My own Trade Idea- Thornton and Bass for David Lee and a first.

[Celticfan68]

It seems that the Warriors may want to move him to free up cap space to resign Draymond Green, and this deal could help both teams IMO.  Just wonder if Danny would be interested in taking on Lee with the roster being geared towards youth at this time.  Anyways, I hope something like this could happen, it would be nice to add another 1st to the stockpile.

[Sketch5]

Nope, he's not part of the future, and would hadicap us in FA this season.

I would however be okay with DA helping out and making a move for Barnes. Think the kid still has some really good potential. 

[Celticfan68]

I agree with you regarding Barnes, but I just wonder if the Celts are going to be significant players in this year's free agent class.  Plus they could move Lee next season for some T.Prince type expiring contracts and maybe pick up another first. 

[Sketch5]

I see your point, but, If you help out GSW freeing up space, then you take your self out of having a chance at FA, because not only does GSW resign Green,  which now you can't go after, but you take yourself out for good anything else.

Plus with the log jam at PF teams would low ball us on Lee, Sully or KO.

Unless they are a mid 20's aged player with at least two years on the contract going into next season, only small expiring deals make sense.

Plus it doesn't hurt us if we don't spend all our money right off the bat and leave some space to take on contracts during the season next year.

[Boris Badenov]

This would fill out our All-Marshmallow big man rotation nicely.

But seriously I don't think it's a bad idea. Lee's only on the books for one more year, and might actually be moveable next year. I don't think we will be needing cap room by then.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

This would fill out our All-Marshmallow big man rotation nicely.

But seriously I don't think it's a bad idea. Lee's only on the books for one more year, and might actually be moveable next year. I don't think we will be needing cap room by then.

Why is everyone always calling players soft, I'm not talking about regular trash talking, heck I call people soft. I'm talking about people who really believe these guys are soft. Why are they soft, do they get hit and cry? Do they stop playing when they get hit? What is it? Is LeBron soft, he cries to the officials more than anyone and I doubt anyone would seriously call him soft. It must be the people "you" deem as not being strong that are soft? I don't see how they can be soft b.c they are still going out there every night and actually playing the game.

I may not like Howard but I don't actually believe he is soft just because he laughs and walks away from confrontations. I don't see any part of him being weak (well physically, his character is another story).

Yea, I hear people who use to play in the NBA saying it but the rules have changed a lot over the years. If they were in the NBA today they might still try to fight or do something to get a technical but why listen to them, the large majority are BROKE, I wouldn't trust their judgement. I bet they would love to have some of the money these players lose on techs, saying things they shouldn't, and flopping fouls.

Let all the tough guys talk and you keep your 5k in your pocket. I'm not talking about guys who woof at you (KG type), that doesn't cost money and I'm not talking about protecting yourself. Leave fighting to the streets.  Of course I love to see a good fight and pushing and shoving but I wouldn't be the one doing it if it means losing MY money.

Some of the strongest people have chosen not to fight or fight back. Fighting isn't always the answer, maybe people need to try doing it less. It doesn't make you more manly.

[SHAQATTACK]

I have always like him , like Big Al , Green ,etc,   He is too old to hang Round another four years waiting for our boat to arrive . 

I don't think DA wants to get any better right now .....he has work to finish ...dump Wallace contract , and get rid of a couple more vets.

I look for him to unload Bass and Thornton.......find D league players to fill in while playing rookies and accumulating losses .  Then see which contender teams fail, fall apart, or stars want out of town.

He is cleaning house and biding his time . I think2017 is the return of Celtics to the top.

Danny is getting assets and watching for a Core , franchise man or men he thinks that have the moxie to player together towards a banner. 

This probably the right thing....if you are serious about going for 18 .

Don't pull the trigger, until a plan presents itself.

[Celticfan68]

I agree with you SHAQ, I don't see this team competing for another 2 years, that's why I don't believe much emphasis will be put on free agents this offseason (I could be wrong).  So why not absorb Lee's contract and pick up 1 or 2 first round picks?  Then next offseason 25 million comes off the books (Lee, Wallace) and this team will be ready to go all in to bring banner 18 home.  With were this team is now in the standings, a top 4 pick is definitely attainable.  Once this roster is leaned out, I could see 1 or 2 impact free agents looking Boston's way in 2016.

[Boris Badenov]

This would fill out our All-Marshmallow big man rotation nicely.

