Rumor: Celtics exploring trading up from #27

[CFAN38]

https://x.com/JakeLFischer/status/2067082820162339119


On top of all the Giannis rumors this trade up rumor dropped this morning.


I'm sure this is Stevens performing his due diligence in the case that a player high on the Cs board starts slipping on draft night. Fueled by speculation from Sam Vecnie on " The game theory podcast" that Detriot might entertain a Hauser for #21 deal I will be curious if we see that type of trade on draft night. Could Hauser + #27 start a conversation with the Hornets at #18? Feels unlikely in a strong draft but who knows.

[Celtics2021]

For what it is worth, there is a discussion of this in the NBA off-season trades and rumors thread.

[Roy H.]

I think we get rumors like this every year.  We don't seem to have a lot of ammunition unless we're trading our 2027 pick, though.  I just don't see Hauser having a lot of value, and I think the team likes Hugo too much to trade him for a crapshoot of a pick.

I guess we could trade our second to potentially get up a spot or two, but I doubt that happens before we see the board.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

My question would be who we are targeting if we moved up? I see a lot of guys that I would consider in the same tier from like 13-30. It's possible Brad has identified someone that stands out to him, but I don't see it.

[Celtics2021]

I think we get rumors like this every year.  We don't seem to have a lot of ammunition unless we're trading our 2027 pick, though.  I just don't see Hauser having a lot of value, and I think the team likes Hugo too much to trade him for a crapshoot of a pick.

I guess we could trade our second to potentially get up a spot or two, but I doubt that happens before we see the board.

It is difficult to know what value players truly have, but the free agent market on pure shooters like Hauser who are also competent defenders is weak.  There are the Simons types who cannot capably defend.  There is Keon Ellis who regressed to being an average shooter this year.  There are a few players like McCollum and Powell who will probably come in at above the MLE returning to their original team via Bird rights.  But for a competitive team without cap space but with the full MLE, options are limited.  Detroit, particularly, needs shooters in the worst way, and San Antonio would not be upset to acquire one either.

[slamtheking]

I think we get rumors like this every year.  We don't seem to have a lot of ammunition unless we're trading our 2027 pick, though.  I just don't see Hauser having a lot of value, and I think the team likes Hugo too much to trade him for a crapshoot of a pick.

I guess we could trade our second to potentially get up a spot or two, but I doubt that happens before we see the board.

It is difficult to know what value players truly have, but the free agent market on pure shooters like Hauser who are also competent defenders is weak.  There are the Simons types who cannot capably defend.  There is Keon Ellis who regressed to being an average shooter this year.  There are a few players like McCollum and Powell who will probably come in at above the MLE returning to their original team via Bird rights.  But for a competitive team without cap space but with the full MLE, options are limited.  Detroit, particularly, needs shooters in the worst way, and San Antonio would not be upset to acquire one either.

I could see Det or SA very interested in Hauser.  as you mentioned, Det needs shooters and after SA's performance in the Finals, they need someone who can shoot better than their current bunch of bricklaying guards.

[celticinorlando]

WE hear this every year and all Brad does in trade down.

So the plan is to count on young guys that Joe barely plays and continue to shoot 1000 3s a game? Fantastic.

Maybe the head coach is a big part of the problem in Boston.

[Celtics2021]

WE hear this every year and all Brad does in trade down.

So the plan is to count on young guys that Joe barely plays and continue to shoot 1000 3s a game? Fantastic.

Maybe the head coach is a big part of the problem in Boston.

You should consider asking Bitter Jim to switch names.

[celticinorlando]

WE hear this every year and all Brad does in trade down.

So the plan is to count on young guys that Joe barely plays and continue to shoot 1000 3s a game? Fantastic.

Maybe the head coach is a big part of the problem in Boston.

You should consider asking Bitter Jim to switch names.

Just frustrated with the status quo in Boston. Everyone sees the issues and it does not get fixed. The last 2 playoff runs were unacceptable.

And to be fair, it is hard enough for Brad to even make a first round pick let alone trade up. That just does not happen.

[Neurotic Guy]

WE hear this every year and all Brad does in trade down.

So the plan is to count on young guys that Joe barely plays and continue to shoot 1000 3s a game? Fantastic.

Maybe the head coach is a big part of the problem in Boston.

This is a more reasonable post for after the off-season if there is no change to the status quo.  Currently there is a draft and 3 months till next season gets underway.  So, the 'plan' isn't clear yet - which means you can make the most cynical and pessimistic prediction or you can make an unrealistically hopeful prediction -- or something in between.  I am definitely in the camp of having some faith in Brad and believe he will make a move or two - maybe a big one - within the next few weeks.  I too am not a big Joe fan but we are only 2 seasons past a championship and it's pretty difficult in this league to win it all repetitively. 

I get and agree that the last two playoffs have underwhelmed (to say the least) and I think Brad sees this and will act on it.

[Vermont Green]

https://x.com/JakeLFischer/status/2067082820162339119


On top of all the Giannis rumors this trade up rumor dropped this morning.


I'm sure this is Stevens performing his due diligence in the case that a player high on the Cs board starts slipping on draft night. Fueled by speculation from Sam Vecnie on "The game theory podcast" that Detroit might entertain a Hauser for #21 deal I will be curious if we see that type of trade on draft night. Could Hauser + #27 start a conversation with the Hornets at #18? Feels unlikely in a strong draft but who knows.

So is the speculated DET deal Hauser for #21 or Hauser + #27 for #21?  I see it as likely that Hauser gets traded to create some salary space.  If we could get #21 for Hauser, I would take that deal.  We could still use the $27M TPE to then bring in a player.