Gortat

[OHCeltic]

I would trade Bass and Bradley and a pick for Gortat.
Rondo, Lee, Pierce, KG, and Gortat and the bench we have that would make for another banner.

[Who]

That is a very interesting idea. Frees up that overloaded backcourt.

[nickagneta]

I think the Celtics need the backcourt depth. More and more teams are rolling out 3 guard offenses, small ball lineups, and lineups with large SFs playing PF. I think the Celtics, in order to match up with those teams, need the depth.

That said, I like the trade idea.

[wdleehi]

The Suns likely will not make that trade.

[AB_Celtic]

I feel like for the remainder of his career, KG will be playing center. He's more effective there at his current age.

What we need to really go after is a more legit PF, like Smith or Love.

Bass, Bradley, and picks for Smith
Bass, Bradley, Sullinger, and picks for Love

[Who]

The Suns likely will not make that trade.

Probably not right now.

Maybe my mid-season when Gortat's numbers take a dip without Nash around to create all those high percentage shot attempts for him ... maybe they'd look to move Gortat then.

[wdleehi]

The Suns likely will not make that trade.

Probably not right now.

Maybe my mid-season when Gortat's numbers take a dip without Nash around to create all those high percentage shot attempts for him ... maybe they'd look to move Gortat then.

To many other teams (Houston) looking for a C to go that cheap.

[Who]

The Suns likely will not make that trade.

Probably not right now.

Maybe my mid-season when Gortat's numbers take a dip without Nash around to create all those high percentage shot attempts for him ... maybe they'd look to move Gortat then.

To many other teams (Houston) looking for a C to go that cheap.

What do expect Phoenix to get in return for Gortat? If they decided to trade him.

[nickagneta]

The Suns likely will not make that trade.

Probably not right now.

Maybe my mid-season when Gortat's numbers take a dip without Nash around to create all those high percentage shot attempts for him ... maybe they'd look to move Gortat then.

To many other teams (Houston) looking for a C to go that cheap.

What do expect Phoenix to get in return for Gortat? If they decided to trade him.

Youth, expiring deals and draft picks.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

I feel like for the remainder of his career, KG will be playing center. He's more effective there at his current age.

What we need to really go after is a more legit PF, like Smith or Love.

Bass, Bradley, and picks for Smith
Bass, Bradley, Sullinger, and picks for Love

Hshshshaahahaahahaha... you study with Chris Rock or something? Hilarious!

[rmitchell222003]

I bet Suns dont want much in return for Gortat. They already found his replacement in J.O. haha

[Yoki_IsTheName]

The way Gortat blossomed with Nash and he's playing without him right now, this is a big risk. I'm not sure if PHX will do this eitherway. The way I see it, Gortat with Dragic can still be a 15-17pts / 7-9 rebounds guy.

You know who we should get that is underrated, Jason Smith. I'll trade Bass for him right away.

[MrCeltics25]

gortat will average the same as he did last year

dragic stats will go higher, expect around 16 ppg 9-10 assists per game from Dragic

Nash is overated by the masses

watch how pheonix is the same caliber team with dragic, you will see dragic assists go up

[lightspeed5]

horrible idea. gortat is absolute rubbish

[Who]

gortat will average the same as he did last year

dragic stats will go higher, expect around 16 ppg 9-10 assists per game from Dragic

Nash is overated by the masses

watch how pheonix is the same caliber team with dragic, you will see dragic assists go up

Yeah, I think I was off-base and you are right -- Gortat's stats should stay constant enough without Nash.

I put too much onus on Nash's playmaking and not enough importance given to Phoenix's offensive system + their current lack of shot-takers. Gortat should still get good offensive opportunities in that offense and Dragic is good enough to spoon-feed him.

Plus, their lack of scorers should ensure Gortat keeps his 11-12 shot attempts a game. The only thing I could see getting in Gortat's way is Michael Beasley eating too many shot attempts and stifling ball-movement with his ball-happy ways.

Gortat should be able to maintain his numbers in Phoenix next year. Probably see a slight dip in his scoring numbers but they'll be close enough. Say 14pp and 10rpg.

As for Dragic, I am expecting Dragic to be closer to 7-8apg with 16-18ppg.