Lowe on the C's

[PhoSita]

Lowe might identify with Celts fans, but I know that he's also said that as a member of the national media covering the entire league, you don't remain emotionally attached to any one team the way you might have in the past.

[Eddie20]

Lowe might identify with Celts fans, but I know that he's also said that as a member of the national media covering the entire league, you don't remain emotionally attached to any one team the way you might have in the past.

He used to be a C's fan. However, I took it as though he was speaking from the team's pespective.

[MJohnnyboy]

Lowe is definitely a Celtics fan, but he's level-headed. Regardless, this is exciting news. I just wish he had been more specific as to who they're looking for and what they're willing to trade.

[max215]

Lowe might identify with Celts fans, but I know that he's also said that as a member of the national media covering the entire league, you don't remain emotionally attached to any one team the way you might have in the past.

Yep. He issues the disclaimer pretty often on his pod.

[LarBrd33]

Can you point me to the podcast and timestamp.  I feel I need a little more context.  My assumption is that Lowe is just speaking broadly about how we theoretically could move our assortment of picks and d-leaguers for an impact player eventually...  Which has been a narrative for a couple years now.   Yeah, Boston has assets.  In theory, they will be able to use them... despite the fact that our assortment of assets weren't enough to get Kevin Love when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Parker/Embiid when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Okafor when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Winslow when we wanted him... but we still in theory have a shot.

I mostly want context for the "not going to name names"... depending on how he said that, he could either be alluding to having a specific player he's aware of that we could pull the trigger on (the premise this thread seems to be based on), or more so he's just saying "I mean, who knows who that player will be... I'm not going to throw out names or anything... I'm just saying, Boston is interesting because in theory they could get an impact player without giving up anyone who is currently playing"...  The ol Brooklyn pick for Cousins pipe-dream, if you will. 

[ahonui06]

I think Lee and Zeller for KG and Martin would be a good idea. Lee and Zeller isn't helping us much. KG and Martin would. Wolves get to dump more salary. C's don't lose any picks.

IT/Smart/Rozier
AB/Martin/RJ
Crowder/Turner/Young
AJ/Sully/JJ
KG/KO/Mickey

KG is a corpse on the court.
Kevin Martin plays no defense and is an empty stats guy.

[max215]

Can you point me to the podcast and timestamp.  I feel I need a little more context.  My assumption is that Lowe is just speaking broadly about how we theoretically could move our assortment of picks and d-leaguers for an impact player eventually...  Which has been a narrative for a couple years now.   Yeah, Boston has assets.  In theory, they will be able to use them... despite the fact that our assortment of assets weren't enough to get Kevin Love when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Parker/Embiid when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Okafor when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Winslow when we wanted him... but we still in theory have a shot.

I mostly want context for the "not going to name names"... depending on how he said that, he could either be alluding to having a specific player he's aware of that we could pull the trigger on (the premise this thread seems to be based on), or more so he's just saying "I mean, who knows who that player will be... I'm not going to throw out names or anything... I'm just saying, Boston is interesting because in theory they could get an impact player without giving up anyone who is currently playing"...  The ol Brooklyn pick for Cousins pipe-dream, if you will.

Near the end of the most recent Lowe Post. Sorry if that's not specific enough. He definitely sounded as if he had some sort of inside info about specific players that the Cs are targeting, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[LarBrd33]

Can you point me to the podcast and timestamp.  I feel I need a little more context.  My assumption is that Lowe is just speaking broadly about how we theoretically could move our assortment of picks and d-leaguers for an impact player eventually...  Which has been a narrative for a couple years now.   Yeah, Boston has assets.  In theory, they will be able to use them... despite the fact that our assortment of assets weren't enough to get Kevin Love when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Parker/Embiid when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Okafor when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Winslow when we wanted him... but we still in theory have a shot.

I mostly want context for the "not going to name names"... depending on how he said that, he could either be alluding to having a specific player he's aware of that we could pull the trigger on (the premise this thread seems to be based on), or more so he's just saying "I mean, who knows who that player will be... I'm not going to throw out names or anything... I'm just saying, Boston is interesting because in theory they could get an impact player without giving up anyone who is currently playing"...  The ol Brooklyn pick for Cousins pipe-dream, if you will.

