Report: Avery Bradley "loves Boston" and is expected back

[tfwhiteiii]

Alex Kennedy conducted an interview recently - and he said he spoke to Avery Bradley about a month ago.  Said Bradley told him he "loves Boston" and is staying out of contract negotiations and just focusing on playing.  Said Boston didn't re-up him last year because they feel better letting his market determine his value and not overpaying him - kind of like how Houston does it, as they refuse to give early extensions.  Kennedy expects Bradley to go out, get an offer, and then for Boston to match it.

Also mentioned that Jeff Green will likely opt out of his contract next year and that Boston won't kill themselves trying to re-sign him

Here's the interview, courtesy of CLNS Radio: http://blogtalk.vo.llnwd.net/o23/show/6/314/show_6314983.mp3

Starts around 21:30

[Smokeeye123]

Uncle Snooze is leaving us! Say it aint so! 

[PhoSita]

All the more reason to try and trade Green this summer.


More I think about it, more I like the idea of Green + two 1sts for Monroe.

[manl_lui]

judging his health this season, I hope his value doesn't get above 6 mil. His offense is starting to get going now which I like...

As for Green, if we get a top 2 pick (Wiggins and Parker), then it would hurt less, assuming the the pick pans out to be an all-star and is way cheaper

[pearljammer10]

Ugh more Bradley? I sure hope not.

[Moranis]

All the more reason to try and trade Green this summer.


More I think about it, more I like the idea of Green + two 1sts for Monroe.

depends on what the two firsts are.  I mean if it is 18 (or whatever) and the Clippers pick, sure (though I don't think Detroit does that).  If it is like 6 and a future pick, then Boston won't do that.

[JBcat]

All the more reason to try and trade Green this summer.


More I think about it, more I like the idea of Green + two 1sts for Monroe.

depends on what the two firsts are.  I mean if it is 18 (or whatever) and the Clippers pick, sure (though I don't think Detroit does that).  If it is like 6 and a future pick, then Boston won't do that.

I don't think Monroe is a good fit for this team.  We need more of a true center and defensive anchor.

[PhoSita]

All the more reason to try and trade Green this summer.


More I think about it, more I like the idea of Green + two 1sts for Monroe.

depends on what the two firsts are.  I mean if it is 18 (or whatever) and the Clippers pick, sure (though I don't think Detroit does that).  If it is like 6 and a future pick, then Boston won't do that.

Yeah, I'm thinking the BRK pick and the LAC pick.  I'd offer a S+T of Bradley, too.  I think Detroit would consider it if they aren't getting many high level offers for Monroe.


Adding Bradley and Green on the wing, moving Smith to PF, giving Drummond full starter minutes, and adding two 1st round picks over two years for support, would really help set that Detroit team on a right track.  Much more balanced lineup.

For the Celtics, Monroe is the type of guy they should be willing to take a little risk on.  He's a young center with a history of production who might take another leap forward in a different situation playing at the 5 spot full time.  He's got a ton of skill for a guy with his size.  He's not a great defender at the moment, but I think he can be more than serviceable.  He'll want a sizable contract, but I think there's a good chance he's worth it.

Trading for a defensive center like Asik is a safer option for the Celtics, and wouldn't cost as many assets or as much $$.  But the best way to get back to contender status is to acquire talent.  Monroe is an All-Star caliber talent at a position that's pretty thin on All-Star talent.  Yeah, he's got flaws, but that's why he's potentially available.

[rondohondo]

All the more reason to try and trade Green this summer.


More I think about it, more I like the idea of Green + two 1sts for Monroe.

depends on what the two firsts are.  I mean if it is 18 (or whatever) and the Clippers pick, sure (though I don't think Detroit does that).  If it is like 6 and a future pick, then Boston won't do that.

Yeah, I'm thinking the BRK pick and the LAC pick.  I'd offer a S+T of Bradley, too.  I think Detroit would consider it if they aren't getting many high level offers for Monroe.


Adding Bradley and Green on the wing, moving Smith to PF, giving Drummond full starter minutes, and adding two 1st round picks over two years for support, would really help set that Detroit team on a right track.  Much more balanced lineup.

For the Celtics, Monroe is the type of guy they should be willing to take a little risk on.  He's a young center with a history of production who might take another leap forward in a different situation playing at the 5 spot full time.  He's got a ton of skill for a guy with his size.  He's not a great defender at the moment, but I think he can be more than serviceable.  He'll want a sizable contract, but I think there's a good chance he's worth it.

Trading for a defensive center like Asik is a safer option for the Celtics, and wouldn't cost as many assets or as much $$.  But the best way to get back to contender status is to acquire talent.  Monroe is an All-Star caliber talent at a position that's pretty thin on All-Star talent.  Yeah, he's got flaws, but that's why he's potentially available.

Sully is better than Monroe , Monroe isn't a true center. We need a long rim protector/rebounder next to Sully , not another Sully type . Maybe if Monroe goes to a 3rd team and we get someone like Asik or Bogut back, otherwise I am not interested .

[Tr1boy]

I like bradleys game when he plays with pressey.

If rondo is staying, sign and trade or dont sign ab. Get another sg like hayward or draft stauskus. (Wiggins would work also)

[PhoSita]

Sully is better than Monroe , Monroe isn't a true center.

Eh, I disagree.  Monroe is not a "pure" center, but I think he can be a Pau Gasol style center.  A classic rim protector is nice, but there are other ways to defend the basket.  The Celtics need talent and scoring punch.

[SHAQATTACK]

News just keeps getting worse .

[BleedGreen1989]

Oh how times change...

I remember a year or so ago Bradley was rumored in a deal that would of brought Cousins to Boston and there were a large group of people against the deal touting Bradley as an "elite" prospect.

Easy to say now "yeah, well whoever said that was dumb."

C'mon guys, Bradley isn't a bad player and if the price is right, we should be happy to have him back.

[rondohondo]

Oh how times change...

I remember a year or so ago Bradley was rumored in a deal that would of brought Cousins to Boston and there were a large group of people against the deal touting Bradley as an "elite" prospect.

Easy to say now "yeah, well whoever said that was dumb."

C'mon guys, Bradley isn't a bad player and if the price is right, we should be happy to have him back.

I like Bradley, but he is to small to be a starter on a regular basis. I wouldn't offer more than 6 or 7 mil a year. He would be great coming off the bench, especially if we can draft wiggins, Harris, Hood or Stauskus.

[jambr380]

Oh how times change...

I remember a year or so ago Bradley was rumored in a deal that would of brought Cousins to Boston and there were a large group of people against the deal touting Bradley as an "elite" prospect.

Easy to say now "yeah, well whoever said that was dumb."

C'mon guys, Bradley isn't a bad player and if the price is right, we should be happy to have him back.

Who else was in the proposed deal - Rondo and our two firsts this year? I am sure DA likes AB, but he has always had an affinity for Cousins. He would and should give up pretty much whatever SAC desires to add him to the Cs.