The (Quintessential) Trade Thread, 2017 (Part 5.0)

[GreenBloodedC]

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"Come and get me. Please!!"

Well, you know he's not joking. Last time he was there, he mentioned that he did some recruiting although did not expressly state it was Horford.

[GreenBloodedC]

I am not here to start however what I stated is true .
I find it amazing that in past years you have asked me for info and know you are on your board name calling me and your mods allow this .
My source is legit . Doesn't mean a deal will happen . We have talked though .

No idea why you put commas , and periods , in such weird places . Sorry if that makes me question your reliability & intelligence . You mis spelled Koufos too .

& I don't know if you have legit access or not - some of the guys on our board have confirmed with our mods by ip addresses, email, etc. would have no problem upgrading your status in my opinion if you had some confirmation like that - it's not personal.

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First I am not a professional writer . I do not claim to be the best speller with great use of commas etc. If you doubt me fine . I have been proven correct a number of times and I as well get contacted by many other members from other boards as well at times .
I have a direct inside source within the Kings organization . Again believe that or not I do not care .

I stand behind everything I have ever written . If you or anyone doubts me ever that is fine ignore me then . No need to name call .
Its' uncalled for . I am not here to troll or start drama . This is my last response . F.Y.I. you have in the past asked me for info and I responded most every time .
I ask that you in the future not to ask me for information as I have no desire to give information to anyone whom is rude and disrespectful .
Also I don't care about upgrades to status etc. I am not on here for glory or to be a Mod I don't want that .

By the way so you all know the Cousins rumor to Orlando ever being offered 100% B.S. it never happened .

Thank You & best of luck .

Thanks for the info.


And in general:

IMO, there's an impliead caveat everytime someone is claiming to be an insider. No one is being forced to believe anything so it is also unnecessary to call out or sometimes be hostile to those posting the same.

[Bohemian]

It´s going to be a fun week for sure. You can bet Danny is talking to almost every team now in potential deals as he should. Some of the talks he must have started, others must be trying to low ball him...all sorts of ideas. We have the best pack of assets out there, so it´s logical. So, the chances of a deal being made are REAL and it MAY happen.

But, with all that avalanche of talks...maybe Ainge decides to stay put and try our chances in June. It´s like when you just got paid and you happen to go to some store with your pockets full. Sometimes you just do nothing, cause the expected thing is to go and spend. But somehow you decide to keep those pockets full for another chance...your patience has been rewarded and you are in no rush

[FakeScreenName123]

First I am not a professional writer . I do not claim to be the best speller with great use of commas etc. If you doubt me fine

Don't mind him. He does not speak for most of the board who appreciates this sort of stuff 'round here. Keep doing what you do.

[Asian Celtic]

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"Come and get me. Please!!"

Well, you know he's not joking. Last time he was there, he mentioned that he did some recruiting although did not expressly state it was Horford.

imagine if we get Paul George and we get the championship before KD does. Trololol.

[ConstableGeneva]

Give us all your All-Stars and/or young studs already, geddemmit!

You've got a wide array of assets to choose from -- DLeague sensations Abdel Nader & Jordan Mickey, China phenom Yabu Yabusele, Summer League standout Terry Rozier, forever rookie James Young, a very high 2017 2nd round pick from Minny, last and also the least, Marcus Thornton.

[sully00]

As far as him being a top 5 or 10 player of all time that is a joke he isn't a top 5 player of his own era.

CBS Sports just came out with a top 50 ever list. Curry is 19th only halfway through his career, ahead of all Celtics save Russell, Bird and KG (who would not be ahead of Curry with only his post-Minny career).

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cbs-sports-50-greatest-nba-players-of-all-time-where-do-lebron-curry-rank/

And that matters why?

Look I am not trying to belittle Curry I think he is terrific. He has accomplishments are amazing and part of that is that I don't think he has the same talent level as other guys in his era.

