Free Agent, (Trade), Buyout, Extension & Conversion Thread, 2025

[Fierce1]

At this point I don't think we can just stay the same. Staying with the status quo won't get it done this year. This team needs a boost somehow.

And while I like lonnie walker I think we need a bigger one than just getting him.

Although that would not be a bad start.

Lonnie Walker is possible, but other than that, no dice!

Brad's not going to trade any of the top 8, so that leaves us with picks and Springer's contract.

If you believe the status quo won't get it done this year then you're out of luck as nothing major will change with the roster.

[165bows]

So if they have to trade KP, who is the guy? Claxton, Beef Stew, who else?

[Fierce1]

So if they have to trade KP, who is the guy? Claxton, Beef Stew, who else?

Too early for that.

You don't like cookies and cream?

[ConstableGeneva]

5-team, 12-player trade that fixes the Celtics. Just sign Gallo, pry Muscala/Griffin out of retirement, and the 2023 Celtics are back, baby! One ankle twist away from reaching the Finals.

Spoiler:

Saves the hypothetical new owners about $42M!

[165bows]

So if they have to trade KP, who is the guy? Claxton, Beef Stew, who else?

Too early for that.

You don't like cookies and cream?

I love it, and was the first one on the KP train last summer. Just want to see what the options are.

[Fierce1]

So if they have to trade KP, who is the guy? Claxton, Beef Stew, who else?

Too early for that.

You don't like cookies and cream?

I love it, and was the first one on the KP train last summer. Just want to see what the options are.

Options will lead to the Cs giving up the better player in the trade.

Cs have been looking for a star big man since KG left.

IMO stick with KP and find other ways to lower tax.

[shi-woo]

This team just needs 1 more vet on the deep bench who can hop in and given them 10-20 solid minute from time to time. The main hope is that we turn Springers contract into that, and if we get cute with a FRP this year we could probably get back a solid guy.

There aren't any game changers out there for us, but I still see a lot of guys that could help this team on those cheap min deals.

Lakers lowkey just picked up Shake Milton in that deal with NY. That is the type of dude we need to target, and it's frustrating knowing those deals are out there if Brad wants to just pull the trigger. Shake is a proven bench scorer and shooter, was signed for 2 years after this for low FRP money.

Another guy i'm interested in is Horton-Tucker from the Bulls. They don't have much need for him, he barely is in their rotation but is another proven bench scorer, and is making close to nothing. THT+Phillups for Springer and 2 SRP's would be decent.

If there are actually any bigger trades Celtic's could look to swap a FRP or two to get a decent player. For example, if Warriors do make that big move, If we threw them Springer and a 1st that goes to another team, and got Moody back, that would be the absolute dream.

I know Brad will just stand pat, but I hope we do something just to give the team a jolt and add some more vets to the locker room.

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[playa-hater]

S Aldama 3.8 mill or Jay Huff 2.5 mill ( although he cannot be traded at this time) are 2 excellent potential players for Boston I would like. In fact , I think either of those players would be better than any of Kornet Queta, X man and maybe Al. And definitely better than an unavailable K.P . both very young and shoot well. Huff has more size, Aldama is more versatile.

Springer and our first is what we have to offer. Don't sit still Brad..

Just putting it out there.
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[keevsnick1]

S Aldama 3.8 mill or Jay Huff 2.5 mill ( although he cannot be traded at this time) are 2 excellent potential players for Boston I would like. In fact , I think either of those players would be better than any of Kornet Queta, X man and maybe Al. And definitely better than an unavailable K.P . both very young and shoot well. Huff has more size, Aldama is more versatile.

Springer and our first is what we have to offer. Don't sit still Brad..

Just putting it out there.
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Aldama interests me as a 7 footer who can shoot, unfortunately not sure why Memphis would want to trade him. He's a RFA this summer which is tough with the Celtics contract situation, if somebody was to offer him even the mid level exception it gets VERY expensive to retain him, like tens of million of dollars in extra tax.

[phincsfan]

The Grizz are contenders, why would they give up a 13 and 7 guy for Springer? They’ll have room to sign him next season.

[playa-hater]

The Grizz are contenders, why would they give up a 13 and 7 guy for Springer? They’ll have room to sign him next season.

Now that Edey is back, with JJJ, they may not need both Huff + Aldama.. plus it is Springer and. a 1st

[djFan71]

O'Shea is still out there unsigned. I think he stays that way, but always a slim possibility if we trade Springer and (gasp!) somebody else takes Walker.

[165bows]

O'Shea is still out there unsigned. I think he stays that way, but always a slim possibility if we trade Springer and (gasp!) somebody else takes Walker.

Yeah know that you mention it, give me Brissett if it's Brissett v Walker. Maybe Walker can become the guy people think he can but this team just needs more defense/energy guys right now, they've got plenty of shooters.

[ConstableGeneva]

First consideration in new acquisition should be esp if we're spending assets on them and/or adding on to the tax bill -- "are you going to play them, Joe?"

[phincsfan]

Playoff teams in the west caught a break after the Nets rejected the Grizz trade offer for Finney-Smith. He would have fit right in with that Memphis roster.

It was surprising that Brooklyn turned down a 25’ 1st because of where it was most likely going to land (currently 25-30 range). That would have given them 5 1st round picks in the 25’ draft. Cap space is more important than draft picks for Marks it seems.

Can the C’s help them reduce future cap space also for a little draft compensation?

C’s get Whitehead and the rights to the Bucks 25’ 1st

Nets get Springer and the rights to the Wiz 25’ 2nd

Nets unload 3mil in salary for 25’ season and get a valuable 2nd

C’s get another future prospect and a potential pick in the teens.

This trade would hurt the cap even more but if they don’t win the chip then imo a sell off is very possible. Moving KP, Jrue makes a ton of sense and getting ahead by inserting some youth with a decent draft slot is the way to go.

[Celts17Pride]

Aldama is a definite no for the Celtics. Next year he will get paid. Celtics are not spending $12-15 million on Aldama given their salary cap situation

[Dogen]

I'm not sure I agree with Bruce Veliz here that Day'Ron Sharpe would be available for Springer. Nets could use a defensive guard, yes, but if they trade Sharpe they are a bit thin up front. However, here is the trade breakdown as he gave it. I definitely think it's a good one that gets Springer moved to a place where he'll get a chance, and improves Celtic depth:

1. Springer to Nets for Sharpe
2. Tillman to Hornets for future 2nd (creates cap space)
3. Sign Lonnie Walker

KP, JT, JB, DW, JH
Horford, Sharpe, Hauser, Walker, Pritchard
Kornet, Queta, Walsh, Scheierman
w/15th spot open for the 2-Ways

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[CelticFaninLBC]

So if they have to trade KP, who is the guy? Claxton, Beef Stew, who else?

Too early for that.

You don't like cookies and cream?

I love it, and was the first one on the KP train last summer. Just want to see what the options are.

Options are likely thin, but I won't complain if they deal him considering there's a 25% chance he can make it through one playoff series.

[Hal14]

The Grizz are contenders, why would they give up a 13 and 7 guy for Springer? They’ll have room to sign him next season.

Now that Edey is back, with JJJ, they may not need both Huff + Aldama.. plus it is Springer and. a 1st

We're not giving up a FRP for a guy who might not even be in the playoff rotation.

Guys Brad has traded a FRP for:

Horford
D-white
Brogdon
Jrue

All of them were either starters or 6th man.

Heck, he *got* a FRP in the deal where we got Porzingis..