Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26, pt 3 – (Trade Deadline = Thurs, Feb. 5, 3pm, ET)

[Dogen]

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I wish it wasn't this hack reporting it but I wouldn't be surprised if we were interested in Yves

Yves has fallen out in New Orleans to some degree. Maybe not fallen, but his minutes are down and they are focusing more on Queen.

He's riskier than Sharpe, and much less experienced. And his FT's are not good. And not much of a passer, like Queen is, and his 3pt is non-existent.

But he does bring to mind that Rob Williams rim running type. Good blocks, great athleticism. I don't see him on the floor with Queta, but as a bench player I can see him complimenting what Garza brings. They are like opposites in a way, giving Joe another option depending on the situation.

So again Boucher + the (small 4.7M) TPE + a future pick works. I'd give up a protected first for him. Maybe the 2027. NOP will ask for more as there is going to be some competition. Joe D showcasing him now, so we'll start hearing more rumors.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-pelicans-gauging-yves-missi-195514771.html

[redslastlaugh]

Any interest in Andre Drummond from Philly? Reports say Philly is looking to cut payroll and we could move Boucher or Tillman or both to a 3rd team and take Drummond off their books?

They also want to trade Johni Broome, their 35th pick last year who is signed to a multiyear roster contract but so far looks like a real busto.

I wouldnt mind Drummond, low money commitment with the size on the boards, but Philly also seems like a headache to deal with, lol ... Drummond also is one of the lowest IQ players who always seems on the losing side... and I don't want to give anything to Philly at all. I still think Philly should pay us back for the picks we had to burn to dump Springer after they foisted him on us, lol

Yes. Geting a 3rd center without having to give up Simons or Hauser is definitely something I'm interested in.

Any 3rd string player is going to have warts but Drummond at least has clear strengths that he brings to the game.

If the Sharpe rumors have any legs I'd be more interested in giving up more in draft capital for him than getting Drummonds at this point.

Boucher + TPE for Sharpe keeps everyone on board except Boucher. What would it take in picks? BRN basically gets an expiring and the big TPE. Would a first do it? A first and second? Sharpe is not a game changer but he'd be a solid addition to go with Queta and Garza. And he's got a lot of fans here it seems.

We would take Sharpe into our TPE and keep the remaineder of the TPE. The TPE wouldnt really get traded to Brooklyn though the trade would generate a TPE for Brooklyn, but this is not that meaningful because Brooklyn will have tons of cap space this summer.

Michael Pina on The Ringer wrote a fake trade idea where we traded Simons plus 3 second round picks to Brooklyn for Dayron Sharpe and Zaire Williams to get under the tax... I'd like Sharpe but I'm kind of over trying to get under the tax.

[darrendaye]

Yes. Geting a 3rd center without having to give up Simons or Hauser is definitely something I'm interested in.

Any 3rd string player is going to have warts but Drummond at least has clear strengths that he brings to the game.

If the Sharpe rumors have any legs I'd be more interested in giving up more in draft capital for him than getting Drummonds at this point.

Boucher + TPE for Sharpe keeps everyone on board except Boucher. What would it take in picks? BRN basically gets an expiring and the big TPE. Would a first do it? A first and second? Sharpe is not a game changer but he'd be a solid addition to go with Queta and Garza. And he's got a lot of fans here it seems.

We would take Sharpe into our TPE and keep the remaineder of the TPE. The TPE wouldnt really get traded to Brooklyn though the trade would generate a TPE for Brooklyn, but this is not that meaningful because Brooklyn will have tons of cap space this summer.

Michael Pina on The Ringer wrote a fake trade idea where we traded Simons plus 3 second round picks to Brooklyn for Dayron Sharpe and Zaire Williams to get under the tax... I'd like Sharpe but I'm kind of over trying to get under the tax.

IMO you put the value on Simons as if he's resigning for 20mm or under. But I continue to be firm the triumvirate of PP, Simons, and Hauser should be culled by at least one by this offseason. Shots are going to go away when Tatum comes back and redefines to a good extent what you value in your supporting cast.

[Dogen]

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I wish it wasn't this hack reporting it but I wouldn't be surprised if we were interested in Yves

He's one non-shooting big man that I WOULD support a trade for. Limited knowledge of his game to game performances, but watching some highlights, on the defensive end appears to have lateral movement to defend in space. Checks most boxes for me personally.

I agree on this, and the more I think about it, for role players, Missi and Garza are like peanut butter and chocolate. "Two great tastes that taste great together" as the old commercial said.

