The time is right to trade Rondo

JR Hawks · Post #1 » by **JR Hawks** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:27 pm

And here's why (in no particular order)...

1. After the Bulls series, his stock is as high as ever.

2. After the Bulls series, his looming contract extension becomes that much more difficult.

3. As the roster is currently constructed, we would need to re-sign Rondo, re-sign an aging Ray and significantly upgrade our bench to even remain competitive. Nevermind, contending for a championship. There are salary problems on the horizon if we're locked into the current roster.

4. Al Jefferson. We've seen what parting with a beloved baby can get you...a championship banner.

5. The aging Big 3. Lets face reality, 2009-10 is the last chance for this group to win a championship together. Age is advancing, injuries are adding up and we're starting to see glimpses of all three showing their age. The time to make tough decisions is approaching.

6. The free agent class of 2010. As things currently stand, we won't be a factor in the 2010 free agent market. That's okay if we're winning championships, but if not 2010 is a rare chance to get a franchise player. If Wade eventually opts against signing with Miami, would Miami consider Allen/Rondo for Wade/Salary Filler?

Rocky5000 · Post #2 » by **Rocky5000** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:32 pm

Whaa? Just like with Ray, who are you going to trade him for? Deron Williams, Derek Rose, or Chris Paul?

BillessuR6 · Post #3 » by **BillessuR6** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:39 pm

wayupnorth · Post #4 » by **wayupnorth** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:43 pm

If you think it's the right time to trade Rondo I assume you have some doable trades in mind.

JR Hawks · Post #5 » by **JR Hawks** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:44 pm

Rocky5000 wrote:Whaa? Just like with Ray, who are you going to trade him for? Deron Williams, Derek Rose, or Chris Paul?

Rondo/Ray's expiring contract for someone like Wade (if he opts to not re-sign with Miami). It's not necessary that we get an all-star PG (or any PG) in return. In fact, the list of PG's with championship rings in the last couple decades isn't particularly impressive.

Banks2Pierce · Post #6 » by **Banks2Pierce** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:45 pm

I heard marcus williams is available. Possibly even Sergio??

SuigintouEV · Post #7 » by **SuigintouEV** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:50 pm

Putting together a package for Lebron James or D-Wade does make sense.

JR Hawks · Post #8 » by **JR Hawks** » Tue May 5, 2009 7:52 pm

wayupnorth wrote:If you think it's the right time to trade Rondo I assume you have some doable trades in mind.

Rondo/Ray's Expiring for Wade/Salary Filler

Rondo/Ray's Expiring for Bosh/Salary Filler

Buckeye-NBAFan · Post #9 » by **Buckeye-NBAFan** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:02 pm

SuigintouEV wrote:Putting together a package for Lebron James or D-Wade does make sense.

Trading LeBron or Wade makes sense for Cleveland and Miami. Its the easiest way to get rid of all those pesky fans who keep throwing money at the franchises. In these tough economic times, the Heat and Cavaliers would be doing their cities a service by removing any desire for people to spend money on nonessentials like basketball tickets.

Plus, these owners are billionaires. They can take the financial hits. And they can certainly afford the security required to protect them from flaming bags of s**t thrown at their cars/houses/self. All for the greater good. Greater good. Its like 'Hot Fuzz' NBA style.

campybatman · Post #10 » by **campybatman** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:08 pm

Unless Ainge can trade with the team that wins this year's lottery, or the team who's runner-up, to select Rubio. Why trade Rondo?

elrod enchilada · Post #11 » by **elrod enchilada** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:20 pm

Let's just waive Rondo. I want my Aprils, Mays and Junes back. It was great from 1993-2007 when I didn't waste time watching the Cs in the playoffs. I could commune with nature. So, yeah, dump Rondo. Otherwise I may be stuck watching the Cs play basketball into May and June for the next decade. Bummer, man.

If we are lucky the Lakers will sign him. It must kill those beach freaks to spend so much time inside in May and June. Ha Ha Ha.The Fakers are a bunch of wankers.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #12 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:24 pm

JR Hawks is a frigging clown. He has told us to trade Pierce and Ray before. Now Rondo...the man doesn't add ANYTHING to this board. He should be suspended for being pathetic.

Celts17Pride · Post #13 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:29 pm

bonsaiflipflops wrote:Unless Ainge can trade with the team that wins this year's lottery, or the team who's runner-up, to select Rubio. Why trade Rondo?

You don't trade Rondo for a unproven rookie foreigner either. :roll:

Bad-Thoma · Post #14 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:34 pm

Hows bout a big hells no on that idea? We have a talented young pg in Rondo and a talented young center in Perk. Good pgs and good centers don't grow on trees, you got to hang on to them and build around them, unless someone blows you away with an offer which isn't likely to happen. Hanging onto these guys is the key to transitioning beyond the big 3.

GuyClinch · Post #15 » by **GuyClinch** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:38 pm

Well Rondo has moved up in status - much like Pierce he is starting to be talked about as a great player you need to trade. LMAO.

Listen you find a great player that fits what you want to do - you keep him. I'd say the only exception is like with KG - when you have some amazing move available to upgrade your team. Rondo is not a guy you LOOK to trade. The premise of this thread is off.

celt4ever · Post #16 » by **celt4ever** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:46 pm

That's why I said to my childrens stay out of drugs.

GWVan · Post #17 » by **GWVan** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:49 pm

celt4ever wrote:That's why I said to my childrens stay out of drugs.

thanks for that - i was looking for an appropriate response to this topic but was dumbfounded

Scalamental · Post #18 » by **Scalamental** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:49 pm

JR Hawks wrote:
wayupnorth wrote:If you think it's the right time to trade Rondo I assume you have some doable trades in mind.

Rondo/Ray's Expiring for Wade/Salary Filler

Rondo/Ray's Expiring for Bosh/Salary Filler

Hey there kids, my name is Tommy Heinsohn, and if you think trading Rondo and Ray Allen for Chris Bosh is a good idea, you know nothing about basketball.

cisco · Post #19 » by **cisco** » Tue May 5, 2009 9:06 pm

gpguy25 · Post #20 » by **gpguy25** » Tue May 5, 2009 9:10 pm

Lock this F-ING THREAD this guy is a str8 up moron. You build a team around a PG if we trade RONDO we will NEVER get what hes worth you moron. It's not like Lebron James is coming out of the draft this year. This has to be the dumbest thread I have ever seen here. Who's gonna play PG idiot?