Celtics Off-Season News

[boscel33]

From B/R:  Celtics Rumors: Jordan Poole Trade Discussed Before Marcus Smart Dealt to Grizzlies:

"The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics reportedly discussed a trade centered on guard Jordan Poole before both teams made separate moves.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the two sides had talks regarding Poole, but Boston shifted its focus toward a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards.

Boston sent guard Marcus Smart to Memphis and received center Kristaps Porziņģis from Washington as part of the trade. Also, guard Tyus Jones went from Memphis to Washington, and draft compensation was involved as well.

Golden State still found a taker for Poole, sending him, a protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Washington for future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul, who was acquired by the Wizards in a previous trade with the Phoenix Suns for Bradley Beal."

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10080401-celtics-rumors-jordan-poole-trade-discussed-before-marcus-smart-dealt-to-grizzlies

[Atzar]

Glad that didn't happen, lol.  Not a big Poole guy. 

[radiohead]

So it was probably Brogdon or Smart for Poole if Porzingis did not opt in?

[DefenseWinsChamps]

From B/R:  Celtics Rumors: Jordan Poole Trade Discussed Before Marcus Smart Dealt to Grizzlies:

"The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics reportedly discussed a trade centered on guard Jordan Poole before both teams made separate moves.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the two sides had talks regarding Poole, but Boston shifted its focus toward a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards.

Boston sent guard Marcus Smart to Memphis and received center Kristaps Porziņģis from Washington as part of the trade. Also, guard Tyus Jones went from Memphis to Washington, and draft compensation was involved as well.

Golden State still found a taker for Poole, sending him, a protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Washington for future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul, who was acquired by the Wizards in a previous trade with the Phoenix Suns for Bradley Beal."

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10080401-celtics-rumors-jordan-poole-trade-discussed-before-marcus-smart-dealt-to-grizzlies

I'm guessing this was preliminary talks by the Celtics to send Marcus there and have Poole going to the Wizards for Zinger, not a separate transaction.

Poole would not be a good fit and doesn't really fit Stevens model.

[SparzWizard]

Can't believe he almost traded Smart for Poole, that would have been so much worse.

Glad we got KP.

[Vermont Green]

Can't believe he almost traded Smart for Poole, that would have been so much worse.

Glad we got KP.

I think that conclusion is a bit of a stretch.  I could believe that maybe there was direct talk with GSW where they get Smart, Poole goes to WAS, we get Porzingis, but I have my doubts that there was any talk of Poole coming to BOS, much less that a deal "almost" happened.

[Celtics4ever]

Maybe we will sign Oscar Tshiebwe

[liam]

Maybe we will sign Oscar Tshiebwe

I hope so.

[MattyIce]

Mychal Mulder will play Summer League with the Boston Celtics, a source tells @spotrac.

[celticinorlando]

Can Brad please sign Oscar Tshiebwe? Guy would add more to this team than luke Kornet

[Celtics2021]

Maybe we will sign Oscar Tshiebwe

I hope so.

If I were Oscar Tshiebwe, I would not sign on a team with Porzingis, Horford, and Rob Williams on the roster.  I’d sign somewhere like Washington where I might have a chance to see the floor and make a career for myself.

[liam]

Can Brad please sign Oscar Tshiebwe? Guy would add more to this team than luke Kornet

Tshiebwe is a great rounder.

[liam]

Maybe we will sign Oscar Tshiebwe

I hope so.

If I were Oscar Tshiebwe, I would not sign on a team with Porzingis, Horford, and Rob Williams on the roster.  I’d sign somewhere like Washington where I might have a chance to see the floor and make a career for myself.

With those 3 guys in front of him, he might still see some floor time, sadly...

[yelkao]

Anyone know if the stashed players (Begarin, and the guard whose name I’m forgetting) are playing SL or have any chance of making the roster?

[yelkao]

Anyone know if the stashed players (Begarin, and the guard whose name I’m forgetting) are playing SL or have any chance of making the roster?

Yam Madar