If we do a 3-for-1 trade for Daniels, how do we fill out our roster?

[Roy Hobbs]

Let's assume that the Tony / Walker / Pruitt deal for Marquis Daniels is accurate.  Also, let's assume that we resign BBD.  If it is, that leaves us with:

C: Perk / Rasheed
PF: KG / BBD / Scal
SF: Pierce / Daniels
SG: Ray / House / Giddens
PG: Rondo / ?

That leaves us with 11 players.  If we sign Lester Hudson, that leaves us with 12.  Teams are required to carry 13 players.

Therefore, we *have* to sign one player (plus Hudson), and can sign as many as four.  Who should Danny target?

The glaring need, obviously, is backup point guard.  Eddie isn't as bad as some has suggested, but the last two seasons the team has targeted veteran PGs, so it makes sense they would again.

I also think the team will try to sign a legitimate seven footer for deep depth, basically to fill the Scot Pollard role of a couple seasons ago.  It wouldn't shock me if this turns out to be Robert Swift, although there are a lot of options.

If we go that route with our first two roster spots, I'd really like to see Danny bring back Leon Powe on a two-year (non-guaranteed) deal.  The team is lacking a true inside scorer other than Perk, and the bench could also use another good rebounder.  It's obviously a gamble, but right now we have the space to take a chance.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Well obviously it has to be a back-up point guard. The question is which one? Hopefully Marbury decides to come back. That would be my #1 choice.

[Fafnir]

I don't really like any veteran point guards out there.

I'd say sign Udoka and your pick of several big men. Smith, Gooden, Powe, etc.

[wdleehi]

My hopes,

1)  Anthony Carter
2)  Udoku
3)  Swift

[timepiece33]

As far as I'm concerned, Swift is a part of the team already

Udoka, Rodney Carney, or Joey Graham would make a lot of sense as a backup SF/SG type. 

The backup PG ... Anthony Carter or Stephon Marbury.

[BudweiserCeltic]

To telly you the truth, I really don't care as long as we fill our big men needs.

My only real worry is they bringing another vet wing that might take Giddens' chances to contribute away. If we bring another wing, he better be good, else I hope Doc give Giddens a good chance at contributing and go from there.

My other worry is getting a shot PG and Doc using him with House. That would suck.

[Chris]

My hopes,

1)  Anthony Carter
2)  Udoku
3)  Swift

I would love that as well.  Although somehow, I just don't get the feeling that Carter is an Ainge guy.  I have a feeling the PG will be either Lue, or maybe Flip Murray.

[wdleehi]

To telly you the truth, I really don't care as long as we fill our big men needs.

My only real worry is they bringing another vet wing that might take Giddens' chances to contribute away. If we bring another wing, he better be good, else I hope Doc give Giddens a good chance at contributing and go from there.

My other worry is getting a shot PG and Doc using him with House. That would suck.

The problem right now is finding a taller PG that could step into Rondo's shoes for a short time. 


I rather fill the Rondo insurance 1st, and worry about the short backcourt off the bench 2nd. 

[TerreHaute]

I would vote for Marbury for another season, if he is willing. As for the back-up big (practice body), I don't really know. I think leaving a spot open for Powe later in the season is a good idea. He could help, if recovered.

[KungPoweChicken]

Let's assume that the Tony / Walker / Pruitt deal for Marquis Daniels is accurate.  Also, let's assume that we resign BBD.  If it is, that leaves us with:

C: Perk / Rasheed
PF: KG / BBD / Scal
SF: Pierce / Daniels
SG: Ray / House / Giddens
PG: Rondo / ?

That leaves us with 11 players.  If we sign Lester Hudson, that leaves us with 12.  Teams are required to carry 13 players.

Therefore, we *have* to sign one player (plus Hudson), and can sign as many as four.  Who should Danny target?

The glaring need, obviously, is backup point guard.  Eddie isn't as bad as some has suggested, but the last two seasons the team has targeted veteran PGs, so it makes sense they would again.

I also think the team will try to sign a legitimate seven footer for deep depth, basically to fill the Scot Pollard role of a couple seasons ago.  It wouldn't shock me if this turns out to be Robert Swift, although there are a lot of options.

If we go that route with our first two roster spots, I'd really like to see Danny bring back Leon Powe on a two-year (non-guaranteed) deal.  The team is lacking a true inside scorer other than Perk, and the bench could also use another good rebounder.  It's obviously a gamble, but right now we have the space to take a chance.

I'm in the minority here in that I think Eddie will be the point guard this season. I really don't think Danny is going to actively pursue a point. If one happens to fall into our laps, I think he'll make the move; otherwise, I think he's fine with Eddie, and, quite frankly, so am I.

I, like you, think we need a seven footer for depth. I wouldn't be opposed to throwing Swift a bone. He's got legitimate size. And didn't Birdman come into a workout out of shape last year? Now, I'm not comparing Swift to Birdman, but you just never know. There's really no harm in having Swift on board. I'm down with that.

So, including Swift, Daniels, Davis, and subtracting Allen, Pruitt, and Walker, that gives us a twelve man Roster. I don't think Danny gives Hudson a contract. He seems like he might have some skills, but I just don't see it, not on the the Celtics, anyway.

