17 May 2016 15:07:28
Boston Celtics fail with Plan "A" and don't succeed in pulling off any Trades or FA Signings for the All-Stars they desire.

My idea for Celts Plan "B" Off-Season Moves for 2016-2017 season.



TRADE: *Boston pulls off a Rare but fair Inter-Divisional Trade with potential future All-Stars involved.


76er's get: -M. Smart (former #6 pick in 2014)
-2016 #16 pick

Celts get: -N. Noel (former #6 pick in 2013)




DRAFT:

*Boston keeps 1st Rnd. picks #3 and #23 if they can't land the #1 or #2 picks in Lottery.

*Celtics Trade 2nd Rnd Picks to Draft-Up in 2nd Rnd.


Draft 1Rnd:

-B. Hield- SG
(Long-Range/ Mid-Range Specialist. )

-A. J. Hammons- C/ PF
(Rim Protector/ Rebounder.
Mid-Range/ Long-Range Capability. )


Draft 2Rnd:

-J. Blossengame- SF/ SG
(Mid/ Long-Range Capability.
Shot Block/ Steal Capabilty. )

-K. Felder- PG
(I. Thomas Clone. )

-J. Uthoff- PF/ SF
(Stretch 4/ Tall 3.
Very Good Mid/ Long-Range Capability. )



RESIGN: -E. Turner-Hometown Discount 4yr/ $35M
-J. Jerebko-Guarantee his 1yr/ $5M
-A. Johnson-Guarantee his 1yr/ $12M


LINEUP:

PG: Thomas Rozier Felder
SG: Bradley Hield Blossengame *Hunter (D-League)
SF: Crowder Turner Uthoff *Young (D-League)
PF: Olynyk Jerebko Mickey
C : Noel Johnson Hammons



*Team not a Title Contender, but should improve to a still-gritty 50+ win team with increased Rim Protection from N. Noel. The team improves 3 Point production with K. Olynyk used as a Stretch 4 more often and with the addition of B. Hield at the 2.

1.) 17 May 2016
17 May 2016 15:42:04
I like it but the Celtics need to look more at draft and stash guys in the draft IMO.

2.) 17 May 2016
17 May 2016 16:27:07
I think there is something here with a Smart and Noel swap but I don't think Celtics will have to give up a first too. With the increasingly loaded front (especially if 76ers end up with 2nd pick and ingram goes first) court 76ers I think benefit more from this trade so I think they'd actually have to give up someone. If anything Celtics could include someone like James Young or Hunter. If 76ers really wanted the pick I think 76ers would need to add someone like Covington to the deal.

3.) 17 May 2016
17 May 2016 16:28:24
HDC9.Though I would normally agree with drafting and stashing more of the picks on any given year, this upcoming season in particular is different.
I feel the Celtics want to keep improving drastically this off-season. They can't afford Not to get their hands on players that could contribute considerably Now rather than Later on down the road.
I feel the above moves in this year's weak Draft and through that 76er Trade could justify improving the team expotentially next season not 2-3 seasons from now.

4.) 17 May 2016
17 May 2016 17:26:53
Jaw457.......I agree with your amendment to that 76er trade.The #16 pick was involved to add incentive to complete the deal. Add in Hunter and Covington to the deal and I'm game for that to take place......fingers crossed.