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NYG · Post #1781 » by **NYG** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:34 pm

I think so far this is mostly what was expected (KD, Celtics cap saving moves, Magic add a guard) moreso than the craziest offseason ever many were discussing. The in-season trading was crazier than this though.

Post #1782 » by **sonictecture** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:47 pm

Crazy busy vs crazy crazy

Post #1783 » by **Texas Chuck** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:52 pm

NYG wrote:I think so far this is mostly what was expected (KD, Celtics cap saving moves, Magic add a guard) moreso than the craziest offseason ever many were discussing. The in-season trading was crazier than this though.

It's early though. Finals just ended. Still time for some craziness. IDK if we will get it, but we shouldn't rule it out before the draft even starts.

youngcrev · Post #1784 » by **youngcrev** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:54 pm

Pretty crazy how effortlessly these big deals have gotten dumped.

moss_is_1 · Post #1785 » by **moss_is_1** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:56 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:
NYG wrote:I think so far this is mostly what was expected (KD, Celtics cap saving moves, Magic add a guard) moreso than the craziest offseason ever many were discussing. The in-season trading was crazier than this though.

It's early though. Finals just ended. Still time for some craziness. IDK if we will get it, but we shouldn't rule it out before the draft even starts.

Draft should have a lot of moves. So many teams with multiple picks. Then I'd expect free agency to be very busy. Should be an exciting couple of weeks.

jayjaysee · Post #1786 » by **jayjaysee** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:58 pm

Instead of Brooklyn trying to trade up, what future pick is out there if they offered 2-3 of these late first..

They’re tanking next season anyways, should just be looking to add 2-3 rookies and improve their future draft capital IMO.

Post #1787 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:59 pm

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Post #1788 » by **djFan71** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:03 am

Texas Chuck wrote:I don't feel good about the source, but hearing a report about Jrue not wanting to be in Portland. Anybody know if anyone credible has this?

Love this thread for recklessly speculating on stuff.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

Post #1789 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:05 am

Jojothewhale wrote:So the Nets now have 5 1sts in this draft. They have to be doing something, right? 2nd lottery pick?

There’s been reports a couple teams want in this draft; namely Sacramento. Could see a swap of one of the 20’s for lesser of 27 1sts Sacramento owns?

jayjaysee · Post #1790 » by **jayjaysee** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:11 am

djFan71 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:I don't feel good about the source, but hearing a report about Jrue not wanting to be in Portland. Anybody know if anyone credible has this?

Love this thread for recklessly speculating on stuff.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

So Dallas can still get Jrue?

Post #1791 » by **djFan71** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:13 am

jayjaysee wrote:
djFan71 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:I don't feel good about the source, but hearing a report about Jrue not wanting to be in Portland. Anybody know if anyone credible has this?

Love this thread for recklessly speculating on stuff.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

So Dallas can still get Jrue?

I'm officially retired. You'll have to talk to my equally as smart and handsome POR replacement for all future enquiries. Assuming such a thing exists.

moss_is_1 · Post #1792 » by **moss_is_1** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:17 am

So Boston wants to get a lotto pick to take Jakucionis. Is that a Jaylen Brown trade?

jayjaysee · Post #1793 » by **jayjaysee** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:18 am

djFan71 wrote:
jayjaysee wrote:
djFan71 wrote:https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

So Dallas can still get Jrue?

I'm officially retired. You'll have to talk to my equally as smart and handsome POR replacement for all future enquiries. Assuming such a thing exists.

Can we call you back about Simons if Jrue doesn’t pan out…

Godaddycurse · Post #1794 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:22 am

jayjaysee wrote:
djFan71 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:I don't feel good about the source, but hearing a report about Jrue not wanting to be in Portland. Anybody know if anyone credible has this?

Love this thread for recklessly speculating on stuff.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

So Dallas can still get Jrue?

I think of the 3 other rumored interested suitors jrue would only be happy with dallas (vs toronto/Sacramento)

jayjaysee · Post #1795 » by **jayjaysee** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:25 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
jayjaysee wrote:
djFan71 wrote:https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-trade-up-2025-nba-draft/

Scroll down - it's the 2nd part.
Bulpett used to be tight with Ainge. Not sure if he still has sources as good. But he writes about the Cs a bit still.

That was actually my concern with a Utah deal (him not wanting to go), then I saw POR and wondered.

So Dallas can still get Jrue?

I think of the 3 other rumored interested suitors jrue would only be happy with dallas (vs toronto/Sacramento)

Nico is excited to hear this. Defense is all that matters.

Unfortunately, he’ll probably offer PJ and the Lakers pick.

daoneandonly · Post #1796 » by **daoneandonly** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:30 am

But I thought Jrue was the consummate professional and the type of leader every team would pine over?

Sure doesn't sound like it if that article is true

Godaddycurse · Post #1797 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:31 am

daoneandonly wrote:But I thought Jrue was the consummate professional and the type of leader every team would pine over?

Sure doesn't sound like it if that article is true

cant blame the guy given his age if he wants to play for a contender

daoneandonly · Post #1798 » by **daoneandonly** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:35 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:But I thought Jrue was the consummate professional and the type of leader every team would pine over?

Sure doesn't sound like it if that article is true

cant blame the guy given his age if he wants to play for a contender

Well I dunno. He is overpaid without question, in my opinion massively. He's fading fast, so if he wanted to ensure he'd always be contending, take a smaller deal. Sounds like he wants his cake, eat it, and not have it impact his weight cholesterol, or A1C

parsnips33 · Post #1799 » by **parsnips33** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:50 am

daoneandonly wrote:But I thought Jrue was the consummate professional and the type of leader every team would pine over?

Sure doesn't sound like it if that article is true

Seems like a really ungenerous reading of the article, God forbid a guy has an opinion on where he's traded

daoneandonly · Post #1800 » by **daoneandonly** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:58 am

parsnips33 wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:But I thought Jrue was the consummate professional and the type of leader every team would pine over?

Sure doesn't sound like it if that article is true

Seems like a really ungenerous reading of the article, God forbid a guy has an opinion on where he's traded

When you are a shell of your former self making 34 mil a year, should be grateful that money is guaranteed. I'd hate going to Portland personally for reasons I won't express here, but can say without much doubt that's not why Jrue is upset. If it was I'd shake his hand, otherwise quit the whining and collect a check you'd never fully earn