For the thirteenth spot, I'd love to lock up Powe; he's a big favorite of mine. But it doesn't look like that will happen. We'll probably fill it out with an emergency (just in case) point guard. Some names to throw out there would be Juan Dixon, Jacque Vaughn, and Tyronn Lue. I don't have much interest in those guys, but Lue would be a nice guy to have in case of crisis. He's experienced and seems like a good guy.

With all that being said, I'm excited about our team next year. Of course, a lot of that excitement is riding on if we re-sign Davis or another power forward of equal skill. We clearly have a better bench on paper than we did last year at this time. The additions of Garnett, Wallace, and Daniels will be huge difference makers in the playoffs. Let's get it done!

[wdleehi]

Let's assume that the Tony / Walker / Pruitt deal for Marquis Daniels is accurate.  Also, let's assume that we resign BBD.  If it is, that leaves us with:

C: Perk / Rasheed
PF: KG / BBD / Scal
SF: Pierce / Daniels
SG: Ray / House / Giddens
PG: Rondo / ?

That leaves us with 11 players.  If we sign Lester Hudson, that leaves us with 12.  Teams are required to carry 13 players.

Therefore, we *have* to sign one player (plus Hudson), and can sign as many as four.  Who should Danny target?

The glaring need, obviously, is backup point guard.  Eddie isn't as bad as some has suggested, but the last two seasons the team has targeted veteran PGs, so it makes sense they would again.

I also think the team will try to sign a legitimate seven footer for deep depth, basically to fill the Scot Pollard role of a couple seasons ago.  It wouldn't shock me if this turns out to be Robert Swift, although there are a lot of options.

If we go that route with our first two roster spots, I'd really like to see Danny bring back Leon Powe on a two-year (non-guaranteed) deal.  The team is lacking a true inside scorer other than Perk, and the bench could also use another good rebounder.  It's obviously a gamble, but right now we have the space to take a chance.

I'm in the minority here in that I think Eddie will be the point guard this season. I really don't think Danny is going to actively pursue a point. If one happens to fall into our laps, I think he'll make the move; otherwise, I think he's fine with Eddie, and, quite frankly, so am I.

I, like you, think we need a seven footer for depth. I wouldn't be opposed to throwing Swift a bone. He's got legitimate size. And didn't Birdman come into a workout out of shape last year? Now, I'm not comparing Swift to Birdman, but you just never know. There's really no harm in having Swift on board. I'm down with that.

So, including Swift, Daniels, Davis, and subtracting Allen, Pruitt, and Walker, that gives us a twelve man Roster. I don't think Danny gives Hudson a contract. He seems like he might have some skills, but I just don't see it, not on the the Celtics, anyway.

For the thirteenth spot, I'd love to lock up Powe; he's a big favorite of mine. But it doesn't look like that will happen. We'll probably fill it out with an emergency (just in case) point guard. Some names to throw out there would be Juan Dixon, Jacque Vaughn, and Tyronn Lue. I don't have much interest in those guys, but Lue would be a nice guy to have in case of crisis. He's experienced and seems like a good guy.

With all that being said, I'm excited about our team next year. Of course, a lot of that excitement is riding on if we re-sign Davis or another power forward of equal skill. We clearly have a better bench on paper than we did last year at this time. The additions of Garnett, Wallace, and Daniels will be huge difference makers in the playoffs. Let's get it done!

I would find it hard to believe that Ainge will not look for a PG.  The past two seasons are proof that he wants someone other then House to be the bench PG.  (while wanting House to be a shooter)

[Casperian]

Is Ramon Sessions still available? Is the LLE enough to get him?

It looks like the Bucks want to save money.

[BudweiserCeltic]

To telly you the truth, I really don't care as long as we fill our big men needs.

My only real worry is they bringing another vet wing that might take Giddens' chances to contribute away. If we bring another wing, he better be good, else I hope Doc give Giddens a good chance at contributing and go from there.

My other worry is getting a shot PG and Doc using him with House. That would suck.

The problem right now is finding a taller PG that could step into Rondo's shoes for a short time. 


I rather fill the Rondo insurance 1st, and worry about the short backcourt off the bench 2nd. 

I have no problem with a short PG as long as it's not someone that Doc plans on using alongside House. If House goes down, or if Rondo goes down... use him, or pair him up with someone else at the 2. I'm highly opposed to playing a short PG alongside House.

[Champzilla]

1. Marbury, backup PG

Also,

We def need to find out what Giddens is going to bring this year.  I would like to hold onto some chips to maybe make some moves around the all star break, maybe Daniels won't cut it as a 3.

[TerreHaute]

Let's not forget we won a championship with Eddie as the back-up PG. He can do it if necessary.

Also, remember that Ray and PP did a lot of the ball handling when Eddie was in the game with them, which seemed to work pretty well. I have no real problem with going that direction.

Let's not forget that Danny (the last two seasons) has not really considered his opening night roster the one he will take to the playoffs. Nobody knows what buyouts might happen during the year that he might use to improve the squad. Eddie and Daniels are certainly capable of holding down the fort until something like that could happen, not to mention keeping a roster spot(s) available for them.

Finally, I am not sure what the owner's threshold for spending might be on guys that fit the mold of 13th man on a roster. How much are they willing to spend, dollar for dollar, on guys they figure will not be suiting up for the last third of the season?