Free Agent/Trade Thread Offseason 2026, Part 9 (Brad, You are the Mayor of Shark City!)

[canman1971]

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[The Corey's]

**** Brad.

[BleedGreen1989]

I am over talking about what should have, or rather, could have been with with a potential Brown trade.

We all Know BS is not a dumbass, so if this was the best deal offered for Brown, then it was the best offer. We also can be certain that Brown could not come back to the team at the start of the season or it would have been destructive. Brown is gone, was needed, its done.


Now what I want to know is, there is obvious holes still, imo, and it is still early. What is going to be done.
Also, I am firmly in the George is getting flipped camp. So exciting times ahead trying to speculate as to what that could be.

He was executive of the year 2 of the last 3 years. He’s widely regarded as the best or second best GM in the league (Presti).

He didn’t turn into an idiot overnight.

[Dogen]

For those who think that Paul George is now going to outlast Brad Stevens here, please take a deep breath and a step back for a minute.

This deal was not made just for this year. It was made for NEXT year, when PG turns into a big fat expiring contract, we have a couple decent picks, and there is going to be elite players on the market to shop for.

Turn your vitriol towards the CBA, which every team has to deal with. It's made building dynasties very difficult, and maybe there is some merit to that, but it sucks for trying to keep a contender together for more than a few years.

8 different champions in 8 years. Well, maybe that's what the NBA wanted, but the pendulum allows needs to swing. The Celtics are now on the leading edge and will have more flexibility while some of the other top teams will move into the cap limits that the Celtics have been addressing.

Yeah, the new owners are focused on the bottom line and it sucks, but it's not like we haven't known that since the start of last season. The team and city are looking into a new arena and fielding a competitive team for the future.

And Jaysun Tatum will be just 30 in two years and very likely on that juicy extension, hopefully at full strength as a player. Paul George will be Paul George somewhere else, and we'll have a shiny new partner in green. There's no reason to assume JT is "out the door" as has been suggested.

[pac213up]

**** Brad.

This was not Brad.

[Triple7]

**** Brad.

**** the owners, then close 2nd, **** brad!

[Triple7]

**** Brad.

This was not Brad.

I disagree. Brad had a say on who to get. Of course, its mostly on the cheap owners not willing to pay JB

[Triple7]

For those who think that Paul George is now going to outlast Brad Stevens here, please take a deep breath and a step back for a minute.

This deal was not made just for this year. It was made for NEXT year, when PG turns into a big fat expiring contract, we have a couple decent picks, and there is going to be elite players on the market to shop for.

Turn your vitriol towards the CBA, which every team has to deal with. It's made building dynasties very difficult, and maybe there is some merit to that, but it sucks for trying to keep a contender together for more than a few years.

8 different champions in 8 years. Well, maybe that's what the NBA wanted, but the pendulum allows needs to swing. The Celtics are now on the leading edge and will have more flexibility while some of the other top teams will move into the cap limits that the Celtics have been addressing.

Yeah, the new owners are focused on the bottom line and it sucks, but it's not like we haven't known that since the start of last season. The team and city are looking into a new arena and fielding a competitive team for the future.

And Jaysun Tatum will be just 30 in two years and very likely on that juicy extension, hopefully at full strength as a player. Paul George will be Paul George somewhere else, and we'll have a shiny new partner in green. There's no reason to assume JT is "out the door" as has been suggested.

Well they have a year to get the pieces right, or he’s out.

[BleedGreen1989]

For those who think that Paul George is now going to outlast Brad Stevens here, please take a deep breath and a step back for a minute.

This deal was not made just for this year. It was made for NEXT year, when PG turns into a big fat expiring contract, we have a couple decent picks, and there is going to be elite players on the market to shop for.

Turn your vitriol towards the CBA, which every team has to deal with. It's made building dynasties very difficult, and maybe there is some merit to that, but it sucks for trying to keep a contender together for more than a few years.

8 different champions in 8 years. Well, maybe that's what the NBA wanted, but the pendulum allows needs to swing. The Celtics are now on the leading edge and will have more flexibility while some of the other top teams will move into the cap limits that the Celtics have been addressing.

Yeah, the new owners are focused on the bottom line and it sucks, but it's not like we haven't known that since the start of last season. The team and city are looking into a new arena and fielding a competitive team for the future.

