doc meets with courtney lee

[StartOrien]

JJJ+Moore+a pick?

I like Lee as a player a lot, but I think this is entirely too much for him.

[CoachBo]

I think the Rockets would laugh themselves sick at that offer.

I certainly would.

[BballTim]

I think the Rockets would laugh themselves sick at that offer.

I certainly would.

  He's an unrestricted free agent. What are you expecting them to get, Bradley and a couple of first rounders?

[Birdman]

I think Lee will be a Bull..dang i want him

[Who]

I think the Rockets would laugh themselves sick at that offer.

I certainly would.

Houston aren't interested in bringing Courtney Lee back and have said that they are looking for expiring contracts + a first rounder in exchange for Lee or Camby in a sign and trade.

They are looking to stockpile first rounders for a bigger trade. That is why they are happy to take on some (short term) payroll here.

[RJ87]

JJJ+Moore+a pick?

I like Lee as a player a lot, but I think this is entirely too much for him.

I think that offer is good for them, they can cut Moore and decline's JJJ's option for the 13/14 season - essentially they'd get a late 1st + cap. Better than losing courtney for nothing.

I know JJJ and Moore are binkies for some fans, but really - Moore's probably not going to make the team this year and JJJ is now behind Bass, Green, and Sullinger on the depth chart.

[TripleOT]

The one thing they do need in Houston is PGs.  S and T Dools at $2.5m, with JJJ and non-guaranteed Williams deal, along with a first, and you can pay Lee a bit under $6m, which is what teams with the MLE can give him.  

The Dools deal will have to be for three years, so the Cs will probably have to send $3m the Rockets way too.  

[cltc5]

any life on this deal?

[celticinorlando]

Take out the purdue trash with a sign and trade. Throw in a pick. Lee is worth the purdue scrubs.

[cman88]

Courtney Lee: C's in the mix
July, 9, 2012
JUL 9
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By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com
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Courtney Lee said the Celtics are one of eight teams he is considering playing for.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Free agent guard Courtney Lee, who met with Celtics coach Doc Rivers over the weekend, dropped by the Orlando Summer League Monday afternoon and confirmed that Boston is one of "more than eight teams" in the mix for his services.

After losing sharpshooter Ray Allen to the Miami Heat on Friday, Boston ratcheted up their pursuit of Lee as a possible replacement. He averaged 11.4 points per game for the Houston Rockets last season and hit 40 percent of his 3-point attempts.

"I wouldn’t know how to characterize (Boston's position in his free agency)," said Lee, who originally received an offer sheet from the Houston Rockets, only to have it rescinded when they elected to pursue other free agents. "I have a great relationship with Doc, from the first time I stepped on an NBA court. I would say our meeting (on Saturday) went well. As far as characterizing where I’m at with the team -- coach and player-wise, we’re on the same page -- it’s just my agent and their front office guys have to talk and work something out."

Unless the Celtics can get creative with a sign-and-trade offer, the team seemingly doesn't have the necessary funds to lure Lee. Boston can only offer him a maximum of a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the biannual exception, which would actually be a pay decrease after Lee made $2.3 million last season (and he originally had a $4.4 million qualifying offer for next season).

"(The Celtics) expressed their interest, I expressed my interest -- it’s up to the front offices and my agent," said Lee, who stressed that being a part of a contender ranks high on the wish list for his next team. "They need to communicate and go from there."

Boston has added veteran guard Jason Terry this offseason but may need to offset the absence of Avery Bradley, who needs right shoulder surgery and could miss the start of next season. A potential starting role on a contending team might help entice Lee despite the limited resources.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, sources said, are the other teams in pursuit of Lee. The Chicago Bulls have long been interested in Lee, as well, but the Bulls' limited financial flexibility means they'd also need a sign-and-trade deal to land the swingman.

sounds like he wants to join the C's and now its just up to Ainge/his agent working something out

[esel1000]

I'd guess we're his top choice. Hes practically offering Danny ways to trade for him haha... also didnt realize hes a family friend of Docs.
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1061144531&srvc=rss

[Roy H.]

The one thing they do need in Houston is PGs.  S and T Dools at $2.5m, with JJJ and non-guaranteed Williams deal, along with a first, and you can pay Lee a bit under $6m, which is what teams with the MLE can give him.  

The Dools deal will have to be for three years, so the Cs will probably have to send $3m the Rockets way too.  

Even better, Williams and Moore are both non-guaranteed, and the Dooling deal could be non-guaranteed in the last two seasons.  Send $3 million along, and Houston is making a $500k profit and would be getting Dooling for free.

Under that scenario, we could sign Lee for $5.35 million in the first year, and could give up to a 5 year, $31 million deal total.

[celtsfan84]

The one thing they do need in Houston is PGs.  S and T Dools at $2.5m, with JJJ and non-guaranteed Williams deal, along with a first, and you can pay Lee a bit under $6m, which is what teams with the MLE can give him. 

The Dools deal will have to be for three years, so the Cs will probably have to send $3m the Rockets way too. 

Even better, Williams and Moore are both non-guaranteed, and the Dooling deal could be non-guaranteed in the last two seasons.  Send $3 million along, and Houston is making a $500k profit and would be getting Dooling for free.

Under that scenario, we could sign Lee for $5.35 million in the first year, and could give up to a 5 year, $31 million deal total.

Sign me up.  Make it happen, Roy.

[Evantime34]

The one thing they do need in Houston is PGs.  S and T Dools at $2.5m, with JJJ and non-guaranteed Williams deal, along with a first, and you can pay Lee a bit under $6m, which is what teams with the MLE can give him.  

The Dools deal will have to be for three years, so the Cs will probably have to send $3m the Rockets way too.  

Even better, Williams and Moore are both non-guaranteed, and the Dooling deal could be non-guaranteed in the last two seasons.  Send $3 million along, and Houston is making a $500k profit and would be getting Dooling for free.

Under that scenario, we could sign Lee for $5.35 million in the first year, and could give up to a 5 year, $31 million deal total.

I assume we might need to throw in a first, but I'm on board.

[FrDrake]

The one thing they do need in Houston is PGs.  S and T Dools at $2.5m, with JJJ and non-guaranteed Williams deal, along with a first, and you can pay Lee a bit under $6m, which is what teams with the MLE can give him.  

The Dools deal will have to be for three years, so the Cs will probably have to send $3m the Rockets way too.  

Even better, Williams and Moore are both non-guaranteed, and the Dooling deal could be non-guaranteed in the last two seasons.  Send $3 million along, and Houston is making a $500k profit and would be getting Dooling for free.

Under that scenario, we could sign Lee for $5.35 million in the first year, and could give up to a 5 year, $31 million deal total.

I assume we might need to throw in a first, but I'm on board.

Lee has bounced around the league for what three years now?  He is a role player off the bench and while I'd love to add him to the Cs...he is NOT under any circumstances worth a future #1 pick.

If the Cs don't see a role for JJJ behind BAss and Sullinger then that's a different story.