Thing is, neither of them have much playoff experience, and both limitations can be exploited. Yet, with Tatum back neither would likely see much time in the playoffs. They are guys that Joe would bring in situationally. Missi's ability to move laterally is definitely something the team is lacking up front though, and he has a lot of upside. He fills in some boxes that Queta and Garza lack.

I guess it depends on what the team thinks of Queta being starting center long term. Is keeping the team intact and going with Queta/Garza/Missi enough to get to the finals level? -- or will they need to trade for more established center and lose Simons and/or Hauser?

I'm starting to board the Missi train (and keep Simons the Ghost Rider). What a fun deadline this may be. Especially if we can get a guy that is good enough to see the floor in the playoffs and can do this:

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[Dogen]

All aboard the Missi train! Watching some brief clips that show him up against players like Turner, Jokic, Poetl, Clingan, Edey, Vucevic, Mobley, Wemby, Sengun, Sarr, Holmgren. He certainly looks all 6'11" out there. Maybe slender for a center but he often is quicker than his cover, and has agility in those long arms.

He's essentially what the Celtics, I think, would be looking to draft in a young big as a mid-late first, but he has two years under his belt. The FT and lack of shooting are a slight concern, but he wouldn't even be available if he was the complete package. I wonder if this is Brad's guy, I don't recall him having much history working with Dumars.

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[GreenBlooded]

If the Sharpe rumors have any legs I'd be more interested in giving up more in draft capital for him than getting Drummonds at this point.

Boucher + TPE for Sharpe keeps everyone on board except Boucher. What would it take in picks? BRN basically gets an expiring and the big TPE. Would a first do it? A first and second? Sharpe is not a game changer but he'd be a solid addition to go with Queta and Garza. And he's got a lot of fans here it seems.

We would take Sharpe into our TPE and keep the remaineder of the TPE. The TPE wouldnt really get traded to Brooklyn though the trade would generate a TPE for Brooklyn, but this is not that meaningful because Brooklyn will have tons of cap space this summer.

Michael Pina on The Ringer wrote a fake trade idea where we traded Simons plus 3 second round picks to Brooklyn for Dayron Sharpe and Zaire Williams to get under the tax... I'd like Sharpe but I'm kind of over trying to get under the tax.

IMO you put the value on Simons as if he's resigning for 20mm or under. But I continue to be firm the triumvirate of PP, Simons, and Hauser should be culled by at least one by this offseason. Shots are going to go away when Tatum comes back and redefines to a good extent what you value in your supporting cast.

Agree with this. Also, Hugo is going to be tough to keep of the floor next season so he's coming for some of those minutes too.

[Larry_Russell]

All aboard the Missi train! Watching some brief clips that show him up against players like Turner, Jokic, Poetl, Clingan, Edey, Vucevic, Mobley, Wemby, Sengun, Sarr, Holmgren. He certainly looks all 6'11" out there. Maybe slender for a center but he often is quicker than his cover, and has agility in those long arms.

He's essentially what the Celtics, I think, would be looking to draft in a young big as a mid-late first, but he has two years under his belt. The FT and lack of shooting are a slight concern, but he wouldn't even be available if he was the complete package. I wonder if this is Brad's guy, I don't recall him having much history working with Dumars.

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I think Missi is going to fall very well into a jarrett Allen type of player athletically and IMO, I think he can become a bit of a shooter.

[jmr07019]

I would give up our first this year for Missi

[GreenBlooded]

Obviously there's a lot of focus on adding a big but I hope Brad is kicking the tires on Miles Bridges. As a big wing, he'd fit our offense perfectly. He helps in Tatum's absence and could play between Brown and Tatum when he returns.

[Celts17Pride]

One thing that is becoming pretty clear is there are a number of teams (including the Boston Celtics) that are out in the market searching for big man help and big man depth. Whoever the target is for the Celtics, Brad Stevens is going to have competition and is going to have to be willing to pay a steeper price because of the competition. Will Brad Stevens be willing to do that?

[jmr07019]

Any interest in Andre Drummond from Philly? Reports say Philly is looking to cut payroll and we could move Boucher or Tillman or both to a 3rd team and take Drummond off their books?

They also want to trade Johni Broome, their 35th pick last year who is signed to a multiyear roster contract but so far looks like a real busto.

I wouldnt mind Drummond, low money commitment with the size on the boards, but Philly also seems like a headache to deal with, lol ... Drummond also is one of the lowest IQ players who always seems on the losing side... and I don't want to give anything to Philly at all. I still think Philly should pay us back for the picks we had to burn to dump Springer after they foisted him on us, lol

Yes. Geting a 3rd center without having to give up Simons or Hauser is definitely something I'm interested in.

