2023 NBA Trade Rumors & rumors FA signings

[Who]

Lillard is unhappy with Portland not trading the pick for a star player. What competition will there be for Lillard if the Celtics make an offer for him?

Brooklyn? Miami?

Jaylen for Lillard is still tempting

C - Porzingis, Rob Williams
F - Horford, G Williams
F - Tatum, Hauser, J Walsh
G - D White,
G - Lillard, Brogdon

That backcourt is super smooth. I still love the fit of Tatum & Lillard on offense and now with Porzingis to play off of their perimeter games. D White and Horford as glue guys. The Williams Bros and Brogdon as main bench pieces.

Just imagine trying to defend Lillard with two skilled bigs like Porzingis and Horford on the floor next to him. Tatum on the weak side if the defense tries to overload on him. D White as the extra ball-handler, ball mover and shooter. Nightmare to play against.

[radiohead]

Lillard is unhappy with Portland not trading the pick for a star player. What competition will there be for Lillard if the Celtics make an offer for him?

Brooklyn? Miami?

Doubt Boston will.

Yeah, the only path to that seems to be Brogdon + White + several 1sts (2024 BOS, 2024 GSW, 2026 BOS, 2028 BOS, swap rights in '25, '27, '29)

That would leave us with:

Timelord / Kornet
Porzingis / Horford / Grant
Tatum / Hauser / Walsh
Brown
Lillard / Pritchard / Davidson

Screw it, I'm all in.  Sign a backup center and somebody who can fill in at SG, and we're rolling.  Weak bench, but the best starters in the league by far.

That line up should win at least two championships to make that deal worthwhile in my opinion.

[hodgy03038]

I thought Lillard said he DID NOT WANT TO PLAY FOR BOSTON. He wants to play for Miami with his dog Bam. Adios Amigo.

[Roy H.]

I thought Lillard said he DID NOT WANT TO PLAY FOR BOSTON. He wants to play for Miami with his dog Bam. Adios Amigo.

He never said that, though.  He was given four teams, and he said Miami was his choice due to Bam.  He never rejected Boston (or New York).

[hodgy03038]

Lillard, during an Instagram live video Thursday, responded to a Chris Haynes report on the Dan Patrick Show that the Blazers superstar wouldn't go to the Celtics. He essentially confirmed that Boston is not a place where he wants to go.Jun 9, 2023

[Neurotic Guy]

Lillard is unhappy with Portland not trading the pick for a star player. What competition will there be for Lillard if the Celtics make an offer for him?

Brooklyn? Miami?

Jaylen for Lillard is still tempting

C - Porzingis, Rob Williams
F - Horford, G Williams
F - Tatum, Hauser, J Walsh
G - D White,
G - Lillard, Brogdon

That backcourt is super smooth. I still love the fit of Tatum & Lillard on offense and now with Porzingis to play off of their perimeter games. D White and Horford as glue guys. The Williams Bros and Brogdon as main bench pieces.

Just imagine trying to defend Lillard with two skilled bigs like Porzingis and Horford on the floor next to him. Tatum on the weak side if the defense tries to overload on him. D White as the extra ball-handler, ball mover and shooter. Nightmare to play against.

Ok, but I’d hate to give up JB for Lillard.  You only have to give up more than the next best deal. Miami’s not giving Butler or Bam.

[hodgy03038]

Lillard is unhappy with Portland not trading the pick for a star player. What competition will there be for Lillard if the Celtics make an offer for him?

Brooklyn? Miami?

Jaylen for Lillard is still tempting

C - Porzingis, Rob Williams
F - Horford, G Williams
F - Tatum, Hauser, J Walsh
G - D White,
G - Lillard, Brogdon

That backcourt is super smooth. I still love the fit of Tatum & Lillard on offense and now with Porzingis to play off of their perimeter games. D White and Horford as glue guys. The Williams Bros and Brogdon as main bench pieces.

