Crowder helping his trade value. Tough decision

[jpotter33]

I don't think Crowder has much trade value. He will have more value down the road if Ainge is patient and gives him time to improve his jump-shot.

Crowder should be kept. Selling him off now would be selling low.

I've read that other teams were interested in crowder... it was the main reason Ainge wanted him.  He's someone Ainge could flip for value.  What he's doing right now in Boston is just reiterating the value he has.

The question is... should we stick with the plan to trade him or try to keep him.  He's a restricted free agent.  Hopefully he's not too expensive.   

I'd say trade him.  Looks like a solid role player, but he's 24 and I doubt he has a long term future as a starter.

What are the interested teams anticipated to offer him?

I imagine we can get a 2nd for him.

i don't think a 2nd is worth it. I do like a Smart/Young/Crowder 1-2-3, though I'd like a Smart, Mudiay, Young lineup even better 

[chambers]

Depends if he's getting any offers.
If they get offered anything for him the they'll take it.

He's a good locker room guy so they may decide to make him work on his jumpshot over the summer and then sign him to a value deal ala evan turner.

One of those guys you sign nice and cheap and then flip after he gets some orchestrated shots and opportunities in decent minutes.

In reality I doubt any teams are giving anything up for him as a 4 month loan.

[rondohondo]

He's a keeper , because he won't cost much to keep .  He and Smart really give the team toughness and hard nosed play . Crowder is a 3pt shot away from being a legit starter at SF. He has the size and athleticism to be able to defend Lebron, George, Melo types .

I loved him coming out of college he was a beast .

or we could draft Stanley Johnson and have a stud at SF for the next 10 years 

[Rick Robeys Return]

So how much do people think it would take to retain him? I really likely his play, his intensity and the poster above who stated that his value could rise greatly with steady playing time, and a more consistent shot, is right on. He is only 24 years old and can hold down a role at the three as Young develops.

Can we hold onto him for 3 years/ $15 million? I think this would be a steal (and moveable if needed in the future)....

[LooseCannon]

Depends on how he plays.  If he starts for the rest of the season and averages 12ppg with great defense, he might get offers which seem risky to match for a player who only started for half a season.