Celtics 2024-2025 Discussion

[RobertWeathers]

Eddie house.

Ugh thank you. Kevin House played for the Bucs in the 80s

 

[Kdo5]

Don't care if it's the lowly Raptors enjoying the hell out of this game.
C's numbers are just ridiculous on both O and D.
Walsh has really come on over the last several games and has played much better than Peterson. That wasn't the case before but good to see. Walsh has potential to be a solid contributor.

I would really like to see him use his athleticism on offense. On offense he is more of hustle and shoot open threes which he isn’t good at yet.

 

[jimnance]

I would really like to see him use his athleticism on offense. On offense he is more of hustle and shoot open threes which he isn’t good at yet.

He did exactly that today. Had several very athletic drives to the hoop and just missed what would have been an absolute monster dunk in dmheavy traffic. Also made at least one 3 and looked very smooth doing it, good form and follow-through. He's playing much better offensively now than a few weeks ago.

 

[Kdo5]

He did exactly that today. Had several very athletic drives to the hoop and just missed what would have been an absolute monster dunk in dmheavy traffic. Also made at least one 3 and looked very smooth doing it, good form and follow-through. He's playing much better offensively now than a few weeks ago.

A player needs more opportunity to gain confidence. In some ways I’ve looked at Walsh similar to Nesmith. NBA-level talent, hustle, can he put it together?

Last two games he had been solid

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

A player needs more opportunity to gain confidence. In some ways I’ve looked at Walsh similar to Nesmith. NBA-level talent, hustle, can he put it together?

Last two games he had been solid

Great comparison.

 

[jimnance]

No KP no JB. Gonna be tough to get a W tonight.
Start of brutal road trip. OKC, Houston and Denver next. A split would be good but if we're missing both those guys for more than one game, it'll be very tough.

 

[jimnance]

Impressive 1st half for the C's.
Playing with intensity and focus.
Everybody playing well.
DWhite puts the exclamation point on it blocking Antny Edwards at the buzzer

 

[Kdo5]

One of Tatum’s best nights all season. He absolutely took over and White hit two huge shots down the stretch.

Great minutes from Neemy too.

 

[jimnance]

One of Tatum’s best nights all season. He absolutely took over and White hit two huge shots down the stretch.

Great minutes from Neemy too.

Yeah Tatum showed again why he's one of the best players in the league.
Ater JT, DWhite was the 2nd best player on the floor and that includes all the TWolves. He was dominant.
Yeah, good to see Queta playing well.

 

[ausbacker]

Impressive 1st half for the C's.
Playing with intensity and focus.
Everybody playing well.
DWhite puts the exclamation point on it blocking Antny Edwards at the buzzer

When they're mentally switched on and, play smart basketball, the Celtics are on another level. That's the frustration with their dumb shoot threes at all costs gameplan.

 

[jimnance]

Wow. I'm impressed by this start. Houston is the #1 defense in the league.
C's just destroyed them and that's on a back to back.
A 2-2 road trip wouldve been a success.
Now it's 2-0. W/o JB.
The 2 toughest matchups to come : at
OKC and then Jokic. Mazzula said this trip would be good for them.
Iron sharpens iron.
JT being JT again. But what about our 3 top guards? Once again, all 3 sensational.
Nobody else has 3 pgs like that.
Good to see Peterson with some good solid game.
Anyone else notice how good Hauser has become defensively?
Can't wait for OKC. This is a Finals preview. W/o Brown, I don't think we beat them on their home court. I just wanna see a competitive game and bigtime effort. Pretty sure I will.

 

[Kdo5]

I LOVE seeing Pritchard’s confidence in driving to the rim and making plays down there. Just makes him that much better.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I LOVE seeing Pritchard’s confidence in driving to the rim and making plays down there. Just makes him that much better.

I thought Pritchard had turned the corner, but now I think Pritchard has another year or so of growth. He is only 26. I think he will be great this year, but I think he will grow more in 2025 and 2026. I am looking forward to watching him in the years to come.

