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    The Celtics Offseason

    I’ll try to show some work here… so the Athletic has a pretty comprehensive article on the new CBA, and I’m using Fanspro trade machine which I think is the best out there that I’ve seen (links below). First apron is at ~$173mm. Are they able to duck under that by waiving Barton/Svi and other...
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    The Celtics Offseason

    @JakeRae had some great info above, and I think he’s correct regarding the hard cap above the second apron this year. That would require waiving the recently signed Barton and Svi, the latter whom I like quite a bit, but if the $200k guarantee numbers are accurate, then this is the only way to...
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    The Celtics Offseason

    Two things that stood out to me in the playoffs are that (1) relying on 3-point shooting to the extent they have can really fall apart when they get tired playing every other day for a month+ straight and (2) coaches have preyed on Smart’s penchant for taking end of game shots by denying...
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    Offseason Rumors/News

    This was my line of thought as well, but I don’t think the Nets want to blow it up on account of not holding their own draft picks. I think they’d keep Simmons, and try to rebuild value this year. If the guy actually plays, a core of JB/DM/Simmons is pretty fantastic. The above would work with...
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    Celtics Offseason Primer

    I suggested this in another thread a few months ago, and didn’t get much feedback, but what would people think of upgrading (?) the center position with Ayton? Something centered around Timelord for Ayton? Say Theis+Neamith+TL for Ayton? Would that be an upgrade (money aside)? My impression of...
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    Timelord Injury Watch

    Here’s a hypothetical I’ve been thinking about a lot and haven’t heard mentioned anywhere yet… The Suns will be looking to play hard ball with Ayton this off season, and he might get the GH treatment where they match on a 3+1. They have a cheap owner who has shown in the past that he won’t go...
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    Sox Extend Barnes; 2 years, $18.75 M

    Non-pitching hand. Sounds painful, but I’d go with over-work and Covid as the reasons for his struggles. Hopefully he’s a useful piece again next year. This season, not so much…
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    Your top "forgot he was a Red Sox"

    How about these two for outfields: Rocco Baldelli and Grady Sizemore Always wanted Grady in his prime, but never happened. I recall both being injured for most of their time with the Sox, but was actually surprised to see that Sizemore played 52 games for them in ‘14.
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    Kemba Walker to Boston

    Can’t they stay over the cap and execute S&Ts for both Horford and Kyrie? Then use those TPEs to S&T for Kemba and Vuc? A lot of financial gymnastics there, but Ainge and Zarren are excellent with the cap/CBA rules. If not both, I fully expect one of those players to be S&T so they can stay over...
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    POLL: What do with the Celtics' Cap-Space?

    What do we realistically think Brogdan will get offered? I’m wondering if a 3+1, $84M deal would be enough for the bucks to pass on him. If that would do it, I’d give him $20M and the remaining $10-13M to Cousins. I think that team would have a lot of upside if Cousins can return to form, and if...
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    Anthony Davis: No Loyalty

    I think this is the offer that will ultimately get it done, but it would be nice if they can add protection to it in 2021 (maybe top 1 or 2) in exchange for a couple other picks/swaps. The Celtics are also one of the only teams with “expendable” firsts this year that could be used to off load...
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    Ping Pong Luck: If not the Celtics...

    If Kyrie leaves, what would it take to convince Memphis to trade us the #2 pick? Obviously they’d want the rights to their pick back, but would that along with #14, #20, #22 and a sign and traded Rozier be anywhere close? If they aren’t sold on Ja, maybe they’d think about it? They’d then get...
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    Ping Pong Luck: If not the Celtics...

    Other than Phili getting #1, this is pretty close to worst case scenario. Have to home Grizz get the pick...
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    Jimmy G to 49ers for 2nd round pick

    I remember being upset about them trading back both times in that draft because of the two guys they could of had: #23 Michael Oher #26 Clay Matthews Turned out ok in the end.
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    Anthony Davis: No Loyalty

    As support for this, I recently read somewhere (it’s alluding me now) that Cleveland was shopping around JR Smith’s contract and the cost was a 1st rounder. He has a unique contract in that only a few million of the $15M total is guaranteed, so a team could trade a similar salary for him and...
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    Anthony Davis: No Loyalty

    Agreed, and that’s why those people are fans and not GMs. From GS’ perspective, how else are they going to improve if Durant just walks? A return to form by Hayward is probably a risk worth taking especially on just a 1+1 left after this year. An opted in Horford might even be preferable since...
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    Anthony Davis: No Loyalty

    Here’s another scenario: If KD does genuinely want to play with Kyrie (and he re-signs), what are the chances GS would trade him to Boston if he tells them he’ll otherwise go to NY with no return? Would an opted in Horford or Hayward plus a pick be enough? Would it have to be the Memphis pick or...
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    The ‘18-‘19 Kings/Grizzlies/Clippers: Tracking the Picks

    If my math is right, I believe Memphis has a 55.5% chance at keeping the pick based on the 7/8/9 tie. It’s late though, so hopefully someone else can confirm (source: tankathon). Not the greatest odds. We could have really used that Washington loss. Edit: My calcs are pre-coin flip, which...
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    Celtics in 18-19

    If there’s a reason for optimism going into the playoffs, the Ringer posted an article today that’s Exhbit A for an up-and-down, underperforming team to make a run to the finals: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/4/3/18293135/new-york-knicks-1998-99-patrick-ewing-larry-johnson It chronicals...
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    The ‘18-‘19 Kings/Grizzlies/Clippers: Tracking the Picks

    Not enough emphasis can be placed on where the teams currently at 9-12 finish (NO/LAL/CHA/MIN) who all have 31 or 32 wins. SAC and ORL are at 34. Here are the rough odds of the pick conveying between #2-4 based on where SAC finishes: 9th: 1 in 6 odds 10th: 1 in 9 odds 11th: 1 in 13 odds 12th: 1...
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