Celtics acquire Perry Jones III from the Thunder

[Guardian of The Truth]

"So...he's an upgrade over James Young?"

Kinda a low bar, but Ya

[tankcity!]

Another pointless trade. We already have a team filled with role players. Hopefully, there is a method to Ainge's madness.

We got a low risk high reward prospect a second rounder and cash for nothing...How is that pointless? Regardless of how miniscule it is we gain cap space and two assets for nothing. Theres no reason not to do this deal.

First, we don't gain cap space. We're using cap space to trade for him. See tweet below. Second, we already have a bunch of role players. Jones has been in the league for three years, we know what he is. I'd rather keep holmes personally. I just think it's a pointless trade that won't add to anything. We already have a bunch of Perry Jones on this team and nobody values them as an asset. If they did, we'd been able to trade in the top 10, or be in the Cousins sweepstakes. Which we weren't by the way according to all the reports. Kings preferred the Lakers assets. So again, yeah, this is a pointless trade unless other things happen.

Bobby Marks ?@BobbyMarks42  1h1 hour ago
Since BOS did not make the GSW trade or sign Crowder yet, Perry Jones is taken into cap space. Smart move by BOS to take advantage of space
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You have an extremely narrow vision.

You're very optimistic and unrealistic.

Lol I feel like the next step is that you guys just start name calling.

BTW, not sure what is not to like about this deal. We absorbed his contract into cap space we probably wouldn't have otherwise used. They traded us cash in the deal, presumably enough to pay Jones' salary if we do cut him in training camp. For doing this we got a future second round pick.

We literally gave up nothing, if the return is more than nothing than it was a good trade.

Yeah, if he pans out, it's a great trade. But this is the types of trades the Celtics have been doing. I don't see getting Perry Jones will get them somewhere. He's not a star and they already have a bunch of role players.

Like I said, I think something will happen trade wise to make sense of this. Of course people keep ignoring that part.

I think if they could have traded for a star to begin with, they would have. Don't you? Can't hit home runs with every trade. Like you said, all we have are role players. Who is going to trade their star, or someone who "moves the needle" for role players? I think this puts us in a little better position now to make certain moves. Getting depth at the 3 is key and can only help.

To quote someone from before, even if Jones amounts to nothing, we got a free second rounder out of it. What's not to like?..  I'm with you though as far as thinking there will be more moves. I'd count on it.

By trade I mean someone like Gallinari. An actual upgrade on the roster. Similar to the David Lee trade, who I think currently is better than Sully. I don't see them trading for a star either, at least not in the coming years. It's hard to predict a star suddenly being disgruntled.

[Trifecta]

Another pointless trade. We already have a team filled with role players. Hopefully, there is a method to Ainge's madness.

We got a low risk high reward prospect a second rounder and cash for nothing...How is that pointless? Regardless of how miniscule it is we gain cap space and two assets for nothing. Theres no reason not to do this deal.

First, we don't gain cap space. We're using cap space to trade for him. See tweet below. Second, we already have a bunch of role players. Jones has been in the league for three years, we know what he is. I'd rather keep holmes personally. I just think it's a pointless trade that won't add to anything. We already have a bunch of Perry Jones on this team and nobody values them as an asset. If they did, we'd been able to trade in the top 10, or be in the Cousins sweepstakes. Which we weren't by the way according to all the reports. Kings preferred the Lakers assets. So again, yeah, this is a pointless trade unless other things happen.

Bobby Marks ?@BobbyMarks42  1h1 hour ago
Since BOS did not make the GSW trade or sign Crowder yet, Perry Jones is taken into cap space. Smart move by BOS to take advantage of space
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You have an extremely narrow vision.

You're very optimistic and unrealistic.

Lol I feel like the next step is that you guys just start name calling.

BTW, not sure what is not to like about this deal. We absorbed his contract into cap space we probably wouldn't have otherwise used. They traded us cash in the deal, presumably enough to pay Jones' salary if we do cut him in training camp. For doing this we got a future second round pick.

We literally gave up nothing, if the return is more than nothing than it was a good trade.

