Celtics 2025-26 Regular Season Discussion

[slightly biased bias fan]

Bagley would be a great and cheap trade deadline acquisition. Averaging around 10/6 in about 18 minutes a game, and I think he'd be motivated on a playoff team like the C's. As a backup, he'd be great. And he doesn't make much so you could just do it for Tillman or Boucher (salary) + multiple second round picks probably. Keep Simons as that microwave scorer off the bench even after JT returns.

Bagley is terrible, even as a backup.

He cannot shoot, does not protect the rim, is a below average rebounder for his size and is a poor passer.

Celtics would be better off converting Williams from a two way player into a guaranteed roster spot.

[radiohead]

Bagley seems like a low risk, high reward project. He?s just 26 years old and has career averages of 14 pts and 7 boards. I mean we turned Q and Garza into real serviceable bigs, what more a guy with lottery talent?

[Neurotic Guy]

Bagley would be a great and cheap trade deadline acquisition. Averaging around 10/6 in about 18 minutes a game, and I think he'd be motivated on a playoff team like the C's. As a backup, he'd be great. And he doesn't make much so you could just do it for Tillman or Boucher (salary) + multiple second round picks probably. Keep Simons as that microwave scorer off the bench even after JT returns.

Bagley is terrible, even as a backup.

He cannot shoot, does not protect the rim, is a below average rebounder for his size and is a poor passer.

Celtics would be better off converting Williams from a two way player into a guaranteed roster spot.

 I admit I haven't seen a ton of Bagley, but what I've seen has not impressed.  Hoping for a spark player, an energy rebounder, a solid BBIQ.  Bagley's stats are fine but he doesn't seem like a strong addition to me. 

[Surferdad]

Bagley would be a great and cheap trade deadline acquisition. Averaging around 10/6 in about 18 minutes a game, and I think he'd be motivated on a playoff team like the C's. As a backup, he'd be great. And he doesn't make much so you could just do it for Tillman or Boucher (salary) + multiple second round picks probably. Keep Simons as that microwave scorer off the bench even after JT returns.

Bagley is terrible, even as a backup.

He cannot shoot, does not protect the rim, is a below average rebounder for his size and is a poor passer.

Celtics would be better off converting Williams from a two way player into a guaranteed roster spot.

 I admit I haven't seen a ton of Bagley, but what I've seen has not impressed.  Hoping for a spark player, an energy rebounder, a solid BBIQ.  Bagley's stats are fine but he doesn't seem like a strong addition to me.

Among the names bantered about in this thread, my order of preference would be D. Sharpe > J.Smith > M. Bagley

[Csfan1984]

Been watching a lot of break down play sessions on Cs and its hard seeing any new player come in and fit right in. I'm thinking it's probably better to just stick with what wlthey have and try looking at things come off season. If you don't care much about this year then sure swing for a game changer and get them integrated early. I just don't see any impact guy coming in here and there being immediate success. The play style is just not made for early success.

[Neurotic Guy]

Been watching a lot of break down play sessions on Cs and its hard seeing any new player come in and fit right in. I'm thinking it's probably better to just stick with what wlthey have and try looking at things come off season. If you don't care much about this year then sure swing for a game changer and get them integrated early. I just don't see any impact guy coming in here and there being immediate success. The play style is just not made for early success.

What do you think about Tatum?s integration when he returns?

[Csfan1984]

Been watching a lot of break down play sessions on Cs and its hard seeing any new player come in and fit right in. I'm thinking it's probably better to just stick with what wlthey have and try looking at things come off season. If you don't care much about this year then sure swing for a game changer and get them integrated early. I just don't see any impact guy coming in here and there being immediate success. The play style is just not made for early success.

What do you think about Tatum?s integration when he returns?

Could go bad if he doesn't play fast. If he comes in as a ball stopper trying to hunt Iso game matchups like the previous two years it's going to be an issue.

This year's team seems to function with high to low action with a lot of player movement off the ball. So even though the Cs are "slow" on pace in reality their movement probably exceeds most teams. There is a lot less standing around and watching than most teams.

I would think Tatum starts by fitting more as a spot up wing like Hauser, Gonzo, and Walsh to start a set but then can come in like our bigs to set up a screen or switch action. Tatum in the role offers play making so things can actually start pretty fast down the floor.I hope to see him more as an outlet and finisher for this year's team.

