Boston called about the availability of Raja Bell

[greenbeans]

Lol @ These Charlotte fans. Why would you want Ray? He doesn't help in your annual quest to pick 10 or higher.

[doc.end]

Once again Tony gets injured before the trade deadline. I wonder if Charlotte would've had an interest in Tony and House in exchange for Bell.

No. Raja fits perfectly and is consistent (now coming feom injury, he had a worse game against Magic). We are thin at SG. So anyone who would want Raja would have to overpay. We are not shopping him. That's how it is, I don't see anyone on your roster who we would like and you would be willing to give. And salaries would worked.

[campybatman]

Once again Tony gets injured before the trade deadline. I wonder if Charlotte would've had an interest in Tony and House in exchange for Bell.

No. Raja fits perfectly and is consistent (now coming feom injury, he had a worse game against Magic). We are thin at SG. So anyone who would want Raja would have to overpay. We are not shopping him. That's how it is, I don't see anyone on your roster who we would like and you would be willing to give. And salaries would worked.

When I spoke of Tony and House in relation to an idea of a trade for Bell. I was speaking in terms of matching up salaries. I wasn't saying that they're better in value to the one player or that he's better in value than the two players.

Why would Ainge want to overspend for one player who's no more than a role player on most teams? If you're thin at a position. You trade to strengthen it not weaken it. Then Charlotte would've no reason to trade Bell.

[Larry Joe Bird]

Raja Bell is known for his physical defense on Kobe,

Video: Raja Bell clotheslines Kobe Bryant in game 5 of the Lakers/Suns series

[campybatman]

Yeah, but Ainge needs to be concern with getting Pierce help in guarding LeBron potentially in the playoffs. If Bell is solid in guarding Kobe. Good. But, that's looking even further ahead.

[Larry Joe Bird]

Yeah, but Ainge needs to be concern with getting Pierce help in guarding LeBron potentially in the playoffs. If Bell is solid in guarding Kobe. Good. But, that's looking even further ahead.

I don't know enough about Raja to make a comment about his encounters (as far as defense is concerned) against LeBron James. I hope he is just as physical on defense against LeBron as he is with Kolbe. He is known to play tough defense on the top scorers of the NBA. Some claim he is a "dirty" player unless, of course, he plays on your team.

[Dogen]

Raja Bell is known for his physical defense on Kobe,

Video: Raja Bell clotheslines Kobe Bryant in game 5 of the Lakers/Suns series

Good enough reason for me. Bring him aboard!

[campybatman]

Bell and Joe Smith make a lot of sense. I want both but one out of the two would be ideal. I believe Bell is taller than Tony but not as strong as Pierce. So, like for Tony, guarding LeBron will require a lot of effort, patience and persistence. And hope that the referees give you the calls sometimes.