Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26, part 2

[Celts17Pride]

I think one of the real battles for the Celtics in the first 3-4 months of this new year will be the Scheierman, Walsh, Minott trio. There are going to be winners and losers and I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of them are moved at the trade deadline especially with Hugo Gonzalez waiting in the wings. I think it's something to keep an eye on.

I don't believe Brad Stevens and the Celtics will move Brown, White, Pritchard or Hauser unless he gets blown away by an offer. Anfernee Simons, it's wait and see. Big opportunity for Simons now that he has made it this far.

Walsh and Minott seems like better fits for the roster considering Pritchard, White, Simons, Brown and Hauser will be soaking up the other perimeter minutes. Would love to see one of those two emerge as the athletic, energy, defense first wing. Would be great if Jaylen didn't have to guard the opposing teams best wing for all the minutes he's on the floor.

I agree, would be nice but I think everyone has a big opportunity and need to seize the moment. If they don't, Stevens will likely move them at the deadline and try someone else.

[Fierce1]

I think one of the real battles for the Celtics in the first 3-4 months of this new year will be the Scheierman, Walsh, Minott trio. There are going to be winners and losers and I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of them are moved at the trade deadline especially with Hugo Gonzalez waiting in the wings. I think it's something to keep an eye on.

I don't believe Brad Stevens and the Celtics will move Brown, White, Pritchard or Hauser unless he gets blown away by an offer. Anfernee Simons, it's wait and see. Big opportunity for Simons now that he has made it this far.

Walsh and Minott seems like better fits for the roster considering Pritchard, White, Simons, Brown and Hauser will be soaking up the other perimeter minutes. Would love to see one of those two emerge as the athletic, energy, defense first wing. Would be great if Jaylen didn't have to guard the opposing teams best wing for all the minutes he's on the floor.

Both Mynot and Walsh have more upside than Hauser.

The athleticism and strength of both those young players should make them better defensive players than Sam.

[bucknersrevenge]

I think one of the real battles for the Celtics in the first 3-4 months of this new year will be the Scheierman, Walsh, Minott trio. There are going to be winners and losers and I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of them are moved at the trade deadline especially with Hugo Gonzalez waiting in the wings. I think it's something to keep an eye on.

I don't believe Brad Stevens and the Celtics will move Brown, White, Pritchard or Hauser unless he gets blown away by an offer. Anfernee Simons, it's wait and see. Big opportunity for Simons now that he has made it this far.

Walsh and Minott seems like better fits for the roster considering Pritchard, White, Simons, Brown and Hauser will be soaking up the other perimeter minutes. Would love to see one of those two emerge as the athletic, energy, defense first wing. Would be great if Jaylen didn't have to guard the opposing teams best wing for all the minutes he's on the floor.

I agree, would be nice but I think everyone has a big opportunity and need to seize the moment. If they don't, Stevens will likely move them at the deadline and try someone else.

Ironic thing is, if they DO seize the moment Brad might move someone else. One way or another, not everyone is making it out of this alive (in Green).

[neno]

Payton Pritchard to Houston
Green,okogie and tate for salary purposes
Swap rights in 27
29 boston recieves2 most favorable/swap rights
Dal,phx,Brooklyn blah blah blah
Boston rolls the dice
Houston saves season and picks up perfect back up when fvv gets back

[Shak_Celts]

Payton Pritchard to Houston
Green,okogie and tate for salary purposes
Swap rights in 27
29 boston recieves2 most favorable/swap rights
Dal,phx,Brooklyn blah blah blah
Boston rolls the dice
Houston saves season and picks up perfect back up when fvv gets back

Bugs bunny gif

[Fierce1]

Payton Pritchard to Houston
Green,okogie and tate for salary purposes
Swap rights in 27
29 boston recieves2 most favorable/swap rights
Dal,phx,Brooklyn blah blah blah
Boston rolls the dice
Houston saves season and picks up perfect back up when fvv gets back

PP's not going anywhere anytime soon.

[Curmudgeon]

Pritchard won't be moved so long as he has one of the best contracts in the NBA. His under market deal does not expire until 2028.

[Fierce1]

Pritchard won't be moved so long as he has one of the best contracts in the NBA. His under market deal does not expire until 2028.

So true.

[31to6]

I think one of the real battles for the Celtics in the first 3-4 months of this new year will be the Scheierman, Walsh, Minott trio. There are going to be winners and losers and I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of them are moved at the trade deadline especially with Hugo Gonzalez waiting in the wings. I think it's something to keep an eye on.

I don't believe Brad Stevens and the Celtics will move Brown, White, Pritchard or Hauser unless he gets blown away by an offer. Anfernee Simons, it's wait and see. Big opportunity for Simons now that he has made it this far.

Walsh and Minott seems like better fits for the roster considering Pritchard, White, Simons, Brown and Hauser will be soaking up the other perimeter minutes. Would love to see one of those two emerge as the athletic, energy, defense first wing. Would be great if Jaylen didn't have to guard the opposing teams best wing for all the minutes he's on the floor.

Both Mynot and Walsh have more upside than Hauser.

The athleticism and strength of both those young players should make them better defensive players than Sam.

Man I've been a big Walsh booster, but I don't see more upside than Hauser in him. And I think Hugo probably took his spot so the question is more likely to be 'does he get a chance elsewhere to stick in the league?' than if he's going to outplay our .. maybe 4th or 5th best player.

I'm also intrigued by Minott and willing to believe, but I think he's a different sort of player than Hauser -- hard to compare the two, though if anyone wants to throw down an advanced stats comparison for what they've done so far in their careers I'm all for it!

