been predicated on athleticism. His best attributes are his basketball I.Q, height and elite shooting.

Remember, Chris Paul is 36 and is probably the best player in the playoffs. Kyle Lowry is 36 and a key piece for the Heat and last season, 35 year old, PJ Tucker was instrumental in the Bucks winning the championship.

I feel like those guys are the exceptions, not the rule...

And they also didn’t come off a torn acl at that age either. Also, our team is built on our defense and our ability to switch everything. Ingles would kill our defensive sets when out there like Kemba did.

[Big333223]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

The return of Jeff Green? I like it. He never lived up to the expectations put on him but he made that '14 season as fun as it could be. Although it looks like he's about to turn 36.

[gouki88]

I would be all aboard bringing Jeff Green back. He's now a 4/5 who seems to be a genuine leader.

It would be quite hilarious if we brought back Richardson. I do think there are better options though.

[JSD]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Sign me up for this

[Celtics2021]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Honestly, taking on Jeff Green should give us a second and not cost a second.  That’s a salary dump for Denver and it’s not even clear if Green cracks the nightly rotation.  I wouldn’t mind him on the team, but that’s doing Denver a favor.

[slamtheking]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Honestly, taking on Jeff Green should give us a second and not cost a second.  That’s a salary dump for Denver and it’s not even clear if Green cracks the nightly rotation.  I wouldn’t mind him on the team, but that’s doing Denver a favor.

agreed.  Uncle Sleepy's been here before and was truly underwhelming.  only produced every 6 games or so.  there has to be someone out there who's a lot more consistent.

I like Richardson and at this point feel SAS should have given us a pick to take White from them based on Derrick's play so far this season.  Don't know if I'd bring him back without looking around to see who else was available but he did show he could play in this system and offer some actual scoring with good D.

[Roy H.]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Honestly, taking on Jeff Green should give us a second and not cost a second.  That’s a salary dump for Denver and it’s not even clear if Green cracks the nightly rotation.  I wouldn’t mind him on the team, but that’s doing Denver a favor.

agreed.  Uncle Sleepy's been here before and was truly underwhelming.  only produced every 6 games or so.  there has to be someone out there who's a lot more consistent.

I like Richardson and at this point feel SAS should have given us a pick to take White from them based on Derrick's play so far this season.  Don't know if I'd bring him back without looking around to see who else was available but he did show he could play in this system and offer some actual scoring with good D.

Who is out there making less than $5 million that adds 10+ points on very good efficiency, while also offering positional flexibility and solid defense?

[nickagneta]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Honestly, taking on Jeff Green should give us a second and not cost a second.  That’s a salary dump for Denver and it’s not even clear if Green cracks the nightly rotation.  I wouldn’t mind him on the team, but that’s doing Denver a favor.

agreed.  Uncle Sleepy's been here before and was truly underwhelming.  only produced every 6 games or so.  there has to be someone out there who's a lot more consistent.

I like Richardson and at this point feel SAS should have given us a pick to take White from them based on Derrick's play so far this season.  Don't know if I'd bring him back without looking around to see who else was available but he did show he could play in this system and offer some actual scoring with good D.

Who is out there making less than $5 million that adds 10+ points on very good efficiency, while also offering positional flexibility and solid defense?

Richardson, on the court, is a good player and was in Boston. But we have no idea what he was like off the court. It was discussed by Perk, that certain players traded by the Celtics at the deadline HAD to go. Schröder specifically. But maybe Richardson too.

I mean, Richardson has bounced around a lot. He is on his 5th team in 4 seasons. He was traded by Boston in the midst of his best season in years after getting a year's extension on his deal. Maybe, just maybe, he is moving around so much due to off court issues. When I see a player as good as Richardson bounce around a lot, I think there has to be problems not seen on the court.

[Roy H.]

I think free agency will be interesting for the Celtics.  Yes, we can offer a roster spot on a contender.  However, can we sell free agents on playing time?  The only spot that seems to offer potential minutes is backup wing.

I wonder, would Denver be willing to trade Jeff Green for a second?  He's a solid player, but they're so far over the luxury tax that he may not be worth it to them.

$17,142,857 trade exception
- $4,250,000 Jeff Green
- $12,196,094 Josh Richardson
====================
= Championship


Timelord / Theis
Horford / Williams / Green
Tatum / Richardson
Brown / White
Smart / Pritchard

Honestly, taking on Jeff Green should give us a second and not cost a second.  That’s a salary dump for Denver and it’s not even clear if Green cracks the nightly rotation.  I wouldn’t mind him on the team, but that’s doing Denver a favor.

agreed.  Uncle Sleepy's been here before and was truly underwhelming.  only produced every 6 games or so.  there has to be someone out there who's a lot more consistent.

I like Richardson and at this point feel SAS should have given us a pick to take White from them based on Derrick's play so far this season.  Don't know if I'd bring him back without looking around to see who else was available but he did show he could play in this system and offer some actual scoring with good D.

Who is out there making less than $5 million that adds 10+ points on very good efficiency, while also offering positional flexibility and solid defense?

Richardson, on the court, is a good player and was in Boston. But we have no idea what he was like off the court. It was discussed by Perk, that certain players traded by the Celtics at the deadline HAD to go. Schröder specifically. But maybe Richardson too.

I mean, Richardson has bounced around a lot. He is on his 5th team in 4 seasons. He was traded by Boston in the midst of his best season in years after getting a year's extension on his deal. Maybe, just maybe, he is moving around so much due to off court issues. When I see a player as good as Richardson bounce around a lot, I think there has to be problems not seen on the court.

It's a possibility, but I think it's as simple as wanting to upgrade the team while also getting under the luxury tax.

If Wyc and Pags are ready to go "all in" next year, I think Richardson is among the guys who make sense.  After Pagliuca missed out on his multi-billion dollar Chelsea deal, he's got money burning a hole in his pockt.