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Afam · Post #541 » by **Afam** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 2:36 am

The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

GregB · Post #542 » by **GregB** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 2:50 am

BigTrade92 wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:Brian Robb – ‏@CelticsHub

Ainge on team needs still as he sees them: Shooting, a stronger center, maybe a ballhandler.

Very interesting!

Crabbe and Ezeli incoming!

First move, Sign and Trade Jared Sullinger to Toronto for Terrence Ross. His contract is fairly cheap with the new cap. He's certainly a shooter who has shown some ability to create his own offense. Not consistent enough but with more experience and Brads coaching maybe we can turn him into a player.

Next, Find a way to get Okafor or Noel with a deal centered around Avery Bradley or Marcus Smart. Ross makes this deal have less of an impact on our backcourt.

Okafor or Noel would be able to help this team a lot. I like Noels fit for the Uptempo basketball we want to play. But, I don't love the big contract he's going to sign Next year. Okafors fit makes a little less sense. But, He is cost controlled for 3 years and he's an elite post scorer. Horfords versatility make either guy a solid fit.

Thomas/Rozier
BradleySmart/Ross
Crowder/Brown
Horford/Kelly/Jerebko
OkaforNoel/Amir/Mickey

That's my rotation moving into the year.

Asian Celtic · Post #543 » by **Asian Celtic** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 2:54 am

Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

I hope you're right. DMC on a contender would take the league back to its standard team lineup. Imagine DMC bullying inside the paint against smallball teams. He could change the landscape back and expose smallball given he has a great supporting cast and coach.

OFWGKTA · Post #544 » by **OFWGKTA** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 2:58 am

I hope other GM's put as much stock into summer league play as this board does

ddb · Post #545 » by **ddb** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 3:25 am

Ainge needs to grab Christian Wood and bring him into our program. Kid can play

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Celts17Pride · Post #546 » by **Celts17Pride** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 3:33 am

ddb wrote:Ainge needs to grab Christian Wood and bring him into our program. Kid can play

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I saw that the other day when the Celtics played Philly

joshuapending · Post #547 » by **joshuapending** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 3:47 am

Go get Saric, seems he might not come over or want a trade now that they have Simmons.

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GregB · Post #548 » by **GregB** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 6:32 am

joshuapending wrote:Go get Saric, seems he might not come over or want a trade now that they have Simmons.

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He already committed to join Philly next year. He's playing with the Croatian team like Zizic. So he wasn't avialable for summer league.

reload141 · Post #549 » by **reload141** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 6:47 am

Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

Do you have a link for this? I'd like to read it...

joshuapending · Post #550 » by **joshuapending** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:23 am

I'm sure there is one, I was on the Philly board (Aussie following Simmons) and they were talking about it. Seems his parents are controlling so want him to stay the extra year, and don't want him coming over if he is backing up. He liked the Celtics and personally would like him here, high IQ so should fit in with brad well.

GreenFor3 · Post #551 » by **GreenFor3** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 6:04 pm

joshuapending wrote:I'm sure there is one, I was on the Philly board (Aussie following Simmons) and they were talking about it. Seems his parents are controlling so want him to stay the extra year, and don't want him coming over if he is backing up. He liked the Celtics and personally would like him here, high IQ so should fit in with brad well.

If Saric stays another year he doesn't have to take the rookie scale either. It would be the best financial decision for him

BakersDozen · Post #552 » by **BakersDozen** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:03 pm

Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

It could be Cousins.... It probably is Cousins. But i think he could mean Okafor too here.

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MaxwellSmart · Post #553 » by **MaxwellSmart** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:07 pm

Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

Last night on Sports Tonight...Felger was talking about his Wyc interview...

He said when Wyc made the "difficult" comment, the guys in the studio got a text from one of their studio sources , saying Wyc was indeed referring to Cousins.

Wish we knew how reliable their "source" is.

sam_I_am · Post #554 » by **sam_I_am** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:07 pm

ddb wrote:Ainge needs to grab Christian Wood and bring him into our program. Kid can play

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I remember a lot of mocks having us taking him with RJ Hunter pick. I was surprised he went undrafted. Does Philly have room for him? Is he free to sign with another team?

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #555 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:07 pm

BakersDozen wrote:
Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

It could be Cousins.... It probably is Cousins. But i think he could mean Okafor too here.

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This makes sense. Okafor would cost less, and is still younger. He'd also be surrounded by great veteran guys like Horford, Jae, Amir, Bradley, etc. They could help shape his career and show him how to be a pro. Boogie - well, WYSIWYG. Great stats, but terrible character thus far. Would Boogie shape up since Horford could probably kick his ass in a fight? Maybe......but I think it's more likely that he'd go pout in a corner after taking a few punches.

BakersDozen · Post #556 » by **BakersDozen** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:12 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:
BakersDozen wrote:
Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

It could be Cousins.... It probably is Cousins. But i think he could mean Okafor too here.

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This makes sense. Okafor would cost less, and is still younger. He'd also be surrounded by great veteran guys like Horford, Jae, Amir, Bradley, etc. They could help shape his career and show him how to be a pro. Boogie - well, WYSIWYG. Great stats, but terrible character thus far. Would Boogie shape up since Horford could probably kick his ass in a fight? Maybe......but I think it's more likely that he'd go pout in a corner after taking a few punches.

That and Saric threatening not to come over it makes alot of sense that Philly is even more desperate to move Okafor.

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BakersDozen · Post #557 » by **BakersDozen** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:13 pm

MaxwellSmart wrote:
Afam wrote:The Celtics are definitely going after Demarcus Cousins. Wyc Mentioned they were taking about a trade for a Diffculty player. I for one don't agree with that term, but it was clear that he was referring to Demarcus Cousins.

Last night on Sports Tonight...Felger was talking about his Wyc interview...

He said when Wyc made the "difficult" comment, the guys in the studio got a text from one of their studio sources , saying Wyc was indeed referring to Cousins.

Wish we knew how reliable their "source" is.

"Source" is probably Tanguay ha.

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BakersDozen · Post #558 » by **BakersDozen** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:14 pm

On cue Tanger is talking about Cousins right now. Said he is plan B.

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radcot · Post #559 » by **radcot** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:41 pm

I know the question marks with Monroe are mainly at the defensive end, but he is a decent rebounder (8.8) and capable of having big offensive nights on occasion.

He certainly handed our asses to us at the offensive end in our February game at Milwaukee:

MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS
30 13-21 0-0 3-6 6 6 12 3 1 2 3 1 +11 29

He also was very good in our November game at Milwaukee:

MIN FG 3PT FT OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS
33 7-11 0-0 3-5 2 12 14 4 1 1 2 2 +7 17

Monroe was less effective in the two games at Boston but still went 20/8 +4 in a February Celts win at the Garden.

Maybe these numbers had something to do with impressing Brad (if indeed he is impressed).

Disinformation · Post #560 » by **Disinformation** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 10:16 pm

BakersDozen wrote:On cue Tanger is talking about Cousins right now. Said he is plan B.

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1) **** Tanguay.
2) Plan B to Durant or to some other guy Ainge is still persuing?