Danny Puts an End to Cousins Rumors. Seeks Consistent Scorer

[BballTim]

Put Sullinger, Turner, Young, Zeller, Lee picks in a bag.  Mix it around and trade it for a consistent scorer

Some options are, Nicolas Batum, Gallo . Not all for just one of these guys but some kind of fair deal.

  Batum's a consistent scorer, at least close to the level of Avery Bradley...

[Csfan1984]

Too bad Jazz won't deal Hayward and Favors for Lee, JJ, Sully, KO, Rozier and 2016 Brooklyn Pick. Jazz go tank mode and end up with two top of the draft picks. Cs get their starting Center and SF and become 2nd best team in the East.
IT/Smart
AB/Turner/Hunter
Hayward/Crowder/Young
AJ/Mikey
Favors/Zeller

[wdleehi]

So Ainge says he does not want a player that is not currently available.



Makes sense.






If he comes available, he has now put out there that the player maybe a bigger problem issue then some think.  Maybe teams should not spend as much to get him.  Maybe his team is asking to much.





End of the day, this comment means very little the day Cousins becomes available.  Whether through trade or FA. 





As for a go to scorer, there are very few that may become available.

Melo
Love
Cousins. 



They are the proven scorers. 

[KeepRondo]

So Ainge says he does not want a player that is not currently available.



Makes sense.






If he comes available, he has now put out there that the player maybe a bigger problem issue then some think.  Maybe teams should not spend as much to get him.  Maybe his team is asking to much.





End of the day, this comment means very little the day Cousins becomes available.  Whether through trade or FA. 





As for a go to scorer, there are very few that may become available.

Melo
Love
Cousins. 



They are the proven scorers.

Sweet let's settle for a head case cause these are the only options.

[KeepRondo]

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Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

[mef730]

I'd love Batum, but he's an UFA at the end of this year. For those who are more knowledgeable about free agency than I am (which should include just about everyone here), would he come with any sort of resigning rights?

Thanks,
Mike

[Tr1boy]

I'd love Batum, but he's an UFA at the end of this year. For those who are more knowledgeable about free agency than I am (which should include just about everyone here), would he come with any sort of resigning rights?

Thanks,
Mike

You may have to forget about long term on this one. We are a playoff contending team and need help to make a push this season. Next season there are ufas draft picks to help us keep busy

[ssspence]

This dude sure got a different impression than the OP. So did I.

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-five-trades-that-make-sense/

[ssspence]

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Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

[Tr1boy]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721396/at-top-of-danny-ainges-holiday-shopping-list-a-go-to-scorer


Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

Sure my friend. And those who think Ainge is lying even to himself forgot to take their morning pill

There is no need to be overly suspicious.  Like --you said you won't but I know you will-- business.  Unless you can't accept what crazy Ainge is saying because your agenda is Cousins must become a Celtic(and also he will become a saint once he becomes a Celtic). Then you might be living in a dream world.  BTW no offense to some of you dreamers

[ssspence]

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Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

Sure my friend. And those who think Ainge is lying even to himself forgot to take their morning pill

There is no need to be overly suspicious.  Like --you said you won't but I know you will-- business.  Unless you can't accept what crazy Ainge is saying because your agenda is Cousins must become a Celtic(and also he will become a saint once he becomes a Celtic). Then you might be living in a dream world.  BTW no offense to some of you dreamers

I'm not your friend. And I'm not a dreamer. I don't think the Cs will have the opportunity to get Cousins this year, because I don't believe the Kings have any interest in trading him. But that doesn't change the fact that I don't think you have the first clue what you're talking about.

[tarheelsxxiii]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721396/at-top-of-danny-ainges-holiday-shopping-list-a-go-to-scorer


Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

Sure my friend. And those who think Ainge is lying even to himself forgot to take their morning pill

There is no need to be overly suspicious.  Like --you said you won't but I know you will-- business.  Unless you can't accept what crazy Ainge is saying because your agenda is Cousins must become a Celtic(and also he will become a saint once he becomes a Celtic). Then you might be living in a dream world.  BTW no offense to some of you dreamers

I'm not your friend. And I'm not a dreamer. I don't think the Cs will have the opportunity to get Cousins this year, because I don't believe the Kings have any interest in trading him. But that doesn't change the fact that I don't think you have the first clue what you're talking about.

TP

[tarheelsxxiii]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721396/at-top-of-danny-ainges-holiday-shopping-list-a-go-to-scorer


Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

Sure my friend. And those who think Ainge is lying even to himself forgot to take their morning pill

There is no need to be overly suspicious.  Like --you said you won't but I know you will-- business.  Unless you can't accept what crazy Ainge is saying because your agenda is Cousins must become a Celtic(and also he will become a saint once he becomes a Celtic). Then you might be living in a dream world.  BTW no offense to some of you dreamers

All joking aside, very serious with this question: If the Kings proposed a trade that was essentially a swap of Cousins for Mickey (filler), what would your response be? Again, I am being dead serious.

[KeepRondo]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721396/at-top-of-danny-ainges-holiday-shopping-list-a-go-to-scorer


Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

No you look Haha

Get yo eyes checked son

[pearljammer10]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721396/at-top-of-danny-ainges-holiday-shopping-list-a-go-to-scorer


Ainge was asked about DeMarcus Cousins and while he refused to talk about him by name, he downplayed any interest in a guy that could be disruptive.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to have players that are disruptive to your team, on the court and off the court.

This is why I don't believe Danny (at least about disrupting the locker room):

Exhibit A (and he actually traded 2 highly regarded locker room guys for him too!)


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

During the 2004–05 season, Miles made headlines after a confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in which Miles reportedly insulted Cheeks with racial slurs and remarked he "did not care if the team were to lose the next 20 games" since Cheeks was "going to be fired anyway". According to ESPN's Chad Ford and other accounts, after Cheeks asked Miles to leave, Miles' response was "Make me." When Cheeks left the room to see Blazers' general manager John Nash, Miles ran behind him shouting, "That's right, run to your daddy."

Exhibit D


Exhibit E


Exhibit F

And since these clowns has he brought in another troublemakers?

Marcus Smart is a hothead. Sully was allegedly involved with domestic violence. Evan Turner isn't particularly well-liked and was run out of Indy after fighting with teammates.

Smart has flare ups which is not the same to Cousins constant moodiness.

Cousins is a dominant NBA player, which is not the same as Smart.

Look, anyone who thinks what Ainge said on T&R yesterday means he won't trade for Cousins if given the opportunity has their head up their... well, somewhere it wasn't meant to fit.

Sure my friend. And those who think Ainge is lying even to himself forgot to take their morning pill

There is no need to be overly suspicious.  Like --you said you won't but I know you will-- business.  Unless you can't accept what crazy Ainge is saying because your agenda is Cousins must become a Celtic(and also he will become a saint once he becomes a Celtic). Then you might be living in a dream world.  BTW no offense to some of you dreamers

I'm not your friend. And I'm not a dreamer. I don't think the Cs will have the opportunity to get Cousins this year, because I don't believe the Kings have any interest in trading him. But that doesn't change the fact that I don't think you have the first clue what you're talking about.

TP

Double TP.