Which Celtics would you have Traded, if any, before the Deadline?

[Tatumfor2]

Is there a guarantee that Flagg will be a top 5 player in the NBA?

We already have a top 5 player in the NBA that's also a champion.

Time will come when the Jays get old and the Celtics will be back in the lottery.

Some of the Celtic fans will wish the Jays can play forever when the Celtics are back to having players like Ron Mercer, Walter McCarty, Tony Battie, etc.

I'm pretty sure PH wasn't serious about trading Tatum. Now if he had said Brown...

[Fierce1]

Is there a guarantee that Flagg will be a top 5 player in the NBA?

We already have a top 5 player in the NBA that's also a champion.

Time will come when the Jays get old and the Celtics will be back in the lottery.

Some of the Celtic fans will wish the Jays can play forever when the Celtics are back to having players like Ron Mercer, Walter McCarty, Tony Battie, etc.

I'm pretty sure PH wasn't serious about trading Tatum. Now if he had said Brown...

PH is not the only one who floated that trade idea of Tatum for Flagg.

Regarding Brown, I would do it for a number for reasons.

But I don't think the team that owns the #1 pick would trade Flagg for Jaylen Brown.
It will be more of a marketability issue than a basketball issue.

JB is just not marketable.

[brackdan70]

Springer, Tillman, Kornet, Schierman, Hauser.
I’d move any of those dudes in the right situation but I am not itchy to trade anyone.
Hauser with his contract situation you can’t really move at this point until his extension kicks in so that probably mute.

[Fierce1]

Springer, Tillman, Kornet, Schierman, Hauser.
I’d move any of those dudes in the right situation but I am not itchy to trade anyone.
Hauser with his contract situation you can’t really move at this point until his extension kicks in so that probably mute.

Hauser should never be moved because he's a specialist.

Like a Kicker in the NFL.

Cs just need an upgrade over Sam and just demote Sam to 9th or 10th man.

[ThePigeon]

No one
Next year Springer and Al are off the books - can sign them for the minimum to get below the 2nd apron

I think that Springer will have his Tillman moment in the coming playoff

[Fierce1]

No one
Next year Springer and Al are off the books - can sign them for the minimum to get below the 2nd apron

I think that Springer will have his Tillman moment in the coming playoff

Al is off the books, but Spring will be 5.9m next season.

[ConstableGeneva]

No one
Next year Springer and Al are off the books - can sign them for the minimum to get below the 2nd apron

I think that Springer will have his Tillman moment in the coming playoff

Al is off the books, but Spring will be 5.9m next season.

Springer will only have a 5.9M salary next season if he accepts the QO (if Celtics tender him the QO to become RFA).

[ConstableGeneva]

It's hard to predict which way Cs would go with Springer if he doesn't get traded before the deadline.

If they offer the QO, they run the risk of Jaden accepting it and being overpaid next season then becoming UFA following season. If they let him become UFA by not offering the QO, they could lose him for nothing. I still think he's a useful bench player who should be signed to a Queta-like contract.

[Fierce1]

I still believe trading Springer for Coffey will be an upgrade.

The Clips just have too many SG/SF to give Coffey big money in free-agency.

[Fierce1]

Parl was asking about the Coffey replacing Jrue that I keep talking about.

If the Cs want to trade Jrue, for tax reasons, after this season, Coffey can take Jrue's place in the starting lineup.

Coffey is also a good defender.

The Cs just need to sign Coffey similar to that of Sam's contract.

The Cs will go from Jrue's 32m next season to 10-12m from a re-signed Coffey.

That's 20m off the books.

[ConstableGeneva]

It doesn't make sense for Clippers to trade an impactful rotation player who plays 26 mpg for them while trying to contend. It's like the Celtics trading Hauser/Horford for someone else's end-of-bench player. Sounds like one of those pipe dream scenarios we come up with every time the deadline approaches. Deal has to benefit both teams.

[Fierce1]

It doesn't make sense for Clippers to trade an impactful rotation player who plays 26 mpg for them while trying to contend. It's like the Celtics trading Hauser/Horford for someone else's end-of-bench player. Sounds like one of those pipe dream scenarios we come up with every time the deadline approaches. Deal has to benefit both teams.

Yeah, he's part of their rotation, but unlike Hauser, Coffey is set to become an UFA in July.

With 15m per year on Terance Mann and another 10m per year on DJJ, I doubt the Clips can give Coffey 10m per year starting next season.

PorterJr. is also playing well and might also become a FA after this season.

So it's really tricky for the Clips as they're also a team over the tax line.

[ConstableGeneva]

It doesn't make sense for Clippers to trade an impactful rotation player who plays 26 mpg for them while trying to contend. It's like the Celtics trading Hauser/Horford for someone else's end-of-bench player. Sounds like one of those pipe dream scenarios we come up with every time the deadline approaches. Deal has to benefit both teams.

Yeah, he's part of their rotation, but unlike Hauser, Coffey is set to become an UFA in July.

With 15m per year on Terance Mann and another 10m per year on DJJ, I doubt the Clips can give Coffey 10m per year starting next season.

PorterJr. is also playing well and might also become a FA after this season.

So it's really tricky for the Clips as they're also a team over the tax line.