Yeah, if he pans out, it's a great trade. But this is the types of trades the Celtics have been doing. I don't see getting Perry Jones will get them somewhere. He's not a star and they already have a bunch of role players.

Like I said, I think something will happen trade wise to make sense of this. Of course people keep ignoring that part.

I think if they could have traded for a star to begin with, they would have. Don't you? Can't hit home runs with every trade. Like you said, all we have are role players. Who is going to trade their star, or someone who "moves the needle" for role players? I think this puts us in a little better position now to make certain moves. Getting depth at the 3 is key and can only help.

To quote someone from before, even if Jones amounts to nothing, we got a free second rounder out of it. What's not to like?..  I'm with you though as far as thinking there will be more moves. I'd count on it.

By trade I mean someone like Gallinari. An actual upgrade on the roster. Similar to the David Lee trade, who I think currently is better than Sully. I don't see them trading for a star either, at least not in the coming years. It's hard to predict a star suddenly being disgruntled.

I see what you're saying. I think we're still in a good position to acquire someone like Gallinari. This move might even help. Here's to hoping the roster doesn't look like it does now come opening night.

[The One]

Just remember...Harden was also 23 when he was dealt for financial purposes...deja vu all over again??

[tankcity!]

Another pointless trade. We already have a team filled with role players. Hopefully, there is a method to Ainge's madness.

We got a low risk high reward prospect a second rounder and cash for nothing...How is that pointless? Regardless of how miniscule it is we gain cap space and two assets for nothing. Theres no reason not to do this deal.

First, we don't gain cap space. We're using cap space to trade for him. See tweet below. Second, we already have a bunch of role players. Jones has been in the league for three years, we know what he is. I'd rather keep holmes personally. I just think it's a pointless trade that won't add to anything. We already have a bunch of Perry Jones on this team and nobody values them as an asset. If they did, we'd been able to trade in the top 10, or be in the Cousins sweepstakes. Which we weren't by the way according to all the reports. Kings preferred the Lakers assets. So again, yeah, this is a pointless trade unless other things happen.

Bobby Marks ?@BobbyMarks42  1h1 hour ago
Since BOS did not make the GSW trade or sign Crowder yet, Perry Jones is taken into cap space. Smart move by BOS to take advantage of space
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You have an extremely narrow vision.

You're very optimistic and unrealistic.

Lol I feel like the next step is that you guys just start name calling.

BTW, not sure what is not to like about this deal. We absorbed his contract into cap space we probably wouldn't have otherwise used. They traded us cash in the deal, presumably enough to pay Jones' salary if we do cut him in training camp. For doing this we got a future second round pick.

We literally gave up nothing, if the return is more than nothing than it was a good trade.

There's a few on here that act like they know what there talking about.  Most of the time they have no clue. Just ignore them. It's  a good acquisition.

So because i disagree with your take, I don't know what I'm talking about? Right, that makes sense.

Anyways, thanks for showing your true colors. Next time, I'll just remember to say positive things about the Celtics so you don't think I'm an idiot 

[tankcity!]

Another pointless trade. We already have a team filled with role players. Hopefully, there is a method to Ainge's madness.

We got a low risk high reward prospect a second rounder and cash for nothing...How is that pointless? Regardless of how miniscule it is we gain cap space and two assets for nothing. Theres no reason not to do this deal.

First, we don't gain cap space. We're using cap space to trade for him. See tweet below. Second, we already have a bunch of role players. Jones has been in the league for three years, we know what he is. I'd rather keep holmes personally. I just think it's a pointless trade that won't add to anything. We already have a bunch of Perry Jones on this team and nobody values them as an asset. If they did, we'd been able to trade in the top 10, or be in the Cousins sweepstakes. Which we weren't by the way according to all the reports. Kings preferred the Lakers assets. So again, yeah, this is a pointless trade unless other things happen.

Bobby Marks ?@BobbyMarks42  1h1 hour ago
Since BOS did not make the GSW trade or sign Crowder yet, Perry Jones is taken into cap space. Smart move by BOS to take advantage of space
36 retweets 41 favorites
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You have an extremely narrow vision.

You're very optimistic and unrealistic.

