How Can We Get Joe Johnson?

[Bankshot]

Is there any way for the Celtics to get Joe Johnson for next season?  From what I understand, the Celtics are not able to add a max contract, but I remember Wyc saying that they would be able to.  So, what's the deal?  In what way are they able to add a max contract like Wyc says?  Is a sign & trade with Ray the only way?

[Donoghus]

No.  It's pretty much impossible.  Even with a Pierce opt-out.

Read this.  R.H. did a pretty comprehensive write-up. 

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=28668.0

[BudweiserCeltic]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

[PLamb]

If Joe agrees to take a MLE contract we could get him

Barring that....it's not happening

[rondohondo]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

I think a Ray + Perk for Joe Johnson trade would make a lot of sense. The C's get an all star SG just entering his prime . We could get a center with the MLE . Big Z and Shaq will be free agents, don't you think if Shaq doesn't win this year with Lebron (and Lebron bolts for a new team) he would like to stick it to Kobe and Kupcheck by winning a title with the C's?

For Atlanta they get a starting center they get to put next to Al Horford. They also get an aging all star who won't be as expensive as Johnson.

Its a long shot, but a deal like that with Perk + Ray might land us a young allstar to team with Rondo for the next 5 years

[cdif911]

time machine

[Jon]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

I think a Ray + Perk for Joe Johnson trade would make a lot of sense. The C's get an all star SG just entering his prime . We could get a center with the MLE . Big Z and Shaq will be free agents, don't you think if Shaq doesn't win this year with Lebron (and Lebron bolts for a new team) he would like to stick it to Kobe and Kupcheck by winning a title with the C's?

For Atlanta they get a starting center they get to put next to Al Horford. They also get an aging all star who won't be as expensive as Johnson.

Its a long shot, but a deal like that with Perk + Ray might land us a young allstar to team with Rondo for the next 5 years

I think the far more likely scenario is that Atlanta retains Joe Johnson.  They can offer him more money and they're an up and coming young team. 

[JBcat]

Just a question.   Can we use multiple players in a sign and trade?    Maybe a sign and trade of TA, Nate Robinson, throw in Davis, and maybe a 1st round pick for Ray's replacement.   Then sign Ray to be our 6th man, re-sign Daniels and fill out the rest of the roster with the MLE and vet min guys.   Not sure what the rules are in a sign and trade though.  

[PLamb]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

I think a Ray + Perk for Joe Johnson trade would make a lot of sense. The C's get an all star SG just entering his prime . We could get a center with the MLE . Big Z and Shaq will be free agents, don't you think if Shaq doesn't win this year with Lebron (and Lebron bolts for a new team) he would like to stick it to Kobe and Kupcheck by winning a title with the C's?

For Atlanta they get a starting center they get to put next to Al Horford. They also get an aging all star who won't be as expensive as Johnson.

Its a long shot, but a deal like that with Perk + Ray might land us a young allstar to team with Rondo for the next 5 years

Al Horford is a center why would Atlanta want another

[rondohondo]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

I think a Ray + Perk for Joe Johnson trade would make a lot of sense. The C's get an all star SG just entering his prime . We could get a center with the MLE . Big Z and Shaq will be free agents, don't you think if Shaq doesn't win this year with Lebron (and Lebron bolts for a new team) he would like to stick it to Kobe and Kupcheck by winning a title with the C's?

For Atlanta they get a starting center they get to put next to Al Horford. They also get an aging all star who won't be as expensive as Johnson.

Its a long shot, but a deal like that with Perk + Ray might land us a young allstar to team with Rondo for the next 5 years

Al Horford is a center why would Atlanta want another

He is really a PF playin Center , just like Al Jeffereson or Amare. You put a legit tough Center next to Al Horford and you will see him get even better. Josh Smith can easily play SF.

[Neurotic Guy]

Dare I say it, but the idea of Perk plus Pierce might also be a viable option for a young star. Current window closes but rebuild would be on the move with Rondo and JJ (Bosh, Wade).  Hard to replace what Perk brings... A little easier to get a semblance of Pierce (or Ray, given the other stated option).

[lon3lytoaster]

send him a fruit basket.

[xmuscularghandix]

Think he'll sign for the MLE?

[KCattheStripe]

Trade Kedrick Brown instead.

[Mike-Dub]

The way he figures we might be possible to get a max deal is with a sign and trade involving Ray and other players. I don't see us having any assets to make it happen practicality-wise.

I think a Ray + Perk for Joe Johnson trade would make a lot of sense. The C's get an all star SG just entering his prime . We could get a center with the MLE . Big Z and Shaq will be free agents, don't you think if Shaq doesn't win this year with Lebron (and Lebron bolts for a new team) he would like to stick it to Kobe and Kupcheck by winning a title with the C's?

For Atlanta they get a starting center they get to put next to Al Horford. They also get an aging all star who won't be as expensive as Johnson.

Its a long shot, but a deal like that with Perk + Ray might land us a young allstar to team with Rondo for the next 5 years

Al Horford is a center why would Atlanta want another

He is really a PF playin Center , just like Al Jeffereson or Amare. You put a legit tough Center next to Al Horford and you will see him get even better. Josh Smith can easily play SF.

Or Pau when we beat them in the finals without Bynum and he had to play center.