BOS-PHI Trade Idea

[scotto1205]

AB for Nerlens Noel straight up works in the trade machine and I think would be a good fit for both teams.

[Ilikesports17]

Philly would want more and we'd need at least one of RJ James and Marcus to prove they can shoot the ball at a much better rate than they have. That or RJ or James would have to prove they are ready to play big minutes for a playoff squad.

[Al91]

Philly would want more and we'd need at least one of RJ James and Marcus to prove they can shoot the ball at a much better rate than they have. That or RJ or James would have to prove they are ready to play big minutes for a playoff squad.

This.

Philly would definitely want more. They're not trading their second-best player right now for our starting SG who has gone 2-20 from downtown this month. AB is better than his stats this month, but his slumps are horrible and he's in the middle of one right now. Poor timing.

Similarly, I don't think Philly is giving up Noel for nothing less than a ransom. Seriously. There may be more stock in Embiid and they may know that Okafor is better than Noel, but they also know Noel has even more potential. Would be a great Center for us.

You'd need to find a way to send them AB, Lee, and Sully at least. They'd clear space with Lee this summer, I believe Sullinger would be a RFA for them, and they have AB for at least 2-3 years. Even then, the Celtics still "win" that trade. Coangelo knows better and would likely demand a pick.

[Irish Stew]

I don't think that a Noel trade happens without either Smart or Brooklyn 2016. If you're Philly, why would you settle for less for a player with such a huge upside and accept easily obtainable complementary players like Bradley or Sullinger in return? You can get these kind of players in free agency.

[Celtics4ever]

I don't think that a Noel trade happens without either Smart or Brooklyn 2016. If you're Philly, why would you settle for less for a player with such a huge upside and accept easily obtainable complementary players like Bradley or Sullinger in return? You can get these kind of players in free agency.

They might when he is going to walk on them which will be next year, right?

Sullingers trade value is debatable.  Some think it is high, I think it is not.   Time will tell.

[Endless Paradise]

I don't think that a Noel trade happens without either Smart or Brooklyn 2016. If you're Philly, why would you settle for less for a player with such a huge upside and accept easily obtainable complementary players like Bradley or Sullinger in return? You can get these kind of players in free agency.

They might when he is going to walk on them which will be next year, right?

Sullingers trade value is debatable.  Some think it is high, I think it is not.   Time will tell.

1) He can't walk on them next year.
2) With his injury history, I doubt he's passing up any guaranteed moeny.