RealGM source: "Love deal to Boston pretty much done"

[DarkAzcura]

There are a couple legitimately connected dudes on the Celtics team forum over there. I've never known what to think about LBF (sorry LBF). Everyone trusts him, though, and the mods over there do not go lightly on fakes (cough CelticsThug cough). ddb, BfB are dudes I trust if they say something. They haven't said anything about this. 

[BballTim]

Btw... the most relevant thing about this thread is that we can watch the retardation of the media in action.

Phase 1:  Some random fans on a message board (LarryBirdsFingr and FrankLucas) share their Kevin Love fantasies:  http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1324734   (see my cut-and-paste quotes on the previous page to save time)

Phase 2:  Some hacky blog called "rappler.com" reports the fan quotes as a "source" saying Kevin Love is a "done deal":  http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/59460-holding-court-celtics-pacers-opposite-directions

Phase 3:  This Celticsblog thread

Phase 4:  Gary Tanguay now reports on the rappler article:  http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true

Let's see where this stupidity goes from here.

  I think you're getting an education in how 90% of the rumors people talk about here originate. People decide whether the rumor's legitimate based on whether they want it to be true or not.

[Casperian]

There are a couple legitimately connected dudes on the Celtics team forum over there. I've never known what to think about LBF (sorry LBF). Everyone trusts him, though, and the mods over there do not go lightly on fakes (cough CelticsThug cough). ddb, BfB are dudes I trust if they say something. They haven't said anything about this.

BfB is BillfromBoston, right?

 

[DarkAzcura]

There are a couple legitimately connected dudes on the Celtics team forum over there. I've never known what to think about LBF (sorry LBF). Everyone trusts him, though, and the mods over there do not go lightly on fakes (cough CelticsThug cough). ddb, BfB are dudes I trust if they say something. They haven't said anything about this.

BfB is BillfromBoston, right?

 

hmm, maybe! I could be confusing names then. Over my years at realGM there have been a couple guys who are legit. I guess I'm not remembering them correctly except for ddb. None of them produce groundbreaking trade details really or anything. It's more minor information like what LBF provided (like that Rondo and Love are talking to each other, etc).

[ctrey]

I am not sure if this has been mentioned but old timers will get this: CELTICS THUG LIVES!!!

[Casperian]

There are a couple legitimately connected dudes on the Celtics team forum over there. I've never known what to think about LBF (sorry LBF). Everyone trusts him, though, and the mods over there do not go lightly on fakes (cough CelticsThug cough). ddb, BfB are dudes I trust if they say something. They haven't said anything about this.

BfB is BillfromBoston, right?

 

hmm, maybe! I could be confusing names then. Over my years at realGM there have been a couple guys who are legit. I guess I'm not remembering them correctly except for ddb. None of them produce groundbreaking trade details really or anything. It's more minor information like what LBF provided (like that Rondo and Love are talking to each other, etc).

Don't get me wrong, BillfromBoston is certainly legit...

[DarkAzcura]

There are a couple legitimately connected dudes on the Celtics team forum over there. I've never known what to think about LBF (sorry LBF). Everyone trusts him, though, and the mods over there do not go lightly on fakes (cough CelticsThug cough). ddb, BfB are dudes I trust if they say something. They haven't said anything about this.

BfB is BillfromBoston, right?

 

hmm, maybe! I could be confusing names then. Over my years at realGM there have been a couple guys who are legit. I guess I'm not remembering them correctly except for ddb. None of them produce groundbreaking trade details really or anything. It's more minor information like what LBF provided (like that Rondo and Love are talking to each other, etc).

Don't get me wrong, BillfromBoston is certainly legit...

Oh, hahah okay. I was scared I forgot something and was spreading misinformation myself.

[BigAlTheFuture]

I am not sure if this has been mentioned but old timers will get this: CELTICS THUG LIVES!!!

That guy was full of sh.... great trade ideas.

[LarBrd33]

Btw... the most relevant thing about this thread is that we can watch the retardation of the media in action.

Phase 1:  Some random fans on a message board (LarryBirdsFingr and FrankLucas) share their Kevin Love fantasies:  http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1324734   (see my cut-and-paste quotes on the previous page to save time)

Phase 2:  Some hacky blog called "rappler.com" reports the fan quotes as a "source" saying Kevin Love is a "done deal":  http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/59460-holding-court-celtics-pacers-opposite-directions

Phase 3:  This Celticsblog thread

Phase 4:  Gary Tanguay now reports on the rappler article:  http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true

Let's see where this stupidity goes from here.

  I think you're getting an education in how 90% of the rumors people talk about here originate. People decide whether the rumor's legitimate based on whether they want it to be true or not.

Well Tim, to be fair... a lot of the "rumors" we discuss here originate from folks like Mark Stein, Chad Ford and Woj... There mods in this community are pretty good about filtering out the riff-raff.  They typically don't allow people to come here pretending to have sources and usually people are quick to point out if something is originating from a bogus twitter feed or a hacky blog that quotes Celtic fans on a message board as "sources".

Granted, you could be speaking more to the idea that the media in general makes stuff up.  I guess that's partially true.  You seem to lean towards the idea that it's always made up... Like when Forsberg reported that Golden State turned down Boston in a Rondo/Curry trade (pre-Steph superstardom), you took it about as seriously as CelticsThug on a RealGM forum.

