Scoop B: The Boston Celtics have considered signing Carmelo Anthony

[liam]

If he can play SF at all, he'd be fine as the 3rd SF and temporary Gallo replacement at the 4.

I think Carmello is a 4 at this point...

Yeah there's no way at his age that he is asked to go out there and guard SFs. If anything I can see him asked to play the 5 for short minutes in small ball lineups. Melo is an underrated rebounder.

Yeah, that's how I see it too...

[Vermont Green]

If you check the line ups for the Lakers last season, Carmelo played primarily as a PF, often alongside of Davis.  I think he could be a swing for us.  I prefer him as a SF over Grant Williams.

[Who]

Guy has got no legs. Stay away.

Athletes that can no longer move, can't play.

[liam]

Guy has got no legs. Stay away.

Athletes that can no longer move, can't play.

He can still shoot.

[gouki88]

He seems incredibly redundant with Gallo, but I guess for the ~2 months Gallo is hurt...?

[celticsclay]

He seems incredibly redundant with Gallo, but I guess for the ~2 months Gallo is hurt...?

Carmelo is better at creating a shot than Gallo, plus they both are aincent so one of them will probably always be injured.

[gouki88]

He seems incredibly redundant with Gallo, but I guess for the ~2 months Gallo is hurt...?

Carmelo is better at creating a shot than Gallo, plus they both are aincent so one of them will probably always be injured.

Touche

[pokeKingCurtis]

Most skinnyfat/unathletic NBA lineup? Horford, Gallo, Smart, Grant, and Melo?

[Smartacus]

Fair to say my views have somewhat evolved since the started of this thread. This is a pretty decent write up by Nick Goss. I'd take anyone on this list although I think Reddish is risky and Winslow is only decent.

My favorite is KO but its difficult to make a deal that works.

Rudy Gay is the most we could get out of a TPE. It would be a good favor to the player to send him to Boston.

If Melo is interested I'd sign him in a heartbeat.

Carmelo Anthony
Team: Free Agent

Contract: N/A

Age: 38

2021-22 Stats: 13.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.0 APG

Carmelo Anthony is a future Hall of Famer, and even though he's no longer an elite offensive player, he can still provide valuable scoring off the bench.

The veteran forward has shot 37.5 percent or better from 3-point range over the last three seasons. He's also never averaged fewer than 13.3 points per game in a single season. His defense is obviously a challenge at this stage of his career, but the Celtics are loaded with enough good perimeter defenders to overcome Anthony's shortcomings in that area.

Anthony "has been considered a potential signee" for the Celtics following Gallinari's injury, Bally Sports' Brandon Robinson reported Wednesday. He would be a cheap pickup as an unrestricted free agent.

Anthony probably could get a larger role on another team, but for someone who ranks among the most talented players in league history without a championship ring, the chance to win one in Boston could be enticing.

Rudy Gay
Team: Utah Jazz

Contract: Signed through 2022-23 with a $6.18 million salary, plus a $6.48 million player option for 2023-24

Age: 36

2021-22 Stats: 8.1 PPG, 4.4 RPB, 78.5 FT%

The Celtics reportedly had interest in Gay as a free agent in the 2021 offseason, but he signed with the Jazz. Now that the Jazz are in the middle of a full rebuild following the trades of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, it wouldn't be surprising if Gay and other veterans depart Utah in the coming months. Gay is still a decent scorer, a good free throw shooter and could play small forward or power forward. He'd also give Boston some more size at 6-foot-8 and 255 pounds. His $6.1 million salary would fit into the TPE the Celtics created in the Juancho Hernangomez trade.

Cam Reddish
Team: New York Knicks

Contract: Signed through 2022-23 with a $5.95 million salary (final year of rookie contract)

Age: 23

2021-22 Stats: 10.1 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.0 APG

Reddish has failed to live up to expectations after being selected 10th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was dealt to the Knicks in January and has so far failed to make a meaningful impact in New York. In fact, Marc Berman of the New York Post reported earlier this week that Reddish wants a trade and a larger role.