Clippers can re-sign Coffey or use him in a sign-and-trade. It's a non-issue. Springer isn't the return they're looking for while they're trying to contend. They already have Dunn who's a very similar player but can also play part-time ballhandler for them.

Trade scenario is wishful thinking imo. If it happens, great, Cs have a potential 8th or 9th man. But I highly doubt it.

[Fierce1]

It doesn't make sense for Clippers to trade an impactful rotation player who plays 26 mpg for them while trying to contend. It's like the Celtics trading Hauser/Horford for someone else's end-of-bench player. Sounds like one of those pipe dream scenarios we come up with every time the deadline approaches. Deal has to benefit both teams.

Yeah, he's part of their rotation, but unlike Hauser, Coffey is set to become an UFA in July.

With 15m per year on Terance Mann and another 10m per year on DJJ, I doubt the Clips can give Coffey 10m per year starting next season.

PorterJr. is also playing well and might also become a FA after this season.

So it's really tricky for the Clips as they're also a team over the tax line.

Clippers can re-sign Coffey or use him in a sign-and-trade. It's a non-issue. Springer isn't the return they're looking for while they're trying to contend. They already have Dunn who's a very similar player but can also play part-time ballhandler for them.

Trade scenario is wishful thinking imo. If it happens, great, Cs have a potential 8th or 9th man. But I highly doubt it.

Spring plus a protected 1st rnd pick and Spring can be routed to a 3rd team.

But if the Clips are not worried about losing him in FA then yeah, a Spring trade for Coffey is unlikely.

[Fierce1]

Al is not very good this season.

If Brad stands pat then the only bench player that looks to be a contributor in the playoffs is PP.

Right now Hauser is just a specialist.

The Cs need someone better, especially finishing at the rim.

Cs can get more fast break points if they get a wing who can score attacking the rim.

Sam being the primary reliever for JT or JB will not be good enough in the playoffs this time around.

[brackdan70]

Is there a guarantee that Flagg will be a top 5 player in the NBA?

We already have a top 5 player in the NBA that's also a champion.

Time will come when the Jays get old and the Celtics will be back in the lottery.

Some of the Celtic fans will wish the Jays can play forever when the Celtics are back to having players like Ron Mercer, Walter McCarty, Tony Battie, etc.

I'm pretty sure PH wasn't serious about trading Tatum. Now if he had said Brown...

PH is not the only one who floated that trade idea of Tatum for Flagg.

Regarding Brown, I would do it for a number for reasons.

But I don't think the team that owns the #1 pick would trade Flagg for Jaylen Brown.
It will be more of a marketability issue than a basketball issue.

JB is just not marketable.

Yeah Brown doesn’t have the value as a trade piece not even close. I don’t think Tatum does either to be honest.
Flagg May never be as good as Tatum, but that 8 years of control on a can’t miss prospect is pretty valuable.

[brackdan70]

Al is not very good this season.

If Brad stands pat then the only bench player that looks to be a contributor in the playoffs is PP.

Right now Hauser is just a specialist.

The Cs need someone better, especially finishing at the rim.

Cs can get more fast break points if they get a wing who can score attacking the rim.

Sam being the primary reliever for JT or JB will not be good enough in the playoffs this time around.

Agree here, and I wish Joe would throw Walsh into the fire more. He may not be ready, but good things happen generally when he is on the court and I really think he could be a better contributor than Hauser if given the chance.
That said I don’t mind trading for an upgrade to Hauser.

[31to6]

Sam staying healthy and getting his % back up is the upgrade to Hauser.

[snowman]

I really think that our starters and Horford, Pritchard, Hauser and Queta will not be moved even after the team is sold. Horford's 9.5 mil comes off the books this summer and he can be resigned for much less if he wants to keep playing. Everyone else from that list is signed long term and I don't think Brad would have done that just to have to move them in a year's time. (Do you really think Wyc didn't inform Brad about selling the team ahead of extending everyone?)

So, the rest of the team:
Scheieiman - still on rookie deal, team control. Doubt he is moved

Walsh - still on rookie deal, team control. Doubt he is moved

Kornet - Has played very good for someone 7'2 on a minimum deal. Has Joe's confidence to not screw up and is a team favorite. Not sure how Brad will do it, but I expect him to return on a new contract next season.

Springer - has been showcased this last week or so and has really showed out on defense and even hit some three-point shots. I doubt his almost 6 mil option is picked up but resigning him to a more team friendly deal may be possible. I doubt Brad will attach any pick to move him or he would already be gone. I can imagine Brad saying resign for 3 mil or we pick up your option and trade you or just not pick up your option and let you walk.

Tillman - has not gotten many minutes at all and even when he has, has not done much with them. He is 4-22 ALL SEASON from three. I could see him being moved for a true athletic wing project, as an opposite to Hauser to back up Tatum and Brown with Brad possibly adding a future 2nd to help move it along.

[Fierce1]

Sam staying healthy and getting his % back up is the upgrade to Hauser.

Sam's shooting will be fine.

It's the attacking the basket part or finishing on fast breaks that Sam is lacking.

Cs get a steal or force a turnover then go on a fast break but end up not scoring because Sam or Al or PP can't finish at the rim.