Should the Celtics Blow Their Team Up?

Of course they should and definitely will. Not even debatable. Do you have any doubt?

 

I wouldn't from a owner's point of view.... They still are a fan attraction... I'd wait till next year to see if they can make the playoffs...meaning more money no matter how short a series it may be

 

I wonder what the market is for KG/Pierce

Pierce expires next year, so if you are going after the 2014 free agent class his contract could be useful.

 

Wonder if the celtics want toney Douglas.

 

I think they SHOULD blow it up, but I'm not so sure HOW they can successfully do that.

I can see them getting rid of KG and Pierce quite easily. But not sure if they'd be able to get 'value' in return for them.

Getting rid of Jeff Green/ Brendan Bass/ Jason Terry will be quite a bit harder for them based on their contracts.
If they manage to get rid of one of them (along with KG/Pierce) then they may well be in a good position to make a max big for Dwight this summer.

 

I don't think they "blow it up" that easily.

KG has a no trade clause. Pierce is a player they've had/kept since drafting him in 1998. Boston fanbase insists both retire as Celtics and I hope Ainge keeps that in mind.

 

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bjb8lw5

Add Picks going to Celtics.

 

I'll take on Terry's contract if it nets us Garnett without giving up Asik-Parsons-Harden. Terry will be good with Harden.

 

Ainge has been itching to trade players while they still have value.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On cries to 'blow it up' w/ roster, Doc tells Y!: "We're not going anywhere. You wouldn't get what you wanted anyway. I still like our team"</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/295657595249770496" data-datetime="2013-01-27T22:20:38+00:00">January 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>GM Ainge on Celts direction: "You can't just philosophically say, 'We're going to do 'this.' You have to tell me what opportunities we have"</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/295660290249474048" data-datetime="2013-01-27T22:31:20+00:00">January 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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translation: don't try to lowball us

 

But, who on that team still has value ?

KG and Pierce are declining fast and still have big contracts. It would have to be a veteran team willing to take back major salary.

KG + Pierce for Amare + Camby ?

 

Should the Rockets blow up their mediocre team?

 

I would suggest trading off the players before blowing them up.

 

They can't really blow it up. KG has a no trade clause, they have a bunch of underperforming players on generous contracts.

If that Pierce for Gay deal comes up, it makes some sense. But other than that i don't know what they could do. They are committed to trying to win for the next 2-3 years.

 

Isnt Lowry suppose to be available?

 

Lowry+Bargnani for Pierce would be interesting. Solves an issue now, gives a young trade asset for when Rondo's back. I suspect the Raptors would do it too.

 

I'm answering, what I think is a troll post, but whatever.

The Rockets are on average 23, the Celtics are all old farts. Big difference.

 

Before Rondo tore his ACL: Probably should blow it up.

After Rondo tore his ACL: Hell yes, and do it fast.

 

Never underestimate the heart of a champion.