Report; Rajon to Knicks?

Oscirus · Post #61 » by **Oscirus** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:20 pm

Boston's trying to stockpile high picks and since the knicks cant trade anything toll at least 2016 I don't see this happening

inquisitive · Post #62 » by **inquisitive** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:20 pm

don't know what to believe, but morey and ainge know each other so well...anything is possible. wondering if howard would sign with houston knowing rondo and harden are there

EscapoTHB · Post #63 » by **EscapoTHB** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:30 pm

WhateverBro wrote:Rondo is NOT getting traded while injured, why would Danny sell low? That would be idiotic. He doesn't hurt their rebuild because he won't play until dec/jan anyway.

Actually if he comes back in december on a crappy Celtics team, and is unable to carry them to wins--teams might think twice about giving up that much for him. So this might be as close to selling high as Ainge can do.

I think everyone in the league knows the Celtics are doing a fire sale right now, and you can get their best players for pennies on the dollar. It's funny because we were told the new CBA was designed to stop teams from doing this, but lo and behold. Celtics are about to be bad for a really long time. It's one thing if a team like the Lakers did this because they can always reload in free agency. But the Celtics are a team that has to build through the draft and trades. And Ainge is giving away all of his assets so he can draft a bunch of rookies. Those teams usually take, even when they are good 4-5 years just to make the playoffs. Think about how long it was before KD, Westbrook, and Harden put it together--and it's doubtful the Celtics will draft even that well.

Ainge is destroying the Celtics ability to be competitive for a long time. Kind of sad. Even though I hated the Celtics, it's sad that they're no longer going to be there as a rival. Playing playoff games in the TD Waterhouse was amazing.

As for Houston getting Rondo...that seems like a really bad idea. They should be looking for a stretch 4 for that money like LMA. Harden needs the ball in his hands to be effective. Rondo is useless as an off the ball player. Teams are going to cheat off of him when Harden has the ball which is going to make their spacing more difficult in the halfcourt.

A team that should be busting themselves to get Rondo though is the Indiana Pacers. Granger and all of the picks that Boston wants. Hell, if you're really having a come to jesus moment--Paul George. You could keep Granger and go Rondo, Stephenson, Granger, West, Hibbert--that is a nasty starting five on both sides of the ball.

Boneman2 · Post #64 » by **Boneman2** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:34 pm

^Paul George is untouchable.

chappadon · Post #65 » by **chappadon** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:35 pm

EscapoTHB wrote:
WhateverBro wrote:Rondo is NOT getting traded while injured, why would Danny sell low? That would be idiotic. He doesn't hurt their rebuild because he won't play until dec/jan anyway.

Actually if he comes back in december on a crappy Celtics team, and is unable to carry them to wins--teams might think twice about giving up that much for him. So this might be as close to selling high as Ainge can do.

I think everyone in the league knows the Celtics are doing a fire sale right now, and you can get their best players for pennies on the dollar. It's funny because we were told the new CBA was designed to stop teams from doing this, but lo and behold. Celtics are about to be bad for a really long time. It's one thing if a team like the Lakers did this because they can always reload in free agency. But the Celtics are a team that has to build through the draft and trades. And Ainge is giving away all of his assets so he can draft a bunch of rookies. Those teams usually take, even when they are good 4-5 years just to make the playoffs. Think about how long it was before KD, Westbrook, and Harden put it together--and it's doubtful the Celtics will draft even that well.

Ainge is destroying the Celtics ability to be competitive for a long time. Kind of sad. Even though I hated the Celtics, it's sad that they're no longer going to be there as a rival. Playing playoff games in the TD Waterhouse was amazing.

As for Houston getting Rondo...that seems like a really bad idea. They should be looking for a stretch 4 for that money like LMA. Harden needs the ball in his hands to be effective. Rondo is useless as an off the ball player. Teams are going to cheat off of him when Harden has the ball which is going to make their spacing more difficult in the halfcourt.

A team that should be busting themselves to get Rondo though is the Indiana Pacers. Granger and all of the picks that Boston wants. Hell, if you're really having a come to jesus moment--Paul George. You could keep Granger and go Rondo, Stephenson, Granger, West, Hibbert--that is a nasty starting five on both sides of the ball.