If your picking tomorrow.
1. Durant
2. James
3. Westbrook
4. Anthony Davis

I can buy Curry at 5, can't make a clear cut argument for anyone else over him. But that is still a fantastic leap from 5th in your own era to top 5 all time. Players are always overrated in their own era. Bird and Magic were often viewed as the greatest of all time while they were playing but that perspective hasn't really held up over time because the back end of the career is rarely as bright as your forecast it. I think Kobe is the exception to that as I think the second half of his career elevated him higher than you might have expected in the first half.

Durant will limit how Curry is viewed going forward as long as they stay together.

[London2Boston]

As far as him being a top 5 or 10 player of all time that is a joke he isn't a top 5 player of his own era.

CBS Sports just came out with a top 50 ever list. Curry is 19th only halfway through his career, ahead of all Celtics save Russell, Bird and KG (who would not be ahead of Curry with only his post-Minny career).

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cbs-sports-50-greatest-nba-players-of-all-time-where-do-lebron-curry-rank/

And that matters why?

Look I am not trying to belittle Curry I think he is terrific. He has accomplishments are amazing and part of that is that I don't think he has the same talent level as other guys in his era.

If your picking tomorrow.
1. Durant
2. James
3. Westbrook
4. Anthony Davis

I can buy Curry at 5, can't make a clear cut argument for anyone else over him. But that is still a fantastic leap from 5th in your own era to top 5 all time. Players are always overrated in their own era. Bird and Magic were often viewed as the greatest of all time while they were playing but that perspective hasn't really held up over time because the back end of the career is rarely as bright as your forecast it. I think Kobe is the exception to that as I think the second half of his career elevated him higher than you might have expected in the first half.

Durant will limit how Curry is viewed going forward as long as they stay together.

If Kawhi continues to improve offensively at the rate that he has, then he's going to shoot up that list too.

[Banks2Pierce]

The Sacramento/Chicago pick dance is possibly notable in the context of a Butler trade. Turns into a 2nd if Sacramento picks in the top 10. Maybe a win/win/win in there. Bradley for WCS makes SAC better and increases the chances Chicago gets a pick from 10-16 and they also get WCS.

[Bohemian]

Gosh, I am nervous already...and all this rumor talk that will become even more frantic in the next days maybe leads to us not moving a single muscle. But still, this is the best period of the year apart from the season start and the playoffs. I love the trade deadline speculations!

[ConstableGeneva]

Gosh, I am nervous already...and all this rumor talk that will become even more frantic in the next days maybe leads to us not moving a single muscle. But still, this is the best period of the year apart from the season start and the playoffs. I love the trade deadline speculations!

Samesies!

[sully00]

We don't want Melo and O'Quinn.

Amir/LAC 1st for Koufos/Mclemore would be a nice move, btw. And if we had to get back down to max cap space by trade, I think we still could.

It is a cap killer though and you can't deal Amir unless your getting a star back dude may only give you 20 mins but it is the most effective 20 mins this team gets from anyone on both ends.

Makes sense as a secondary move to a bigger deal that has already wiped out cap space for next season.

[sully00]

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First I am not a professional writer . I do not claim to be the best speller with great use of commas etc. If you doubt me fine . I have been proven correct a number of times and I as well get contacted by many other members from other boards as well at times .
I have a direct inside source within the Kings organization . Again believe that or not I do not care .

I stand behind everything I have ever written . If you or anyone doubts me ever that is fine ignore me then . No need to name call .
Its' uncalled for . I am not here to troll or start drama . This is my last response . F.Y.I. you have in the past asked me for info and I responded most every time .
I ask that you in the future not to ask me for information as I have no desire to give information to anyone whom is rude and disrespectful .

Thank You & best of luck .

I'm not trying to start drama, & I won't ask you again. But you don't have to be a professional writer to put a period at the end of a sentence, right after the last letter of the last word, with no space. Like that.

You might have a source, I don't doubt that. But the fact you don't get why someone would be skeptical of an unidentified poster on a message board, & get hyper-defensive and touchy about being taken with a grain of salt, doesn't really help your case.

Periods ? You don't have to a period to be a factual person .
Skepticle : I don't care .
Defensive " No just stop name calling . I don't think realgm was meant for that .

Just drop this and move on . I am done with this and I would hope that nobody would feel it's okay to name call here . Doubt yes , skepticle yes , but are we really here for the name calling etc. ? If we are then maybe you or anyone else who does is really not here for the right reasons . Everyone should have their fun but with respect & class .