But seriously I don't think it's a bad idea. Lee's only on the books for one more year, and might actually be moveable next year. I don't think we will be needing cap room by then.

Why is everyone always calling players soft, I'm not talking about regular trash talking, heck I call people soft. I'm talking about people who really believe these guys are soft. Why are they soft, do they get hit and cry? Do they stop playing when they get hit? What is it? Is LeBron soft, he cries to the officials more than anyone and I doubt anyone would seriously call him soft. It must be the people "you" deem as not being strong that are soft? I don't see how they can be soft b.c they are still going out there every night and actually playing the game.

I may not like Howard but I don't actually believe he is soft just because he laughs and walks away from confrontations. I don't see any part of him being weak (well physically, his character is another story).

Yea, I hear people who use to play in the NBA saying it but the rules have changed a lot over the years. If they were in the NBA today they might still try to fight or do something to get a technical but why listen to them, the large majority are BROKE, I wouldn't trust their judgement. I bet they would love to have some of the money these players lose on techs, saying things they shouldn't, and flopping fouls.

Let all the tough guys talk and you keep your 5k in your pocket. I'm not talking about guys who woof at you (KG type), that doesn't cost money and I'm not talking about protecting yourself. Leave fighting to the streets.  Of course I love to see a good fight and pushing and shoving but I wouldn't be the one doing it if it means losing MY money.

Some of the strongest people have chosen not to fight or fight back. Fighting isn't always the answer, maybe people need to try doing it less. It doesn't make you more manly.

Errr...I meant something pretty simple: "Soft" in the sense of being poor, non-physical interior defenders.

Why on earth would you think I'm talking about fighting or confrontations?

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

This would fill out our All-Marshmallow big man rotation nicely.

But seriously I don't think it's a bad idea. Lee's only on the books for one more year, and might actually be moveable next year. I don't think we will be needing cap room by then.

Why is everyone always calling players soft, I'm not talking about regular trash talking, heck I call people soft. I'm talking about people who really believe these guys are soft. Why are they soft, do they get hit and cry? Do they stop playing when they get hit? What is it? Is LeBron soft, he cries to the officials more than anyone and I doubt anyone would seriously call him soft. It must be the people "you" deem as not being strong that are soft? I don't see how they can be soft b.c they are still going out there every night and actually playing the game.

I may not like Howard but I don't actually believe he is soft just because he laughs and walks away from confrontations. I don't see any part of him being weak (well physically, his character is another story).

Yea, I hear people who use to play in the NBA saying it but the rules have changed a lot over the years. If they were in the NBA today they might still try to fight or do something to get a technical but why listen to them, the large majority are BROKE, I wouldn't trust their judgement. I bet they would love to have some of the money these players lose on techs, saying things they shouldn't, and flopping fouls.

Let all the tough guys talk and you keep your 5k in your pocket. I'm not talking about guys who woof at you (KG type), that doesn't cost money and I'm not talking about protecting yourself. Leave fighting to the streets.  Of course I love to see a good fight and pushing and shoving but I wouldn't be the one doing it if it means losing MY money.

Some of the strongest people have chosen not to fight or fight back. Fighting isn't always the answer, maybe people need to try doing it less. It doesn't make you more manly.

Errr...I meant something pretty simple: "Soft" in the sense of being poor, non-physical interior defenders.

Why on earth would you think I'm talking about fighting or confrontations?

I asked about play, not just fighting and confrontations. I still don't understand why they are soft though, they may not be bruisers inside but they do give and take lots of contact by some of the more bruising type of players.

Also, I wasn't just questioning you alone, there are many different opinions on why someone is "soft." I don't agree with the notion that they are soft but I do agree that some people are more physical than others, still doesn't make the less physical player soft to me.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'd love to have David Lee here, a consistent scoring threat that rebounds.

But he doesn't fit the rebuilding plan.

[Celtics4ever]

We are not trying to win now, hence we do not need a scorer.

[saltlover]

I would rather keep the money and give Green an offer that Golden State can't match because of Lee.

[LooseCannon]

I would rather keep the money and give Green an offer that Golden State can't match because of Lee.

I'd operate under the assumption that if Golden State is willing to trade a first to dump Lee so that they don't pay too much luxury tax then they will probably be able to find a buyer.

[LooseCannon]

You are not the first person to suggest something along these lines.