Is likely to play today. He's the quintessential Stevens player.
I wonder if we make a Winslow type offer to nab him in the draft. Again, he's just such a perfect player for our system and having Tatum, Brown, and Porter for the next 10 years would be unreal. Plus, given his back issues and the amount of tier talent in this draft, he's likely to go no higher than 4. This makes him for much more attainable.
There's almost no chance we trade for him, and there is absolutely no chance that we trade for him while keeping Brown and Tatum. We're trying to win a championship, not make a "Winslow type offer" for a guy who has played 2 minutes in college. Only shot we get him is the Lakers pick.
Contradictory statements. But yeah, I was referring to using the Lakers pick, among other picks.
These definitive "no way" statements are kind of odd, though. If Ainge values a player, he'll aggressively target him.
Lol no they're not. I said we won't be able to trade for him without giving up Tatum or Brown, which is true. We don't have the assets unless you're looking to give up Tatum or Brown (Or Kyrie I guess), which makes no sense.
So then I said our only real chance at getting him is the Lakers pick, which is also true. If it conveys, then we would certainly have a shot at taking him, and not have to trade for him.
And saying we would have to use the Lakers pick PLUS other picks to get him doesn't make sense either. He will most likely be available if the Lakers pick conveys, so we would just draft him.
When you said the Lakers pick, I was under the assumption that you grouped it as the LAL/SAC pick.
There are a few scenarios in which we could realistically get him. I mean you have Ayton, Doncic, and Bagley over him and then there is Bamba, Jackson, and Young. Given his injury, it isn't farfetched to believe that those 3 players could jump him as well. In fact, ESPN has him ranked #6 at the moment.
http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/21307077/nba-draft-rankings-espn-top-100-prospects-2018So say that draft comes and Ainge really likes him, he's not medically flagged, and he's available 6, as ESPN projects. If you're a really bad team would it be that much of a stretch to think that an offer of Sac 19, Memphis 19 (or whenever it conveys), and Boston's own pick in 2018 (in order for the receiving team to get back a pick in the same draft) would be enticing? Especially if your medical staff have concerns on his medicals.