TRADE: Kemba + #16 + 2nd to OKC | Horford + 2nd to BOS

[Thukydides]

This trade is insane from the Celtic´s point of view, if you ask me.

[DanSchwartzgan]

This trade is insane from the Celtic´s point of view, if you ask me.

I think the grade on this is probably Incomplete.  The financial space it creates (~$8 million under the tax plus the savings of not having a pick) may allow Boston to do things it wouldn't have otherwise (keep Fournier?).  Or, maybe there is a Smart/R. Williams for Star PG deal coming next and Horford allows Boston to fill a hole in the middle once they move on from Williams.  More to come.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

I think the grade on this is probably Incomplete.  The financial space it creates (~$8 million under the tax plus the savings of not having a pick) may allow Boston to do things it wouldn't have otherwise (keep Fournier?).  Or, maybe there is a Smart/R. Williams for Star PG deal coming next and Horford allows Boston to fill a hole in the middle once they move on from Williams.  More to come.

They're not done for sure. They've got a surplus of bigs now with Thompson, Williams, Kornet, Brown  and Horford Brown is a keeper. He's shown good potential with OKC. They would love to get off of Thompson's deal as his skillset is becoming obsolete. They need to find a lead guard also.

[dirkfansince1998]

Am I the only one that really likes Moses Brown. Could be an underrated pickup for the Celtics. He dominated the offensive board in the games against Dallas.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Am I the only one that really likes Moses Brown. Could be an underrated pickup for the Celtics. He dominated the offensive board in the games against Dallas.

You're not. I think he can be their starting 5 man. He had a 20-20 game I believe this year. He rim-runs, and has good speed and mobility to guard the P&R. Portland had him first, then waived him. Kinda reminds me of Jarrett Allen.

[Chicagojk]

I am really interested to see how Moses looks in Boston.  He had moments where he showed large.  Although that OKC team may have been a lot of mirrors.  I looked at a lot of individual players and I fear most played above their potential.  But they had moments they were very competitive for the first half of the year.   We will see.    But seeing Presti give up a young center with a low contract raised my doubts a little.