Finding a bigger role could be tough in Boston given the talent and depth on the Celtics' roster, but it might give Reddish a chance to shine on a title contender and set himself up for better opportunities next offseason. He has great length, good defensive skills and shoots 90-plus percent from the foul line. His offensive game needs work, but he can] easily chip in eight to 12 points on a lot of nights.

Reddish's salary would fit in the Celtics' $6.9 million TPE.

LaMarcus Aldridge
Team: Free Agent

Contract: N/A

Age: 37

2021-22 Stats: 12.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 87.1 FT%

Aldridge played 47 games for the Brooklyn Nets last season and scored in double figures for the 16th consecutive year. He would give the Celtics scoring in the midrange and low post, some much-needed rebounding and size, as well as plenty of playoff experience (72 career postseason games). He's not a 3-point shooter, but he's been above 80 percent from the free throw line most of his career.

Aldridge also should be quite familiar with Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, who played with the veteran power forward in Portland and coached him in San Antonio.

USA TODAY Sports

Kelly Olynyk
Team: Detroit Pistons

Contract: Signed through 2023-24 with a salary between $12-13 million per year

Age: 31

2021-22 Stats: 9.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.8 APG

What about an Olynyk reunion?

The Celtics selected Olynyk 13th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft and he played four seasons in Boston. He never developed into a star but did have some memorable moments, including an amazing performance in Game 7 of the 2017 second-round playoff series win over the Washington Wizards.

Olynyk would provide the Celtics with size, rebounding and outside shooting. He shot 36.3 percent from 3-point range last season with the Pistons. He's also a quality free throw shooter and has averaged 10.1 points per game over his career.

Olynyk would have to be acquired via trade and he wouldn't be a rental. However, the final year of his contract in 2023-24 is only partially guaranteed, per Spotrac. His $12 million salary also might be tough for the Celtics to acquire because they don't have many mid-tier salaries in the $8-14 million range to match.

Justise Winslow
Team: Portland Trail Blazers

Contract: Signed through 2022-23 with $4,097,561 salary

Age: 26

2021-22 Stats: 5.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.8 APG

Remember when the Celtics reportedly wanted to trade up for Winslow during the 2015 NBA Draft but Michael Jordan and his Charlotte Hornets weren't interested and took Frank Kaminsky with the No. 9 overall pick?

The C's dodged a bullet as Winslow has failed to meet expectations in seven pro seasons. He's not a star and he's not a super valuable 3-and-D player, either. That said, he could play an end-of-the-bench role and provide length (6-foot-6, 222 pounds), defensive versatility and a little scoring.

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/six-players-celtics-could-pursue-replace-danilo-gallinari-after-acl-injury

[SparzWizard]

Of that list...Carmelo, Gay, or Aldridge entices me. No more young trash scrubs with zero playoff experiences or end of bench players. We need proven vets and guys who can score or grab boards.

[tenn_smoothie]

I don't believe Scoop B has any insight whatsoever into the thinking of the Celtics' front-office.

At this point, though, I'd be fine with Carmelo on a minimum contract.  He was pretty good in Portland.

Does Carmelo have potential to be a head case and disrupt our chemistry ?

[SHAQATTACK]

I don't believe Scoop B has any insight whatsoever into the thinking of the Celtics' front-office.

At this point, though, I'd be fine with Carmelo on a minimum contract.  He was pretty good in Portland.

Does Carmelo have potential to be a head case and disrupt our chemistry ?

Not as much as a Rondo or Kyrie A Bomb s.   If he would consent upfront to be content to play a backup role , he d be decent teammate I think .

[celticsclay]

I don't believe Scoop B has any insight whatsoever into the thinking of the Celtics' front-office.

At this point, though, I'd be fine with Carmelo on a minimum contract.  He was pretty good in Portland.

Does Carmelo have potential to be a head case and disrupt our chemistry ?

Not as much as a Rondo or Kyrie A Bomb s.   If he would consent upfront to be content to play a backup role , he d be decent teammate I think .

By all accounts I have seen he has been a good teammate and accepted all roles with both portland and lakers.

[gouki88]

If Gallo is out for ~the season, I'm in on Melo.

[PAOBoston]

Melo has “mellowed” out over the last few years. He’s been a decent role player.