I don't really see the point of chasing Bamba. He's probably a push for me relative to Robert Williams as a prospect right now, and it's tough to find developmental minutes for both guys. Obviously wouldn't say "no" to him, but presumably as the 6th pick last year, they're not about to give him away either.Well, I’d be surprised if $90M gets it done, but if Orlando does re-sign Vucevic, is there any interest in a Celtics trade for Mo Bamba?
He did not have a good rookie showing, but this could be a chance to buy low on a serious physical talent and as a second year rookie, it would be easy to match salaries.
Was all the smoke about the Celtics’ interest in Bamba during last year’s draft simply media speculation or was there something reliable/actually definitive about Danny’s interest?
I guess two readings. Yes, one, a shit-show but he knows he's signing there so wants to be with those he considers responsible. Just as possible is he/his team have such little respect for the Lakers' shit-show that no way he's signing -- this is just to let Buss and Magic know what the deal is.Pelinka'd
thats funny
its unbelievable the Lakers are a fucking shit-show but it doesn't matter
obviously to discuss cap strategy...Rob isn't any help, so Magic, Jeannie and Linda will handleHelp me out please. Why would Kawhi request such a meeting?
DING DING DING DING.Who is he excluding? Pelinka, obviously, not sure who else the Lakers would throw into a pitch meeting. I mean...yeah, crazy.
Is the source for this Magic?
And after he gets his meeting, then want? Shouldn't he also want Pelinka fired? How does he sign with the Lakers if Pelinka remains as Gm? ANd if the Lakers fire Pelinka, what message does it send to the rest of the organization about Kawhai's status?I guess two readings. Yes, one, a shit-show but he knows he's signing there so wants to be with those he considers responsible. Just as possible is he/his team have such little respect for the Lakers' shit-show that no way he's signing -- this is just to let Buss and Magic know what the deal is.
Hell...I dunno. I do know Pelinka seems like a first class douche, so glad to see him humiliated like this -- "hey yeah lil mr gm man...you just go over there while I talk to people I respect"
33 minutes after the term "Magic-Buss meeting" is used, and this still hasn't been posted? Let me rectify that situation.
Sure. She should offer to meet with him alone.Funny thing is more guys should ask for meetings with the owner. Ownership is incredibly important, GMs and coaches are easily changed, and bad owners kill the benefit of even the best GMs eventually.
I would guess his people asked for Magic, we all mock him but players hold him in really high regardSure. She should offer to meet with him alone.
I used to make the joke often when Magic played, but of course Who references are always welcome.33 minutes after the term "Magic-Buss meeting" is used, and this still hasn't been posted? Let me rectify that situation.
LebronWho is he excluding? Pelinka, obviously, not sure who else the Lakers would throw into a pitch meeting. I mean...yeah, crazy.
My most fervent prayer is that Kawhi tells them “I’m only going there if you guys trade LeBron” and for the Lakers to send him back to Cleveland. That would make this the greatest offseason ever. Evah. In any sport.Any normal company the answer would be no. Awesome.
To focus on his Jehovah’s Witness work? Wow. Interesting, to say the least.https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/1144805586111832065
Wow, Collison decides to retire at 31, passing up at least an 8 figure per year according to Woj.
Jason Woriilds did the same thing.To focus on his Jehovah’s Witness work? Wow. Interesting, to say the least.
Oh my
https://twitter.com/nypostsports/status/1144307425794764800?s=21
The Knicks don't see Rozier as a big dropoff from Irving
Or threw a lob?They ever see him try to execute a simple pick and pop?
I could see a team wanting 1) to avoid having to go through the offer sheet process, where the Celtics get a window of time to decide whether to match, and 2) wanting to act quickly rather than waiting for the Celtics to formally renounce. I can't see a team offering up a significant asset for either of those, but I could see a team offering up a nominal asset (like the Danny Ainge special aka top-55 protected second).What details? What is the incentive for any team to trade picks for Rozier? Since taking back any player would eliminate the Celtics cap space to sign Kemba, what is the incentive for Rozier to agree to a S&T?
Terry Rozier is not going to be involved in a S&T deal unless the Celtics aren't signing a major free agent, and even then he probably isn't going to be in a S&T deal
New system so you gotta quote the tweet:https://twitter.com/murf56/status/1144980553395036161?s=21I’m more than OK with this if it means no more rumors involving Marcus. There’ll be plenty of cheap, serviceable bigs, but there’s only one Smarf.
Celtics don't have much momentum in landing Clint Capela via some sort of trade (for example, as the third team in a Philly-Houston deal). League source on whether Celtics are close: "No." Are they still trying? "No."
The Pelicans are indeed interested in Al Horford, according to one league source with knowledge of the situation, but have feared heading into free agency that they would be outbid for him
ESPN story on Denver keeping four-time All-Star F Paul Millsap with a $30M team option, promising a loaded roster in pursuit of a Western Conference title.