 

[bresna]

I thought Pritchard had turned the corner, but now I think Pritchard has another year or so of growth. He is only 26. I think he will be great this year, but I think he will grow more in 2025 and 2026. I am looking forward to watching him in the years to come.

I don't know that they can keep him happy for the duration of his current contract. Pritchard wanted more playing time last year & got it this year when Brogden & Smart left. Given his current performance, I would guess that he's going to want to start eventually. Is he our future starter when we have Holiday & White in front of him because all 3 of them are under contract through the 2028 season.

On top of that, his trade value is really high now so it makes sense (after this season) to see if you can get a good draft pick for him. It's either that or trade White (no way!) or Holiday (...maybe) but then again, the question becomes - is he a starting guard?

 

[Kdo5]

I don't know that they can keep him happy for the duration of his current contract. Pritchard wanted more playing time last year & got it this year when Brogden & Smart left. Given his current performance, I would guess that he's going to want to start eventually. Is he our future starter when we have Holiday & White in front of him because all 3 of them are under contract through the 2028 season.

On top of that, his trade value is really high now so it makes sense (after this season) to see if you can get a good draft pick for him. It's either that or trade White (no way!) or Holiday (...maybe) but then again, the question becomes - is he a starting guard?

I think we make moves to trade Jrue and/or KP in the not too distant future while they still have value. Pritchard will likely replace Jrue.

Two aging players, one with constant injury issues aren’t long term fixtures for this team unfortunately.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I think we make moves to trade Jrue and/or KP in the not too distant future while they still have value. Pritchard will likely replace Jrue.

Two aging players, one with constant injury issues aren’t long term fixtures for this team unfortunately.

It won't be this year. They aren't f-ing with this roster.

 

[bresna]

It won't be this year. They aren't f-ing with this roster.

I agree 100%. I'd even wonder if they keep everything as is for next year if they repeat, though I think KP is not a long term guy.

Pritchard is at least getting paid good money now (averaging $7.5 Million), so maybe that's enough for him? But I would bet that if he continues the way he is this year and the Celts do manage to repeat, there will be a lot of calls asking about his availability. I'd love to know what the Celtics brass are thinking.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I agree 100%. I'd even wonder if they keep everything as is for next year if they repeat, though I think KP is not a long term guy.

Pritchard is at least getting paid good money now (averaging $7.5 Million), so maybe that's enough for him? But I would bet that if he continues the way he is this year and the Celts do manage to repeat, there will be a lot of calls asking about his availability. I'd love to know what the Celtics brass are thinking.

It'll be interesting to see what the new ownership group mandates. Obviously Brad has done a great job but hes been given a big-ass checkbook to deliver championships.

KP has a $30m expiring deal in 2026. They could move him if they wanted to then.

Jru has a player option for $37m in 2028. That one might be a bit tougher to move before then but it's possible.

 

[Zuma]

I have a bad idea. In order to get Pritchard in the starting lineup and keep him happy, we trade Holiday with either Walsh/Peterson/Springer for Jimmy Butler LOL. Seriously....roast me for this suggestion. Butler can come off the bench. Is their a rule that prohibits the Celts from making a trade?

 

[bresna]

I have a bad idea. In order to get Pritchard in the starting lineup and keep him happy, we trade Holiday with either Walsh/Peterson/Springer for Jimmy Butler LOL. Seriously....roast me for this suggestion. Butler can come off the bench. Is their a rule that prohibits the Celts from making a trade?

First off, I don't think the money works. Butler is making a ton of money. Jrue is not a one-for-one salary swap (Butler is due ~$33 Million & Jrue is due ~$22 Million). Butler is also in the last year of his contract and will want a lot of $$ to stay. Jrue is signed until 2028.

Butler is almost a year older than Jrue and seems to be getting injured rather frequently these days.

Butler seems to be a bit of a headcase and I highly doubt he'd gracefully accept Pritchard starting in front of him. After all, this is the guy who told everyone that if he had played against the C's when his Heat were swept last year, they would've won. I'd say that's someone who thinks a little highly of himself.