Zaza Pachulia traded to Mavs

[LooseCannon]

For a second round pick.

I've always thought the Celtics could use a Zaza-type player as a third string center whose job is to defend big guys and occasionally hit people.  I don't think Colton Iverson will be that guy.

EDIT: This probably clears up playing time to make John Henson less available.

[dreamgreen]

For a second round pick.

I've always thought the Celtics could use a Zaza-type player as a third string center whose job is to defend big guys and occasionally hit people.  I don't think Colton Iverson will be that guy.

Forget third string, he could split time with Zeller and possibly start on the C's.

[LooseCannon]

For a second round pick.

I've always thought the Celtics could use a Zaza-type player as a third string center whose job is to defend big guys and occasionally hit people.  I don't think Colton Iverson will be that guy.

Forget third string, he could split time with Zeller and possibly start on the C's.

Zaza would be good enough to start, but I think a cheaper player with some of his attributes who can be an enforcer would be a useful element to have.

[max215]

Not exactly a great consolation prize, but Zaza is an NBA quality player at least (unlike many players on the Mavs).

[Jonny CC]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

[Celtics4ever]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

I hate him.   Public menace on the court.

[jpotter33]

That pick is going to be good. This means they're going to go for it this year and not tank. I don't think Zaza makes them all that much better, and he's just another injury-prone guy (iirc) to add to a team full of injury-prone guys.

[PhoSita]

Good sign that the Mavs are actually trying to have a decent season.  Bodes well for the Celts getting that pick.

[Cman]

Good sign that the Mavs are actually trying to have a decent season.  Bodes well for the Celts getting that pick.

Yes, thats the most important takeaway here.
As a side note, I always liked Zaza. Thought he'd be good on the Cs -- wish we'd signed him as a backup a few y ears ago.

[LooseCannon]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

The Celtics probably need a dirty player at the end of their bench.

[hodgy03038]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

The Celtics probably need a dirty player at the end of their bench.

JR Smith is as dirty as they come but I don't want him.

[max215]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

The Celtics probably need a dirty player at the end of their bench.

Need?! We have Kelly Olynyk.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

You're welcome, Dallas. 

https://twitter.com/Yoki_IsTheName/status/619239168003059712

All joking aside, I think it's a solid backup plan. Pachulia will atleast be tough, can hit midrange and rebound at a decent rate. That's better than signing someone unproven.

Although, bummer that we can't do this deal. 2nd rounder is all it took?

[Jonny CC]

Zaza is a dirty player.  Never been a fan of his.

The Celtics probably need a dirty player at the end of their bench.

Why would the C's ever need or want a dirty player?  No thanks.  I have no interest in guys like Zaza, Matt Barnes, etc.  There is a difference between playing tough and being a punka$$. 

[Evantime34]

So there lineup is now:
Zaza
Dirk who can barely move now
Chandler Parsons coming back from microfracture surgery
Wes Matthews coming back from an Achilles tear

I think they would be trying to sell assets at the trade deadline to make sure they are worse than 7th