Gordon Hayward Meeting

[Bobshot]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Rejoice. It does give them more cap room. They might need it.

[KGBirdBias]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Not really. Today was the deadline for waiving him before his contract became guaranteed. The Celts were always going to waive him.

Yes, but they could've kept him and tried to trade him. Waiving him tells me they needed space immediately. Just my opinion.

[TheBig3]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Doesn't tell us anything, they had to do it today or his salary was Guaranteed Hayward won't decide until Tuesday or Wednesday

[Roy H.]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Not really. Today was the deadline for waiving him before his contract became guaranteed. The Celts were always going to waive him.

Yes, but they could've kept him and tried to trade him. Waiving him tells me they needed space immediately. Just my opinion.

No, it doesn't mean that. We needed to waive him now, in case we need cap room. The last thing the team needed was being forced to find a team that would take Zeller.

[Chris22]

Hayward will sign with us.
Spurfulous is not Brad Stevens.

[PaulP34]

Come on guys, we are giving Paul George to much credit here. The kid is a good player and would of made this Celtics team better but no way is he a Kevin Garnett type impact. I dont see him being that type of leader either. Garnett always preached Defense first. I dont consider missing out on Paul George Armageddon. The price it would cost to get him along with another free agaent i think would be to much n put us in a hole. Personally, id rather build the team slowly and through the draft. Free agents are fine an all n come with experience but we have the best young coach in the game who can teach these kids how to play the game.

2016= the #3 pick/ Jaylen Brown-SG,SF
2017= the #3 pick/ Jayson Tatum-PF
2018= 2 picks in the top 5 which could become Michael Porter Jr.SF-PF/Lucka Doncic-SG, DeAndre Ayton C, Mohamad Bamba-PF or C, Miles Bridges-SF, PF, Robert Williams-PF, C, Wendell Carter-PF

If anyone tells me that its better to trade all our picks for a Paul George is a great idea, im gonna say u smoke crack. Two of these guys added to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a full starting 4 who in 4 years from now can be lights out the best combination in the NBA that could give us 6 to 7 NBA titles by 2028. And its crazy to think that with all the PG's we took in the past 4 years, that, that might be the only position we dont have a legit player at. Isaiah is gonna get old by the time our top picks hit their prime. Say what you want but Danny Ainge set us up nice for the future. Dont get it twisted, i think PG13 is dope but that dont mean he's worth throwing the future away for. Teams n their fans will envy us. If we play it smart, we can have the best starting 5 for years to come

[KGBirdBias]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Not really. Today was the deadline for waiving him before his contract became guaranteed. The Celts were always going to waive him.

Yes, but they could've kept him and tried to trade him. Waiving him tells me they needed space immediately. Just my opinion.

No, it doesn't mean that. We needed to waive him now, in case we need cap room. The last thing the team needed was being forced to find a team that would take Zeller.

Yes, I'm fully aware it was the deadline. They could've done it 2 days ago. Why wait until the deadline.

[Tr1boy]

wauhhh.  Welcome Gordon and Robyn!   

cmon Gordon, choose the Celtics!

[Chris22]

Come on guys, we are giving Paul George to much credit here. The kid is a good player and would of made this Celtics team better but no way is he a Kevin Garnett type impact. I dont see him being that type of leader either. Garnett always preached Defense first. I dont consider missing out on Paul George Armageddon. The price it would cost to get him along with another free agaent i think would be to much n put us in a hole. Personally, id rather build the team slowly and through the draft. Free agents are fine an all n come with experience but we have the best young coach in the game who can teach these kids how to play the game.

2016= the #3 pick/ Jaylen Brown-SG,SF
2017= the #3 pick/ Jayson Tatum-PF
2018= 2 picks in the top 5 which could become Michael Porter Jr.SF-PF/Lucka Doncic-SG, DeAndre Ayton C, Mohamad Bamba-PF or C, Miles Bridges-SF, PF, Robert Williams-PF, C, Wendell Carter-PF

If anyone tells me that its better to trade all our picks for a Paul George is a great idea, im gonna say u smoke crack. Two of these guys added to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a full starting 4 who in 4 years from now can be lights out the best combination in the NBA that could give us 6 to 7 NBA titles by 2028. And its crazy to think that with all the PG's we took in the past 4 years, that, that might be the only position we dont have a legit player at. Isaiah is gonna get old by the time our top picks hit their prime. Say what you want but Danny Ainge set us up nice for the future. Dont get it twisted, i think PG13 is dope but that dont mean he's worth throwing the future away for. Teams n their fans will envy us. If we play it smart, we can have the best starting 5 for years to come

TP Great post

[droopdog7]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Not really. Today was the deadline for waiving him before his contract became guaranteed. The Celts were always going to waive him.

Yes, but they could've kept him and tried to trade him. Waiving him tells me they needed space immediately. Just my opinion.

No, it doesn't mean that. We needed to waive him now, in case we need cap room. The last thing the team needed was being forced to find a team that would take Zeller.

Yes, I'm fully aware it was the deadline. They could've done it 2 days ago. Why wait until the deadline.

Why not wait until the deadline?  Besides, zeller was attractive to other teams because his contract was non guaranteed.  If his contract became guaranteed, who the heck was going to want zeller?  Nobody, that's who.

[max215]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this was happening no matter what; it means nothing.

