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Is a blockbuster, player-heavy deal in the offing? As of now, league sources told The Vertical that isn’t the case.
Steve Kyler: One league source pegged market for Paul George being only a few teams – mainly because he’s set on leaving for LA in July of 2018 – via Twitter stevekylerNBA
Steve Kyler: In terms of being open to a one year rental – Cavs, Raptors and Clippers may be only teams willing to trade and ultimately lose George. – via Twitter stevekylerNBA
Steve Kyler: While NBA Draft is fluid – no sense in NBA circles that Jimmy Butler likely to be traded around the draft – won’t stop teams from asking – via Twitter stevekylerNBA
The more assets the Celtics have, the more assets the Bulls would ask for in a potential deal. But many around the Bulls don’t believe Ainge will even come calling before draft night, sources tell CSNChicago.com. The Celtics have enough to put a competitive team on the floor as is without having to add a player of Butler’s caliber. – via CSN Chicago
Cavs, Raptors and Clippers
It doesn't say the Celtics won't pursue Butler, just that they won't do so before the draft, which makes sense, because if they want to have cap space to sign a max free agent, they have to sign him first and then they can trade for someone else.
Quote from: hpantazo on June 18, 2017, 06:05:09 PMIt doesn't say the Celtics won't pursue Butler, just that they won't do so before the draft, which makes sense, because if they want to have cap space to sign a max free agent, they have to sign him first and then they can trade for someone else. That totally depends on who is going out in a trade for Butler.If we offer #3, Bradley, and Crowder we can do it before the draft and still have plenty of cap room to sign a max free agent.The same would work for George, although I doubt we would offer that much for George without an extension in place.
If we are not after George or Butler, the question is, who are we after with all of our trade assets?
Quote from: hpantazo on June 18, 2017, 06:14:09 PMIf we are not after George or Butler, the question is, who are we after with all of our trade assets?Nobody.
Quote from: Roy H. on June 18, 2017, 06:17:08 PMQuote from: hpantazo on June 18, 2017, 06:14:09 PMIf we are not after George or Butler, the question is, who are we after with all of our trade assets?Nobody.Why all the pessimism since the trade? We are likely going after someone.
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