Kurt Thomas Trade Idea

[Vineet]

I know its not a sexy trade, but Kurt Thomas is a  strong interior defender, can shoot a jay, and would provide experience in the post.

With Portland picking up Joel, might be will to deal Kurt for a second round pick?  Thoughts, or is he just too old at this point. 

I see him as better than nothing.

[wdleehi]

a 2nd and Pavlovic or Daniels for Thomas works.


It might make sense for the Celtics, but I am not sure if Portland wants to give him up.

[ZHawk1123]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

[Eddie20]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

[ZHawk1123]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

[CelticG1]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

[ZHawk1123]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

[CelticG1]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

Im not saying he's a savior, but it is a gigantic whole in our lineup especially with JO. We probably aren't going to win a championship but you act like we should just forfeit the season. If bass was injured I would want to try and find somebody too I wouldn't just say "we aren't winning anyway let's just stick our thumbs up our butts"

But yeah if you are looking for Lester hudson or semih erden or Gabe pruit than you are on to something.

[the_Bird]

The question in my mind; would you rather give up a second rounder for Kurt Thomas, or sign Dan Gadzuric off the street?  Either way, you'd have to let someone go for the roster spot.  Gadz is more of an athletic presence, not much of a defensive rebounder as I recall but pretty good on the offensive glass.  KT has always been a strong defender/rebounder.  No clue how much game he has left, if any.

Neither would be a difference maker, but either would help.

KT would cost a draft pick.  Most second-rounders don't pan out, but there's always the chance of getting another guy like Ryan Gomes in the middle of the second.  I wouldn't toss them away needlessly.

[ZHawk1123]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

Im not saying he's a savior, but it is a gigantic whole in our lineup especially with JO. We probably aren't going to win a championship but you act like we should just forfeit the season. If bass was injured I would want to try and find somebody too I wouldn't just say "we aren't winning anyway let's just stick our thumbs up our butts"

But yeah if you are looking for Lester hudson or semih erden or Gabe pruit than you are on to something.

I'm really happy you aren't our GM because actually that's exactly what I want to see happen. Trade away whatever we can of the Big 3 for picks and or young players with upside.

Forget about this season and focus on making our 1st rounder as close to the top 10 as possible.

So yeah. The correct mentality is "we aren't winning this year, so lets set ourselves up the best way possible for the future..."

Trading for Kurt Thomas doesn't do that bro.

[CelticG1]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

Im not saying he's a savior, but it is a gigantic whole in our lineup especially with JO. We probably aren't going to win a championship but you act like we should just forfeit the season. If bass was injured I would want to try and find somebody too I wouldn't just say "we aren't winning anyway let's just stick our thumbs up our butts"

But yeah if you are looking for Lester hudson or semih erden or Gabe pruit than you are on to something.

I'm really happy you aren't our GM because actually that's exactly what I want to see happen. Trade away whatever we can of the Big 3 for picks and or young players with upside.

Forget about this season and focus on making our 1st rounder as close to the top 10 as possible.

So yeah. The correctsalary  mentality is "we aren't winning this year, so lets set ourselves up the best way possible for the future..."

Trading for Kurt Thomas doesn't do that bro.

Bro Im glad you aren't the gm. How long you been
following the Celtics for? I think you are on an island right now if you think any gm would forfeit the season or blow up the team when they are 2 games behind the 4th seed. Pretty sure danny is going to do something closer to what im suggesting than what you are Haha.

[ZHawk1123]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

Im not saying he's a savior, but it is a gigantic whole in our lineup especially with JO. We probably aren't going to win a championship but you act like we should just forfeit the season. If bass was injured I would want to try and find somebody too I wouldn't just say "we aren't winning anyway let's just stick our thumbs up our butts"

But yeah if you are looking for Lester hudson or semih erden or Gabe pruit than you are on to something.

I'm really happy you aren't our GM because actually that's exactly what I want to see happen. Trade away whatever we can of the Big 3 for picks and or young players with upside.

Forget about this season and focus on making our 1st rounder as close to the top 10 as possible.

So yeah. The correctsalary  mentality is "we aren't winning this year, so lets set ourselves up the best way possible for the future..."