[Fierce1]

Walsh and Minott seems like better fits for the roster considering Pritchard, White, Simons, Brown and Hauser will be soaking up the other perimeter minutes. Would love to see one of those two emerge as the athletic, energy, defense first wing. Would be great if Jaylen didn't have to guard the opposing teams best wing for all the minutes he's on the floor.

Both Mynot and Walsh have more upside than Hauser.

The athleticism and strength of both those young players should make them better defensive players than Sam.

Man I've been a big Walsh booster, but I don't see more upside than Hauser in him. And I think Hugo probably took his spot so the question is more likely to be 'does he get a chance elsewhere to stick in the league?' than if he's going to outplay our .. maybe 4th or 5th best player.

I'm also intrigued by Minott and willing to believe, but I think he's a different sort of player than Hauser -- hard to compare the two, though if anyone wants to throw down an advanced stats comparison for what they've done so far in their careers I'm all for it!

Sam is a finished product.
He's an elite shooter.
But other than shooting, Sam is at best average in other departments.

Walsh is still a work in progress.
This season will answer the question of if Walsh sticks with the Cs.

[Scarletfire81]

Jordan Walsh is not an NBA player. Hopefully he’s off the team soon, wasted roster spot.

[Half-Full]

Jordan Walsh is not an NBA player. Hopefully he’s off the team soon, wasted roster spot.

That's an opinion I do not share.

[Parliament10]

Jordan Walsh is not an NBA player. Hopefully he’s off the team soon, wasted roster spot.

That's an opinion I do not share.

I do think that he can be an NBA Player.
But, at this time, he's too much behind. I think that we Waive him before his Guarantee Date, Opening Night.

[Half-Full]

Jordan Walsh is not an NBA player. Hopefully he’s off the team soon, wasted roster spot.

That's an opinion I do not share.

I do think that he can be an NBA Player.
But, at this time, he's too much behind. I think that we Waive him before his Guarantee Date, Opening Night.

We shall see, but I would be very surprised.

[jmr07019]

Looking for Minott and ooooooogo tot build on their previous performance and I'm excited for Simons and Queta!

Edit: wrong thread

[jmr07019]

Both Mynot and Walsh have more upside than Hauser.

The athleticism and strength of both those young players should make them better defensive players than Sam.

Man I've been a big Walsh booster, but I don't see more upside than Hauser in him. And I think Hugo probably took his spot so the question is more likely to be 'does he get a chance elsewhere to stick in the league?' than if he's going to outplay our .. maybe 4th or 5th best player.

I'm also intrigued by Minott and willing to believe, but I think he's a different sort of player than Hauser -- hard to compare the two, though if anyone wants to throw down an advanced stats comparison for what they've done so far in their careers I'm all for it!

Sam is a finished product.
He's an elite shooter.
But other than shooting, Sam is at best average in other departments.

Walsh is still a work in progress.
This season will answer the question of if Walsh sticks with the Cs.

Sam may be an average defender but Minott and Walsh are clearly below average as shooters. Becoming average would be big for either player, hopefully both. And this is very optimistic but Minott reminds me of Aaron Gordon! If he could be 80-85% of Aaron Gordon that would be awesome.

[Riverwalk2021]

Brown and White are elite level players. Pritchard is a good player. After that, decent, TBD or terrible.

Hauser is now officially the most overrated Celtic on the team with KP gone. He's a solid minute eater during the regular season but not much more than that. A good player who impacts winning which Pritchard is has to be good at several different things Hauser is a very good 3pt shooter but average or worse in pretty much every other area that matters. Pritchard improved greatly at finishing at the rim and holding up defensively last season adding to his 3pt prowess. Hauser has a long way to go.

I don't think it will be too long before Hugo breaks into that top 4 current Celtic sans Tatum. He's got the physical tools and an an insane motor. Give him some time and seasoning, and he could explode.

[cloverleaf]

I bet we could use a guard like Jerdarrian Devontae: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2025/10/former-celtics-guard-makes-case-for-more-opportunity-in-rockets-debut.html

We had some poster up in Maine who was constantly posting how tiny, tiny, tiny JD was. Ime doesn't seem to agree:

“He’s been great,” Ime Udoka said of Davison. “Very aggressive, handles well, makes good decisions out of the pick and roll. He’s a big body who can pick up full court, so he brings aggression on both sides of the ball. He’s taken advantage of the opportunity.”

[bfchs123]

Jordan Walsh is not an NBA player. Hopefully he’s off the team soon, wasted roster spot.

That's an opinion I do not share.

I do think that he can be an NBA Player.
But, at this time, he's too much behind. I think that we Waive him before his Guarantee Date, Opening Night.

He's an NBA player but not a starter and not a rotation player (at least on a contending team). He's an end of bench 11-14 roster spot guy - you need those but they are pretty interchangeable. Problem is he doesn't really have an elite skill

[Hal14]

That's an opinion I do not share.

I do think that he can be an NBA Player.
But, at this time, he's too much behind. I think that we Waive him before his Guarantee Date, Opening Night.

He's an NBA player but not a starter and not a rotation player (at least on a contending team). He's an end of bench 11-14 roster spot guy - you need those but they are pretty interchangeable. Problem is he doesn't really have an elite skill

He's only 21 years old and has only played 2 NBA seasons..and wasn't able to play much during those 2 seasons because he was on a team that had tons of depth and talent..it was championship or bust in both of his 2 seasons.

So I don't think we have enough data to tell us definitively what he is or what he isn't.

This is a crucial year for him, though. But I figure let's just wait and see how it goes. I think he'll be here the whole season but if he's bad this year than it will probably be his last in Boston..