Any 3rd string player is going to have warts but Drummond at least has clear strengths that he brings to the game.

If the Sharpe rumors have any legs I'd be more interested in giving up more in draft capital for him than getting Drummonds at this point.

Boucher + TPE for Sharpe keeps everyone on board except Boucher. What would it take in picks? BRN basically gets an expiring and the big TPE. Would a first do it? A first and second? Sharpe is not a game changer but he'd be a solid addition to go with Queta and Garza. And he's got a lot of fans here it seems.

First round picks should only be traded for starters or starting caliber players. If the plan is for Sharpe to be Queta's backup I'm not sure he's worth a first. And would the plan be to give them both extensions? At that point you are into the center position for quite a bit of $$$

Missi to me is the better target. He was drafted a bit higher, had a better rookie year, has a better contract and is several years younger.

[165bows]

Sounds like NO is shopping him or he/his agent wants somewhere he can play.

Really doubt it’s here personally.

Been wrong before though!

[jmr07019]

Obviously there's a lot of focus on adding a big but I hope Brad is kicking the tires on Miles Bridges. As a big wing, he'd fit our offense perfectly. He helps in Tatum's absence and could play between Brown and Tatum when he returns.

Ya know I was just thinking how this team didn't have enough wings

Bridges is a talented player. Is the domestic violence charge a non starter for Stevens? It might be

[Celts17Pride]

I have no idea on the Celtics interest in the player, but Yves Missi is exactly the type of player Brad Stevens talks about all the time. Young player on an cost effective contract, locked up for the next 3 years, who could help this year and years into future. Again, the question is with all the competition will Brad Stevens be willing to pay up? I don't know.

[GoCeltics123]

Obviously there's a lot of focus on adding a big but I hope Brad is kicking the tires on Miles Bridges. As a big wing, he'd fit our offense perfectly. He helps in Tatum's absence and could play between Brown and Tatum when he returns.

Absolutely not. Like, we aren't the Hornets guys, come on

[165bows]

Sounds like NO is shopping him or he/his agent wants somewhere he can play.

Really doubt it’s here personally.

Been wrong before though!

Missi is the kind of guy they go after for free when he washes out somewhere else.

Highly skeptical he is ready this year which surprise they are looking for ready now guys. Spend the picks on Sharpe or Carter Jr or someone similar that's ready already.

[djFan71]

Obviously there's a lot of focus on adding a big but I hope Brad is kicking the tires on Miles Bridges. As a big wing, he'd fit our offense perfectly. He helps in Tatum's absence and could play between Brown and Tatum when he returns.

Ya know I was just thinking how this team didn't have enough wings

Bridges is a talented player. Is the domestic violence charge a non starter for Stevens? It might be

Hopefully it is.

[djFan71]

Sounds like NO is shopping him or he/his agent wants somewhere he can play.

Really doubt it’s here personally.

Been wrong before though!

Missi is the kind of guy they go after for free when he washes out somewhere else.

Highly skeptical he is ready this year which surprise they are looking for ready now guys. Spend the picks on Sharpe or Carter Jr or someone similar that's ready already.

Our development staff seem to be big man whisperers. I'd be willing to roll the dice. Cap at giving NOP their 2nd back, not a first.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Obviously there's a lot of focus on adding a big but I hope Brad is kicking the tires on Miles Bridges. As a big wing, he'd fit our offense perfectly. He helps in Tatum's absence and could play between Brown and Tatum when he returns.

Ya know I was just thinking how this team didn't have enough wings

Bridges is a talented player. Is the domestic violence charge a non starter for Stevens? It might be

Hopefully it is.

Yup eff that guy and I don't want he anywhere near Boston. Guy should not even be in the NBA but he is a decent player so teams are happy to overlook his three felony charges against his girlfriend/child.

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But he does bring to mind that Rob Williams rim running type. Good blocks, great athleticism. I don't see him on the floor with Queta, but as a bench player I can see him complimenting what Garza brings. They are like opposites in a way, giving Joe another option depending on the situation.

So again Boucher + the (small 4.7M) TPE + a future pick works. I'd give up a protected first for him. Maybe the 2027. NOP will ask for more as there is going to be some competition. Joe D showcasing him now, so we'll start hearing more rumors.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-pelicans-gauging-yves-missi-195514771.html

You could imagine a double big lineup with Garza since Missi's athleticism and shot blocking protects Garza on the floor. On offense Garza's shooting works with Missi's lob threat

If there are multiple offers for Yves Missi it helps that Brad offers the possible return of New Orleans own 2nd round pick, currently #31