Trade/Free Agency Thread 2023-24, part 10 and Counting . . .

Well, there's now some intriguing options if we decide to sign another big man.

Blake Griffin - apparently he's unlikely to resign with Boston but you never know?
Wenyen Gabriel - not a bad option..
Neemias Queta - very unproven at the NBA level and already 24 yrs old. But
Usman Garuba - rumor has it he's going back to Real Madrid?
Nerlens Noel - rim protecting vet..
JaMychal Green - might not have much gas left in the tank but is probably the best shooter on the list and he's a proven vet
Bismack Biyombo - not a bad option..

Let's look at some Queta film, shall we?

First, how about we look at the one and only game last season where he actually got to play more than 5 mins?

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2:45 contests the shot out on the perimeter, forces the miss. Then leaks out for the easy dunk in transition
2:50 gets his hand WAY above the rim on this lob finish
7:17 another solid lob finish
7:32 not the best PnR defense here. But it's just 1 play and this is like the only game Queta got in pretty much all season so it's understandable if there's a mistake

How about a couple of summer league games from this year?

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1:04 nice block at the rim
3:20 gets his hand way above the rim on this block
3:44 nice defense here to force the guy to miss at the rim
4:20 nice put-back, showing some good hustle/tenacity along with his size inside
4:38 really nice pass here to the cutter
5:14 gets the ball in the low block, 1 dribble, drop step, turns and powers it in over the defender. Nothing wrong with a center with legit size who has some post moves and finishing ability. We'd like to see stuff like this from Time Lord
7:13 gets the ball on the short roll, and shows some nice touch by hitting the floater in the lane
7:30 again, soft touch here on the shot in the lane
8:20 good rim protection here. Quinones goes up strong at the rim, but Queta with a nice job of challenging the shot and forcing him to miss, without fouling

How about one more summer League game:

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3:03 nice tip-in, showing some activity on the offensive boards
4:15 love this play. Faces up from around the FT line. Makes a strong move to the rim off the dribble and shows some nice agility by finishing on the opposite side of the basket, using the basket to shield off the defender, laying it in with his left hand. Imagine if we saw Time Lord make a play like this?
4:20 nice seal down low, then able to lay it in to take advantage of the size mismatch
7:09 nice block
7:16 gets the ball in the short roll. Up fake to fake out his defender, then 1 dribble and throws down the dunk. Nice. We'd love to see plays like this from Time Lord

Lastly, a bunch of rim protection highlights:

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The guy is 7'0" and about 248 lbs. Just 24 yrs old so still getting better, still developing but he's developed enough that he could possibly contribute for us off the bench.

He is eligible for a 2-way so we could put him on a 2-way or possibly give him the 15th roster spot..

steefP2 · Post #1648 » by **steefP2** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:50 am

I am pro Queta. Still leaning slightly towards biyombo for last big spot but if you think kornet is good as a solid third stringer we’re probably better off with Nemias. If either is playing in the playoffs we’re either in trouble or running through opponents so at least with Queta there’s a 1% chance he could be someone in the future

Almeida · Post #1649 » by **Almeida** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:19 pm

Let's sign Queta please, I need the only Portuguese in the NBA to play for the Celtics.

MeanGeraldGreen · Post #1650 » by **MeanGeraldGreen** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:20 pm

MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:Oh baby.

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The day Jimmy Haslam bought a stake in the Bucks was the day they died

One can hope

For real though, I don't see him leaving but he's right to see that the Bucks window doesn't have many years left

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Post #1651 » by **165bows** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:35 pm

MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:The day Jimmy Haslam bought a stake in the Bucks was the day they died

One can hope

For real though, I don't see him leaving but he's right to see that the Bucks window doesn't have many years left

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Reminds me of Lillard.

“I just want to win baby!”

6 mos. later….

“Trade me to Miami or I’m staying home!!”

GoCeltics123 · Post #1652 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:48 pm

MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:The day Jimmy Haslam bought a stake in the Bucks was the day they died

One can hope

For real though, I don't see him leaving but he's right to see that the Bucks window doesn't have many years left

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Jaylen/KP/Derrick and every first we own

To be fair OKC will still outbid that

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #1653 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:02 pm

It's Happening!

GoCeltics123 · Post #1654 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:43 pm

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MeanGeraldGreen · Post #1655 » by **MeanGeraldGreen** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:15 pm

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Post #1656 » by **165bows** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:20 pm

MeanGeraldGreen wrote:

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What is the status with his contract? Going to tick me off if Miami is able to get out of their hole because if this situation.

What a creep this guy is I hadn’t realized just what a douche he was.

MeanGeraldGreen · Post #1657 » by **MeanGeraldGreen** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:23 pm

GoCeltics123 wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:

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Jaylen/KP/Derrick and every first we own

To be fair OKC will still outbid that

Remember this, from usual wet blanket Himmelsbach.

GoCeltics123 · Post #1658 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:45 pm

The Rockets are beyond shameless. Your thinking should not be extracting value in this moment for a guy who beat his girlfriend, it should be to cut him

His contract isn't even guaranteed past this year!! What a joke dude

ryan in Maine · Post #1659 » by **ryan in Maine** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:51 pm

GoCeltics123 wrote:
Spoiler:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:
MeanGeraldGreen wrote:

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Jaylen/KP/Derrick and every first we own

To be fair OKC will still outbid that

What's OKC's bid?

Post #1660 » by **Shak_Celts** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:52 pm

GoCeltics123 wrote:The Rockets are beyond shameless. Your thinking should not be extracting value in this moment for a guy who beat his girlfriend, it should be to cut him

His contract isn't even guaranteed past this year!! What a joke dude

They shouldn't be penalized either. The NBA needs to step up. If he is guilty of what they say, he should never be able to play in the NBA again. I don't care what they say to justify it or if they say he's rehabbed, even if it's years later!