What will the Celtics and/or Jaden Springer likely do?

[playa-hater]

I don't understand why he doesn't play at all. He is not unplayable. It is like Ime and Pritchard few years ago.

Because it's hard to play Springer in a 7 or 8 man rotation.. whenever everyone is available he is probably 12 to 14th man?

In one hand I believe it is impossible to evaluate anyone with such little PT. But even with that said, he has never really even shown a hint that he is anything more than a good hustling defender. If this was in the 1990s he would be playing a ton on some team. But in this 3-point, 5 out ERA his lack of an offensive threat doesn't have the same value.

[ConstableGeneva]

Top 5 in Free Throw Makes per 36 Mins., minimum 10 Games Played:



Jaden Springer, foul merchant.

[shackles10]

Top 5 in Free Throw Makes per 36 Mins., minimum 10 Games Played:



Jaden Springer, foul merchant.

Where was he before the Indy game though? lol

[ThePigeon]

I think that we keep him and sign him to the minimum next year
He already knows the system, young and defends well. Just needs to work on his 3pt shot
Low risk guy
Just like Hauser, but the opposite. Defense is there, needs to add offense.

Joe needs to let the youngins play with the starters some more. Walsh, Peterson, Springer. They are all playable to some extent and maybe they will surprise (like Walsh against IND). This well immensely help their progress, or at least show that they are not part of the future

[ConstableGeneva]

Top 5 in Free Throw Makes per 36 Mins., minimum 10 Games Played:



Jaden Springer, foul merchant.

Where was he before the Indy game though? lol

Probably 297th out of 487 or something.

[31to6]

Top 5 in Free Throw Makes per 36 Mins., minimum 10 Games Played:



Jaden Springer, foul merchant.

Where was he before the Indy game though? lol

Probably 297th out of 487 or something.

love how whoever put together this graphic couldn't be bothered to find a picture of Jaden Springer

[celtxman]

To be honest all of the choices are in play. Lonnie Walker's name has popped up again. So we could go back to Walker or another player being in and Springer out. One thing we have learned is they are very stealth in what they do.

[ConstableGeneva]

Almost halfway through the season...



Would've been second to old friend Dwight Powell had they adjusted the requirement to 15+ FTAs or 50+ mins played.

[celtxman]

Trade him to Utah with 2 1st round picks for Walker Kessler. Kessler gives you rim protection, can play the pick and roll and rebounds. Between KPs frequent injuries and Horford's age there may not be another path to get a legitimate big man like this
We also cannot ignore that the Celtics have a better record without Porzingis. Last season 43-14 with KP, 21-4 without him. This season 10-7 with him 19-4 without him. I'm not advocating trading Porzingis ....yet. but either way getting a bone fide big man can only help.

[return2glory]

Trade him to Utah with 2 1st round picks for Walker Kessler. Kessler gives you rim protection, can play the pick and roll and rebounds. Between KPs frequent injuries and Horford's age there may not be another path to get a legitimate big man like this
We also cannot ignore that the Celtics have a better record without Porzingis. Last season 43-14 with KP, 21-4 without him. This season 10-7 with him 19-4 without him. I'm not advocating trading Porzingis ....yet. but either way getting a bone fide big man can only help.

That's been the trade talk for about a week or more and I hope it happens. Kessler would be interesting on the Celtics. Danny likes him but is also trying to chase the Flagg this season. So he may unload a talented player or 2 for the chance to draft Flagg.

[31to6]

Trade him to Utah with 2 1st round picks for Walker Kessler. Kessler gives you rim protection, can play the pick and roll and rebounds. Between KPs frequent injuries and Horford's age there may not be another path to get a legitimate big man like this
We also cannot ignore that the Celtics have a better record without Porzingis. Last season 43-14 with KP, 21-4 without him. This season 10-7 with him 19-4 without him. I'm not advocating trading Porzingis ....yet. but either way getting a bone fide big man can only help.

That's been the trade talk for about a week or more and I hope it happens. Kessler would be interesting on the Celtics. Danny likes him but is also trying to chase the Flagg this season. So he may unload a talented player or 2 for the chance to draft Flagg.

curious what advanced stats say about Kessler's impact, especially defensively?
I am guilty of almost never watching him play

[playa-hater]

I like Kessler but definitely not for 2 first Rd picks.

[ThePigeon]

Trade him for Javonte
Add a 2055 2nd protected top 54
We will have Brown, White & Green - the colors of the Celtics + the Leprechaun

[celtxman]

I like Kessler but definitely not for 2 first Rd picks.

Unless the trade involves Porzingis himself, with the Celtics being a 2nd apron team, I see no real way to have the assets/salary to get a quality center going forward.
Being willing to give 2 late 1sts to Utah may be different than actually doing it. Today Phoenix got Nick Richards from Charlotte for a net of 2 second round picks and Okogie for the salary match. I'm hoping this helps the Celtics to approach bolstering the front court for now and the future.
Out Jaden Springer, Tillman

IN. Kessler/ Lonnie Walker

[31to6]

I picked "just leave him on the roster" but would've picked "they trade him with a 2nd" if it'd been an option, because I would guess that they want to show new owners/bidders that look, we're fiscally responsible, right?

Looks like it took two 2nds to get rid of him after all, and he’s immediately cut/out of the league

[Parliament10]

I picked "just leave him on the roster" but would've picked "they trade him with a 2nd" if it'd been an option, because I would guess that they want to show new owners/bidders that look, we're fiscally responsible, right?

Looks like it took two 2nds to get rid of him after all, and he’s immediately cut/out of the league

Did the Rockets cut him?