Think about it....Ray really may leave

[Dchuck]

Think about it....

D. Wade and Bosh in Miami....could use a shooter, no state income tax, nice weather, possible contender.

If LeBron stays in Cleveland, they will certainly need to make moves and Lebron has shown interest in Ray.

New York, if they don't get Lebron, who's left?  Lee will most likely go.  They will need to pair someone up with Amare.  They will have to spend some money to justify their tanking the last three years.

New Jersey, same situation.

Chicago...May also be left out.  But...if they pickup Boozer and Ray to go along with Rose, Noah and Deng...familiar face with 'Tibs...they would definitely need a shooter.


Clearly money will be an issue as will length of the contract.  But Ray will also have an opportunity to win in some of these scenarios.

[LAceltic34]

WOW!!! I am finally logged on. Hello every1 out there in CELTICS NATION!!!! as u can see I am happy to be here ...lol. Now on to some Celtic talk....hey listen up , RAY RAY isnt going NO where...mark my words... Pierce made his move to allow RAY RAY some extra cash, and i believe RAY RAY will basically do the same.Now think about it RAY RAY went 2 College right there @UCONN, he loves the area, THE WINNING!!!, US the FANS!! not to mention the doctors there in the area.
 Here is reason why RAY RAY has taken so long to resign....I believe that he hasnt resigned yet or havent said anything about his stance or mindframe because this is pro sports !!!and it is at the end of the day ...FOR ALL OF THE MARBLES!!! so waiting to see how everything pans out is the "PRO" thing to do. WHY u ask? because RAY RAY can actually wait until the absolute end of this whole FA period because it gives AINGE and DOC and their very sound basketball mind the time and knowledge to make the proper adjustments with where players sre signing, what player to really target and why. And just for the record if we sign SHAQ , and believe me i never really thought this was possible(and i am well aware he is past his prime), but if we sign SHAQ we will definitely win the title!!!

[Mike-Dub]

He's not leaving.

[Birdbrain]

Think about it....

D. Wade and Bosh in Miami....could use a shooter, no state income tax, nice weather, possible contender.

If LeBron stays in Cleveland, they will certainly need to make moves and Lebron has shown interest in Ray.

New York, if they don't get Lebron, who's left?  Lee will most likely go.  They will need to pair someone up with Amare.  They will have to spend some money to justify their tanking the last three years.

New Jersey, same situation.

Chicago...May also be left out.  But...if they pickup Boozer and Ray to go along with Rose, Noah and Deng...familiar face with 'Tibs...they would definitely need a shooter.


Clearly money will be an issue as will length of the contract.  But Ray will also have an opportunity to win in some of these scenarios.

All valid hopefully Ainge let's him leave via sign-and-trade.   

Not win like in Boston but, he's going to be in the playoffs on any of those teams.

[GreenEnvy]

Why would he go to an unknown when he has it good in Boston? He loves the team and the city. Unless they blatantly disrespect him at the negotiating table, he will stay.

I can see New York going after him regardless if LeBron comes or not. Same for Chicago.

Miami can make a push, but their offer can be beat by the C's.

He won't go to NJ (unless LBJ goes there, which I doubt).

[Evantime34]

Question: If Ray leaves do we hand the starting job to Tony? I know he doesn't space the floor but with the way he plays defense we could end up being the best defensive team in the league.

I know we would need a shooter but I think the shooter would split time with TA if Ray leaves, not that the shooter would get the majority of the time.

Maybe TA with extended playing time will relentlessly attack the basket like he did before he got hurt.

[Jaycelt]

Question: If Ray leaves do we hand the starting job to Tony? I know he doesn't space the floor but with the way he plays defense we could end up being the best defensive team in the league.

I know we would need a shooter but I think the shooter would split time with TA if Ray leaves, not that the shooter would get the majority of the time.

Maybe TA with extended playing time will relentlessly attack the basket Right now Tony isn't on the roster.  Things are up in the air with him as well.

[Chris]

He's not leaving.

I hope you're right...I don't share the same optimism though.  I think he is going to have to turn down a lot of money to return to Boston...and I don't expect that to happen.

[wdleehi]

I am worried to.  Not so much with a team like NY (unless they add Lebron)


I worry about team that have two stars in place and are looking for that third option to open the floor, therefor, a little more willing to overpay in terms of dollars and/or years.

[GreenEnvy]

Question: If Ray leaves do we hand the starting job to Tony? I know he doesn't space the floor but with the way he plays defense we could end up being the best defensive team in the league.

I know we would need a shooter but I think the shooter would split time with TA if Ray leaves, not that the shooter would get the majority of the time.

Maybe TA with extended playing time will relentlessly attack the basket like he did before he got hurt.

I think I'd shoot myself if TA was our starter.

We already are the best defensive team in the league with Ray as a starter.

The team needs 3pt shooting besides Pierce. If we had House and Posey, maybe. But we just don't have enough guys who can knock down an open shot right now.

[Birdbrain]

If he's going to be turning down a lot of money to stay that team is making a mistake.  I don't think Ray's going to get that much but, Ainge might be looking to move him for a younger piece anyway.  

It wouldn't be all bad not having to deal with the inevitable family issue that appears to only happen during the Finals.

[Chris]

I am worried to.  Not so much with a team like NY (unless they add Lebron)


I worry about team that have two stars in place and are looking for that third option to open the floor, therefor, a little more willing to overpay in terms of dollars and/or years.

Yeah, I don't think he is just going for the money in NY or NJ.  I think Chicago and Miami are going to come hard after Ray.

The Heat still have close to max cap room after signing Bosh, and could go after Ray with a 3 years deal, while still having room to get someone like Haywood to play center.  

And Ray is a perfect fit for Chicago, whether they sign Lebron or not.  They need a shooter to space the floor for either Lebron and Rose, or say, Boozer and Rose.  And of course there is the Thibodeau connection there.

Right now, it really looks like it is going to be difficult to keep him around.

[GreenEnvy]

If he's going to be turning down a lot of money to stay that team is making a mistake.  I don't think Ray's going to get that much but, Ainge might be looking to move him for a younger piece anyway.  

It wouldn't be all bad not having to deal with the inevitable family issue that appears to only happen during the Finals.

Unless they get Mike Miller AND Anthony Morrow, they aren't replacing his value.

Even if they can land both, that's valuable cap relief and the MLE just to replace Ray. Unless we S&T him, we are not getting much better, in fect we lose 'Sheed too, so maybe we are worse.


And Ray never missed a game due to his boy's diabetes, so it's not a team problem.

[Evantime34]

If we lose Ray hopefully we can get a good young player like Morrow that will take a step towards building for the future.

[banks336]

If he leaves us for another team and signs an average contract that im sure we're offering, just to jump on their bandwagon (Heat or wherever bron goes) then I would be extremely disappointed in him.. But if he does return then I say sign shaq and let's go to war! KG & Shaq's court vision is pretty scary together.. All in all, I think the only way we improve towards the future and this year is for Ray to leave and FORCE Danny's hand by making him gamble on a Ellis or Arenas type of player in order to fill the void and get younger at that position.