Celtics 2026-2027 Discussion

[JoeSixPat]

I think it's going to be a bit harder to trade A 57 million dollar garbage contract for anything other than more garbage, so you've gaIned nothing.

I disagree with the notion that Tatum is the guy to carry this team. We're going to go back to the days of JT walking it up the court and then pounding the ball for 10 seconds before taking a questionable 3. His 3 point shooting has declined. He's averaging less than 35 percent over the past four seasons.

All depends on the team in question - there will be teams looking to get out of long-term contracts/extensions just the same way the Celtics were

Noting that Tatum or anyone on the team has really publicly welcomed George to the team yet, and noting that the trade isn't final until July 6th, there's the slight possibility that the Celtics could flip George and his expiring contract to a team like the Pelicans for a variety of players and picks

Teams that aren't contending and need to rebuild want picks and are willing to trade long contracts for shorter ones.

Celtics could flip Paul George to add $112 million wing in another blockbuster

The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world with their recent Jaylen Brown trade, but it's possible the team isn't done making moves.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I think it's going to be a bit harder to trade A 57 million dollar garbage contract for anything other than more garbage, so you've gaIned nothing.

Could be. So the Celts have to wait one more year. Gained nothing? Brown has a 3 year contract with 2 extra years due by October 2026 at $71M each for a total of 5 years versus 2 years. Also there are two 1st round picks. 3 years less of a max contract and two 1st round picks is not nothing. You might not value those benefits, but they are not nothing.

I disagree with the notion that Tatum is the guy to carry this team. We're going to go back to the days of JT walking it up the court and then pounding the ball for 10 seconds before taking a questionable 3. His 3 point shooting has declined. He's averaging less than 35 percent over the past four seasons.

You are upset. It does not seem as there is anything that is positive to you with this trade. You could be right. I am trusting Brad Stevens because so far he has made a lot of correct decisions.

 

[JoeSixPat]

All depends on the team in question - there will be teams looking to get out of long-term contracts/extensions just the same way the Celtics were

Noting that Tatum or anyone on the team has really publicly welcomed George to the team yet, and noting that the trade isn't final until July 6th, there's the slight possibility that the Celtics could flip George and his expiring contract to a team like the Pelicans for a variety of players and picks

Teams that aren't contending and need to rebuild want picks and are willing to trade long contracts for shorter ones.

Celtics could flip Paul George to add $112 million wing in another blockbuster

The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world with their recent Jaylen Brown trade, but it's possible the team isn't done making moves.

sports.yahoo.com

None of those strike me or my eyeballs as damning to either player, and I'm not sure I want all my stock in 3 playoff series as basketball is a streaky game.

Suffice to say, the team took a step back if we're keeping George for a season, though they hope to take 2 steps forward with a shorter contract than JB and the chance to sign a future Max player in resonnance with Tatum's upcoming extension.

No doubt, as crazy as it is, George's contract is tradeable for a non-contending team that needs to dump salary - there could even be another trade in the works that could send George off to another team but I know this is wishful thinking

What Paul George trade ideas could the Celtics explore?

The very moment the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, the five stages of grief ensued. Denial: This cannot be real. Anger: How could they make a trade like this? Bargaining: This is what this article is about.

www.bostonsportsjournal.com

 

[BTTA]

I was having a hard time seeing how this team was going to be championship caliber before the trade. I can see how that might happen now, if the picks fall right, and if the extra money is used well in a couple of years. This feels more like letting some Tatum career time go by though. I always did appreciate that Brown tried to develop some sophistication in his social analysis and be forthright about all that in words and actions. We need more of that from people. Whether I agree with him or not on a particular topic is just detail.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I was having a hard time seeing how this team was going to be championship caliber before the trade. I can see how that might happen now, if the picks fall right, and if the extra money is used well in a couple of years. This feels more like letting some Tatum career time go by though. I always did appreciate that Brown tried to develop some sophistication in his social analysis and be forthright about all that in words and actions. We need more of that from people. Whether I agree with him or not on a particular topic is just detail.

I agree. Tatum and Brown were championship quality when they had Horford, Holliday, and White (Porzi was constantly injured). White is the only one left and the Celts keep getting knocked out of the playoffs. It looks like the Knicks have the right structure with these new cap rules. The Celts needed to regroup.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I agree. Tatum and Brown were championship quality when they had Horford, Holliday, and White (Porzi was constantly injured). White is the only one left and the Celts keep getting knocked out of the playoffs. It looks like the Knicks have the right structure with these new cap rules. The Celts needed to regroup.

Brunson taking way less money than market also helps

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Brunson taking way less money than market also helps

Brunson is not a max player - too small for effective defense. Everyone looks at his offense and forgets the total game.