Unconfirmed report: Ibaka set to resign with TOR

[perks-a-beast]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/raptorsrapture.com/2017/05/20/report-raptors-serge-ibaka-agree-contract-extension/amp/

On one hand I am disappointed. I still think Ibaka could do wonders for the Celtics given his defensive prowess and shooting range. On the other hand, I wouldn't want him for $20 mill, even in this inflated market.

If this is true then the free agent PF/C pool has begun to dry up faster than we anticipated. I fear we will be dissapointing with the signing of the likes of a Taj Gibson, Patrick Patterson, Ersan Ilyasova, JaMychal Green, James Johnson, or dare I say...Jared Sullinger 

Don't hold your breath for Blake Griffin..

[hpantazo]

Meh...I had no interest in the Celtics spending cap space on Ibaka.

[NHCelticsFan]

Trade for Larry Nance Jr, who the Celtics reportedly wanted in the draft (he was taken one pick before we took RJ).

Nance averaged 10/10 as a starter and is second fiddle to Randle.  He would add rebounding and athleticism to the lineup and looks like a guy who could develop into a very solid player.

He's still on a rookie deal, so someone like Rozier would be a straight swap, balance our roster a little bit.

[perks-a-beast]

Trade for Larry Nance Jr, who the Celtics reportedly wanted in the draft (he was taken one pick before we took RJ).

Nance averaged 10/10 as a starter and is second fiddle to Randle.  He would add rebounding and athleticism to the lineup and looks like a guy who could develop into a very solid player.

He's still on a rookie deal, so someone like Rozier would be a straight swap, balance our roster a little bit.

I wouldn't oppose such a trade. Rozier would actually be great playing off the ball next to Ball in LA, who I'm assuming LA picks. How is Nances shooting?

[Roy H.]

I didn't want Ibaka, but I'd be surprised if he signed for "only" $20 million without exploring free agency.

[NHCelticsFan]

Trade for Larry Nance Jr, who the Celtics reportedly wanted in the draft (he was taken one pick before we took RJ).

Nance averaged 10/10 as a starter and is second fiddle to Randle.  He would add rebounding and athleticism to the lineup and looks like a guy who could develop into a very solid player.

He's still on a rookie deal, so someone like Rozier would be a straight swap, balance our roster a little bit.

I wouldn't oppose such a trade. Rozier would actually be great playing off the ball next to Ball in LA, who I'm assuming LA picks. How is Nances shooting?

He shot 28% from deep this year, and is going to have a competition with Zubac throughout the summer.
https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/865278133880082432

[Tr1boy]

Team looked better with biyombo

[the_gunner]

I think it will be really interesting to watch Toronto this offseason. They will be looking to add a quality guard, as Kyle Lowry will be offered a max. deal somewhere else.

Toronto is a "win now" team especially if they sign Ibaka, and I think we can use that to our advantage.

Maybe we can use Toronto in a 3 way deal in which they get Thomas or Bradley, and we get some quality young big man to play alongside Horford.

[kozlodoev]

This isn't hot news, really. Ibaka has been gushing about Toronto for a while now. He wasn't going anywhere.