Boston Very Interested in Gortat

[Kane3387]

Given that Bradley's body of quality work is rather brief and he's damaged goods, I'd take a serious look at this deal - depending on what the plan would be to bolster the 2 after it.

I don't share the conviction here at all that Bradley is destined for stardom; there simply isn't enough evidence on him yet to reach that conclusion.

No there isn't.

The main reason I would prefer to move Sullinger is that if the team is keeping Bass then Sullinger would be largely redundent for this year. KG/Bass/Gortat will eat up almost all of your PF/C minutes.

Bradley is more unique in what he brings and more proven as a prospect.

I completely agree with this. If you move Lee to make salaries work then you move Sully. If you move Bass to make salaries work then you move AB. Assuming you HAVE to move one of Sully or AB to make the deal work.

[Tr1boy]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

[hpantazo]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

the way the salary cap is structured, we could not have gotten Asik even if we let Green walk.

[snively]

Given that Bradley's body of quality work is rather brief and he's damaged goods, I'd take a serious look at this deal - depending on what the plan would be to bolster the 2 after it.

I don't share the conviction here at all that Bradley is destined for stardom; there simply isn't enough evidence on him yet to reach that conclusion.

No there isn't.

The main reason I would prefer to move Sullinger is that if the team is keeping Bass then Sullinger would be largely redundent for this year. KG/Bass/Gortat will eat up almost all of your PF/C minutes.

Bradley is more unique in what he brings and more proven as a prospect.

I completely agree with this. If you move Lee to make salaries work then you move Sully. If you move Bass to make salaries work then you move AB. Assuming you HAVE to move one of Sully or AB to make the deal work.

But why would Phoenix want Sully?  They have Scola locked up for the next few years and last year's lotto pick Morris right behind him.

[Kane3387]

Given that Bradley's body of quality work is rather brief and he's damaged goods, I'd take a serious look at this deal - depending on what the plan would be to bolster the 2 after it.

I don't share the conviction here at all that Bradley is destined for stardom; there simply isn't enough evidence on him yet to reach that conclusion.

No there isn't.

The main reason I would prefer to move Sullinger is that if the team is keeping Bass then Sullinger would be largely redundent for this year. KG/Bass/Gortat will eat up almost all of your PF/C minutes.

Bradley is more unique in what he brings and more proven as a prospect.

I completely agree with this. If you move Lee to make salaries work then you move Sully. If you move Bass to make salaries work then you move AB. Assuming you HAVE to move one of Sully or AB to make the deal work.

But why would Phoenix want Sully?  They have Scola locked up for the next few years and last year's lotto pick Morris right behind him.

He's an asset. Just like Scola will be after this season.

[Fafnir]

Given that Bradley's body of quality work is rather brief and he's damaged goods, I'd take a serious look at this deal - depending on what the plan would be to bolster the 2 after it.

I don't share the conviction here at all that Bradley is destined for stardom; there simply isn't enough evidence on him yet to reach that conclusion.

No there isn't.

The main reason I would prefer to move Sullinger is that if the team is keeping Bass then Sullinger would be largely redundent for this year. KG/Bass/Gortat will eat up almost all of your PF/C minutes.

Bradley is more unique in what he brings and more proven as a prospect.

I completely agree with this. If you move Lee to make salaries work then you move Sully. If you move Bass to make salaries work then you move AB. Assuming you HAVE to move one of Sully or AB to make the deal work.

But why would Phoenix want Sully?  They have Scola locked up for the next few years and last year's lotto pick Morris right behind him.

Scola is already having his minutes cut a ton to develop Morris. He and Gortat are clear trading pieces that most likely will be moved. (Scola can't be traded for a year due to amnesty rules)

[Kane3387]

Given that Bradley's body of quality work is rather brief and he's damaged goods, I'd take a serious look at this deal - depending on what the plan would be to bolster the 2 after it.

I don't share the conviction here at all that Bradley is destined for stardom; there simply isn't enough evidence on him yet to reach that conclusion.

No there isn't.

The main reason I would prefer to move Sullinger is that if the team is keeping Bass then Sullinger would be largely redundent for this year. KG/Bass/Gortat will eat up almost all of your PF/C minutes.

Bradley is more unique in what he brings and more proven as a prospect.

I completely agree with this. If you move Lee to make salaries work then you move Sully. If you move Bass to make salaries work then you move AB. Assuming you HAVE to move one of Sully or AB to make the deal work.

But why would Phoenix want Sully?  They have Scola locked up for the next few years and last year's lotto pick Morris right behind him.

Scola is already having his minutes cut a ton to develop Morris. He and Gortat are clear trading pieces that most likely will be moved. (Scola can't be traded for a year due to amnesty rules)

I want to say that Scola will be traded next year at the salary clip that Phoenix bid with... If that is correct then he is a solid chip next season.

[mrpoundforpound]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

WOuld not include jeff in any trades that won't net a superstar such as lebron or kobe. he has potential to be a rudy gay type player that can actually shoot and make plays.

[vinnie]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

WOuld not include jeff in any trades that won't net a superstar such as lebron or kobe. he has potential to be a rudy gay type player that can actually shoot and make plays.

How many years has Jeff Green been in the league. When does potential go away and he is what he is -- an average small forward with great physical skills who just does not seem to use them. To me, if he does not break out this year he never will.

[mrpoundforpound]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

WOuld not include jeff in any trades that won't net a superstar such as lebron or kobe. he has potential to be a rudy gay type player that can actually shoot and make plays.

How many years has Jeff Green been in the league. When does potential go away and he is what he is -- an average small forward with great physical skills who just does not seem to use them. To me, if he does not break out this year he never will.

He's coming off surgery and has only played 10 games since coming back i would give him a year at least. im surpirsed hes as much of a contributer as he is. stop getting on his case it p---es me off in a league where ****s like lebron and kobe and jordan get all the praise and genuine good guys like green get so much hate

[Celtics4ever]

Time is running out, I was hoping his heart surgery would help his lack of heart and give him a mental edge.   I still hope he pans out, when he attacks we win.

[Celtics18]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

WOuld not include jeff in any trades that won't net a superstar such as lebron or kobe. he has potential to be a rudy gay type player that can actually shoot and make plays.

How many years has Jeff Green been in the league. When does potential go away and he is what he is -- an average small forward with great physical skills who just does not seem to use them. To me, if he does not break out this year he never will.

Yeah, like he said: "A Rudy Gay type player."

[BballTim]

Gorat for Jeff Green, + 1st round pick or Sullinger or Melo. Get it done DAnny

The more i think about it, i wish the celts went after Asik harder and put on a take or leave it offer for Jeff Green. Asik has been a double double machine. We could of really used him.

  I don't think Asik was considering MLE offers.

[Tradetime]

The fact that Gortat's numbers are down, I think he could be had without giving up more than a package of Lee and Melo/Joseph. I definitely wouldn't trade Sullinger for him, the guy has been coming on as of late and giving good contributions as he rotates with Bass in the starting lineup. He is a true power forward, and will be needed to help keep KG fresh down the stretch.

[BballTim]

The fact that Gortat's numbers are down, I think he could be had without giving up more than a package of Lee and Melo/Joseph. I definitely wouldn't trade Sullinger for him, the guy has been coming on as of late and giving good contributions as he rotates with Bass in the starting lineup. He is a true power forward, and will be needed to help keep KG fresh down the stretch.

  He's scored 6 points in 3 of the last4 games with 5 or less boards in each of those 3 games. If we do trade for him we'll have to thank him for driving down his trade value.