Stein: Prince to Pistons

[kozlodoev]

Jerebko is an interesting pickup. Can play the 3/4. Maybe he gets Tayshaun's minutes.

Would be shocked if Datome isn't released.

I don't see it. Ainge seemed very interested in Datome, and at one point was close to bringing him in until he balked at the high asking price Datome was requesting.

This was before Datome spent 2 years not being able to get off Detroit's bench.

[Eddie20]

Let's not forget...

Summer of 13

http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2013/07/boston_celtics_free_agency_rum.html

The Boston Celtics have been quiet in the early hours of free agency recruiting, but could be the front runners to sign an intriguing Italian forward.

According to Sportando.net, six-foot-nine forward Gigi Datome will leave his Italian team, Virtus Roma, for the NBA this summer. Datome, who averaged 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists this past season, is expected to choose between the Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies.

A source with knowledge of the situation told MassLive.com on Monday that Datome signing with the Celtics sounds like a pretty safe bet, but Boston would need to clear roster space for him.

Sportando.net quoted Virtus Roma general manager Nicola Alberani as telling La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Datome is pursued by Celtics and Grizzlies with Boston as front runners to sign him."

Earlier in the offseason it was rumored that Datome had already agreed with Boston, but he denied the news on Twitter.

It's believed that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was among several NBA front office executives to visit Rome this past season to scout the 25-year old.

According to DraftExpress.com, Datome has shot 42.7 percent, 43.2 percent and 39.4 percent on 3-pointers over the past three seasons, making at least 1.5 triples per game each season. He's also a terrific free throw shooter, hitting more than 90 percent from the charity stripe in each of the past three campaigns.

[Monkhouse]

Jerebko is an interesting pickup. Can play the 3/4. Maybe he gets Tayshaun's minutes.

Would be shocked if Datome isn't released.

I don't see it. Ainge seemed very interested in Datome, and at one point was close to bringing him in until he balked at the high asking price Datome was requesting.

This was before Datome spent 2 years not being able to get off Detroit's bench.

In the past 2 years DET has been a huge mess. He also hasn't got consistent minutes. He would be a decent play making sharpshooter on a cheap contract, and now hes with the team he was originally interested in, so he won't be expensive to keep.

[colincb]

Danny saved $1.5 on the cap, got rid of a guy who wanted a buyout, and picked up a couple of cheap guys to tryout.

Typical Danny value play.  I'll take it all day long.

[JumpingJudkins]

I've always kind of liked Jerebko. Wouldn't mind keeping him off the bench next year, assuming Bass finally goes away.

Don't recall ever seeing Datome play, but what the heck, see what he's got, as long as he doesn't steal any Young time.

[saltlover]

Should be noted that by using the Wright TPE for Jerebko and the Rivers TPE for Datome, we will now have a Prince-sized TPE ($7.7 mil) going forward.  Not a huge deal, but more useful on draft night than the two smaller ones.

[Tr1boy]

Datome and Jarebko  will likely be both buried in the bench. So it was more for money saving purposes.  We were going to lose Prince anyways. Good job by Danny

Lineup after trades

Sullinger
Bass
Turner
AB
Smart

bench

Zeller
KO
Crowder
Young
Thomas

[Lucky17]

Jerebko makes for a decent defensive-minded stretch 4/power 3 option. I think he can earn a place in the rotation.

[kozlodoev]

Should be noted that by using the Wright TPE for Jerebko and the Rivers TPE for Datome, we will now have a Prince-sized TPE ($7.7 mil) going forward.  Not a huge deal, but more useful on draft night than the two smaller ones.

Also, it moves the expiration date forward a couple of months, I guess.

[Lucky17]

Should be noted that by using the Wright TPE for Jerebko and the Rivers TPE for Datome, we will now have a Prince-sized TPE ($7.7 mil) going forward.  Not a huge deal, but more useful on draft night than the two smaller ones.

Excellent work, SL. [Salty?]

[Cman]

Should be noted that by using the Wright TPE for Jerebko and the Rivers TPE for Datome, we will now have a Prince-sized TPE ($7.7 mil) going forward.  Not a huge deal, but more useful on draft night than the two smaller ones.

Thanks for pointing this out. It is a pretty sweet move by DA, actually.

[Fred Roberts]

These two guys from Detroit can fill that hopeful upside void left by Dwight Powell . . .

Actually, both guys appear to have some potential. Worth a shot! I like it. Need more shooting.

[JOMVP]

Always thought Jerebko had talent in a tough situation after his injury. GiGi Datome? Just a sweet name. I wish I had that name.

[YoungOne87]

sizeable TPE and 2 players to look at for prince is another steal!

[sahara]