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

[Shak_Celts]

Celtics can afford Ball if they offer multiple 1st round picks.

Simons, Hauser, Baylor, and multiple 1st round picks for LaMelo works.

Even with LaMelo, the Celtics will still be a 1st apron team next season.

So getting Ball is doable, but like you said, there's a health risk.

Not saying we couldn’t do it financially, show me why you’re sending them the least of our players (so far) and why they’d accept it? I like Baylor and Hauser, but I’m a Celtics fan. Simons was never long for Celtics so I’m not speaking on him.

We’d have to do a hell of a lot to be bad for the picks we give to even matter. Even having one Jay, we’re managing to stay afloat for the playoffs. We’d have to have a rash of injuries to lose over the next few years. Our picks wouldn’t be as valuable vs someone else’s.

Likely couldn’t afford him. Picks may need to START 6+ years from now. Lol.

Yeah, it's an unlikely scenario as all the Cs really have to offer is multiple 1st round picks.

Firsts are wonderful, but with either Jay healthy the next few years, you’d be looking at bum picks. 10 chances to make the playoffs? Yikes.

What’s the first pick out of the lotto, 16? No one wants 5 16th picks (at best).

[Fierce1]

I'll wait for Brad's move.

If Brad ends up making a move just to dump salary then this team is better off not making the playoffs.

But if Brad does something that improves this roster then that's another story.

Again, the east is wide open.

[Shak_Celts]

I'll wait for Brad's move.

If Brad ends up making a move just to dump salary then this team is better off not making the playoffs.

But if Brad does something that improves this roster then that's another story.

Again, the east is wide open.

They are saving money, I’m trying to think of a way we could get better with the little money we want and the little they (okay, I) want to send out.

Most of you say Simons’ value is low or non existent, that means any trade would only get cap relief, if we’re lucky. So what do yall really want to part with to get better, because Brad and nem have a tight wallet?

I guess I should go back to the trade thread. Just wanted to ask, because you keep saying it, but I’m looking around the NBA and the Celtics goals and not seeing anything.

[Fierce1]

I'll wait for Brad's move.

If Brad ends up making a move just to dump salary then this team is better off not making the playoffs.

But if Brad does something that improves this roster then that's another story.

Again, the east is wide open.

They are saving money, I’m trying to think of a way we could get better with the little money we want and the little they (okay, I) want to send out.

Most of you say Simons’ value is low or non existent, that means any trade would only get cap relief, if we’re lucky. So what do yall really want to part with to get better, because Brad and nem have a tight wallet?

I guess I should go back to the trade thread. Just wanted to ask, because you keep saying it, but I’m looking around the NBA and the Celtics goals and not seeing anything.

The way I see it, if Brad doesn't want to include a pick or picks in a Simons deal, Brad would have to take back a contract that's smaller per year but has more years left, like Terance Mann's contract.

But if Brad is willing to include a pick or picks and maybe even Hauser, that changes everything.
There will be more options for Brad if this is the route Brad takes.

I'm leaning towards Brad improving the roster because Tatum really wants to play this season.
You can sense it by just hearing Jayson Tatum's words and seeing how hard he's working to get back.

The key date will be December 15.
That's still a little over 3 weeks away.

Until then, we'll have to enjoy or endure the roller coaster season.

[Shak_Celts]

I'll wait for Brad's move.

If Brad ends up making a move just to dump salary then this team is better off not making the playoffs.

But if Brad does something that improves this roster then that's another story.

Again, the east is wide open.

They are saving money, I’m trying to think of a way we could get better with the little money we want and the little they (okay, I) want to send out.

Most of you say Simons’ value is low or non existent, that means any trade would only get cap relief, if we’re lucky. So what do yall really want to part with to get better, because Brad and nem have a tight wallet?

I guess I should go back to the trade thread. Just wanted to ask, because you keep saying it, but I’m looking around the NBA and the Celtics goals and not seeing anything.

The way I see it, if Brad doesn't want to include a pick or picks in a Simons deal, Brad would have to take back a contract that's smaller per year but has more years left, like Terance Mann's contract.

But if Brad is willing include a pick or picks and maybe even Hauser, that changes everything.
There will be more options for Brad if this is the route Brad takes.

I'm leaning towards Brad improving the roster because Tatum really wants to play this season.
You can sense it by just hearting and seeing Jayson Tatum.

The key date will be December 15.
That's still a little over 3 weeks away.

Until then, we'll have to enjoy or endure the roller coaster season.

Mann isn’t making us better and I don’t want him for more years if he’s what we get for Simons (just this situation, not saying I wouldn’t want him). I don’t care about saving them money but we’re in that situation.


Edit: i thought this was the game thread btw

[Fierce1]

They are saving money, I’m trying to think of a way we could get better with the little money we want and the little they (okay, I) want to send out.

Most of you say Simons’ value is low or non existent, that means any trade would only get cap relief, if we’re lucky. So what do yall really want to part with to get better, because Brad and nem have a tight wallet?

I guess I should go back to the trade thread. Just wanted to ask, because you keep saying it, but I’m looking around the NBA and the Celtics goals and not seeing anything.

The way I see it, if Brad doesn't want to include a pick or picks in a Simons deal, Brad would have to take back a contract that's smaller per year but has more years left, like Terance Mann's contract.

But if Brad is willing include a pick or picks and maybe even Hauser, that changes everything.
There will be more options for Brad if this is the route Brad takes.

I'm leaning towards Brad improving the roster because Tatum really wants to play this season.
You can sense it by just hearting and seeing Jayson Tatum.

The key date will be December 15.
That's still a little over 3 weeks away.

Until then, we'll have to enjoy or endure the roller coaster season.