And Jaysun Tatum will be just 30 in two years and very likely on that juicy extension, hopefully at full strength as a player. Paul George will be Paul George somewhere else, and we'll have a shiny new partner in green. There's no reason to assume JT is "out the door" as has been suggested.

Gotta let people have their crash out. Take the holiday weekend and blow some **** up.

I get it, JB was beloved by many here but I thought before the summer even started you’re either extending him the extra $140mill or trading him. People think the Celtics could have kept him and ignored the extension but that’s not really how the NBA works. He would be pissed.

Brad made his choice.

[Larry_Russell]

If the goal was to give Tatum the absolute no question keys to the team, as its undisputed number 1, then we should have gotten someone that can at least complement him. Like a Markkenen. Someone he can depend on as a scoring option, that can play the 4, and some 5 depending on matchups. I really hope Brad has something up. Maybe flip PG with some players for someone better. We are getting blasted everywhere lol.

You are assuming that any team out there offered anything better than George.

I mean Portland traded for Morant
Charlotte traded for Naz Reid
Milwaukee traded for Herro
Minny traded for LaMello
Memphis traded for Grant

And knowing that Brad settled for 2 1sts and 2 seconds, you have to start to wonder why everyone is choosing everyone else over Brown.


And on the plus side, George keeps books cleaner longer term. I am starting to believe that George has a market that is as "robust" as what we though Browns was. There is 100% teams that would take George right now for, perhaps at least, a better fit for us.


Charlotte for example could do Grayson Allen, Royce Oneal and Grant Williams for George.
Zach Lavine for George
Jordan Poole and Herb Jones for George
Maybe Indiana would like a return
Clippers for Ingram and Dick
Toronto with Pritchard for Quickley and Barrett

[tfribs45]

I am over talking about what should have, or rather, could have been with with a potential Brown trade.

We all Know BS is not a dumbass, so if this was the best deal offered for Brown, then it was the best offer. We also can be certain that Brown could not come back to the team at the start of the season or it would have been destructive. Brown is gone, was needed, its done.


Now what I want to know is, there is obvious holes still, imo, and it is still early. What is going to be done.
Also, I am firmly in the George is getting flipped camp. So exciting times ahead trying to speculate as to what that could be.

He was executive of the year 2 of the last 3 years. He’s widely regarded as the best or second best GM in the league (Presti).

He didn’t turn into an idiot overnight.

Rico 2.0

[itrsteve]

It's July 2nd, the sun is shining and we still have Hugo.

I'm genuinely excited for this season

[Fierce1]

Maybe Brad and the Celtics are thinking 5 steps ahead.

Maybe Brad and the Celtics are not aiming for Banner 19 with this group of Celtics.

Maybe Brad and the Celtics are already preparing for the next Celtic superstar that will be drafted in 2028.

Maybe 1 championship is good enough until 2040.

[FlatearthZorro]

I thought about this Brown trade and to me, it has to be a combination of:

- Brad/Joe's relationship with Brown had fallen apart
- The ownership wanted to cut money even if it's 1 year less, it's still 60+ mils
- Brown wanted out one way or another
- I don't think the new ownership would've paid $70 mil(which is absurd)

Anyways, I kinda get the trade, I just really don't understand the value and why it had to happen on the spot. To me, for Brad to do it, he was pushed. Heck, last year he held on to Simmons way too long. Why trade Brown full 3 and a half months before the season starts for scraps and a horrible contract in Paul George.

[ConstableGeneva]

Just learned that Shams reporting of the Brown trade was incomplete.

[tfribs45]

For those who think that Paul George is now going to outlast Brad Stevens here, please take a deep breath and a step back for a minute.

This deal was not made just for this year. It was made for NEXT year, when PG turns into a big fat expiring contract, we have a couple decent picks, and there is going to be elite players on the market to shop for.

Turn your vitriol towards the CBA, which every team has to deal with. It's made building dynasties very difficult, and maybe there is some merit to that, but it sucks for trying to keep a contender together for more than a few years.

8 different champions in 8 years. Well, maybe that's what the NBA wanted, but the pendulum allows needs to swing. The Celtics are now on the leading edge and will have more flexibility while some of the other top teams will move into the cap limits that the Celtics have been addressing.

Yeah, the new owners are focused on the bottom line and it sucks, but it's not like we haven't known that since the start of last season. The team and city are looking into a new arena and fielding a competitive team for the future.

