Celtics Trade Deadline

[tonydelk]

One source told CelticsBlog, "We haven't talked a player who makes more than $6 million with Boston. They're offering picks and minor players for our low-salary guys. They want to use that TPE."

Another rival team said, "It's clear to us that Brad (Stevens) has the go-ahead to add tax money, because all of our conversations would be TPE trades for them. We just don't have anyone that's a fit for that kind of deal, but the Celtics are trying to use it."

Keep an eye on the Celtics potentially sending a protected first-round pick, or two second-round picks, in exchange for a player that makes under $6 million to fit in the TPE. It seems like Boston has no plans to let it expire.

After the deadline passes, Boston will also have a leg up in the buyout market with a $3.2M Disabled Player Exception from the Danilo Gallinari season-ending injury. If the Celtics were to trade Gallinari, that DPE will go away. So don't expect a Gallo deal. The Celtics want that DPE bullet come buyout time, which will allow them to outbid most competitors if it comes to that.

We need to keep the above into consideration.  If Gallo is moved there is not DPE.  The DPE makes the C's the front runner for the buyout market.  There could be a name or two that surprise the buyout market and this would allow Boston to have the best chance at picking them up.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1623032662687420416?s=46&t=2CkO0dtTN0Lv8O8ylKKgAg

Mavs wanting to move Javale McGee. I know there’s other options out there, but he wouldn’t be bad a a 4th big behind the Williams and Horford, along with providing some rim protection when Timelord sits.

Still would prefer a bought out Noel, though.

[bello_man09]

https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1623032662687420416?s=46&t=2CkO0dtTN0Lv8O8ylKKgAg

Mavs wanting to move Javale McGee. I know there’s other options out there, but he wouldn’t be bad a a 4th big behind the Williams and Horford, along with providing some rim protection when Timelord sits.

Still would prefer a bought out Noel, though.

seems to be like Noel is always hurt- I do like Mcgeee but hes old geeze I remember when he was a young buck playing for the nuggest.

[Sophomore]

One source told CelticsBlog, "We haven't talked a player who makes more than $6 million with Boston. They're offering picks and minor players for our low-salary guys. They want to use that TPE."

Another rival team said, "It's clear to us that Brad (Stevens) has the go-ahead to add tax money, because all of our conversations would be TPE trades for them. We just don't have anyone that's a fit for that kind of deal, but the Celtics are trying to use it."

Keep an eye on the Celtics potentially sending a protected first-round pick, or two second-round picks, in exchange for a player that makes under $6 million to fit in the TPE. It seems like Boston has no plans to let it expire.

After the deadline passes, Boston will also have a leg up in the buyout market with a $3.2M Disabled Player Exception from the Danilo Gallinari season-ending injury. If the Celtics were to trade Gallinari, that DPE will go away. So don't expect a Gallo deal. The Celtics want that DPE bullet come buyout time, which will allow them to outbid most competitors if it comes to that.

We need to keep the above into consideration.  If Gallo is moved there is not DPE.  The DPE makes the C's the front runner for the buyout market.  There could be a name or two that surprise the buyout market and this would allow Boston to have the best chance at picking them up.

If we actually got a useful player in the buyout market it’d be a heck of a coup. Pretty rare.

[Vermont Green]

https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1623032662687420416?s=46&t=2CkO0dtTN0Lv8O8ylKKgAg

Mavs wanting to move Javale McGee. I know there’s other options out there, but he wouldn’t be bad a a 4th big behind the Williams and Horford, along with providing some rim protection when Timelord sits.

Still would prefer a bought out Noel, though.

He fits the Schroder TPE but I am not sure he is worth it.  He is hardly playing for Dallas.  Not sure he ever gets off our bench.

[Roy H.]

I was just about to say that I would bet good money that 100% of the quotes Keith Smith is attributing to sources are from bloggers / fans / pure fiction.

[Celtics4ever]

I think McGee and Noel have seen better days in terms of their careers both are in decline.

[Celtics2021]

https://twitter.com/thenbacentral/status/1623032662687420416?s=46&t=2CkO0dtTN0Lv8O8ylKKgAg

Mavs wanting to move Javale McGee. I know there’s other options out there, but he wouldn’t be bad a a 4th big behind the Williams and Horford, along with providing some rim protection when Timelord sits.

