Westbrook Trade Rumors (Beck)

[loco_91]

Stevens wouldn't let Westbrook be himself even if we could make a deal. I'm not sure if Stevens can coach a ball dominant pg. I just don't think his ego could take it. There would be a clash.

I think this is a myth. RWB is a unique talent, and he'll thrive in our transition-oriented offense.

[PaulP34]

I just hope we don't give up 017 swap or Brown. Do what u want with everything else.

[walker834]

Tanguay, Big O and Nueneir are on csn now going at it.  They think we should bring him here without an extension. I'd like to hear what Ainge says about that.  I can understand if we are getting Blake and Westbrook cheap and can sign both but it seems out there to me.  I wouldn't doubt if Danny discussed it I also wouldn't be surprised if Danny is tryinig to do something completely else.

[jpotter33]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested. No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Well, maybe this is your own fault for misinterpreting what he said.

Here's the video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651708-westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics

He never said the Celtics are in trade talks or anything like that, and he certainly went farther than saying that "Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets."

This is what he said. Rival GM's think that:
A) there's a very strong suspicion that Westbrook intends to leave OKC (most likely true);
B) given Presti's history and the context of what just happened with Durant, if there's even a suspicion of Westbrook wanting to leave, then Presti will trade him (most likely true);
C) a Westbrook trade would happen sooner rather than later, as in before the season (most likely true);
D) the Celtics are the most likely destination due to how many assets that they have where they can trade future assets and young prospects and still have a title contender around Westbrook (assets part is true - just depends on how interested Ainge is).

Thus, it's not like this was ever truly something that was out of thin air. Rather, this just affirms several things that most people thought - Westbrook is probably a goner next summer if they keep him; Presti won't risk that chance again after Durant; and the C's are a legitimate option for him due to their situation.

I don't see what's so "out there" about this report..

[Dino Pitino]

[walker834]

I think it's out there that we would trade valuable assets for a one year player and abandon what we've been building to do that. I also think if Ainge were ever to make such a deal it would be much bigger than that.

There has been no word from the celtics on this except speculation from other people.

[mctyson]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested.  No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Yeah. What passes for 'journalism' nowadays is ....sad.

They think they are running this team when they aren't.  It's annoying.  I really wonder if any of these people even asked the celtics.

TP.  You have all these 3rd-grade NBA 'journalists' who sit on the ESPN trade machine and say "Hey! Westbrook to the Celtics is the most logical destination"

[mctyson]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested. No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Well, maybe this is your own fault for misinterpreting what he said.

Here's the video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651708-westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics

He never said the Celtics are in trade talks or anything like that, and he certainly went farther than saying that "Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets."

This is what he said. Rival GM's think that:
A) there's a very strong suspicion that Westbrook intends to leave OKC (most likely true);
B) given Presti's history and the context of what just happened with Durant, if there's even a suspicion of Westbrook wanting to leave, then Presti will trade him (most likely true);
C) a Westbrook trade would happen sooner rather than later, as in before the season (most likely true);
D) the Celtics are the most likely destination due to how many assets that they have where they can trade future assets and young prospects and still have a title contender around Westbrook (assets part is true - just depends on how interested Ainge is).

Thus, it's not like this was ever truly something that was out of thin air. Rather, this just affirms several things that most people thought - Westbrook is probably a goner next summer if they keep him; Presti won't risk that chance again after Durant; and the C's are a legitimate option for him due to their situation.

I don't see what's so "out there" about this report..

Come on dude...read the freaking tittle of the link "westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics"

[walker834]

Danny Ainge is not crazy.  Gary Tanguay is lol. He has us dumping our entire team for Westbrook with no extension and saying he thinks Danny is going for it.  Gary is crazy.

That again is Tanguay's own speculation with no proof. He does this all the time. Westbrook is the flavor of the week.

I'm not saying something couldn't happen here eventually, but right now it makes as much sense as any other rumor that didn't happen.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested. No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Well, maybe this is your own fault for misinterpreting what he said.

Here's the video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651708-westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics

He never said the Celtics are in trade talks or anything like that, and he certainly went farther than saying that "Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets."

This is what he said. Rival GM's think that:
A) there's a very strong suspicion that Westbrook intends to leave OKC (most likely true);
B) given Presti's history and the context of what just happened with Durant, if there's even a suspicion of Westbrook wanting to leave, then Presti will trade him (most likely true);
C) a Westbrook trade would happen sooner rather than later, as in before the season (most likely true);
D) the Celtics are the most likely destination due to how many assets that they have where they can trade future assets and young prospects and still have a title contender around Westbrook (assets part is true - just depends on how interested Ainge is).

Thus, it's not like this was ever truly something that was out of thin air. Rather, this just affirms several things that most people thought - Westbrook is probably a goner next summer if they keep him; Presti won't risk that chance again after Durant; and the C's are a legitimate option for him due to their situation.

