Pierce and three number one picks for Carmelo.

[Cman]

I like Melo.
I wouldn't trade Pierce and 3 1s for Melo, though.
I'd trade Ray Allen and 2 1s for Melo.

[Snakehead]

Melo don't want Boston.

And Boston don't want Melo.

Something like this shouldn't even be considered.

every trade which can potentially either help the team toward a title now, or give the team long term stability and contendership should be considered; that's Danny's job.

And Danny does look at every trade available, even among key players.

Pierce provides leadership and veteran, championship experience so it's tough to say, but I think with Melo we improve short term and if he resigns certainly long term.  I'll say this: Melo doesn't get shut down by Ron Artest in Game 7.  He can play Celtics D, is a better rebounder, and better offensive player.  It would be an upgrade, unless he doesn't have those same intangibles.  He can't replicate some (the NBA championship experience and history with the team), but I think he is a great competitor and would not wilt under pressure. 

He was outstanding going head to head with Kobe in the Western Conference Finals two seasons ago, he outplayed him.  He has it in him.

[Rondo_is_better]

I tried this trade on trade checker:

BOS: our immediate future and potential long term success

for

DEN: A no-snitching video and a player who doesn't fit the Celtic mold being forcibly brought in to underperform for a few years and leave.

It doesn't work.

[Finkelskyhook]

I tried this trade on trade checker:

BOS: our immediate future and potential long term success

for

DEN: A no-snitching video and a player who doesn't fit the Celtic mold being forcibly brought in to underperform for a few years and leave.

It doesn't work.

You said almost verbatim what I was going to say. 

The Snitchster, the messiah, and Nash to name a few are players I'd much rather beat than root for.   

[Dybdal]

At this point i think Pierce is untradeable, simply because of the fan outlash it would get.

[Greenbean]

I tried this trade on trade checker:

BOS: our immediate future and potential long term success

for

DEN: A no-snitching video and a player who doesn't fit the Celtic mold being forcibly brought in to underperform for a few years and leave.

It doesn't work.

You said almost verbatim what I was going to say. 

The Snitchster, the messiah, and Nash to name a few are players I'd much rather beat than root for.   

What's not to like about Nash other than his lack of defense? I would love to root for that guy.

[hpantazo]

I tried this trade on trade checker:

BOS: our immediate future and potential long term success

for

DEN: A no-snitching video and a player who doesn't fit the Celtic mold being forcibly brought in to underperform for a few years and leave.

It doesn't work.

You said almost verbatim what I was going to say. 

The Snitchster, the messiah, and Nash to name a few are players I'd much rather beat than root for.   

It's been spelled out in a number of interviews that Wyc will never trade Pierce, he has always wanted him to retire in green and get his number on the rafters. Danny on the other hand could trade anyone, but as long as Wyc is owner, Pierce is a celtic.

[Jon]

I tried this trade on trade checker:

BOS: our immediate future and potential long term success

for

DEN: A no-snitching video and a player who doesn't fit the Celtic mold being forcibly brought in to underperform for a few years and leave.

It doesn't work.

You said almost verbatim what I was going to say. 

The Snitchster, the messiah, and Nash to name a few are players I'd much rather beat than root for.   

It's been spelled out in a number of interviews that Wyc will never trade Pierce, he has always wanted him to retire in green and get his number on the rafters. Danny on the other hand could trade anyone, but as long as Wyc is owner, Pierce is a celtic.

Well, aside from the fact that they can't trade him until December anyway, they're not going to trade him right after signing an extension.

Three years from now if the team is clearly not contending, I could see Pierce being traded.  However, it isn't happening now.

Plus, I don't know if Denver would even want to do this.  If Carmelo is going to leave, they may just be better off letting him go.  If Carmelo in his prime can't make the Nuggets a legit contender, Pierce in his decline isn't going to either.  And three #1s are worthless with Rondo and Carmelo on the same team.  Denver would just be better off clearing cap space with Carmelo walking. 

[xmuscularghandix]

You don’t give up 3 first rounders for anybody.

[Lucky17]

I like Melo.
I wouldn't trade Pierce and 3 1s for Melo, though.
I'd trade Ray Allen and 2 1s for Melo.

Wait, you're saying we need to add an extra 1st if we trade Pierce instead of Ray?

[ACF]

It's been spelled out in a number of interviews that Wyc will never trade Pierce, he has always wanted him to retire in green and get his number on the rafters. Danny on the other hand could trade anyone, but as long as Wyc is owner, Pierce is a celtic.

Pierce Boston Celtics franchise records (from Wikipedia):

Scored 30 or more points in a franchise record 12 consecutive games
Most points scored in a game at TD Banknorth Garden: 50 (February 15, 2006 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers).
Most points scored in a half (including Overtime): 46 (December 1, 2001 2nd Half vs. New Jersey Nets).
Most points scored in an overtime period: 13 (December 1, 2001 vs. New Jersey Nets)
Most three-point field goals made, career: 989 (1998–present).
Most three-point field goals attempted, career: 2769 (1998–present).
Most free throws made in one game: 20 (November 2, 2002 vs. New York Knicks).
Most free throws attempted in one game: 24 (November 5, 2005 vs. New York Knicks).
Most free throws made in one half: 14 (March 2, 2001 vs. Utah Jazz).
Most free throws made in one season: 612 (2005–2006, breaking his own record of 604, set in 2002–2003).
Most free throws attempted in one season: 812 (2005–2006, breaking his own record of 753 in 2002–2003).
Most steals in one game: 9 (tied with Larry Bird; December 3, 1999 vs. Miami Heat).
Most free throws made without a miss, playoffs: 21 (Game 1, 2003 Eastern Conference First Round).
Most points scored in one half, playoffs: 32 (Game 4, 2003 Eastern Conference First Round vs. Indiana Pacers).
Highest scoring average through one month: 33.5 PPG (February 2006).
Only Celtics player in franchise history to lead the NBA in total points scored in a season, scoring 2,144 points in 2001–2002.
Career scoring average: 22.5 PPG, 2nd only to Larry Bird.
Currently is the Celtics 3rd all time leading scorer. Behind only Larry Bird, and John Havlicek


We could trade Paul to the Lakers and he could beat us in the Finals and No. 34 would still be up there.

[Bankshot]

Remember this thread?

[toinewalka]

PP is going nowhere, and BBD seems really underrated by Celtics fans.  He wasn't a high pick at all, he plays well above average defense in 1 on 1 situations and helping in the lane (leading the league in charges taken), he can hit outside jumpers, and catches and finishes well inside.  I'm not sure why people give him such a hard time.  I know he takes some questionnable shots, and looks for his shot first a lot, but you need someone on the bench to do that and facilitate a little offense.  He also creates a lot of room in the rebounding game and has proven he can finish out games and hit clutch shots.  I'm missing the point where he had to be moved.  Keep this guy, especially since he doesn't cost much (now).

[Cman]

ugh, sometimes it is embarrassing to see one's former posts!
(i'm talking about myself)

[FatjohnReturns]

TP Bankshot.
Carmelo will never be as mentally tough as Pierce. You cant win a championship with Melo as your second best player. He is soft.