Trading for Kurt Thomas doesn't do that bro.

Bro Im glad you aren't the gm. How long you been
following the Celtics for? I think you are on an island right now if you think any gm would forfeit the season or blow up the team when they are 2 games behind the 4th seed. Pretty sure danny is going to do something closer to what im suggesting than what you are Haha.

I'll be 22 in July... So, pretty much for as long as Paul Pierce has been in green... If you really want to criticize fanhood, I'm fairly certain I could run circles around you when it comes to knowledge about ANY Boston sports team... But to stay on topic... 

You can keep thinking that these 'going out swinging' trades are what this team needs and I'll be sitting here telling you 'I told you so' when they lose in the first or second round of the playoffs and have nothing to show for the expiring contracts they could and should have traded during the season to acquire picks and young players with upside.

People on this forum need to stop being so short sighted and look toward the future... Banner 18 is NOT coming this year.

[Lucky17]

I'd love that deal. Filler and a 2nd for Kurt Thomas? Sign me up.

Ainge can always buy a 2nd rounder on draft night if there's a guy there he really wants.

[action781]

I know its not a sexy trade, but Kurt Thomas is a  strong interior defender, can shoot a jay, and would provide experience in the post.

If acquiring Kurt Thomas, then it is DEFINITELY a "sexy" trade!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwOtuV2WNuY&feature=player_embedded

[CelticG1]

What is the point of wasting a 2nd rounder which we could get lucky with on the oldest player in the league in a year in which you are NOT going to win a championship?

 

What's tgr point of potentially drafting a Lester Hudson type in the second rd? I'd rather spend the pick on Thomas, and give us a better chance of going out swinging.

The chances are probably good... But that's totally hypothetical. You don't waste a second rounder on a guy who offers LITTLE value this season and NO value going forward.

We could use Thomas. We already have Johnson, Bradley, Stiemsma, Moore and 2 first rounders next year. We don't need a random second rounder and if we want one can't danny just buy one most likely?

lol... Sure Kurt would add a big body to the squad... but is he REALLY going to be much more effective than Jermaine ONeal? Chris Wilcox? Greg Stiemsma even? Probably not.

Kurt Thomas is not bringing banner #18 to Boston... Sorry.

Im not saying he's a savior, but it is a gigantic whole in our lineup especially with JO. We probably aren't going to win a championship but you act like we should just forfeit the season. If bass was injured I would want to try and find somebody too I wouldn't just say "we aren't winning anyway let's just stick our thumbs up our butts"

But yeah if you are looking for Lester hudson or semih erden or Gabe pruit than you are on to something.

I'm really happy you aren't our GM because actually that's exactly what I want to see happen. Trade away whatever we can of the Big 3 for picks and or young players with upside.

Forget about this season and focus on making our 1st rounder as close to the top 10 as possible.

So yeah. The correctsalary  mentality is "we aren't winning this year, so lets set ourselves up the best way possible for the future..."

Trading for Kurt Thomas doesn't do that bro.

Bro Im glad you aren't the gm. How long you been
following the Celtics for? I think you are on an island right now if you think any gm would forfeit the season or blow up the team when they are 2 games behind the 4th seed. Pretty sure danny is going to do something closer to what im suggesting than what you are Haha.

I'll be 22 in July... So, pretty much for as long as Paul Pierce has been in green.

You can keep thinking that these 'going out swinging' trades are what this team needs and I'll be sitting here telling you 'I told you so' when they lose in the first or second round of the playoffs and have nothing to show for the expiring contracts they could and should have traded during the season to acquire picks and young players with upside.

People on this forum need to stop being so short sighted and look toward the future... Banner 18 is NOT coming this year.

See I enjoyed those playoffs where we battled with the Sixers, nets pacers with pierce and toine.  What has tanking ever got us? Have you seen the teams that are in the draft every year? They are in the draft every year and they never get better. The bucks, raptors, and wizards had frigged number 1 picks and look where they are.

Id rather take my chances with this team in the playoffs this year. Cause after this year, barring a big move who knows when we will even be back in the playoffs.

Do we really need to tank every year unless we are contenders? People would rather see us in the lottery every year than in the playoffs?