Anthony Davis Requests Trade from NO

[GoCeltics123]

The wall of shame for this topic is looking quite promising this time around

Even if I don't post the most on it, I'm at the top of it for the sheer amount of content

[sully00]

If I'm the Pelicans, I'm telling the Lakers to go **** themselves the second they call. Yeah, they probably don't get the best offers with no assurance than AD re-signs with another team, but it's not like Kuz/Ingram/Ball + late first rounds picks are that valuable. I'll take the slight hit just to stick the finger at Bron/Rich Paul/Magic.

That is too easy. You totally jerk them around. We like Kuzman but we don't really want Ball we need lottery picks your picks aren't ****. Make them go shop Ball around the league for a lottery pick and nobody bites, Daddy Ball gets all upset. Maybe same thing with Ingram make the Lakers shop his ass around saying we really need a big man instead. Then up and trade him to another team.

[jirrit]

I can't believe people are questioning Kyrie. It's been reiterated by so many sources in Boston that he likely isn't going anywhere. The only cause for legitimate concerns are made up stories from across the country. Guys, come on

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don't be NAIVE man, there's no loyalty these days.... Kyrie can easily jump ship and I could see him joining his boy AD in LaLa land. Time to start thinking of other potential studs as a plan B.

Same can be said for every person out in the world but there's no reason to not trust your loved ones because 'there always is a chance'... I mean, that way of thinking kills pretty much every great moment you have.

[Parliament10]

Pelicans won't rush Anthony Davis deal unless overwhelmed
Adrian Wojnarowski | ESPN | 9:26 AM ET, 01-29-19

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25874557/pelicans-rush-anthony-davis-deal-overwhelmed

The New Orleans Pelicans plan to listen to offers on All-NBA center Anthony Davis but won't make a deal before next Thursday's NBA trade deadline unless they're offered an overwhelming package for the franchise's star, league sources told ESPN....

New Orleans is operating with an understanding that the Lakers' best deadline offer could still be available to the Pelicans in the offseason -- once the asset-rich Boston Celtics can become factors in the Davis discussions.

"We will do this on our terms and our deadline," the Pelicans said in a statement Monday....

Still, Boston looms as a threat to every team in the process once the Celtics are no longer constrained from adding a player on a designated rookie extension. After Kyrie Irving -- whose contract is under the same extension -- becomes a free agent July 1, Boston is able to officially acquire Davis in a trade. An agreement could be in place well before that date and finalized July 1.

Looks like the Pelicans are going to wait for the Celtics.
Unless they are "overwhelmed" with a deal. Which likely isn't going to happen.

Nevertheless, the ball is in Magic Johnson's court.
Danny Ainge, on the other hand, is sitting pretty.

[ShermansShoes]

I suppose this might belong in a trade thread or something, but am I crazy in thinking we could get Nikola Vucevic for 25% of the Anthony Davis cost? I also have a problem with hoarding so this may be influencing my thinking. I just don’t want to part with Tatum/Smart or the Memphis pick. Come to think of it I like the Sac pick to, and Jaylen Brown. Meh, can’t part with Gordo either. What if he shakes the rust off? I just don’t like the eggs all in one basket box Anthony Davis puts us in. Let the Lakers dump all their assets for him. When LeBron goes over the cliff, they’ll be in the the NBA wasteland again for years. And that cliff is closer than we think.

[CeltsfaninDC]

The wall of shame for this topic is looking quite promising this time around

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[ParticleMan]

I suppose this might belong in a trade thread or something, but am I crazy in thinking we could get Nikola Vucevic for 25% of the Anthony Davis cost? I also have a problem with hoarding so this may be influencing my thinking. I just don’t want to part with Tatum/Smart or the Memphis pick. Come to think of it I like the Sac pick to, and Jaylen Brown. Meh, can’t part with Gordo either. What if he shakes the rust off? I just don’t like the eggs all in one basket box Anthony Davis puts us in. Let the Lakers dump all their assets for him. When LeBron goes over the cliff, they’ll be in the the NBA wasteland again for years. And that cliff is closer than we think.

i truly hope this was supposed to be a green font post.

[ermocrate]

Kyrie apologizing to LeFlop ALSO means:"Dude I've grown up, now that I'm a leader and no more your "son" I'm ready to send you into the oblivion, sorry granpa, enjoy your retirement in sunny valley". I would have been furious if I was LeBron because that was a statement from Kyrie... The hilarious thing was that LeBron and most of the press didn't even understood that, KI is miles ahead.

[Parliament10]

I think that Danny will try as much as he can, to finagle this Davis deal, without dealing Tatum.
Because, not only do the Celtics have the current slew of 1st round picks. But, we also can offer future picks.

Lakers have their time now. Pelicans will get theirs too.
But, I believe that the Ultimate card holder, is the Celtics.

[3D Chess]

We like Kuzman

I sincerely hope that this wasn't a typo and that you intended for the P'cans brass to refer to Kuzma as Kuzman all throughout negotiations despite being corrected by Magic and Pelinka several times.

