Mbah Moute & Bowen to Boston?

No1CeltsFan · Post #1 » by **No1CeltsFan** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:20 am

According to my Twitter update from Celtics Buzz Tap and Loy's Place, Ainge has been talking trade w/Milwaukee for Mbah a Moute and Bowen for Pruitt and Scal.

I would love this. Mbah a Moute is a real solid young player who can play the 2, 3 and 4 positions. Obviously we know what we'd get in Bowen.

Do it Danny!!!

http://celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2009/0 ... works.html

wigglestrue · Post #2 » by **wigglestrue** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:21 am

Holy **** that would be fantastic. I don't believe it.

Avalanche · Post #3 » by **Avalanche** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:22 am

If there is anything to this... like at all, that would be amazing!

lets see if anything else comes out about this, would have to get some idea from Bucks fans on how the front office values Mbah a Moute, as really... Scal and Pruitt doesnt do much for them

Oh, and what are the 2 twitter usernames out of curiousity?

No1CeltsFan · Post #4 » by **No1CeltsFan** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:23 am

Avalanche wrote:If there is anything to this... like at all, that would be amazing!

lets see if anything else comes out about this, would have to get some idea from Bucks fans on how the front office values Mbah a Moute, as really... Scal and Pruitt doesnt do much for them

Oh, and what are the 2 twitter usernames out of curiousity?

i just added the link

humblebum · Post #5 » by **humblebum** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:24 am

Well they can just cut Pruitt and save a little bit of money.

But I'm a big Mbah a Moute fan from the little I've seen of him in the NBA. Definitely has a professional body for a SF and Bowen would be a good mentor to all of our young wing players. Prince Moute could even defend hybrid PF's too I imagine. Seems like he's a legit 6'8".

No1CeltsFan · Post #6 » by **No1CeltsFan** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:25 am

humblebum wrote:Well they can just cut Pruitt and save a little bit of money.

But I'm a big Mbah a Moute fan from the little I've seen of him in the NBA. Definitely has a professional body for a SF and Bowen would be a good mentor to all of our young wing players. Prince Moute could even defend hybrid PF's too I imagine. Seems like he's a legit 6'8".

he plays more of the 4 for Milwaukee. When we played them he covered Baby, Powe, Ticket and PP.

wigglestrue · Post #7 » by **wigglestrue** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:26 am

I imagine Bucks fans will shoot this down in flames, probably expect our 2010 1st, if at all.

Post #8 » by **Slartibartfast** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:27 am

The Prince of Cameroon can't hit the J, but he's a nice utility player. Bowen would be a nice fire extinguisher to break in case of playoffs. I'd do that trade, but I'd rather get Moon.

No1CeltsFan · Post #9 » by **No1CeltsFan** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:27 am

wigglestrue wrote:I imagine Bucks fans will shoot this down in flames, probably expect our 2010 1st, if at all.

lol they can shoot it down all they want, as long as their GM dont.

Honestly, if they need our 2010 1st to get it done, would you stop that as a deal breaker? I wouldn't. I mean you gotta figure it's going to be 1 of the last 3 picks in the 1st Round, if not the last.

Mbah a Moute alone is worth a 2010 1st round pick IMO

wigglestrue · Post #10 » by **wigglestrue** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:28 am

I agree.

humblebum · Post #11 » by **humblebum** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:29 am

Just read the link. Thanks for posting.

If Moute and Bowen are option A and Moon is option B then Ainge and Co. are really on top of their games this summer. Very good news if true IMO.

No1CeltsFan · Post #12 » by **No1CeltsFan** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:31 am

humblebum wrote:Just read the link. Thanks for posting.

If Moute and Bowen are option A and Moon is option B then Ainge and Co. are really on top of their games this summer. Very good news if true IMO.

i concur.

I have faith in Ainge. They understand what the window is.

I have faith in atleast knowing he is doing everything realistically possible for us to win. If something doesn't happen, I'm sure it's not for lack of trying on Ainge's part.

Post #13 » by **sully00** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:31 am

Mbah a Moute is a pretty classic SF, he isn't a PF even if MIL played him there, he is absolutely a classic Doc type player.

The trade is pretty awful for the Bucks. I mean I guess they may just be cutting Bowen and may not have mins for Moute but damn Scal and Pruitt?

Papa Irish31 · Post #14 » by **Papa Irish31** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:32 am

no way they get a future first for there second round draft pick who doesn't play any offense at all; this trade doesnt make too much sense as we could of had mbah moute ahead of walker and giddens last year if we wanted him; and bowen will likely be bought out

why give up scal and the guy with the best shot at being our backup point guard next year for this?

it would only make sense if we then swing another trade involving some combination of ta, giddens, and walker

we would be getting two excellent defenders though, moute can definitely defend the 2 and 3 positions; but then again were't walker's and gidden's strengths supposed to be on the defensive side of the ball

TheOGJabroni · Post #15 » by **TheOGJabroni** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:32 am

Absolutely you do this deal if true. Not a deal breaker either but, our PG position would look REALLY THIN... I mean, Rondo. And that's it. Hudson I guess... Definitely need SOMEONE in FA.

Get it done Danny!

Gant · Post #16 » by **Gant** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:40 am

Milwaukee might very well be interested in any deals that save them money, and this one does cut a little bit- about half a million this season.

GregB · Post #17 » by **GregB** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:40 am

Mbah Moute didn't even attempt a 3pter last year. He is a decent player. But, I believe Pruitt could have put up decent numbers on a bad Bucks team last year. Bowen is ok but pretty old. I am ok with this deal. But, I dont think its that bad for Milwaukee. Pruitt could be decent for them.

wigglestrue · Post #18 » by **wigglestrue** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:42 am

Papa Irish31 wrote:no way they get a future first for there second round draft pick

Er....What would likely be the 27th-30th pick this coming year for what was the 37th pick last year.

we could of had mbah moute ahead of walker and giddens last year if we wanted him

Giddens yes, Walker no.

Gant · Post #19 » by **Gant** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:42 am

Just read the original twitter: Apparently Bowen can't be traded in a deal like this until August 23rd.

Gant · Post #20 » by **Gant** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:46 am

Here's more tweets from the same guy. He's throwing all kinds of stuff out there:

# + Heat's Moon to List That Dan "The Dealer" Would Like By Either Sign or Trade. Other Heat Possibilities, D-Wade, Haslem, Chalmers & Quinn.about 2 hours ago from web
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The Celtics Will Trade Calls w/ Bruce Bowen's Reps If He is Bought Out By Milwaukee in the Meantime.about 3 hours ago from web
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Deal Being Discussed, Mil Send Bowen & Mbah a Moute to Bos For Pruitt & Scalabrine. According to NBA Rules: Bowen Can't be Dealt til Aug 23.about 3 hours ago from web
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Boston's GM D AInge Is Still Speaking w/Mil, Some Ainge Targets: Bowen, Redd, Stoudamire, Jennings, Sessions, Ridnour & Ilyasova?about 3 hours ago from web