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

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Simons for Okongwu and Kennard works. Okongwu is a little undersized but very mobile. Can spread the floor and can allow a double-big look in a pinch if needed. Has 2 more years after this one. Kennard expires after this season so he gets us under the tax or we can move him to a 3rd team right away to a team with an exception maybe. We lose our 6th man but I think it just sets the stage for Pritchard to return to that role when Tatum comes back. Let Hauser or Walsh start between the Jay's. Leaves you with a bench of PP, Okongwu/Neemy, Walsh/Hauser, Hugo.

why would atlanta do it?

[brackdan70]

Simons for Okongwu and Kennard works. Okongwu is a little undersized but very mobile. Can spread the floor and can allow a double-big look in a pinch if needed. Has 2 more years after this one. Kennard expires after this season so he gets us under the tax or we can move him to a 3rd team right away to a team with an exception maybe. We lose our 6th man but I think it just sets the stage for Pritchard to return to that role when Tatum comes back. Let Hauser or Walsh start between the Jay's. Leaves you with a bench of PP, Okongwu/Neemy, Walsh/Hauser, Hugo.

why would atlanta do it?

Yeah I can’t see Atlanta considering that at all. I mean we can add a pick or two to make up value but I don’t think Atlanta would bite

[Fierce1]

Jalen Smith and Okongwu are a good fit for the Celtics.

But I don't think they are available.

I would give up a 1st round pick for Jalen Smith and 2 1st round picks for Okongwu.

[darrendaye]

Jalen Smith and Okongwu are a good fit for the Celtics.

But I don't think they are available.

I would give up a 1st round pick for Jalen Smith and 2 1st round picks for Okongwu.

Bulls are going to be an interesting team at the deadline. Do they swoop in on Kuminga? Number of guards on expiring deals.

[Celts17Pride]

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Gafford seems like the most gettable, Claxton is potentially realistic. Zubac or OO just don’t seem likely at all. If either happens then Brad gets more cheese!!!

[Fierce1]

Aldama could also be a possible target for Brad.

Just looked at his contract and maybe Memphis does not want to pay him 17m per year if they're rebuilding.

[GoCeltics123]

Aldama could also be a possible target for Brad.

Just looked at his contract and maybe Memphis does not want to pay him 17m per year if they're rebuilding.

Maybe Wendell Carter too? Orlando is right against that second apron in a year I think

[Larry_Russell]

Kuminga and Max Christie to Bulls

Simons and Okorro to the Mavs

Klay Thompson, Chris Boucher to Warriors

Gafford, Ayo and Jevon Carter to the Celtics

Pritch/Ayo/Carter
White/Hugo/Scheierman
Brown/Hauser/Minott
Tatum/Walsh/Tillman
Gafford/Queta/Garza

[Fierce1]

Aldama could also be a possible target for Brad.

Just looked at his contract and maybe Memphis does not want to pay him 17m per year if they're rebuilding.

Maybe Wendell Carter too? Orlando is right against that second apron in a year I think

Yeah, WCJ would be perfect for the Celtics.

If the Magic want out of his contract, I think Brad should pursue him.

[Fierce1]

A simple swap of WCJ for Hauser works.

Cs use the KP TPE to absorb WCJ's contract.

Orlando gets Sam Hauser in return.

The Magic need a shooter, so Sam would be perfect for Orlando.

But I don't know if the Cs are willing to part with Sam.

[Fierce1]

Sixers making Drummond available, according to realgm.

Boucher for Drummond.

KP TPE to be used to absorb Drummond.

Drummond would be a cheap solution.

Queta, Drummond, and Garza would be good enough because Tatum is the real big addition.

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A simple swap of WCJ for Hauser works.

Cs use the KP TPE to absorb WCJ's contract.

Orlando gets Sam Hauser in return.

The Magic need a shooter, so Sam would be perfect for Orlando.

But I don't know if the Cs are willing to part with Sam.

Playoff teams in the same conference don't help each other out at the trade deadline.

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I actually like Missi more than any of them because of his talent, contract, age and the number of years that he is locked up.

[brackdan70]

Kuminga and Max Christie to Bulls

Simons and Okorro to the Mavs

Klay Thompson, Chris Boucher to Warriors

Gafford, Ayo and Jevon Carter to the Celtics

Pritch/Ayo/Carter
White/Hugo/Scheierman
Brown/Hauser/Minott
Tatum/Walsh/Tillman
Gafford/Queta/Garza

Dallas is going to want more for Christie.
Celtics probably have to give more.

[Larry_Russell]

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I actually like Missi more than any of them because of his talent, contract, age and the number of years that he is locked up.

Agreed, I like what he can potentially bring to the team,.

He is really bordering on a uber athlete.

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Just skipped around the vid, didn't watch the whole thing but seems like he's a bit of a raw project so idk about Missi.

https://youtu.be/0k1rfVTZON8?si=OoN1Po7M6k_ylZJu

Seems like there's talent/upside but a lot of developing to do..

[Bill Lumbergh]

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Say no more, I've seen enough. Get him, Brad. Can't imagine why NO would give him up, though (based solely on this clip, lol.)

[165bows]

Just skipped around the vid, didn't watch the whole thing but seems like he's a bit of a raw project:

https://youtu.be/0k1rfVTZON8?si=OoN1Po7M6k_ylZJu

Thats my perception.

Maybe he develops but guessing he’s pretty darn raw - also not sure why there are videos being like please trade for this guy.