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Post by philarhody on Jul 1, 2022 10:12:03 GMT -5
Brown gets MLE from Denver. Really thought it'd take more to sign him. That sort of hurts. I understand Celtics preferring Gallo over potential redundancy of Brown. But gosh that Brown contract is going to be eminently tradeable. |
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 10:26:18 GMT -5
I really doubt that Durant would want to come to the team that just swept him in the playoffs. The optics are bad considering his history in okc and golden state, and I think Kevin really cares about. I do think he’s better than Jaylen. I am nervous of Jaylen not signing a third contract with Boston. Jaylen Brown is extension eligible on October 1. For all we know, he and the team have already agreed on a max extension. |
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Post by nomar on Jul 1, 2022 10:46:00 GMT -5
Would rather have Warren but maybe the medicals are too dicey
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Post by jmei on Jul 1, 2022 10:47:49 GMT -5
I really doubt that Durant would want to come to the team that just swept him in the playoffs. The optics are bad considering his history in okc and golden state, and I think Kevin really cares about. I do think he’s better than Jaylen. I am nervous of Jaylen not signing a third contract with Boston. Jaylen Brown is extension eligible on October 1. For all we know, he and the team have already agreed on a max extension. Unlikely that happens. He’s only eligible for an extension starting at $34.2 million (120% of his salary) in October, but if he waits to re-sign until he’s a free agent, that number bumps up into close to $40M (depends on cap increases between now and then). |
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Post by jmei on Jul 1, 2022 11:09:37 GMT -5
Would rather have Warren but maybe the medicals are too dicey Not a big Gallo fan. Feels like a lot of overlap with Grant Williams and can’t really play him as a wing at this point in his career. They really need a true wing but not many of those left. Maybe DiVincenzo? Kessler Edwards and the Martin twins are RFAs. |
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Post by texs31 on Jul 1, 2022 11:18:50 GMT -5
2 yrs at Tax Payer MLE. Unless there is a big available for TPE, would think the true wing comes using TPE.
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Post by nomar on Jul 1, 2022 11:36:58 GMT -5
Would rather have Warren but maybe the medicals are too dicey Not a big Gallo fan. Feels like a lot of overlap with Grant Williams and can’t really play him as a wing at this point in his career. They really need a true wing but not many of those left. Maybe DiVincenzo? Kessler Edwards and the Martin twins are RFAs. Grant was a lot of fun this year, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he went back to being a pumpkin. Let him prove he can consistently be a shooter before expecting him to be. Gallo is a tried and true shooter, which we lack outside of Pritchard, who is extremely matchup depend on his own right. I think Gallo will balance well with White. If the opponent is hiding one player on offense, let Gallo come in and guard him and get his shots up. If the opponent is going with an offensive lineup (5 weapons), go with the plus defense lineup. Kind of like a platoon for the NBA. Imperfect for sure, but Gallo gives us something we didn’t have enough of. We know the retained personnel can D up against everyone besides GSW, but then again they have the most beautiful offense of all time. The TPE will be an interesting call. If I was Brad, I would keep my eyes on a younger player. Durant could end up really changing the outlook of next year, so sustainability/continuity is definitely key. |
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Post by cdj on Jul 1, 2022 11:40:08 GMT -5
Had a couple really good series in 2021 against the Bucks and Sixers iirc
Guy can shoot and still get to the line from time to time.
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Post by philarhody on Jul 1, 2022 11:45:33 GMT -5
I think Celtics will view Gallo as their third big. He can give them an offensive weapon that will punish smaller lineups and stretch big ones. I think he can be a decent drop defender.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 11:47:31 GMT -5
Gallinari is a good get for MLE money. This team needed more shooting and offense and he should provide that.