Getting a LITTLE out of hand now.

ak7 · Post #66 » by **ak7** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:35 pm

Am I missing something, did Dwight break the CBA and sign with Houston already - you all put him on their roster already O_o

spaceballer · Post #67 » by **spaceballer** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:36 pm

TheChosen618 wrote:
Froob wrote:shump is all they have to offer and I'd pass on that.

Pretty much, maybe Novak and Copeland as well but they're going to lose Copeland to FA.

Knicks don't have any trading assets.

Copeland is 2 yrs older than Rondo. :lol:

I hardly think he's a young rebuilding asset when he will be 30yrs old this coming season.

Alan Ogg · Post #68 » by **Alan Ogg** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:37 pm

Rondo for Granger is interesting, but what about Jeff Green?

Boneman2 · Post #69 » by **Boneman2** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:43 pm

In order for Indy to acquire Rondo we'd have to trade salary that extends beyond 2013.

GHill/ Green/ Plumlee/ 2- 1sts

for

Rondo

ChiCitySPORTS#1 · Post #70 » by **ChiCitySPORTS#1** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:45 pm

Would love to see Howard Rondo and Harden all team up in Houston.

Justin33 · Post #71 » by **Justin33** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:45 pm

WTF would the Celtics do any of these wack trade proposals and is there any legit source?

RaptorNews · Post #72 » by **RaptorNews** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:48 pm

Do you guys watch basketball?

Rondo for Granger?
Rondo for George?
Rondo for Parsons?

The Celtics are rebuilding

spaceballer · Post #73 » by **spaceballer** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:49 pm

BobbySura wrote:Worked in the trade checker, but I forgot to add terry so it might need a little work. Obviously NY needs to send picks to Boston, but the only way I trade Rondo is to get rid of Wallace or for something equal, better, or potential to be better (high pick next year)

They would want lotto picks for Rondo. Knicks don't have lotto picks, especially since it's so easy to make the playoffs in the East. Besides, the Knicks still owe a pick obligation to Denver from the Melo trade. And the Knicks cleared out a bunch of future 2nd round picks and draft rights last summer in a flurry of sign-and-trades right before the CBA apron restrictions clamped down.

If the Celtics are looking to rebuild with lotto picks, the Knicks don't have anything worthwhile.

Gibby · Post #74 » by **Gibby** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:51 pm

RaptorNews wrote:Do you guys watch basketball?

Rondo for Granger?
Rondo for George?
Rondo for Parsons?

The Celtics are rebuilding

Rondo for Granger smh

EscapoTHB · Post #75 » by **EscapoTHB** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:53 pm

Also if Ainge is trying to stockpile lotto picks why is he trading with eastern conference teams where the margin between lotto and playoffs is so thin?

He should be making trades with the bottom tier Western Conference teams. Even if those teams win 50 games they're probably not making the playoffs. Phillies JRue Holiday trade is basically the trade that Ainge should have made with Rondo, right?

EscapoTHB · Post #76 » by **EscapoTHB** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:54 pm

Gibby wrote:
RaptorNews wrote:Do you guys watch basketball?

Rondo for Granger?
Rondo for George?
Rondo for Parsons?

The Celtics are rebuilding

Rondo for Granger smh

Isn't Granger an expiring next year?

Gibby · Post #77 » by **Gibby** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:56 pm

EscapoTHB wrote:
Gibby wrote:
RaptorNews wrote:Do you guys watch basketball?

Rondo for Granger?
Rondo for George?
Rondo for Parsons?

The Celtics are rebuilding

Rondo for Granger smh

Isn't Granger an expiring next year?

You're right. I want a little more back then a expiring for Rondo though

ReturnofMVP3 · Post #78 » by **ReturnofMVP3** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:58 pm

Granger will win you games. Last thing the Celtics want it seems.

lakersin4 · Post #79 » by **lakersin4** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:02 pm

The ideal trade partner for Boston would be a team that's looking to transition from rebuild to win now & still has some young pieces that won't reach their potential in time to make a difference. Can't be an established contender because the 2014 1st is probably the most important piece in the package for Boston.

Browns16 · Post #80 » by **Browns16** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:08 pm

Ok so has any of this Rondo trade speculation actually been reported by anyone believable or are you guys all just speculating?