I don’t want to lose smart either but I think we need something better than a serviceable big as a starting center.https://twitter.com/murf56/status/1144980553395036161?s=21I’m more than OK with this if it means no more rumors involving Marcus. There’ll be plenty of cheap, serviceable bigs, but there’s only one Smarf.
Aren’t they already over the cap? Per basketball-reference, they have $110 million on the books for this coming season, cap should be at $109 million. They’d need to either dump some real salary or work out a sign and trade with Brooklyn. KAT has apparently been banging the drum for them getting Russell, so they’re certainly motivated to try.D'Angelo Russell to take a meeting with T-Wolves.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1145018267737575427
There are no bigs available at Marcus’ trade value worth Boston losing their best perimeter defender and (now) clubhouse leader.I don’t want to lose smart either but I think we need something better than a serviceable big as a starting center.
That said, I think there will be other options that are slightly cheaper out there
I generally agree but I also think that if we go into the season without at least a middle tier C we are going to be destroyed inside. We likely won’t be playing with a traditional 4 as it isThere are no bigs available at Marcus’ trade value worth Boston losing their best perimeter defender and (now) clubhouse leader.
Yes, but there have been rumblings of a Wiggins salary dump, which would make it work. My dream scenario is Brooklyn striking out on everyone except Kyrie and making a D-Lo for Wiggins sign & trade. The Brooklyn Drews would supply us with hilarity for years to come. In reality, though, I could see the Kings sacrificing their available space to take a flyer on Wiggins.Aren’t they already over the cap? Per basketball-reference, they have $110 million on the books for this coming season, cap should be at $109 million. They’d need to either dump some real salary or work out a sign and trade with Brooklyn. KAT has apparently been banging the drum for them getting Russell, so they’re certainly motivated to try.
Wiggins is set to make $33.6 million in 2022-23, if they can dump him on another team to sign Russell, that’s Executive of the Year worthy (unless the Wizards can similarly get out of Wall’s deal). Even for Divac, taking that on would be something.Yes, but there have been rumblings of a Wiggins salary dump, which would make it work. My dream scenario is Brooklyn striking out on everyone except Kyrie and making a D-Lo for Wiggins sign & trade. The Brooklyn Drews would supply us with hilarity for years to come. In reality, though, I could see the Kings sacrificing their available space to take a flyer on Wiggins.
The Celtics aren’t competing for a title next year, all they want to do is make the playoffs so that Tatum and Brown get their chance to sink or swim.I generally agree but I also think that if we go into the season without at least a middle tier C we are going to be destroyed inside. We likely won’t be playing with a traditional 4 as it is
I mean this sounds good in theory, but the reality is that Sacramento is the armpit of the universe and if you’re their GM you have to either get extremely lucky in the draft or take on those crap contracts in hopes that the players attached to them get their heads on straight.Wiggins is set to make $33.6 million in 2022-23, if they can dump him on another team to sign Russell, that’s Executive of the Year worthy (unless the Wizards can similarly get out of Wall’s deal). Even for Divac, taking that on would be something.
I agree in general, but for this SAC club, based on how their current talent is developing, their fans probably hope they stick with the "get lucky in the draft"/"develop current guys" option over the "trade for Andrew Wiggins" option.I mean this sounds good in theory, but the reality is that Sacramento is the armpit of the universe and if you’re their GM you have to either get extremely lucky in the draft or take on those crap contracts in hopes that the players attached to them get their heads on straight.
Oh I agree with you there, Wiggins was a killer defender in college, but ending up in an asylum broke him because he barely tries on that end. I don’t think he is salvageable at this point (maybe like Rudy Gay he figures it out when the physical gifts are fading and he’s just a roleplayer). I thought the ‘Wolves made a huge mistake in not trading him to Toronto while he was still on rookie deal.I agree in general, but for this SAC club, based on how their current talent is developing, their fans probably hope they stick with the "get lucky in the draft"/"develop current guys" option over the "trade for Andrew Wiggins" option.
Wait whatPer Steve Bulpett the Celtics are expected to offer the QO to Rozier by today's deadline.
There’s no reason not to. Either the team that really wants him makes a trade offer for him to secure their guy, or at worst they work out a sign & trade with Charlotte. Rozier wants a starting job, so despite the “TERRY ROZIER WILL NEVER AGREE!!!” crowd’s assertions, if he gets a three year deal with an ETO at slightly over Smart money, he’s likely to take the starting job in Charlotte.Wait what
He will agree if nobody offers him more. The problem you had was you kept insisting that Rozier would agree to a S&T with a team for less than that team was willing to offer him as an UFA.There’s no reason not to. Either the team that really wants him makes a trade offer for him to secure their guy, or at worst they work out a sign & trade with Charlotte. Rozier wants a starting job, so despite the “TERRY ROZIER WILL NEVER AGREE!!!” crowd’s assertions, if he gets a three year deal with an ETO at slightly over Smart money, he’s likely to take the starting job in Charlotte.