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Post by jmei on Jul 1, 2022 11:51:08 GMT -5
Gallo is definitely more of a shot creator than Grant. Can post up, make plays in the pick and roll/pop, attack closeouts, etc. Just feels weird to have four of your top seven players be bigs in this day and age, but I suppose there weren’t a lot of better options available on the taxpayer MLE and other moves may come.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 11:54:49 GMT -5
Not a big Gallo fan. Feels like a lot of overlap with Grant Williams and can’t really play him as a wing at this point in his career. They really need a true wing but not many of those left. Maybe DiVincenzo? Kessler Edwards and the Martin twins are RFAs. Grant was a lot of fun this year, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he went back to being a pumpkin. Let him prove he can consistently be a shooter before expecting him to be. Gallo is a tried and true shooter, which we lack outside of Pritchard, who is extremely matchup depend on his own right. I think Gallo will balance well with White. If the opponent is hiding one player on offense, let Gallo come in and guard him and get his shots up. If the opponent is going with an offensive lineup (5 weapons), go with the plus defense lineup. Kind of like a platoon for the NBA. Imperfect for sure, but Gallo gives us something we didn’t have enough of. We know the retained personnel can D up against everyone besides GSW, but then again they have the most beautiful offense of all time. The TPE will be an interesting call. If I was Brad, I would keep my eyes on a younger player. Durant could end up really changing the outlook of next year, so sustainability/continuity is definitely key. Grant Williams has been a pretty good NBA 3 point shooter his entire career after his 0-25 or 27 start and trending upwards. Take out his start and his rookie year he was around 34%, then 37, then 41. Im comfortable saying he’s a good 3 point shooter, on spot ups, especially from the corners. |
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Post by texs31 on Jul 1, 2022 12:18:54 GMT -5
Huerter to Sac. Holiday, Harkless and a future 1st.
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Post by philarhody on Jul 1, 2022 12:41:08 GMT -5
Brogdon! Sublime fit in the short term
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Post by wcp3 on Jul 1, 2022 12:45:21 GMT -5
Brad is making magic happen. Unreal.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 12:45:22 GMT -5
Theis, Nesmith and 2023 first round pick… must mean they are confident on Bryant. I hope Nesmith finds it.
I also hope Brad makes a first round pick some day.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 12:46:06 GMT -5
I bet they created a new TPE with this trade…. Nevermind… Brogdon can’t fit into the one they have. They can still get crazy and use the TPE.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 12:50:13 GMT -5
Celtics are also including Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts and Juwan Morgan in the trade, sources tell ESPN.
Cleaning out the roster too.
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Post by GyIantosca on Jul 1, 2022 12:54:05 GMT -5
There gonna get those veterans looking for a ring taking less money. Brad is a stud. I have to admit I hated the move , to front office. I believe we needed a new voice but I wanted Sam Presti or someone like that. I am happy I was wrong. Ainge knew the draft good but making deals he lack in that field.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 13:11:14 GMT -5
Wanted more scoring, looks like they added it. How about that small lineup of
Smart
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Brogdon
Brown
Tatum
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Post by scottysmalls on Jul 1, 2022 13:20:25 GMT -5
Think the Gallo and Brogdon adds are perfect so far. Dream world they use the TPE and get someone else who can fit, but kind of doubt they use it now. If they could make a Cam Johnson deal for the smaller one work I'd still love that too, but incredibly unlikely. Hope Bryant can be the big to fill the Theis role, but maybe they add another vet for that role.
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Post by nomar on Jul 1, 2022 13:23:57 GMT -5
What a insanely good trade.
How can you not be romantic about Brad Stevens?
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 1, 2022 13:25:14 GMT -5
Think the Gallo and Brogdon adds are perfect so far. Dream world they use the TPE and get someone else who can fit, but kind of doubt they use it now. If they could make a Cam Johnson deal for the smaller one work I'd still love that too, but incredibly unlikely. Hope Bryant can be the big to fill the Theis role, but maybe they add another vet for that role. I can see them using it to help facilitate the KD trade to the Suns. |
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Post by nomar on Jul 1, 2022 13:29:03 GMT -5
Think the Gallo and Brogdon adds are perfect so far. Dream world they use the TPE and get someone else who can fit, but kind of doubt they use it now. If they could make a Cam Johnson deal for the smaller one work I'd still love that too, but incredibly unlikely. Hope Bryant can be the big to fill the Theis role, but maybe they add another vet for that role. Feels like Pritchard or maybe even White could be involved in trade talks. We’ll see. I’m a big fan of both but the frontcourt is thin and the backcourt is deep. Thomas Bryant seems like a likely fit for the TPE. What we’ve gained while basically only losing Theis has been crazy impressive. |
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Post by texs31 on Jul 1, 2022 13:37:47 GMT -5
Bryant is either a Vet Minimum or he's not coming here. If TPE is used in a sign-and-trade, then Boston get's hard capped and they are already passed that point. So they'd have to dump salaries at that point.
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