Celtics emerging as contender for dragic

[crownontherocks]

I can confirm BOS likes Isaiah Thomas. They showed interest in July when he was a FA. But with Dragic moving, Thomas to likely stay in PHX.

Alex kennedy

There was another report saying they'd still look to move Thomas even if Dragic is gone... don't you love the trade deadline?

Yeah i saw that too.
I also saw a report saying fakers made a trade offer for dragic last week. But phx told fakers they would do that same deal but thomas instead of dragic

[MJohnnyboy]

FWIW - Chris Mannix saying Dragic doesn't want to come to Boston....

Chris Mannix @ChrisMannixSI  ·  1m 1 minute ago
Boston an intriguing trading partner for PHX because of assets, but sources close to Dragic say: He isn't interested. Doesn't like BOS fit.
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Not sure how reliable Mannix is considering supposedly one of Dragic's preferred destinations is the Knicks even though Mannix reported as recently as a day ago that NOBODY wants to play for the Knicks.

http://tikiandtierney.radio.cbssports.com/2015/02/17/chris-mannix-nobody-wants-to-play-for-knicks-right-now/

[Rondo9]

If Dragic doesn't like the Boston fit, it's because it wouldn't provide him a big enough spotlight and role to try and justify the largest possible contract this summer.

Whereas blowing up for the Knicks or Lakers (and, to a lesser extent, the Heat) would probably do that.

Dragic can be the man in Boston, whereas in New York or L.A he'll have to wrestle with Kobe or Carmelo.

[Evantime34]

If Dragic doesn't like the Boston fit, it's because it wouldn't provide him a big enough spotlight and role to try and justify the largest possible contract this summer.

Whereas blowing up for the Knicks or Lakers (and, to a lesser extent, the Heat) would probably do that.

Dragic can be the man in Boston, whereas in New York or L.A he'll have to wrestle with Kobe or Carmelo.

Those guys are out for the rest of the year. Dragic is trying to put up big numbers to end the season so he shows he is worthy of the max.

[esel1000]

If Dragic doesn't like the Boston fit, it's because it wouldn't provide him a big enough spotlight and role to try and justify the largest possible contract this summer.

Whereas blowing up for the Knicks or Lakers (and, to a lesser extent, the Heat) would probably do that.

Dragic can be the man in Boston, whereas in New York or L.A he'll have to wrestle with Kobe or Carmelo.

Those guys are out for the rest of the year. Dragic is trying to put up big numbers to end the season so he shows he is worthy of the max.

Our leading scorer is Sully... Dragic is pretty much the guaranteed leading scorer here but you're right he would be on those two terrible teams as well

[Celtics4ever]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

[jpotter33]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

I don't know. I guess it depends on your motives. If you want to win, I don't understand why you would go anywhere out West.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

Houston--?...He wants out of Phoenix because he wants the ball in his hands more--
Harden is the biggest Ball Hog in the league.

[crownontherocks]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

I thought i saw a quote saying dragic likes houston but afraid being traded down the road

[nickagneta]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

I thought i saw a quote saying dragic likes houston but afraid being traded down the road

Probably coming from Dragic's agent. Just a little subtle message to Morey that he doesn't trust him.

[Eddie20]

Dragic today

"I don't trust them anymore, it happens too many times. Two, three times."

"They give promises, OK. It's hard. But at the same time, I wish them all the best. They were great to me the past five years. I'm always going to have a good memory about Phoenix fans and the city. I just hit that point of my career that it's better for me and my family to move on."

"I don't feel comfortable with my situation. It's just different. Standing in the corner, it's not my game. I see that we're not going the right direction. That's why I take action and try to put myself in a better position."

[GratefulCs]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

I thought i saw a quote saying dragic likes houston but afraid being traded down the road

Probably coming from Dragic's agent. Just a little subtle message to Morey that he doesn't trust him.

Players/agents tend not to trust that Morey is looking to keep them


I know people were worried about Danny having a similar image from potential moves in the past, but if you are a good player, wouldn't you be pretty pumped that if you don't work out here, Danny will look to pit you in a good situation?


I know some people say that Danny isn't loyal, but to me he's really loyal to his guys (in a 21st century NBA sort of way)

[aingeforthree]

Were I am him, I would want to go to Houston.

I thought i saw a quote saying dragic likes houston but afraid being traded down the road

Probably coming from Dragic's agent. Just a little subtle message to Morey that he doesn't trust him.

Players/agents tend not to trust that Morey is looking to keep them


I know people were worried about Danny having a similar image from potential moves in the past, but if you are a good player, wouldn't you be pretty pumped that if you don't work out here, Danny will look to pit you in a good situation?


I know some people say that Danny isn't loyal, but to me he's really loyal to his guys (in a 21st century NBA sort of way)

I think he's #1 in regards to relationships with players + agents.  He's well liked around the league, that's my hunch.

[esel1000]

Dragic today

"I don't trust them anymore, it happens too many times. Two, three times."

"They give promises, OK. It's hard. But at the same time, I wish them all the best. They were great to me the past five years. I'm always going to have a good memory about Phoenix fans and the city. I just hit that point of my career that it's better for me and my family to move on."

"I don't feel comfortable with my situation. It's just different. Standing in the corner, it's not my game. I see that we're not going the right direction. That's why I take action and try to put myself in a better position."

As good as gone, to where remains to be seen.

I'm convinced at this point that DA is only interested because he's collected so many assets that even a mid first is the best PHX is getting and Dragic for that price is worth it, even if he bolts. They literally have no leverage, remember what we got for Rondo?

[SHAQATTACK]

I can confirm BOS likes Isaiah Thomas. They showed interest in July when he was a FA. But with Dragic moving, Thomas to likely stay in PHX.

Alex kennedy

There was another report saying they'd still look to move Thomas even if Dragic is gone... don't you love the trade deadline?

Yeah i saw that too.
I also saw a report saying fakers made a trade offer for dragic last week. But phx told fakers they would do that same deal but thomas instead of dragic

Makes sense.....why would Suns want to help send a guard like Dragic to LA ....and he destroys the Suns in return......

Suns don't want to rearm the Lakers .....they d rather ship him east I'm sure.......

He doesn't want to come east ...all the teams suck