Mann isn’t making us better and I don’t want him for more years if he’s what we get for Simons (just this situation, not saying I wouldn’t want him). I don’t care about saving them money but we’re in that situation.


Edit: i thought this was the game thread btw

I agree.

But some are speculating that Brad might do the Mann deal just to reset the repeater.

I don't agree.

[Shak_Celts]

The way I see it, if Brad doesn't want to include a pick or picks in a Simons deal, Brad would have to take back a contract that's smaller per year but has more years left, like Terance Mann's contract.

But if Brad is willing include a pick or picks and maybe even Hauser, that changes everything.
There will be more options for Brad if this is the route Brad takes.

I'm leaning towards Brad improving the roster because Tatum really wants to play this season.
You can sense it by just hearting and seeing Jayson Tatum.

The key date will be December 15.
That's still a little over 3 weeks away.

Until then, we'll have to enjoy or endure the roller coaster season.

Mann isn’t making us better and I don’t want him for more years if he’s what we get for Simons (just this situation, not saying I wouldn’t want him). I don’t care about saving them money but we’re in that situation.


Edit: i thought this was the game thread btw

I agree.

But some are speculating that Brad might do the Mann deal just to reset the repeater.

I don't agree.

If he does, all I can say is… words… lots of them… all the words!

Would make sense. I just wouldn’t like it.

[djFan71]

Mann isn’t making us better and I don’t want him for more years if he’s what we get for Simons (just this situation, not saying I wouldn’t want him). I don’t care about saving them money but we’re in that situation.


Edit: i thought this was the game thread btw

I agree.

But some are speculating that Brad might do the Mann deal just to reset the repeater.

I don't agree.

If he does, all I can say is… words… lots of them… all the words!

Would make sense. I just wouldn’t like it.

There’s also the small fact that Mann may actually be better than Simons for winning basketball games. At least within margin of error.

[Fierce1]

I agree.

But some are speculating that Brad might do the Mann deal just to reset the repeater.

I don't agree.

If he does, all I can say is… words… lots of them… all the words!

Would make sense. I just wouldn’t like it.

There’s also the small fact that Mann may actually be better than Simons for winning basketball games. At least within margin of error.

Not with this version of the Celtics.

Celtics will not win more games with Mann scoring just 6 points.

[djFan71]

If he does, all I can say is… words… lots of them… all the words!

Would make sense. I just wouldn’t like it.

There’s also the small fact that Mann may actually be better than Simons for winning basketball games. At least within margin of error.

Not with this version of the Celtics.

Celtics will not win more games with Mann scoring just 6 points.

The version with JT means more than the current version.

[Fierce1]

Rob Williams was great in their win against GSW.

Rob really laid the smack down on Jimmy and Draymond in crunch time.

GSW was just too small down the stretch.
Portland got 21 offensive rebounds.

Not even Steph's excellent shooting could save the Warriors.

With the way the game is being called now, you can't go small.
The physicality and athleticism are really impacting the game more now that the refs are allowing more physical play.

Brad needs to add size to the Cs.
Even when Tatum returns, this version of the Celtics will exit the playoffs in the 2nd round.

The mentality now has to be go big or go home.

[Hal14]

C Boozer
F Tatum
F Brown
G White
G Pritchard

Bench: Simons, Hauser, Queta + whoever emerges as the best option from the Hugo/Minott/Walsh/Baylor group

Good squad imo

[playa-hater]

C Boozer
F Tatum
F Brown
G White
G Pritchard

Bench: Simons, Hauser, Queta + whoever emerges as the best option from the Hugo/Minott/Walsh/Baylor group

Good squad imo

LOL.. But the Celtics won't tank they said My gawd, that is the type of lineup that can compete for a title. how else will they get a player like that with almost no resources/money to do that.

Good luck or Bad luck this season can determine much of our future success. It seems like a No brainer not to even try to get our "Draft odds" better.

#TANKAWAY!

[darrendaye]

Rob Williams was great in their win against GSW.

Rob really laid the smack down on Jimmy and Draymond in crunch time.

GSW was just too small down the stretch.
Portland got 21 offensive rebounds.

Not even Steph's excellent shooting could save the Warriors.

With the way the game is being called now, you can't go small.
The physicality and athleticism are really impacting the game more now that the refs are allowing more physical play.

Brad needs to add size to the Cs.
Even when Tatum returns, this version of the Celtics will exit the playoffs in the 2nd round.

The mentality now has to be go big or go home.

Shhh I'm trying to keep Rob's value low for trade or off-season signing.

[brackdan70]

Rob Williams was great in their win against GSW.

Rob really laid the smack down on Jimmy and Draymond in crunch time.

GSW was just too small down the stretch.
Portland got 21 offensive rebounds.

Not even Steph's excellent shooting could save the Warriors.

With the way the game is being called now, you can't go small.
The physicality and athleticism are really impacting the game more now that the refs are allowing more physical play.

Brad needs to add size to the Cs.
Even when Tatum returns, this version of the Celtics will exit the playoffs in the 2nd round.

The mentality now has to be go big or go home.

Shhh I'm trying to keep Rob's value low for trade or off-season signing.

If he could stay healthy…..

[brackdan70]

C Boozer
F Tatum
F Brown
G White
G Pritchard

Bench: Simons, Hauser, Queta + whoever emerges as the best option from the Hugo/Minott/Walsh/Baylor group

Good squad imo

LOL.. But the Celtics won't tank they said My gawd, that is the type of lineup that can compete for a title. how else will they get a player like that with almost no resources/money to do that.

Good luck or Bad luck this season can determine much of our future success. It seems like a No brainer not to even try to get our "Draft odds" better.

#TANKAWAY!

I think Quaintance, Ngomba, Haugh, Lendenborg or maybe Peat are the more realistic targets…even if we do go full tank. The odds of boozer are pretty slim.