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Will the celtics make a move?
« on: July 21, 2016, 04:23:28 PM »

Offline walker834

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I'm liking our roster as it stands and hope we don't, but seems like we upgraded our team from last year.  Thing is we still have too many picks in ways though.  We have 10 guys ready to contribute, 2 stashes. Ainge can draft the next couple years and call it a day though, but I feel like we are primed to move a few guys for someone.

Starters

Isaiah
Bradley
Crowder
Amir
Horford

Bench

Rozier
Smart
Brown
Jerebko
KO

Roster Fodder

Bentil
Jackson
Nader
Hunter
Young
Zeller

Stashes

Zizic and Yabusele

Seems like we have a good young roster with interchangeable parts. We swapped out Turner and Suly for Brown and Horford so far.  We could use an additional rebounder maybe.  Outside of Amir and Horford we are pretty thin in general for big men.  I think KO could have a breakthrough year of sorts.  I'm not sure what to expect from Brown off the bat but like the pick quite a bit.  Isaiah, Bradley, Rozier, Smart, Crowder and Jerebko should be able to handle most duties from the start.  If Brown gives us anything it's a plus.  We are somewhat thin with stashes though. 

I still feel like we can continue to draft and upgrade that way, but there is room for a move here? I don't think Zeller has accepted his qualifying offer yet.  There aren't any big free agents left to sign. 
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Re: Will the celtics make a move?
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I like how Ainge has this team managed and set up.  We are a top 5 team I think, but have as much a chance to sink to the bottom of the playoff standings as we do of reaching the top.

I still think the patient approach is the right one.  We have to look for the right moves.  We can really just sit back and draft.  The Celtics went through the first couple phases of the process.  We got Horford and drafted well.

Our coaching staff is too good where this team is going to be competitive and exciting to watch regardless.

We have one of the best group of guards in the league and Horford gives us one of the leagues best big men.  Crowder, Jerebko and Brown is also strong.   Stevens should be able to do quite a bit with that. 
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Ainge did not address the Wing shooting issue. Lack of a scoring Power Forward/Center.

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Re: Will the celtics make a move?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 06:17:24 PM »

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The Okafor rumors persist, and I think this I why Zeller is not signed yet.

I have a friend who is a season ticket holder who says the Cousins stuff is not go it away either, but I still think that is more likely at the trade deadline if at all.

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There's still a lot of young prospects that aren't going to get time that should be moved for someone with more talent that can contribute right away. It's important not just for this coming year but because next season we're going to have another high draft pick and the two prospects overseas will be coming at some point, so the deck has to be cleared for the future as well.

But I spent all last year thinking there was a 3-for-1 deal on the horizon and it never materialized. So who knows.
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I expect us to add one more cheap vet. Could be a backup pg or a 3 shooting wing or a rebounding big.

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I expect us to add one more cheap vet. Could be a backup pg or a 3 shooting wing or a rebounding big.
We seem to be in good shape for PG depth with IT, Rozier, sometimes Smart and D. Jackson.

I agree on a shooting wing or rebounding big. 

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