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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#162 » by stuporman » Wed May 7, 2025 7:49 pm

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#163 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 7:54 pm

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#164 » by Jeffrey » Wed May 7, 2025 8:00 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Also, some really good news -


“Sources have been telling me for weeks now that the Celtics will be exploring trade options in the offseason. This iteration is just not going to be sustainable for this team. And no one around the organization, from players to staffers, would be surprised if there are changes coming to this roster.”


Charania would go on to explain that the choices come down to salary cap implications, as the team has a league record five players set to make $28 million next year with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White all set to meet or exceed that mark. These collective salaries have catapulted Boston into the second apron of the salary cap, and the team will have a $500 million bill for the 2025-26 season, which is also a league record.



https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics-likely-to-explore-roster-changes-this-summer/

They aren't the same team without their bigs being able to shoot threes, Horford is turning 39, there's only so much gas left in that tank and Kristaps is already falling apart. We simply have to wait them out, we're built for the future, they are not.


Even dumping Brown's contract and without taking any salaries back, I believe they are still over the 1st apron. That's how much in trouble they are if they want to keep this squad. It's either Brown (Tatum will be a Celt for a long time) or a couple of pieces (Holiday + Porz)?
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#165 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:01 pm

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rajajackal wrote:affirmative. my younger siblings were forced to go to catholic high school after how i turned out :lol:


Your younger siblings are my fellow alums!!

ayo! lmao. that area is where i visit my parents, they still live that way. it's a big part of why i like kat so much. brunson is from jersey, yes, but he's from the philly/shore side. kat's a true "suburbs of new york"-style central jerseyan. he has an actual relationship with new york city. the jeremy lin tweets made that clear. i feel kinship with him, like, i know he was watching that 54-win melo team same way i was :lol:


Aw man. I'm so happy to hear this. I'll consider you my Trojan brother too by extension :lol:

Yeah that's why I love Karl man. He is a true Jersey suburbs kid. That's why I was so proud when he started shoving dudes in that Pistons series. Central Jersey folks aren't New Yorkers, but we don't take sh*t either.

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#166 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:04 pm

I feel like New Yorkers are a thorough breed of folks. You gotta be to live in the city. Especially the part where my late Grandpa used to live.

Me, I like to visit and eat food but after a good time I gotta come back to the quiet Jersey suburban life :lol:
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#167 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:06 pm

Jeffrey wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Also, some really good news -


“Sources have been telling me for weeks now that the Celtics will be exploring trade options in the offseason. This iteration is just not going to be sustainable for this team. And no one around the organization, from players to staffers, would be surprised if there are changes coming to this roster.”


Charania would go on to explain that the choices come down to salary cap implications, as the team has a league record five players set to make $28 million next year with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White all set to meet or exceed that mark. These collective salaries have catapulted Boston into the second apron of the salary cap, and the team will have a $500 million bill for the 2025-26 season, which is also a league record.



https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics-likely-to-explore-roster-changes-this-summer/

They aren't the same team without their bigs being able to shoot threes, Horford is turning 39, there's only so much gas left in that tank and Kristaps is already falling apart. We simply have to wait them out, we're built for the future, they are not.


Even dumping Brown's contract and without taking any salaries back, I believe they are still over the 1st apron. That's how much in trouble they are if they want to keep this squad. It's either Brown (Tatum will be a Celt for a long time) or a couple of pieces (Holiday + Porz)?


With Tatum their window will always be open but yeah. They're gonna have to break that up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Brooklyn gives up their asset chest this summer to land either Giannis or Brown tbh.
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#168 » by TKKnicks1 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:11 pm

stuporman wrote:If the Knicks lose this board is going to get zesty...um, I mean spicy.


I personally would be very happy with splitting in Boston and trying to get both at the Mecca. Its going to take a lot from the boys to beat Boston back to back especially on their home floor. I dont have high expectations for tonight.
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#169 » by kNicksGmen » Wed May 7, 2025 8:19 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Jeffrey wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Also, some really good news -







https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics-likely-to-explore-roster-changes-this-summer/

They aren't the same team without their bigs being able to shoot threes, Horford is turning 39, there's only so much gas left in that tank and Kristaps is already falling apart. We simply have to wait them out, we're built for the future, they are not.


Even dumping Brown's contract and without taking any salaries back, I believe they are still over the 1st apron. That's how much in trouble they are if they want to keep this squad. It's either Brown (Tatum will be a Celt for a long time) or a couple of pieces (Holiday + Porz)?


With Tatum their window will always be open but yeah. They're gonna have to break that up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Brooklyn gives up their asset chest this summer to land either Giannis or Brown tbh.

Cavs also going to lose Ty Jerome at minimum and with Mobley winning DPOY his max is going to make it harder to keep their core together.
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#170 » by rajajackal » Wed May 7, 2025 8:25 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:I feel like New Yorkers are a thorough breed of folks. You gotta be to live in the city. Especially the part where my late Grandpa used to live.

Me, I like to visit and eat food but after a good time I gotta come back to the quiet Jersey suburban life :lol:

me and my older siblings are from queens and i've been living brooklyn since 2011 but my ties/exposure to north and central jersey liberate me from the silly interstate beef :lol: i know the top half is largely comprised of former new yorkers and people who come to the city often
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#171 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:28 pm

kNicksGmen wrote:
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Even dumping Brown's contract and without taking any salaries back, I believe they are still over the 1st apron. That's how much in trouble they are if they want to keep this squad. It's either Brown (Tatum will be a Celt for a long time) or a couple of pieces (Holiday + Porz)?


