I hate to say this..but..Trade for Delonte?

[Edgar]

well thats the only way how I can root for delonte west again, and being loyal to my promiss.

I can live with that.

[celticpride07]

i thought delonte got caught with a bunch of guns and was supposed to be going to jail or something

[Brendan]

When Delonte was here in Boston he was still bi-polar, he was the same person, but his problems were never a team problem, He was always loved in boston and by all accounts a great teammate.

TP.

It's been a team problem for Cleveland though.  It was probably just a matter of time.  They probably would have surfaced with the Celtics too if he was still on the team.  Why can't some people let it go? I doubt Danny would risk dealing with all Delonte's problems anyway, as he's not good enough to put up with it.  I think Nate Robinson is a better player anyway and he is already on the team.  I'd rather re-sign Nate and then Tony for defense on the elite wings.

The problem with Nate - is next to Rondo that's a very small back court. The C's would be in position to make a judgment about his problems since they know him already. If DA had no problem trying him again, neither would I. His production was about career average, and he played great D on shooting guards. If I had to chose between Nate, Delonte, and TA for the first guard off the bench, I'd take Delonte. (Edgar - I'll take that TP now - I know you cannot resist TP'ing a pro Delonte comment!)

Then I'd seek out a forward that can play the SF/PF spots in the draft and is athletic enough to D up Lebron. If that player cannot be had, I seek him through the MLE or a trade. For example if we could trade BBD or Perk for a very good combo forward - I'd consider it. The team needs a true SF off the bench, preferably one that can let the team force some favorable mismatches by playing PF in a small ball lineup - or letting Pierce play SG for brief stretches (where he could abuse people on the block.)

[wdleehi]

When Delonte was here in Boston he was still bi-polar, he was the same person, but his problems were never a team problem, He was always loved in boston and by all accounts a great teammate.

TP.

It's been a team problem for Cleveland though.  It was probably just a matter of time.  They probably would have surfaced with the Celtics too if he was still on the team.  Why can't some people let it go? I doubt Danny would risk dealing with all Delonte's problems anyway, as he's not good enough to put up with it.  I think Nate Robinson is a better player anyway and he is already on the team.  I'd rather re-sign Nate and then Tony for defense on the elite wings.

The problem with Nate - is next to Rondo that's a very small back court. The C's would be in position to make a judgment about his problems since they know him already. If DA had no problem trying him again, neither would I. His production was about career average, and he played great D on shooting guards. If I had to chose between Nate, Delonte, and TA for the first guard off the bench, I'd take Delonte. (Edgar - I'll take that TP now - I know you cannot resist TP'ing a pro Delonte comment!)

Then I'd seek out a forward that can play the SF/PF spots in the draft and is athletic enough to D up Lebron. If that player cannot be had, I seek him through the MLE or a trade. For example if we could trade BBD or Perk for a very good combo forward - I'd consider it. The team needs a true SF off the bench, preferably one that can let the team force some favorable mismatches by playing PF in a small ball lineup - or letting Pierce play SG for brief stretches (where he could abuse people on the block.)

I would take West over both as well.


I would keep TA in that case using him more for his defense if the Celtics couldn't get a larger 3/2 to come off the bench and play defense.


West could play next to Rondo and back him up.

[RJ87]

I'd trade TA for Delonte in a heartbeat.

As good as Tony has been in these playoffs, bad Tony still rears his head a time or two. And I just think Delonte has more talent and basketball IQ

[More Banners]

Would Randy Foye be a better option than Delonte, TA, or Nate?

He's a RFA, so there'd have to be some dealin' done, but I think he's probably better than either Delonte or TA, and can play the 2 to get minutes next to Rondo, where Nate really can't.

[RJ87]

Would Randy Foye be a better option than Delonte, TA, or Nate?

He's a RFA, so there'd have to be some dealin' done, but I think he's probably better than either Delonte or TA, and can play the 2 to get minutes next to Rondo, where Nate really can't.

If we're gonna go after RFA's, I'd like to try JJ Redick.

But as I said previously, I'd be more than happy to give Delonte another go as a Celtic.

[pearljammer10]

Dont like it. Dont like him.

[ForexPirate]

I want Nate re-signed.  I want Tony re-signed and I would love to have Reddick or Mike Miller.

I wouldn't mind having some more size underneath. 

[The Walker Wiggle]

With only $500K guaranteed of $4.6 million, his trade value is to a team looking to dump salary.  IF they find a taker, they'll likely be looking to get a talented role player (as he is) who may be overpaid, but look to get a pick as well.  Then Delonte gets cut by Aug 5th and becomes an unrestricted FA, but not until Aug. 5th, when the FA market should hopefully have sorted itself out.

Meaning...

Delonte could be one of those players that becomes available for very cheap money.

This is bad news for TA, of course, as not only is Marquis Daniels looking at his spot, but Delonte will be available for close to the same money as well (2-3 million), maybe even less.

Comparing TA and Delonte, I think Delonte's superior in ball handling, decision making, and far better in shooting, as well as better with the ball in the clutch.  They're nearly the same height, and both have a history of injury, though TA's history includes major injuries, and Delonte seems to have little things nag him throughout the season, missing games here and there due to back spasms, etc.  I don't think TA is THAT much better on the defensive end than Delonte, though I give the nod to TA.  All in all, I think Delonte is a better player, and represents the sort of role-player talent we could pick up for 1/2 the MLE if Danny is patient this summer.

I'm on board for all of the reasons laid out above by More Banners. I've always thought it was a mistake that the Celtics didn't poach their Eastern Conference rival's starting two guard, a then RFA West, in 2008, immediately after the Cavaliers had signed Gibson to a Scalabrine-esque five year $21 million dollar contract.

Although assuming he can keep his offcourt issues firmly behind him, I suspect he'll draw significantly larger offers on the open market than T.A. if not Nate Robinson.

[Bankshot]

Dont like it. Dont like him.

Same here.  I don't think Danny is going to take a risk on him anyway.  It would be stupid to.  He was extremely inconsistent this season anyway.  I'd rather have Nate or JJ Redick.