How do you trade a coach?

I think the one thing that helped Stevens when he was hired was no established stars. You can count Rondo, but he was injured, and then came back, and then shipped out. Stevens has led this group of misfits that really have had no say in the NBA, and really had no leverage on a team. Now, there's no doubt about Steven's coaching ability. I think he's amazing and a top 5 coach in the league, but when you come into that situation you can really assert your leadership and your style.


If Stevens goes to OKC, will he get the same results out of an MVP candidate year in and year out? Will Westbrook be as willing to buy into the team first, selflessness style of play Stevens promotes? The celtics had to 3 years ago. Westbrook doesn't necessarily have to.

As long as the replacement coach isn't someone like Sam Mitchell or Kurt Rambis, I'd be on board with trading Stevens for Durant.

Hopefully, you'd replace him with someone, at least, competent, though.

Also, maybe Wyc could trade Danny Ainge to the 76ers for the 1st pick in the draft and then the Celtics could draft Ben Simmons?

Imagine Simmons and Durant? Win now and in the future.

How do you trade a coach?

You can only trade a coach if he wants out. You receive assets in return for letting the coach out of his contract. However, I don't think you can trade a player for a coach, just picks.

Sigh. This shouldn't even be a question. You take KD all day. Top 5 player in the league or top 5 coach? Are you serious? Yes, the spurs might not have won without Pop, but every championship team would not have won without their star player. Period.