He did not call you names he doubted your intelligence. I don't think it was necessary or called for since he thought it was worth quoting your information and posting it here. My guess is that he didn't think it through that you would get the notification that you had been quoted. He should apologize and please understand that is his opinion and not the opinion of the Forum.

[BigTrade92]

Bro you're on a Celtics message board. Save the couch therapist routine for your family. No one on here cares.

I get that you seemingly get weak in the knees and wet down below when thinking about Tyson Chandler in a white and green uniform, but it will not happen.

The fact you keep peadling this trade show you have zero knowledge of the cap and how it effects the future of this team going forward.

Come quote me on it next Thursday when he's not a Boston Celtic.

Bro you're on a Celtics message board. But I'm sure you can find Grindr with both hands. If you look hard enough.

Confirmed: NotALongIslandr is a fifteen year old from Long Island.

When you can't talk basketball anymore, make a nonsensical statement about Grindr, irrelevant to the trade discussion. Sad!

[Froob]

Give us all your All-Stars and/or young studs already, geddemmit!

You've got a wide array of assets to choose from -- DLeague sensations Abdel Nader & Jordan Mickey, China phenom Yabu Yabusele, Summer League standout Terry Rozier, forever rookie James Young, a very high 2017 2nd round pick from Minny, last and also the least, Marcus Thornton.

Maybe we can trick someone into believing it's the other Marcus Thorton.

[Young+Smart]

Anyone given any thought to Brook Lopez? Hitting almost two 3's a game this year and protecting the rim very well. He would not solve our rebounding woes however.

[ConstableGeneva]

Give us all your All-Stars and/or young studs already, geddemmit!

You've got a wide array of assets to choose from -- DLeague sensations Abdel Nader & Jordan Mickey, China phenom Yabu Yabusele, Summer League standout Terry Rozier, forever rookie James Young, a very high 2017 2nd round pick from Minny, last and also the least, Marcus Thornton.

Maybe we can trick someone into believing it's the other Marcus Thorton.

Daryl Morey maybe. Imagine netting two former sixth men for the price of one Marcus Thornton. Can Harden and IT co-exist on the same team?!?

[165bows]

CBS Sports just came out with a top 50 ever list. Curry is 19th only halfway through his career, ahead of all Celtics save Russell, Bird and KG (who would not be ahead of Curry with only his post-Minny career).

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cbs-sports-50-greatest-nba-players-of-all-time-where-do-lebron-curry-rank/

And that matters why?

Look I am not trying to belittle Curry I think he is terrific. He has accomplishments are amazing and part of that is that I don't think he has the same talent level as other guys in his era.

If your picking tomorrow.
1. Durant
2. James
3. Westbrook
4. Anthony Davis

I can buy Curry at 5, can't make a clear cut argument for anyone else over him. But that is still a fantastic leap from 5th in your own era to top 5 all time. Players are always overrated in their own era. Bird and Magic were often viewed as the greatest of all time while they were playing but that perspective hasn't really held up over time because the back end of the career is rarely as bright as your forecast it. I think Kobe is the exception to that as I think the second half of his career elevated him higher than you might have expected in the first half.

Durant will limit how Curry is viewed going forward as long as they stay together.

If Kawhi continues to improve offensively at the rate that he has, then he's going to shoot up that list too.

Stevens has already come out saying Kawhi is 'absolutely' top 5 currently, leading me to believe he's at least 4th best overall.

[Bohemian]

Just to tease hahaa Waiting for some actual well sourced rumor, unlike this...but the pic is cool, right?

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[Banks2Pierce]

Anyone given any thought to Brook Lopez? Hitting almost two 3's a game this year and protecting the rim very well. He would not solve our rebounding woes however.

My dad texts me like once a week saying we should give a BKN pick back for him so someone is thinking about him.

He doesn't protect the rim or rebound, though. For every block, there are about 5 times where guards blow him away in a pick and roll and hit a layup. We don't need all offense/no defense guys. Especially that can only play 1 position. Don't like the fit.