Re: Trade Thread, 2023-24 – (Offseason)
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 12:31 pm
Please stop with the Trae Young trades. He would be terrible in Boston. He would take shots from Tatum, can't or won't play defense, and by mid-season people on here would be crying because Trae crosses the half court line and throws up a missed 3-pointer. No passing, or ball movement. Just a really bad idea.
Celts should absolutely sign Brown to the super max, and then same with Tatum as soon as possible. Keep White and Rob Williams in the starting lineup and look for a Horford replacement so you can allow Horford to come off the bench. White should be the starting point guard.
I would move Smart for another starter even if it required adding a protected first round pick. I have mentioned Collins, and he may or not be a good fit, but I think Smarts time in Boston has run its course as a starter, and we all know, as much as I would love it, he won't come off the bench again.
I really want Kabengele running next to Rob in a starting unit. Kabengele working with big Al and Rob on a daily basis would bring great improvements to his game. He's been on 3 teams in 3 years, but this year has arguably been his best yet. I know there are some that same he couldn't even beat out Kornet, but Brad knew he still had a year left of 2-way he could use on him and still have him under team control. Kornet was either sign or lose. The rebounding and defense with Rob and Kabengele on the floor together would be out of this world. He's even shot 34% from three in the G-League over the last three seasons. This would also make White at 28 our oldest starter with Brown, Tatum, Kabengele and Rob all 26 or under.
Horford and Brogdon running the 2nd team gives the much-needed vet presence to keep it a positive moving forward. We just need to get more athletic. Kabengele, as mentioned above would be a good start. However, we must upgrade Griffin, Gallo and Kornet. Muscala is fine as the 4th or 5th big, but we need to do something about the rest of our big men.
I would love to see Rob Williams and Kabengele starting and have Horford, Grant Williams, Muscala and another young athletic big as our big man rotation. Unless we trade him, Gallo will still be here because he will pick up his option.
Our guard rotation of White, Brogdon, Davision and a young guy works well to me. Pritchard will probably be moved, whether Smart is here or not, so we will need help here.
Our wings of Tatum, Brown and Hauser need a lot of help. We may be able to get help here with a "Smart" trade.
Celts should absolutely sign Brown to the super max, and then same with Tatum as soon as possible. Keep White and Rob Williams in the starting lineup and look for a Horford replacement so you can allow Horford to come off the bench. White should be the starting point guard.
I would move Smart for another starter even if it required adding a protected first round pick. I have mentioned Collins, and he may or not be a good fit, but I think Smarts time in Boston has run its course as a starter, and we all know, as much as I would love it, he won't come off the bench again.
I really want Kabengele running next to Rob in a starting unit. Kabengele working with big Al and Rob on a daily basis would bring great improvements to his game. He's been on 3 teams in 3 years, but this year has arguably been his best yet. I know there are some that same he couldn't even beat out Kornet, but Brad knew he still had a year left of 2-way he could use on him and still have him under team control. Kornet was either sign or lose. The rebounding and defense with Rob and Kabengele on the floor together would be out of this world. He's even shot 34% from three in the G-League over the last three seasons. This would also make White at 28 our oldest starter with Brown, Tatum, Kabengele and Rob all 26 or under.
Horford and Brogdon running the 2nd team gives the much-needed vet presence to keep it a positive moving forward. We just need to get more athletic. Kabengele, as mentioned above would be a good start. However, we must upgrade Griffin, Gallo and Kornet. Muscala is fine as the 4th or 5th big, but we need to do something about the rest of our big men.
I would love to see Rob Williams and Kabengele starting and have Horford, Grant Williams, Muscala and another young athletic big as our big man rotation. Unless we trade him, Gallo will still be here because he will pick up his option.
Our guard rotation of White, Brogdon, Davision and a young guy works well to me. Pritchard will probably be moved, whether Smart is here or not, so we will need help here.
Our wings of Tatum, Brown and Hauser need a lot of help. We may be able to get help here with a "Smart" trade.