No, it's probably the East favorite.
Utah did it because they decided they weren't going to re-sign him and the trade value for RFAs in a vacuum is somewhere in the vicinity of a second rounder right now. Turning 30 games + playoffs of Hood into 2+ years of Crowder (who you gamble bounces back under a good coach and at worst is a tradeable contract) is good value in the current market.SAC does that for salary relief. Hill wasn't playing there anyways and he signed a 3/$57MM contract last summer.
CLE is taking on long-term salary to make one more run. I haven't seen the cap numbers but I suspect CLE will be in luxury tax territory next year even without LBJ.
Not sure why UT did it but it does get a cost-controlled piece in Crowder.
Yes. Which is why Tuesday's game was so big. If they had beaten Toronto, the worst they could do is 2-2 with them. Sunday is monumentally big now.The #1 seed becomes really important now if you think TOR/CLE would be #2/#3.
LOL. You do you, Thibs.Marc Stein @TheSteinLine 22s22 seconds ago
The Timberwolves will try to sign Derrick Rose if he clears waivers after his looming release by Utah, according to league sources
Danny and Theo ... twin sons of different mothers
Seems like the only thing happening will be if either side blinks regarding Tyreke Evans. If not, we add Monroe. Let's roll.Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach 19s20 seconds ago
One league source says in a text message that Celtics' trade talks appear to be "dead" right now. Could always change quickly, of course.
No thanks. He’s cooked.A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely 6m6 minutes ago
Received text from league executive to expect an “intense” bidding war for Joe Johnson who is expected to be bought out by the Sacramento Kings, with the #Celtics one of the teams in the mix.
19 minutes left!Looks like the C’s are standing pat again this season. Not a bad thing if prices are stupid
Adding Monroe and maybe 10-15 min worth of a certain someone for the playoffs works for me.Looks like the C’s are standing pat again this season. Not a bad thing if prices are stupid
If he showed anything I would consider it after he is bought out, but he is barely even G-League worthy right now. Wouldn't it be something though - the Garden would probably burn to the ground if that happened.Adding Monroe and maybe 10-15 min worth of a certain someone for the playoffs works for me.
Ainge doesn't panic, but I do think if there was ever a year to push for a trip to the finals it's now.
Yep, you're right. I was feeling nostalgic.I think he meant Gordon Hayward
Haha yeah, although I guess IT would be equally, if not even more, crazyI think he meant Gordon Hayward
Let IT work his magic on the Lakers and take those guys down too. Pick conveys, happy days!Adding Monroe and maybe 10-15 min worth of a certain someone for the playoffs works for me.
Ainge doesn't panic, but I do think if there was ever a year to push for a trip to the finals it's now.
Any relation to Shelvin Mack, Shams?Shams Charania @ShamsCharania 2m2 minutes ago
Washington is trading guard Sheldon Mac to Atlanta, league sources tell Yahoo.
Very. He could provide some scoring, but he'd do it inefficiently and play horrific defense while doing it.I cannot recall how cooked Joe Johnson is but couldn't he be some scoring for the second unit?
I remember the day well when I found out Sheldon Mac is a completely different human being than Shelvin Mack.Shams Charania @ShamsCharania 2m2 minutes ago
Washington is trading guard Sheldon Mac to Atlanta, league sources tell Yahoo.
Elfrid Payton was worth only a second round pick, so if that was all they could get for Smart, best to keep him.Shams Charania @ShamsCharania 7s8 seconds ago
Sources: Boston has made no deals, standing pat at the deadline and keeping guard Marcus Smart. Celtics value Smart tremendously -- showed it in talks with other teams.