With Tatum their window will always be open but yeah. They're gonna have to break that up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Brooklyn gives up their asset chest this summer to land either Giannis or Brown tbh.

Cavs also going to lose Ty Jerome at minimum and with Mobley winning DPOY his max is going to make it harder to keep their core together.


And we have what, 2 more seasons before Brunson gets paid?

The window is here and Leon has gotta make sure next year's roster is the closest we can get to perfection
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#172 » by sol537 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:32 pm

We gotta go for the jugular tonight. Can't let them get off the mat.

We need one of those vintage dominant KAT performances where he drops 30 + 15 and you wonder why he doesn't do that more often. See Miami game earlier this season.
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#173 » by sol537 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:33 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
kNicksGmen wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
With Tatum their window will always be open but yeah. They're gonna have to break that up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Brooklyn gives up their asset chest this summer to land either Giannis or Brown tbh.

Cavs also going to lose Ty Jerome at minimum and with Mobley winning DPOY his max is going to make it harder to keep their core together.


And we have what, 2 more seasons before Brunson gets paid?

The window is here and Leon has gotta make sure next year's roster is the closest we can get to perfection


The good news for us is that there's no clear dynasty in the NBA and new teams are winning almost every season.

We can stand pat, extend Mikal, and add a solid bench piece with the tax MLE. That would give us 8 strong rotation players to try again next season. Hopefully that's with an upgrade at coach, but we should be even better next season, barring major injuries.
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#174 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:36 pm

rajajackal wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:I feel like New Yorkers are a thorough breed of folks. You gotta be to live in the city. Especially the part where my late Grandpa used to live.

Me, I like to visit and eat food but after a good time I gotta come back to the quiet Jersey suburban life :lol:

me and my older siblings are from queens and i've been living brooklyn since 2011 but my ties/exposure to north and central jersey liberate me from the silly interstate beef :lol: i know the top half is largely comprised of former new yorkers and people who come to the city often


Yeah my Grandpa lived in Brooklyn too. I don't go to NYC as much as i did when I was younger but I used to love hitting the Labor Day parades every September. Maaaaaaaaaan. Talk about women :oops:
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Post#175 » by F N 11 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:37 pm

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#176 » by NoDopeOnSundays » Wed May 7, 2025 8:38 pm

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NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Also, some really good news -


“Sources have been telling me for weeks now that the Celtics will be exploring trade options in the offseason. This iteration is just not going to be sustainable for this team. And no one around the organization, from players to staffers, would be surprised if there are changes coming to this roster.”


Charania would go on to explain that the choices come down to salary cap implications, as the team has a league record five players set to make $28 million next year with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White all set to meet or exceed that mark. These collective salaries have catapulted Boston into the second apron of the salary cap, and the team will have a $500 million bill for the 2025-26 season, which is also a league record.




https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics-likely-to-explore-roster-changes-this-summer/

They aren't the same team without their bigs being able to shoot threes, Horford is turning 39, there's only so much gas left in that tank and Kristaps is already falling apart. We simply have to wait them out, we're built for the future, they are not.

Isn't KP an UFA this offseason?


Yes indeed Wingo, so is Horford. So they could lose both of them, and the Cavs are most likely losing Ty Jerome who would have been in the running for 6th man of the year if it weren't for the MPG thresholds.

The Pacers could lose Myles Turner too. 8-)
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#177 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:41 pm

sol537 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
kNicksGmen wrote:Cavs also going to lose Ty Jerome at minimum and with Mobley winning DPOY his max is going to make it harder to keep their core together.


And we have what, 2 more seasons before Brunson gets paid?

The window is here and Leon has gotta make sure next year's roster is the closest we can get to perfection


The good news for us is that there's no clear dynasty in the NBA and new teams are winning almost every season.

We can stand pat, extend Mikal, and add a solid bench piece with the tax MLE. That would give us 8 strong rotation players to try again next season. Hopefully that's with an upgrade at coach, but we should be even better next season, barring major injuries.


Yeah true. And then also, Kolek, Hukporti, and Dadiet will be 2nd year players and all have upside. If those guys can make a leap next year's team will be pretty solid.
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Post#178 » by F N 11 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:42 pm

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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#179 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:44 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
HarthorneWingo wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Also, some really good news -








https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics-likely-to-explore-roster-changes-this-summer/

They aren't the same team without their bigs being able to shoot threes, Horford is turning 39, there's only so much gas left in that tank and Kristaps is already falling apart. We simply have to wait them out, we're built for the future, they are not.

Isn't KP an UFA this offseason?


Yes indeed Wingo, so is Horford. So they could lose both of them, and the Cavs are most likely losing Ty Jerome who would have been in the running for 6th man of the year if it weren't for the MPG thresholds.

The Pacers could lose Myles Turner too. 8-)


What do you think of possibly luring Horford here?
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Re: GT: Knicks @ Celtics , Game 2 Wednesday 7:00pm ET 

Post#180 » by MrDollarBills » Wed May 7, 2025 8:45 pm

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