Near the end of the most recent Lowe Post. Sorry if that's not specific enough. He definitely sounded as if he had some sort of inside info about specific players that the Cs are targeting, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I'll see if I can find it and listen for context.  I imagine there's lots of specific players the C's are targeting... such as Cousins, Durant, Harden, Love... if one becomes available.   But you got the sense he was talking about someone specific who is available and we just haven't pulled the trigger on yet?

[max215]

Can you point me to the podcast and timestamp.  I feel I need a little more context.  My assumption is that Lowe is just speaking broadly about how we theoretically could move our assortment of picks and d-leaguers for an impact player eventually...  Which has been a narrative for a couple years now.   Yeah, Boston has assets.  In theory, they will be able to use them... despite the fact that our assortment of assets weren't enough to get Kevin Love when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Parker/Embiid when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Okafor when we wanted him, our assortment of assets weren't enough to trade up for Winslow when we wanted him... but we still in theory have a shot.

I mostly want context for the "not going to name names"... depending on how he said that, he could either be alluding to having a specific player he's aware of that we could pull the trigger on (the premise this thread seems to be based on), or more so he's just saying "I mean, who knows who that player will be... I'm not going to throw out names or anything... I'm just saying, Boston is interesting because in theory they could get an impact player without giving up anyone who is currently playing"...  The ol Brooklyn pick for Cousins pipe-dream, if you will.

Near the end of the most recent Lowe Post. Sorry if that's not specific enough. He definitely sounded as if he had some sort of inside info about specific players that the Cs are targeting, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I'll see if I can find it and listen for context.  I imagine there's lots of specific players the C's are targeting... such as Cousins, Durant, Harden, Love... if one becomes available.   But you got the sense he was talking about someone specific who is available and we just haven't pulled the trigger on yet?

Very tough to say. Lowe could just have some crazy trade ideas for the guys you listed, or he could have some substantial info about specific players. I'm leaning toward specific players, but it really is not too clear. It's the last 3 minutes of the pod by the way.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Probably the Noah rumor.

[oldtype]

I think he's just saying that he's planning on writing an article about the topic (potential Cs targets) in the near future so he doesn't want to talk about specifics on the podcast.

I look forward to reading it.

[LarBrd33]

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=14164310

It's around the 1:03 mark.  Nah, he's not alluding to any inside information.  Just as I suspected, he's just referencing the well-documented and obvious fact that Boston has lots of assets and could potentially add an impact player without hurting their rotation. 

It sounds like he'll probably write an article at some point with some trade ideas.  Noah seems like a logical possibility.  I mean, if that Brooklyn pick stays as sexy as it is right now and this draft class looks as great at the top as it is right now (we're on the cusp of the Ben Simmons hype train), it's got real value.  I mean, Toronto is currently hovering around the 8th seed... DeMar DeRozan for the unprotected Brooklyn pick... who says no at this point?  I almost think Boston is more likely to say no.   So sure, I have no doubt they could add an impact player... a Rudy Gay or something... Memphis is .500, could you land Marc Gasol or something?  You gotta think Boston will have options...  but Ainge will remain patient and wait for a move that could REALLY make a difference.

[The One]

Nikola Pekovic?

Omer Asik?

[PhoSita]

  I mean, Toronto is currently hovering around the 8th seed... DeMar DeRozan for the unprotected Brooklyn pick... who says no at this point?

Right, it makes complete sense for the Celts to trade a potential top 5 pick for half a season of Demar Derozan.

Why are you so eager to peddle that pick for a meager deal in every thread?

[DarkAzcura]

  I mean, Toronto is currently hovering around the 8th seed... DeMar DeRozan for the unprotected Brooklyn pick... who says no at this point?

Right, it makes complete sense for the Celts to trade a potential top 5 pick for half a season of Demar Derozan.

Why are you so eager to peddle that pick for a meager deal in every thread?

It's the Celtics' pick so it loses -10 points in value for Lar.  JK, Lar, but it's okay to start turning the optimistic shades on!

Demar, Rudy Gay, and Marc Gasol are not anywhere close in value to a top 5 pick in this draft considering the hype Simmons, Ingram, Bender, Skal, and Jaylen are getting. If the Celtics trade the 16 BKN pick for a player of the level of those three listed, we will need to have a serious conversation about Ainge, haha. Even if it is looking like more of a top 10 pick eventually, you do not trade that pick for the likes of Demar or Rudy Gay. Gasol, sure, if he was like 2-3 years younger. Those are scary treadmill moves.