Lol I feel like the next step is that you guys just start name calling.

BTW, not sure what is not to like about this deal. We absorbed his contract into cap space we probably wouldn't have otherwise used. They traded us cash in the deal, presumably enough to pay Jones' salary if we do cut him in training camp. For doing this we got a future second round pick.

We literally gave up nothing, if the return is more than nothing than it was a good trade.

Yeah, if he pans out, it's a great trade. But this is the types of trades the Celtics have been doing. I don't see getting Perry Jones will get them somewhere. He's not a star and they already have a bunch of role players.

Like I said, I think something will happen trade wise to make sense of this. Of course people keep ignoring that part.

I think if they could have traded for a star to begin with, they would have. Don't you? Can't hit home runs with every trade. Like you said, all we have are role players. Who is going to trade their star, or someone who "moves the needle" for role players? I think this puts us in a little better position now to make certain moves. Getting depth at the 3 is key and can only help.

To quote someone from before, even if Jones amounts to nothing, we got a free second rounder out of it. What's not to like?..  I'm with you though as far as thinking there will be more moves. I'd count on it.

By trade I mean someone like Gallinari. An actual upgrade on the roster. Similar to the David Lee trade, who I think currently is better than Sully. I don't see them trading for a star either, at least not in the coming years. It's hard to predict a star suddenly being disgruntled.

I see what you're saying. I think we're still in a good position to acquire someone like Gallinari. This move might even help. Here's to hoping the roster doesn't look like it does now come opening night.

That's what I'm hoping for. Would love to make the ECF's this year.

[tankcity!]

I do hope there is another trade yet, but I am not optimistic about it being a big one.

Getting a free second rounder is always good and if we can upgrade the 15th spot on our roster even better.

It seems like people who don't like this trade (or the Lee trade) are upset that the C's didn't do something better. We all wish a blockbuster to put us back into contention would happen, but just because a trade isn't a blockbuster doesn't mean it's a bad trade.

If your next door neighbor wins the lottery shortly after you get a great new job, it doesn't diminish your job.

I'm just holding out hope for someone decent like Gallinari. They need scoring talent.

[Greenback]

Ainge is leading the league in steals this off season.

This has been highly entertaining watching the moves the Celtics are making.

The Celtics are loaded for bear!

Nobody told me there would be days like these - Ainge days indeed!

[kozlodoev]

"If he pans out..." Some funny people here think this is an actual basketball trade. My dear fellows, I hate to break it to y'all, but this is Ainge helping move salary along, and adding a second rounder for his troubles.

PJ3 has about as much chance as Dan Dickau to be the next great Celtic.

[Jonny CC]

Ainge is leading the league in steals this off season.

This has been highly entertaining watching the moves the Celtics are making.

The Celtics are loaded for bear!

Nobody told me here would be days like these - Ainge days indeed!

I got the reference.  TP for you!!  Well done.

[Tr1boy]

What options do we have with pj3 (non trade).

Can we waive him without eating much of his salary? 

We are taking on his contract, so that we could have a 2nd round pick in the future(who knows how late the pick will be). Danny i hope has not wasted nearly 1 million for a 2nd round pick

Okc tried to death to trade PJ3 and got little traction. . Dont think Danny can do better. This to me , means Danny wants to keep PJ3 ,hoping something good will result.

2 guys from the current roster have to be subtracted so that we can fit PJ3 and Mickey

I smell a big trade coming soon

[SHAQATTACK]

Finally ...all the people that whined for years about not drafting this guy ......can clam up....just amazing ...smh

Yeezus .......help me 

[Chief Macho]

You know it's a bad off season when there's 11 pages on Perry Jones.

[SHAQATTACK]

Ainge is sick

He needs to be on the TV show

Hoarders

We get rid of trash ...Bass and Wallace ......and he bring in more homeless NBA players

[tankcity!]

"If he pans out..." Some funny people here think this is an actual basketball trade. My dear fellows, I hate to break it to y'all, but this is Ainge helping move salary along, and adding a second rounder for his troubles.

PJ3 has about as much chance as Dan Dickau to be the next great Celtic.

I'd be careful, people on this board get offended by statements like that.