I don't see what's so "out there" about this report..

Come on dude...read the freaking tittle of the link "westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics"

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[max215]

Nothing to see here, Bulpett just shot this down. There have been no Westbrook or Griffin talks in a long time. However, no mention whatsoever of Philly and their bigs.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/07/bulpett_sorting_through_celtics_trade_rumor_season

[hpantazo]

Danny Ainge is not crazy.  Gary Tanguay is lol. He has us dumping our entire team for Westbrook with no extension and saying he thinks Danny is going for it.  Gary is crazy.

That again is Tanguay's own speculation with no proof. He does this all the time. Westbrook is the flavor of the week.

I'm not saying something couldn't happen here eventually, but right now it makes as much sense as any other rumor that didn't happen.

I think guys like Tanguay and Beck know they are misleading people based on pure speculation, and even that Ainge wouldn't make the trades that they are speculating he would make. They just have no info and they need to produce buzz and rumors to get people to tune in and discuss and get ratings, so they go with it.

[manl_lui]

Danny Ainge is not crazy.  Gary Tanguay is lol. He has us dumping our entire team for Westbrook with no extension and saying he thinks Danny is going for it.  Gary is crazy.

That again is Tanguay's own speculation with no proof. He does this all the time. Westbrook is the flavor of the week.

I'm not saying something couldn't happen here eventually, but right now it makes as much sense as any other rumor that didn't happen.

I think guys like Tanguay and Beck know they are misleading people based on pure speculation, and even that Ainge wouldn't make the trades that they are speculating he would make. They just have no info and they need to produce buzz and rumors to get people to tune in and discuss and get ratings, so they go with it.

i'm glad Tanguay isn't running the team

[kozlodoev]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested. No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Well, maybe this is your own fault for misinterpreting what he said.

Here's the video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651708-westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics

He never said the Celtics are in trade talks or anything like that, and he certainly went farther than saying that "Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets."

This is what he said. Rival GM's think that:
A) there's a very strong suspicion that Westbrook intends to leave OKC (most likely true);
B) given Presti's history and the context of what just happened with Durant, if there's even a suspicion of Westbrook wanting to leave, then Presti will trade him (most likely true);
C) a Westbrook trade would happen sooner rather than later, as in before the season (most likely true);
D) the Celtics are the most likely destination due to how many assets that they have where they can trade future assets and young prospects and still have a title contender around Westbrook (assets part is true - just depends on how interested Ainge is).

Thus, it's not like this was ever truly something that was out of thin air. Rather, this just affirms several things that most people thought - Westbrook is probably a goner next summer if they keep him; Presti won't risk that chance again after Durant; and the C's are a legitimate option for him due to their situation.

I don't see what's so "out there" about this report..

Come on dude...read the freaking tittle of the link "westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics"

Perhaps you shouldnt get your information from reading titles only.

[jpotter33]

Beck is on csn now backtracking on what he said.  Just his own rational and what has already been reported that Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets.  I can't believe csn has been talking about this all day when there is absolutely no word from the Celtics that they are interested. No way the celtics trade for a player that isn't going to sign an extension.  Getting that all to work is also not that easy.  Beck is just speculating.

I agree in theory that if we put together a team Westbrook might sign an extension but there is no word the celtics are even interested here.

Well, maybe this is your own fault for misinterpreting what he said.

Here's the video: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651708-westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics

He never said the Celtics are in trade talks or anything like that, and he certainly went farther than saying that "Presti would rather trade Westbrook and the celtics have a lot of assets."

This is what he said. Rival GM's think that:
A) there's a very strong suspicion that Westbrook intends to leave OKC (most likely true);
B) given Presti's history and the context of what just happened with Durant, if there's even a suspicion of Westbrook wanting to leave, then Presti will trade him (most likely true);
C) a Westbrook trade would happen sooner rather than later, as in before the season (most likely true);
D) the Celtics are the most likely destination due to how many assets that they have where they can trade future assets and young prospects and still have a title contender around Westbrook (assets part is true - just depends on how interested Ainge is).

Thus, it's not like this was ever truly something that was out of thin air. Rather, this just affirms several things that most people thought - Westbrook is probably a goner next summer if they keep him; Presti won't risk that chance again after Durant; and the C's are a legitimate option for him due to their situation.

I don't see what's so "out there" about this report..

Come on dude...read the freaking tittle of the link "westbrook-trade-will-happen-sooner-rather-than-later-likely-to-celtics"

Why read the actual article when you can get all you need from the title itself?! 

That's what the reports from the other GM's actually said, btw, which you would've known if you actually read the article or even just my thread - they think he'll be traded before the season rather than at something like the deadline and Boston makes the most sense given our context. Not really world-changing ideas there..