Denver doesn't need McGee?

[clover]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

[manl_lui]

McGee interested me when we had Garnett here. I thought KG could cover a lot of the holes in his game and be a good mentor to McGee. A risky gamble but worthwhile risk.

Without KG, I don't think Boston has the right environment for McGee to prosper. No longer a worthwhile risk in my view.

exactly what I was thinking, I don't want McGee anymore because KG is no longer here

[moiso]

I liked McGee more than Deandre Jordan fairly recently.   But while Jordan has improved, McGee seems to have stalled out.  He showed awesome potential a couple years ago but has never improved since then.

[Smitty77]

Only IF Denver takes back GWall!!

Smitty77

[kozlodoev]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

Yes, because Olynyk has become positionally expendable: he's not starting over Sullinger, and he's not playing center. No-one is giving him away, but if he can bring in starter value at a position of need (that is, center), he'll be shipped out with no remorse.

[moiso]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

Yes, because Olynyk has become positionally expendable: he's not starting over Sullinger, and he's not playing center. No-one is giving him away, but if he can bring in starter value at a position of need (that is, center), he'll be shipped out with no remorse.

I think he'll be given a lot more of a look before Ainge thinks about trading him.  Unless he is included in some kind of no-brainer trade for a superstar.

[kozlodoev]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

Yes, because Olynyk has become positionally expendable: he's not starting over Sullinger, and he's not playing center. No-one is giving him away, but if he can bring in starter value at a position of need (that is, center), he'll be shipped out with no remorse.

I think he'll be given a lot more of a look before Ainge thinks about trading him.  Unless he is included in some kind of no-brainer trade for a superstar.

He'll be given a lot more look, because I don't think anyone will ask for him in a deal at this point. I think he'll be gone in a second if someone specifically requests him in a trade for a starting-caliber center.

[Enzzo]

All set with Tragic Bronson.

[CelticG1]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

Yes, because Olynyk has become positionally expendable: he's not starting over Sullinger, and he's not playing center. No-one is giving him away, but if he can bring in starter value at a position of need (that is, center), he'll be shipped out with no remorse.

I think he'll be given a lot more of a look before Ainge thinks about trading him.  Unless he is included in some kind of no-brainer trade for a superstar.

He'll be given a lot more look, because I don't think anyone will ask for him in a deal at this point. I think he'll be gone in a second if someone specifically requests him in a trade for a starting-caliber center.

That may be true but how many starting caliber centers are there?

I'd say any real starting caliber center for Olynk and it would be a no brainer. Just not for a guy like McGee or the plethora of garbage de facto starting centers

[moiso]

It amazes me how KO has become a throw in on a deal, in some fans' minds, after 14 games in the NBA.

Yes, because Olynyk has become positionally expendable: he's not starting over Sullinger, and he's not playing center. No-one is giving him away, but if he can bring in starter value at a position of need (that is, center), he'll be shipped out with no remorse.

I think he'll be given a lot more of a look before Ainge thinks about trading him.  Unless he is included in some kind of no-brainer trade for a superstar.

He'll be given a lot more look, because I don't think anyone will ask for him in a deal at this point. I think he'll be gone in a second if someone specifically requests him in a trade for a starting-caliber center.

That may be true but how many starting caliber centers are there?

I'd say any real starting caliber center for Olynk and it would be a no brainer. Just not for a guy like McGee or the plethora of garbage de facto starting centers

We still don't know if Ainge would really want to slightly upgrade the team this year.  I don't think he does.  He seems to want draft picks, young guys like KO, and to clear cap space.  That's how he won his title the first time; not by trying to land average starting quality players.

[kozlodoev]

That may be true but how many starting caliber centers are there?

I'd say any real starting caliber center for Olynk and it would be a no brainer. Just not for a guy like McGee or the plethora of garbage de facto starting centers

Don't get me wrong, I don't like McGee either -- he's like Jordan, except not as good and not as smart(!), both on the court and off. But I don't think Olynyk will be the sticking point in the discussion unless we're getting a star in return.

[jay]

I started the thread because I think if anybody could reach McGee, it could be Stevens.  Could you imagine a guy that tall and athletic blocking shots for 25 minutes a game?  If you can get him cheap, isnt he worth the risk?