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Post#441 » by Capn'O » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:31 pm

Welp. Did what I have to do.

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Post#442 » by 2010 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:32 pm

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did someone say something about a guard with length and wingspan that has 2-way potential...


That was a slick move.
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Post#443 » by 2010 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:41 pm

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Post#444 » by HerSports85 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:41 pm

Sometimes you have to play a little defense

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Post#445 » by mpharris36 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:47 pm

HerSports85 wrote:Sometimes you have to play a little defense

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Kawhi?

Or some combo of Garland and CJ?
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Post#446 » by mpharris36 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:48 pm

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mpharris36 wrote:Image

did someone say something about a guard with length and wingspan that has 2-way potential...


That was a slick move.


I might have given up the better player down the road but I don't have time to wait for rookies to develop as of right now :lol:
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Post#447 » by Busta Bucket » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:01 pm

mpharris36 wrote:I might have given up the better player down the road but I don't have time to wait for rookies to develop as of right now :lol:

It was a win-win for both sides, I think. Part of the Celtics retool is being opportunistic about acquiring long-term talent; Jase is only 19 and has the higher ceiling. But Rollins will probably be more productive in 25-26, still has upside, and is a dollar. So I had to think about it.

I also have your 2026 1st so I'm basically shooting myself in the foot anytime I help you win this year. :lol:
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Post#448 » by mpharris36 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:07 pm

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mpharris36 wrote:I might have given up the better player down the road but I don't have time to wait for rookies to develop as of right now :lol:

It was a win-win for both sides, I think. Part of the Celtics retool is being opportunistic about acquiring long-term talent; Jase is only 19 and probably has the higher ceiling. But Rollins will probably be more productive in 25-26, still has upside, and is a dollar. So I had to think about it.

I also have your 2026 1st so I'm basically shooting myself in the foot anytime I help you win this year. :lol:


If Rollins is playing significant minutes for me this year something went terribly wrong :lol:

I do like the flex as being an over the cap team as a guy locked in to a $1 contract...if he doesn't work out there is no cap impact.

I wonder if Jase cracks the rotation for ORL this year. Its pretty crowded but he is very talented. So it might be a g-league year for him which isn't a bad thing but you are certainly in more of a position to take the longer higher upside plays.
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Post#449 » by bishnykfan » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:09 pm

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Post#450 » by 3toheadmelo » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:17 pm

Cap does this mean you’re gonna sht on KAT this year with me and sham
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Post#451 » by mpharris36 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:17 pm

very opportunistic from HS
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Post#452 » by Fat » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:31 pm

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Post#453 » by Capn'O » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:41 pm

2010 wrote:Image

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I was just by there.
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Post#454 » by Capn'O » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:45 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:Cap does this mean you’re gonna sht on KAT this year with me and sham
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:lol:

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When warranted.


mpharris36 wrote:very opportunistic from HS


I offered. The Davis move yesterday forced my hand. HS got a great deal.

Did you know that CJ McCollum has the longest streak of 20+ ppg seasons without an all star berth? 12 straight!!!
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Post#455 » by mpharris36 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:11 pm

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3toheadmelo wrote:Cap does this mean you’re gonna sht on KAT this year with me and sham
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:lol:

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...


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When warranted.


mpharris36 wrote:very opportunistic from HS


I offered. The Davis move yesterday forced my hand. HS got a great deal.

Did you know that CJ McCollum has the longest streak of 20+ ppg seasons without an all star berth? 12 straight!!!



I figured some of the dominos had something to do with it...only so many players that are going to be at the top end you don't know how desperate some teams will be.

Makes sense for HS and now you all but lock SGA back in LA.
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Post#456 » by Capn'O » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:13 pm

mpharris36 wrote:Makes sense for HS and now you all but lock SGA back in LA.


Yup.

In a perfect world, I would have been more active shopping KAT this summer... but I've had a lot of fun this summer so give and take there. I had also been hoping to flip Kuminga but he basically has no market thanks to the Warriors management of that situation.
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Post#457 » by bishnykfan » Mon Aug 11, 2025 7:49 pm

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Post#458 » by Busta Bucket » Mon Aug 11, 2025 9:04 pm

Grant Williams ($30/4) and Dalton Knecht ($34/2(3) are also available from the Celts for cheap.
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Post#459 » by bringbackhoffa » Mon Aug 11, 2025 9:35 pm

bishnykfan wrote:TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for CJ McCollum.

Well that sucks

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Post#460 » by Capn'O » Mon Aug 11, 2025 11:04 pm

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