KD

[Goldstar88]

I think Brad should go after him. Houston is not good enough to contend with Durant, but I think the Celtics would be. He averaged 26pts/6rebs/5ast with 52/41/87 shooting splits. A JT/KD duo would be lethal. Not sure what it would take to get him, but I?d be willing to give up a first round pick, Maybe two.

A starting 5 of: Pritchard, White, Tatum, Durant, Queta is as good as any in the NBA. Window is short, but at least they would have a chance to contend this coming season.

[Vermont Green]

I have no idea whether HOU would consider trading Durant or not, but the only way that I could see a deal with BOS working would be if we sent out Paul George.  We then would have to take back VanVleet also and maybe send out Hauser.  To that, BOS would likely have to add Gonzalez and a first round pick or two.

Durant and VanVleet would likely be an upgrade on Paul George and Sam Hauser, but I am not sure Durant will be any more durable than George. I really don't see why HOU would do this, if they wanted to trade Durant, why not offer him for Brown?

[Goldstar88]

I have no idea whether HOU would consider trading Durant or not, but the only way that I could see a deal with BOS working would be if we sent out Paul George.  We then would have to take back VanVleet also and maybe send out Hauser.  To that, BOS would likely have to add Gonzalez and a first round pick or two.

Durant and VanVleet would likely be an upgrade on Paul George and Sam Hauser, but I am not sure Durant will be any more durable than George. I really don't see why HOU would do this, if they wanted to trade Durant, why not offer him for Brown?

Durant played in 78 games last season. He has been a durable player since the Achilles injury. The reason Houston would not want to trade KD for JB is because Brown has more years on his contract, is making the super max and will be looking to extend it. Durant is not.

[slightly biased bias fan]

I have no idea whether HOU would consider trading Durant or not, but the only way that I could see a deal with BOS working would be if we sent out Paul George.  We then would have to take back VanVleet also and maybe send out Hauser.  To that, BOS would likely have to add Gonzalez and a first round pick or two.

Durant and VanVleet would likely be an upgrade on Paul George and Sam Hauser, but I am not sure Durant will be any more durable than George. I really don't see why HOU would do this, if they wanted to trade Durant, why not offer him for Brown?

Durant played in 78 games last season. He has been a durable player since the Achilles injury. The reason Houston would not want to trade KD for JB is because Brown has more years on his contract, is making the super max and will be looking to extend it. Durant is not.

Sorry, but I do not see why Houston trades Durant for George. If they have not traded him after his burner scandal, they are not moving him.

There is no fix for this team, especially after Brown trade. I appreciate the positive thread looking for ways to fight for a title, but IMO it is over for this iteration of the Celtics.

My current theory is that the Celtics will tread water until the 2028 pick is conveyed to the Spurs, then they will go into a full rebuild.

[SparzWizard]

Funny as you mentioned this, I just encountered a Facebook post of speculations that Houston and Boston discussed about a package that would send KD to BOS.

BOS receives:
-Kevin Durant

HOU receives:
-Payton Pritchard
-Sam Hauser
-Jordan Walsh
-2031 first-round pick

[slightly biased bias fan]

Funny as you mentioned this, I just encountered a Facebook post of speculations that Houston and Boston discussed about a package that would send KD to BOS.

BOS receives:
-Kevin Durant

HOU receives:
-Payton Pritchard
-Sam Hauser
-Jordan Walsh
-2031 first-round pick

Posts like that are essentially bot spam.

The salaries are not even close to matching.