Just imagine trying to defend Lillard with two skilled bigs like Porzingis and Horford on the floor next to him. Tatum on the weak side if the defense tries to overload on him. D White as the extra ball-handler, ball mover and shooter. Nightmare to play against.

Ok, but I’d hate to give up JB for Lillard.  You only have to give up more than the next best deal. Miami’s not giving Butler or Bam.

Why would we want a 33 year old that doesn't want to be here? WE DON'T WANT LILLARD!!

[knuckleballer]

Lillard is unhappy with Portland not trading the pick for a star player. What competition will there be for Lillard if the Celtics make an offer for him?

Brooklyn? Miami?

Jaylen for Lillard is still tempting

C - Porzingis, Rob Williams
F - Horford, G Williams
F - Tatum, Hauser, J Walsh
G - D White,
G - Lillard, Brogdon

That backcourt is super smooth. I still love the fit of Tatum & Lillard on offense and now with Porzingis to play off of their perimeter games. D White and Horford as glue guys. The Williams Bros and Brogdon as main bench pieces.

Just imagine trying to defend Lillard with two skilled bigs like Porzingis and Horford on the floor next to him. Tatum on the weak side if the defense tries to overload on him. D White as the extra ball-handler, ball mover and shooter. Nightmare to play against.

That team would be the clear favorites to win a title, maybe a couple of titles. 

I don’t love the idea of giving Brown nearly $300 million.  I don’t think he’s in that elite class of player and that contract would eventually hurt us.

I’d do this trade.  And I think Lillard would be thrilled to join such a talented, balanced team.

[Roy H.]

Lillard, during an Instagram live video Thursday, responded to a Chris Haynes report on the Dan Patrick Show that the Blazers superstar wouldn't go to the Celtics. He essentially confirmed that Boston is not a place where he wants to go.Jun 9, 2023

Listen to the interview.  He didn't "essentially confirm" anything.  That's just untrue clickbait nonsense.

And, isn't Chris Haynes the guy who reported that Chris Paul had been waived by Phoenix? 

[hodgy03038]

Lillard, during an Instagram live video Thursday, responded to a Chris Haynes report on the Dan Patrick Show that the Blazers superstar wouldn't go to the Celtics. He essentially confirmed that Boston is not a place where he wants to go.Jun 9, 2023

Listen to the interview.  He didn't "essentially confirm" anything.  That's just untrue clickbait nonsense.

And, isn't Chris Haynes the guy who reported that Chris Paul had been waived by Phoenix?

It seems to have gotten JT's attention.

[Roy H.]

Lillard, during an Instagram live video Thursday, responded to a Chris Haynes report on the Dan Patrick Show that the Blazers superstar wouldn't go to the Celtics. He essentially confirmed that Boston is not a place where he wants to go.Jun 9, 2023

Listen to the interview.  He didn't "essentially confirm" anything.  That's just untrue clickbait nonsense.

And, isn't Chris Haynes the guy who reported that Chris Paul had been waived by Phoenix?

It seems to have gotten JT's attention.

Because JT joked with him after Lillard said Bam and Bridges were his boys?

Read the source material.  Don't fall for the media pushing the "nobody likes Boston" narrative.  Just like in politics, the media thrives on ginning up fake controversy.

[SparzWizard]

C Nikola Vucevic favorites to land with the Boston Celtics if Chicago Bulls do not resign him.

Wow

[DefenseWinsChamps]

C Nikola Vucevic favorites to land with the Boston Celtics if Chicago Bulls do not resign him.

Wow

Where is this coming from?

[SparzWizard]

C Nikola Vucevic favorites to land with the Boston Celtics if Chicago Bulls do not resign him.

Wow

Where is this coming from?

ClutchPoints

[DefenseWinsChamps]

C Nikola Vucevic favorites to land with the Boston Celtics if Chicago Bulls do not resign him.

Wow

Where is this coming from?

ClutchPoints

Not sure how unless he is willing to take the TPMLE. I don't imagine we are interested in a sign-and-trade.