Still would prefer a bought out Noel, though.

He fits the Schroder TPE but I am not sure he is worth it.  He is hardly playing for Dallas.  Not sure he ever gets off our bench.

McGee should require an asset coming our way to take him on.  He's owed a significant amount of money going forward.

[Roy H.]

Forward Jae’Sean Tate is another player on the roster who has drawn interest from teams, including the Suns, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, team and league sources said.  The Rockets aren’t looking to trade the 27-year-old forward who is internally regarded as one of the most important pieces of this youthful roster — but as is the case with any player, if there was a “can’t-turn-down” type offer, it would be considered, those sources said. – via Kelly Iko @ The Athletic

The San Antonio Spurs like Poeltl. They could re-sign him after this season. They will want a significant return for him if they do give him up, according to league sources who were granted anonymity to speak freely. If the Celtics do use another first-round pick, it would hamstring their flexibility moving forward. They might want to avoid doing that just to acquire a backup center – even if Poeltl would be a premium backup in that role. – via Jay King @ The Athletic

According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Utah Jazz already have several offers for Vanderbilt, including one from a team willing to give up multiple second-round picks. So the Celtics wouldn’t be alone in their pursuit. – via Jay King @ The Athletic

[Celtics2021]

Forward Jae’Sean Tate is another player on the roster who has drawn interest from teams, including the Suns, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, team and league sources said.  The Rockets aren’t looking to trade the 27-year-old forward who is internally regarded as one of the most important pieces of this youthful roster — but as is the case with any player, if there was a “can’t-turn-down” type offer, it would be considered, those sources said. – via Kelly Iko @ The Athletic

The San Antonio Spurs like Poeltl. They could re-sign him after this season. They will want a significant return for him if they do give him up, according to league sources who were granted anonymity to speak freely. If the Celtics do use another first-round pick, it would hamstring their flexibility moving forward. They might want to avoid doing that just to acquire a backup center – even if Poeltl would be a premium backup in that role. – via Jay King @ The Athletic

According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Utah Jazz already have several offers for Vanderbilt, including one from a team willing to give up multiple second-round picks. So the Celtics wouldn’t be alone in their pursuit. – via Jay King @ The Athletic

I’m guessing Tate is an old rumor.  He was one of the handful of players who fit under the Juancho TPE but not the Schröder TPE.  Based on the quote, it sounds like the Rockets have a high asking price, and the Celtics likely moved on.

The name to watch from Houston is KJ Martin.  He makes the minimum and is entering RFA.

[radiohead]

It’s good to know that Brad is making some calls. Hope we get Vanderbilt or Tate.

[action781]

The San Antonio Spurs like Poeltl. They could re-sign him after this season. They will want a significant return for him if they do give him up, according to league sources who were granted anonymity to speak freely. If the Celtics do use another first-round pick, it would hamstring their flexibility moving forward. They might want to avoid doing that just to acquire a backup center – even if Poeltl would be a premium backup in that role. – via Jay King @ The Athletic

I find it so weird that they play Poeltl only 26 minutes a game, when he's one of their best players.  Less than each of the last two seasons.  It doesn't really say "we like him" but it also doesn't showcase him for trading.  Maybe it's to make sure he stays healthy to be traded?  Or maybe they just get blown out so much and that's why?

[Phantom255x]

Seems like Barton will pursue a buyout. If so, Boston should be ALL over him there.

Then make a trade for a backup PF/C (Vanderbilt, Naz Reid, Drummond, PJ Washington, etc.)

[radiohead]

Seems like Barton will pursue a buyout. If so, Boston should be ALL over him there.

Then make a trade for a backup PF/C (Vanderbilt, Naz Reid, Drummond, PJ Washington, etc.)

I haven’t seen Barton play lately. Does he still have anything left in the tank? I remember him being a really good scorer when he was in Denver.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Seems like Barton will pursue a buyout. If so, Boston should be ALL over him there.

Then make a trade for a backup PF/C (Vanderbilt, Naz Reid, Drummond, PJ Washington, etc.)

I haven’t seen Barton play lately. Does he still have anything left in the tank? I remember him being a really good scorer when he was in Denver.

Not really. His shooting has fallen off a cliff, which is bad if you are mainly a slasher/cutter. He's also never been a great defender.

He's fine, but I wouldn't expect him to be in the playoff rotation.