[GoCeltics123]

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Masai is f**** going for it man...

[Jakeopp]

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Masai is f**** going for it man...

Of course he is, nothing to lose. They're not beating the Warriors as is, and if Kawhi leaves they're screwed. AD won't re-sign there but it will certainly give them the best chance to win this year.

I for one think it would be hilarious if...

- They give away all their depth and younger talent to land AD
- Get embarrassed in the finals by the Warriors
- Kawhi leaves in the off-season
- AD leaves the following off-season or gets traded because he wants nothing to do with Canada

Raptors become irrelevant in only two seasons without accomplishing anything.

[djFan71]

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Masai is f**** going for it man...

What are the odds they hang him in the rafters if he pulls this off?

[klemen4]

If we have a chance to make offer in summer only option money wise is:
12 mill Smart or Rozier s&t
7.8 mill Tatum or 6.7 mill Brown
2.8 to 3.6 mill Sac pick (10th to 14 pick)

That would be enough as AD salary will be 27 mill... if not we add Yabusele 3.1 million as filler.

Smart, Tatum, sac pick, Mem pick imo will be the trade.

For sure Danny will try to keep one of Smart/ Brown out if the deal.

[Celts17Pride]

Everyone in this topic should realize that if the Celtics trade for AD and beat everyone else's offer that the most likely trade scenario would have the Celtics trading Tatum, Brown and Smart for AD. It's the most likely and the one where the money actually works.

The only other way would be to involve Horford or Hayward both which is very unlikely in my opinion.

Be careful what you wish for.

[31to6]

If I'm the Pelicans, I'm telling the Lakers to go **** themselves the second they call. Yeah, they probably don't get the best offers with no assurance than AD re-signs with another team, but it's not like Kuz/Ingram/Ball + late first rounds picks are that valuable. I'll take the slight hit just to stick the finger at Bron/Rich Paul/Magic.

That is too easy. You totally jerk them around. We like Kuzman but we don't really want Ball we need lottery picks your picks aren't ****. Make them go shop Ball around the league for a lottery pick and nobody bites, Daddy Ball gets all upset. Maybe same thing with Ingram make the Lakers shop his ass around saying we really need a big man instead. Then up and trade him to another team.

**** THE LAKERS!

[Celts17Pride]

If we have a chance to make offer in summer only option money wise is:
12 mill Smart or Rozier s&t
7.8 mill Tatum or 6.7 mill Brown
2.8 to 3.6 Sac pick (10th to 14 pick)

That would be enough, if not we add Yabusele 3.1 million as filler.

Smart, Tatum, sac pick, Mem pick imo will be the trade.

For sure Danny will try to keep one of Smart/ Brown out if the deal.

Don't think you can sign and trade a player with other players anymore. Some CBA expert should either confirm or deny this claim.

[JJHondo17]

Celtics have to much to not make the play. I'm listening to Steven A and Plaschke dismiss Boston because they say AD will and has already said he wont resign in Boston. If Boston trades for AD you better believe Kyrie Is resigning. Kyrie may have called Lebron but he would much rather beat him. Boston will offer whar it takes and bank on Ainge, Brad and Kyrie being able to keep him in Boston.

Careful.............listening to Plaschke will make your brain rot!!

[Jakeopp]

Everyone in this topic should realize that if the Celtics trade for AD and beat everyone else's offer that the most likely trade scenario would have the Celtics trading Tatum, Brown and Smart for AD. It's the most likely and the one where the money actually works.

The only other way would be to involve Horford or Hayward both which is very likely in my opinion.

Be careful what you wish for.

I do this without even thinking about it twice. I'll even pack their bags.

[Marvel]

Goes without saying that getting AD would be fantastic but I'm not really stressed out like I was last couple of years when similar threads about KD, Horford or Hayward sweepstakes were on.

I remember how berserk this board (myself included) went when Hayward decided to take his talents to Boston. Five minutes into his Celtics career, freak injury happens and suddenly everything changes. Every time something like that occurs this video comes to my mind.

Watch on YouTube

It's a silly little story but it's true. It's life.

So if AD forces his way to LA, it will seem like the end of the world. But it's not. What if Bucks disappoint in the playoffs like 60 win Hawks team lead by Bud did, and Greek Freak is like I want out? (He has only 2 years left on his deal after this one.) And by missing out on AD Celts are now the only team with ammunition to get him. Or whatever other scenario no one can predict becomes reality.

Bottom line is that Celtics are a well run organization and those eventually tend to find a way to success. And we're fortunate that we decided to invest our time and emotions in one of those.

Oh, and f*** Lebron and his buddy who thinks he's some master of puppets.

Awesome story and yeah Bron and his agent trying their best to bend the rules to get AD there is lame as hell.

The Hayward injury allowed guys like JB and Tatum to shine and eventually Rozier when Kyrie went down. I know since Hayward's been back the team isn't playing as well but there may be some fortune there...maybe.