[Celtics18]

Btw... the most relevant thing about this thread is that we can watch the retardation of the media in action.

Phase 1:  Some random fans on a message board (LarryBirdsFingr and FrankLucas) share their Kevin Love fantasies:  http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1324734   (see my cut-and-paste quotes on the previous page to save time)

Phase 2:  Some hacky blog called "rappler.com" reports the fan quotes as a "source" saying Kevin Love is a "done deal":  http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/59460-holding-court-celtics-pacers-opposite-directions

Phase 3:  This Celticsblog thread

Phase 4:  Gary Tanguay now reports on the rappler article:  http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true

Let's see where this stupidity goes from here.

  I think you're getting an education in how 90% of the rumors people talk about here originate. People decide whether the rumor's legitimate based on whether they want it to be true or not.

Well Tim, to be fair... a lot of the "rumors" we discuss here originate from folks like Mark Stein, Chad Ford and Woj... There mods in this community are pretty good about filtering out the riff-raff.  They typically don't allow people to come here pretending to have sources and usually people are quick to point out if something is originating from a bogus twitter feed or a hacky blog that quotes Celtic fans on a message board as "sources".

Granted, you could be speaking more to the idea that the media in general makes stuff up.  I guess that's partially true.  You seem to lean towards the idea that it's always made up... Like when Forsberg reported that Golden State turned down Boston in a Rondo/Curry trade (pre-Steph superstardom), you took it about as seriously as CelticsThug on a RealGM forum.

"In December, the Celtics had discussions with Golden State about a Stephen Curry-for-Rondo deal, and one source says it was Golden State that decided against pulling the trigger. But Curry's recent ankle injuries, which have caused him several problems in his short career, have given the Celtics pause. The potential trade is still being discussed by Boston's braintrust, but they aren't sure they want to go forward with it. It also isn't clear whether the Warriors would be willing to do it. Other players would have to be thrown in to make it work financially."

Are you referring to this rumor by Chris Broussard where he first says Golden State turned down the deal and then implies that Boston turned down the deal?

Sounds pretty flimsy to me. 

[makaveli]

no MELO please 

[Clench123]

Yes Melo please 

[JBcat]

I was just checking what N.O. got in the Chris Paul trade.  They got Minnesota's  2012 unprotected first, 2 future second rounders, Eric Gordon, Aminu, and Chris Kaman.  If we were to use this as a baseline our 6th pick, a future first (maybe with protections) or 2 future second rounders, Sully, Green, and Bass could be enough to seal the deal.

[tyrone biggums]

no MELO please 

Not sure why the Melo hate. If you put a rim protector with him and Kevin Love it really helps things. The reason why the Knicks failed was STAT Pringles and Chandler being injured all the time in no particular order. The Celtics ownership cares unlike James Dolan. Something tells me the franchise will be just fine. Especially if they make the Carmelo move. I would also assume the next domino to fall would be Pierce and perhaps a KG buyout.

[BballTim]

Btw... the most relevant thing about this thread is that we can watch the retardation of the media in action.

Phase 1:  Some random fans on a message board (LarryBirdsFingr and FrankLucas) share their Kevin Love fantasies:  http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1324734   (see my cut-and-paste quotes on the previous page to save time)

Phase 2:  Some hacky blog called "rappler.com" reports the fan quotes as a "source" saying Kevin Love is a "done deal":  http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/59460-holding-court-celtics-pacers-opposite-directions

Phase 3:  This Celticsblog thread

Phase 4:  Gary Tanguay now reports on the rappler article:  http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true

Let's see where this stupidity goes from here.

  I think you're getting an education in how 90% of the rumors people talk about here originate. People decide whether the rumor's legitimate based on whether they want it to be true or not.

Well Tim, to be fair... a lot of the "rumors" we discuss here originate from folks like Mark Stein, Chad Ford and Woj... There mods in this community are pretty good about filtering out the riff-raff.  They typically don't allow people to come here pretending to have sources and usually people are quick to point out if something is originating from a bogus twitter feed or a hacky blog that quotes Celtic fans on a message board as "sources".

Granted, you could be speaking more to the idea that the media in general makes stuff up.  I guess that's partially true.  You seem to lean towards the idea that it's always made up... Like when Forsberg reported that Golden State turned down Boston in a Rondo/Curry trade (pre-Steph superstardom), you took it about as seriously as CelticsThug on a RealGM forum.

"In December, the Celtics had discussions with Golden State about a Stephen Curry-for-Rondo deal, and one source says it was Golden State that decided against pulling the trigger. But Curry's recent ankle injuries, which have caused him several problems in his short career, have given the Celtics pause. The potential trade is still being discussed by Boston's braintrust, but they aren't sure they want to go forward with it. It also isn't clear whether the Warriors would be willing to do it. Other players would have to be thrown in to make it work financially."

Are you referring to this rumor by Chris Broussard where he first says Golden State turned down the deal and then implies that Boston turned down the deal?

Sounds pretty flimsy to me.

  Yes, but if you ignore part of thst and claim the rest is almost a fact it works out nicely.