Celtics 2026-2027 Discussion

[aluminum seats]

I'll just say that narcissistic blowhards are not my thing. A chacun son gout.

If this is a joke it’s pretty good. If not…

 

[JoeSixPat]

George is 36. When he is 37, George decides if wants one year at $57M, or if he has a good year with the Celtics, might a team offer him three more years at $25M per year? That is value. One year at $57M, and then try to find a contract at 38, or maybe three years at $75M.

Given his recent health issues, it's less likely he'll be playing into his 40s like LeBron and MORE likely that the Celtics may be able to flip him for a younger, better - though possibly disgruntled - player in the same salary bracket with a longer term contract

That allows the other team to jettison some cap space and get the benefit of George's expiring contract

Who that might be? Look at a current list of contracts in that bracket that go longer than George's, look at the team's cap situation, and go from there

But I think that's going to be his main value to us - but we shall see

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Maybe they'll resign Anfernee Simons for about $6 million

Oops - too late, the Sixer grabbed him too

These are all really good additions for the Sixers

Where the Sixers stand financially after adding Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons

The Sixers are nearing their first-apron hard cap after trading for Jaylen Brown and signing Anfernee Simons.

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The Sixers are also targeting LeBron James.

Why are these good moves for the Sixers? They’re just trying to sign every player based on their name recognition with the idea that you build a team by getting as many stars as possible. I don’t even see where Brown fits into this team given that Maxey is the offense with his dribbling and scoring, while Embiid is the team when he is healthy. That’s why George actually did fit in well when he actually played since he’s a very good passer and mover in addition to his shooting.

The Sixers look like they’re building a basketball team straight out of 2003. I can’t remember the last time any team made a deep playoff run when they’ve been constructed like this. Just conglomerate a bunch of veterans without regard to their style of play. And giving away future pics in the process.

 

[Thelonious]

If this is a joke it’s pretty good. If not…

It's not a joke. He's a jerk, and he's blowhard. QED. ....

 

[Brick27]

Can criticize the Sixers but they still look better for the foreseeable future. Also, did the playoffs mean nothing kicking out the C’s?

Celtics looked built to compete for years to come if they maintained the core and worked around it following their title. Now it looks like they’ll just be a second fiddle in the East at best until they make more strides in the next 2-3 years. That’s being optimistic. They are no longer a contender and haven’t been since Tatum went down. Hopefully they can get back there to being a legit threat.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Given his recent health issues, it's less likely he'll be playing into his 40s like LeBron and MORE likely that the Celtics may be able to flip him for a younger, better - though possibly disgruntled - player in the same salary bracket with a longer term contract

That allows the other team to jettison some cap space and get the benefit of George's expiring contract

Who that might be? Look at a current list of contracts in that bracket that go longer than George's, look at the team's cap situation, and go from there

But I think that's going to be his main value to us - but we shall see

Brandon Ingram or Michael Porter Jr.?