And Jaysun Tatum will be just 30 in two years and very likely on that juicy extension, hopefully at full strength as a player. Paul George will be Paul George somewhere else, and we'll have a shiny new partner in green. There's no reason to assume JT is "out the door" as has been suggested.

Gotta let people have their crash out. Take the holiday weekend and blow some **** up.

I get it, JB was beloved by many here but I thought before the summer even started you’re either extending him the extra $140mill or trading him. People think the Celtics could have kept him and ignored the extension but that’s not really how the NBA works. He would be pissed.

Brad made his choice.

that's a crock of @#$# , it was an absolute loss of a trade by a longshot! IDC if your a JB fan or not, Celtics got fleeced and the new owners/Brad/staff all have fingerprints on this....Where's JT's response at?! Crickets....You think JB's sitting out game 7 last year? Hell to the NO. Lets see what Tatums made of now!

[The Corey's]

**** Brad.

This was not Brad.

The Celtics saved no money. It was Brad.

[GreenBlooded]

If the goal was to give Tatum the absolute no question keys to the team, as its undisputed number 1, then we should have gotten someone that can at least complement him. Like a Markkenen. Someone he can depend on as a scoring option, that can play the 4, and some 5 depending on matchups. I really hope Brad has something up. Maybe flip PG with some players for someone better. We are getting blasted everywhere lol.

You are assuming that any team out there offered anything better than George.

I mean Portland traded for Morant
Charlotte traded for Naz Reid
Milwaukee traded for Herro
Minny traded for LaMello
Memphis traded for Grant

And knowing that Brad settled for 2 1sts and 2 seconds, you have to start to wonder why everyone is choosing everyone else over Brown.


And on the plus side, George keeps books cleaner longer term. I am starting to believe that George has a market that is as "robust" as what we though Browns was. There is 100% teams that would take George right now for, perhaps at least, a better fit for us.


Charlotte for example could do Grayson Allen, Royce Oneal and Grant Williams for George.
Zach Lavine for George
Jordan Poole and Herb Jones for George
Maybe Indiana would like a return
Clippers for Ingram and Dick
Toronto with Pritchard for Quickley and Barrett

He isn't even officially "our guy" yet and we're already overvaluing him. smh

[Larry_Russell]

George, Pritchard and 2 picks to Toronto

Quickley and Barrett to Boston

Toronto adds a friend of Kawhi and a sharp shooter at PG. Consolidate salaries for now, but add a high upside team that is a scary threat in the playoffs. When Kawhi's salary really kicks in they have George as an expiring to flip. They also get picks of some sort to replenish their warchest.

Toronto new lineup
Pritchard
Kawhi
George
Barnes
Poeltl

I may be crazy but I really like that for Toronto, think its a better fit for George than here.


Boston
Quickley/Conley
White/Hugo
Barrett/Scheierman
Tatum/Cencac/Hauser
Queta/MitchRob

For us, I love Quickley attacking and shooting and defending at POA, and Battett actually adds a skill that the team could use. More Balance overall in lineup and more movable assets moving forward with a clear hierarchy

[Larry_Russell]

If the goal was to give Tatum the absolute no question keys to the team, as its undisputed number 1, then we should have gotten someone that can at least complement him. Like a Markkenen. Someone he can depend on as a scoring option, that can play the 4, and some 5 depending on matchups. I really hope Brad has something up. Maybe flip PG with some players for someone better. We are getting blasted everywhere lol.

You are assuming that any team out there offered anything better than George.

I mean Portland traded for Morant
Charlotte traded for Naz Reid
Milwaukee traded for Herro
Minny traded for LaMello
Memphis traded for Grant

And knowing that Brad settled for 2 1sts and 2 seconds, you have to start to wonder why everyone is choosing everyone else over Brown.


And on the plus side, George keeps books cleaner longer term. I am starting to believe that George has a market that is as "robust" as what we though Browns was. There is 100% teams that would take George right now for, perhaps at least, a better fit for us.


Charlotte for example could do Grayson Allen, Royce Oneal and Grant Williams for George.
Zach Lavine for George
Jordan Poole and Herb Jones for George
Maybe Indiana would like a return
Clippers for Ingram and Dick
Toronto with Pritchard for Quickley and Barrett

He isn't even officially "our guy" yet and we're already overvaluing him. smh

Lavine for Goerge is not Overvaluing George.
Step away from the ledge guy