[PaulP34]

Come on guys, we are giving Paul George to much credit here. The kid is a good player and would of made this Celtics team better but no way is he a Kevin Garnett type impact. I dont see him being that type of leader either. Garnett always preached Defense first. I dont consider missing out on Paul George Armageddon. The price it would cost to get him along with another free agaent i think would be to much n put us in a hole. Personally, id rather build the team slowly and through the draft. Free agents are fine an all n come with experience but we have the best young coach in the game who can teach these kids how to play the game.

2016= the #3 pick/ Jaylen Brown-SG,SF
2017= the #3 pick/ Jayson Tatum-PF
2018= 2 picks in the top 5 which could become Michael Porter Jr.SF-PF/Lucka Doncic-SG, DeAndre Ayton C, Mohamad Bamba-PF or C, Miles Bridges-SF, PF, Robert Williams-PF, C, Wendell Carter-PF

If anyone tells me that its better to trade all our picks for a Paul George is a great idea, im gonna say u smoke crack. Two of these guys added to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a full starting 4 who in 4 years from now can be lights out the best combination in the NBA that could give us 6 to 7 NBA titles by 2028. And its crazy to think that with all the PG's we took in the past 4 years, that, that might be the only position we dont have a legit player at. Isaiah is gonna get old by the time our top picks hit their prime. Say what you want but Danny Ainge set us up nice for the future. Dont get it twisted, i think PG13 is dope but that dont mean he's worth throwing the future away for. Teams n their fans will envy us. If we play it smart, we can have the best starting 5 for years to come

TP Great post

Thank you.

I think keeping Jaylen Brown, developing Jayson Tatum and keeping both 2018 top 5 picks and drafting them ( weather it be Porter Jr., Doncic, Ayton, Bamba, or Miles Bridges. Im asuming when in their primes (which could take a few years) are gonna add up much better then a 27 year old PG13. Especially when by the time they reach their primes, Cavs and GSW will be on their down fall.

[TheBig3]

Celtics just waived Zeller. This is a good sign that they needed the cap space to  sign Hayward.

Not really. Today was the deadline for waiving him before his contract became guaranteed. The Celts were always going to waive him.

Yes, but they could've kept him and tried to trade him. Waiving him tells me they needed space immediately. Just my opinion.

No, it doesn't mean that. We needed to waive him now, in case we need cap room. The last thing the team needed was being forced to find a team that would take Zeller.

Yes, I'm fully aware it was the deadline. They could've done it 2 days ago. Why wait until the deadline.

Why not wait until the deadline?  Besides, zeller was attractive to other teams because his contract was non guaranteed.  If his contract became guaranteed, who the heck was going to want zeller?  Nobody, that's who.

If you trade him you have to pick up the option and then take salary back which would prevent an opportunity to sign Hayward I believe.

[ausbacker]

Come on guys, we are giving Paul George to much credit here. The kid is a good player and would of made this Celtics team better but no way is he a Kevin Garnett type impact. I dont see him being that type of leader either. Garnett always preached Defense first. I dont consider missing out on Paul George Armageddon. The price it would cost to get him along with another free agaent i think would be to much n put us in a hole. Personally, id rather build the team slowly and through the draft. Free agents are fine an all n come with experience but we have the best young coach in the game who can teach these kids how to play the game.

2016= the #3 pick/ Jaylen Brown-SG,SF
2017= the #3 pick/ Jayson Tatum-PF
2018= 2 picks in the top 5 which could become Michael Porter Jr.SF-PF/Lucka Doncic-SG, DeAndre Ayton C, Mohamad Bamba-PF or C, Miles Bridges-SF, PF, Robert Williams-PF, C, Wendell Carter-PF

If anyone tells me that its better to trade all our picks for a Paul George is a great idea, im gonna say u smoke crack. Two of these guys added to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a full starting 4 who in 4 years from now can be lights out the best combination in the NBA that could give us 6 to 7 NBA titles by 2028. And its crazy to think that with all the PG's we took in the past 4 years, that, that might be the only position we dont have a legit player at. Isaiah is gonna get old by the time our top picks hit their prime. Say what you want but Danny Ainge set us up nice for the future. Dont get it twisted, i think PG13 is dope but that dont mean he's worth throwing the future away for. Teams n their fans will envy us. If we play it smart, we can have the best starting 5 for years to come

TP Great post

Thank you.

I think keeping Jaylen Brown, developing Jayson Tatum and keeping both 2018 top 5 picks and drafting them ( weather it be Porter Jr., Doncic, Ayton, Bamba, or Miles Bridges. Im asuming when in their primes (which could take a few years) are gonna add up much better then a 27 year old PG13. Especially when by the time they reach their primes, Cavs and GSW will be on their down fall.

100% behind you with this even more so seeing the silly contracts being handed out to fairly ordinary players. Keep building through the draft and collecting picks. That (IMO) is the best way forward.

[Bobshot]

Anybody know where his wife is from? Indiana? Was she with him in Boston?

I know they have two homes, SD and Salt Lake City, and she's basically a housewife raising two kids. She likes to get away when he's there, and often flies to NYC for shopping with a girlfriend.

I'm thinking she might prefer Boston for shopping, schools and culture. Maybe she was throwing a hint with the pic of her kid with a Celtics T-shirt.

Wives do have a way of influencing their husbands on these decisions.