Trade Rondo? What about Jeff Green??

[Spilling Green Dye]

While looking at the projected salaries of players on various teams, I noticed that Jeff Green is only locked up for next season.  He has a player option for 2015-2016 of $9.2 million, but I'm not so certain that he takes it. 

We spend a lot of time talking about Rondo trade ideas here, primarily because there is a good chance he could leave at the end of next season.  But Jeff Green could potentially leave as an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season too.  Whether you think Jeff Green is worth $9.2 million or not, let's assume there is at least one team out there who is willing to pay more than that.  Shouldn't we be looking at potential trade options for him?  If so, what can we realistically get back, and who would want him?

My opinion is that several playoff teams would really like to add Jeff Green to add scoring and defense as a 6th man off the bench.  Indiana for example really needs bench help.  Why couldn't we get a later first round draft pick and filler for Jeff Green (provided salaries match up)?  While only a few teams may want Jeff Green in a trade, most teams value first round draft picks, which is why I really like them.  They are a good form of currency in the NBA.  Are you guys open to trading Green, and what do you consider a realistic return?

[PhoSita]

Shopping Green and ideally finding a team who could take him on without matching salary is high on my priority list for this summer.

Atlanta is the team I'd target -- they have cap space and could send back a minor asset or two.

If the Celtics end up trading for Kevin Love, I'd look for the team to go after a guy like Trevor Ariza in free agency, or perhaps also acquire Corey Brewer in the trade for Love.

If the Celtics use both their picks, there's a solid chance one of the players drafted will be a SF.  Getting a player like Demarre Carroll (from Atlanta) to hold down the position while a young guy (e.g. Gordon or Saric) is groomed to take it over could work just fine.



But hey, I'm the farthest thing from Jeff Green's biggest fan, and I've made no attempt to hide it.

[Donoghus]

I'd much rather move Green than Rondo. 

Preferably, as part of a bigger package.

[Spilling Green Dye]

I'd much rather move Green than Rondo. 

Preferably, as part of a bigger package.

Agreed.  I think he'd be a nice piece to include in a potentially larger deal.

[knuckleballer]

I'd prefer to trade Green over Rondo.  Unfortunately, I don't think he has much trade value.  His weakness in passing and rebounding and his overall inconsistency aren't worth the money he makes.  Other teams won't be interested unless they are getting rid of a bad contract themselves.