C's Unlikely to be Able to Trade into Lottery

[JBcat]

If we trade down maybe we pick up another first rounder in 2017 when we only have 1 first round pick.  I wouldn't be opposed to that if we can't move up.

[317]

is he that out of touch? like OKC would say no to 16+28 for 14.

[PaulAllen]

DA has been saying that the team has too many draft picks and not enough roster spots.. He will try to package as much as he can.. I think they are officially done trading for future draft picks ..

[Endless Paradise]

is he that out of touch? like OKC would say no to 16+28 for 14.

They actually would. They don't have the roster spot for 14, let alone 16 + 28.

[Cman]

Of course the Celtics can trade into the lottery if they want to. They have the future 1st round picks to do it. The question, of course, is about the relative "price" of such a trade.

Frankly, at this point the Cs bigger quarry is FAs and trades for vets. Not unproven rookies. I'm excited about the draft (who isn't?) but I'm looking more forward to the real offseason moves.

[Evantime34]

I honestly think it's less likely they move up than stay put. I want the C's to move up and think there is a good chance they do move up, but I think the most likely outcome is the C's staying at 16.

As always, Ainge is trying to temper expectations so they don't get out of hand.

[Donoghus]

Certainly wouldn't surprise me if they stood pat with #16. 

I'd be shocked if they actually use #28, though.

[Evantime34]

I could see trading up from 28 as a higher likelihood than trading into the lottery.

This is from the new DraftExpress extended mock

   It's hard to find power forwards who are versatile enough to step outside and make 3-pointers, but can also defend their position, rebound and make the extra pass, which could make Holmes attractive to whomever is picking at this point in the draft. Look for Boston to try and package this pick and #33 to try to move up, stash a European player and save the roster spot, or simply trade out altogether.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3dnlgTZrT
http://www.draftexpress.com

[SHAQATTACK]

The odds are small for sure anything happens

The odds are 100% Danny will take a shot or two . See if he gets a bite on a deal.

Danny doesn't have a history or over paying for players ......and that is what he'll have to do to move into the top 8 or so.   The holders of those picks have the upper hand and will want ample return for their pick .   Very rare for Danny to,pay full retail plus a premium .  See how cheap he bought IT and Turner and Jonas .....Danny reminds me of my mother in the way he shops for blue light specials.

I think he'll try , make,a few calls ...but I'm  not holding out much hope .  Avoid future disappointment...LOL

Our player assets need to develop more .

If Sully , AB or KO have nice season s ......well they will be worth more in trade in next year .

Danny may think he'll have more value by waiting another year .

Also Bron will still be dominate in the East a least two more season s

Then anything could happen.

[footey]

90% of Blakely's beat writing is sitting at Logan airport and waiting for players to come off the terminal then writing a new rumor.

smile. TP

[PhoSita]

Oh, Sherrod.  You keep on doin' you.

[konkmv]

I think we will get both stanley johnson and  myles turner

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

I think we will get both stanley johnson and  myles turner

What? You'd be hemorrhaging future picks to make that happen. You'd tap out at least 2 Brooklyn picks and probably your pick next year, along with just about everything this year. 

[BDeCosta26]

is he that out of touch? like OKC would say no to 16+28 for 14.

They actually would. They don't have the roster spot for 14, let alone 16 + 28.

Maybe the would for 16 and 28 but deff not 16 and 33. That 33 pick is more valuable to a team like OKC.

Blakley holds no weight. Woefel (Sp?) was on Celtics beat yesterday saying that the teams 6-11 or 12 are willing to trade their pick. The Celtics certainly have the ammo to trade up into that range, and he even suggested 16, 28or33 and a player would be enough to make a trade with Charlotte at 9. I'll trust him over Blakely.

The C's certainly have the assets. But like the Ainges have said, they'll only move up if a player they want is available and the cost is what they see as reasonable. Of course, if they do like Turner there is a pretty fair chance he could be there at 16.

[LooseCannon]

DA has been saying that the team has too many draft picks and not enough roster spots.. He will try to package as much as he can.. I think they are officially done trading for future draft picks ..

I thought that if Ainge says it them it must be a lie.