[Phantom255x]

Next 6 are Indiana, Brooklyn, Chicago, Portland, Atlanta, and Sacramento.

They won't win them all, but still a good chance to rack up some more wins going forward.

[Redz]

I'm wondering if White could use a night or two off. 

[Phantom255x]

Bagley would be a great and cheap trade deadline acquisition. Averaging around 10/6 in about 18 minutes a game, and I think he'd be motivated on a playoff team like the C's. As a backup, he'd be great. And he doesn't make much so you could just do it for Tillman or Boucher (salary) + multiple second round picks probably. Keep Simons as that microwave scorer off the bench even after JT returns.

Bagley is terrible, even as a backup.

He cannot shoot, does not protect the rim, is a below average rebounder for his size and is a poor passer.

Celtics would be better off converting Williams from a two way player into a guaranteed roster spot.

 I admit I haven't seen a ton of Bagley, but what I've seen has not impressed.  Hoping for a spark player, an energy rebounder, a solid BBIQ.  Bagley's stats are fine but he doesn't seem like a strong addition to me.

Among the names bantered about in this thread, my order of preference would be D. Sharpe > J.Smith > M. Bagley

Yeah I think my top-2 targets at the deadline are Jalen Smith or Day'Ron Sharpe.

The Nets might trade away MPJ so they will definitely be willing to sell some pieces. You can also easily acquire one of those guys with small salaries (Tillman, Boucher, Baylor) and either the 2026 FRP, or 2026 Pelicans 2nd rounder (projected to be 31-36) + a future second rounder.

Just having another guy in the frontcourt rotation for depth, even if it's between Queta and Garza would be huge. Tatum returning can also help a little at the PF spot with rebounds and defense.

[trickybilly]

Sorry if someone posted this last week. But Harwood Houdini proposed this trade, but said the price would be too steep for us:

Celtics receive:

Jaren Jackson Jr.
John Konchar
Grizzlies receive:

Anfernee Simons
Sam Hauser
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Celtics? 2027 & 2031 first-round picks
Right to swap first-round picks with Boston in 2032

I know that's a LOT of depth gone, but would anyone consider this?

[Neurotic Guy]

Sorry if someone posted this last week. But Harwood Houdini proposed this trade, but said the price would be too steep for us:

Celtics receive:

Jaren Jackson Jr.
John Konchar
Grizzlies receive:

Anfernee Simons
Sam Hauser
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Celtics? 2027 & 2031 first-round picks
Right to swap first-round picks with Boston in 2032

I know that's a LOT of depth gone, but would anyone consider this?

That?s got to be a heck no.  Way too much.

[radiohead]

Sorry if someone posted this last week. But Harwood Houdini proposed this trade, but said the price would be too steep for us:

Celtics receive:

Jaren Jackson Jr.
John Konchar
Grizzlies receive:

Anfernee Simons
Sam Hauser
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Celtics? 2027 & 2031 first-round picks
Right to swap first-round picks with Boston in 2032

I know that's a LOT of depth gone, but would anyone consider this?

JJJ isn?t that good to merit a haul like that.

[slamtheking]

Sorry if someone posted this last week. But Harwood Houdini proposed this trade, but said the price would be too steep for us:

Celtics receive:

Jaren Jackson Jr.
John Konchar
Grizzlies receive:

Anfernee Simons
Sam Hauser
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Celtics? 2027 & 2031 first-round picks
Right to swap first-round picks with Boston in 2032

I know that's a LOT of depth gone, but would anyone consider this?

must have been posted by a Grizz fan working there

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Sorry if someone posted this last week. But Harwood Houdini proposed this trade, but said the price would be too steep for us:

Celtics receive:

Jaren Jackson Jr.
John Konchar
Grizzlies receive:

Anfernee Simons
Sam Hauser
Hugo Gonzalez
Jordan Walsh
Celtics? 2027 & 2031 first-round picks
Right to swap first-round picks with Boston in 2032

I know that's a LOT of depth gone, but would anyone consider this?

I'm guessing that's the Grizzles' asking price.

The Cs can't trade both Hugo and Walsh. Then need to keep at least one as our wing defender.

I think Minott is probably included in that trade. He's still 23 and is productive, but he fits the long, lanky wings that the Grizzles like. He just doesn't fit our system.

If we could do Simons, Hauser, Minott, and 2 firsts, then I'd probably do that.