Celtics/NBA 2021 Regular Season - Celtics extend their lease at TD Garden through the 2035-36 season

[Smitty93]

I thought they had 5% wiggle room in matching salaries, but I may be off with that.

They don't allow that wiggle room for TPEs. It's kind of like cap space where you can't go over.

You can take back 125% of the salary you're sending out + $100k, so they'd have to send out $23M in salary in order to get back Beal.

 

[Troublesome 85]

No thanks on VO. Danny is already gambling, might as well go all in and try for Giannis. Ive heard rumblings that they have a shot at him and the large Greek community is a pull for him. Rather take a run at him them more bench pieces. Even if Tatum and Brown reach their full potential, they are going to need a third star, preferably a big and I dont think they have that third star on the roster

I see 0% chance he comes here.

 

[BostonBob]

I really hope that Celtics fan give Irving the reception he so richly deserves......unless he pulls another " I need a maintenance day off " crap again.

 

[McGarnagle]

I really hope that Celtics fan give Irving the reception he so richly deserves......unless he pulls another " I need a maintenance day off " crap again.

There aren't going to be fans in the building.

It kind of pisses me off that it's going to take like 3 years for Kyrie to have to show his face in front of a Boston crowd. First the fake injury and now Covid. He can't keep getting away with it.

 

[BostonBob]

There aren't going to be fans in the building.

Total brain fart on my part.

 

[bbfan419]

No thanks on VO. Danny is already gambling, might as well go all in and try for Giannis. Ive heard rumblings that they have a shot at him and the large Greek community is a pull for him. Rather take a run at him them more bench pieces. Even if Tatum and Brown reach their full potential, they are going to need a third star, preferably a big and I don't think they have that third star on the roster

Would LOVE the Greek Freak with the Celtics, if there is anyway Ainge can pull it off he needs to be ding all he can, for once would love to see the Celts get a big superstar via trade/FA.

 

[CDJ]

I’m not going to get my hopes up about Giannis but the thought of Brown/Tatum/Giannis running the court together is pure electricity

 

[Johnnyduke]

When you look at the ages of when the star players win titles the Celtics aren't there yet. Tatum and Brown are "too young". I am not a huge basketball fan so waiting doesn't bother me. It looks to me like the best option is to do what you can to free up cap space over the next few years and then acquire a star in their prime to go with Tatum and Brown. I know they made ECF but Lakers would have trashed the Celtics. C's won't be true title contenders for a few years. LeBron will eventually fade and that is when Tatum and Brown will be entering their prime.

 

[DangleCity]

I’m not going to get my hopes up about Giannis but the thought of Brown/Tatum/Giannis running the court together is pure electricity

Im not either, but that's sort of an issue that the Celtifs for whatever reasons can't sign the top tier FAs and have to settle for that 2nd tier of the Horfords, Kembas, and Haywards of the world. The only way they have been able to get those top guys is through trades and they are out of ammo unless they want to deal Brown or Tatum

 

[CDJ]

Woj bomb

 

[Gator Mike]

That's interesting. Not sure that makes a ton of sense for either team.

 

[Troublesome 85]

LOL Ewww. Think Houston wins that trade.

 

[BostonBob]

According to ESPN there's a lot of protection for the 1st round pick going to Houston.

from espn.com:

The 2023 first-round pick is lottery protected for the Wizards. If it doesn't convey in that year, it has a succession of protections that include picks Nos. 1-12 in 2024, picks 1-10 in 2025 and picks 1-8 in 2026, sources said. If it hasn't conveyed as a first-round pick to Houston by 2026, it becomes a second-round pick in each of 2026 and 2027, sources told ESPN.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Davis resigned with the lakers I think 5/103

 

[DangleCity]

That's interesting. Not sure that makes a ton of sense for either team.

Basically swapping each others problems, so in a way it makes sense

 

[BostonBob]

Davis resigned with the lakers I think 5/103

He would probably be insulted with that offer. Anyway - it was a 5 year deal for $190 million.

 

[KrejciMVP]

930PM on ESPN tonight

Men’s Basketball Preview: Boston College vs. Florida Gators

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Tristan Thompson to rehab hamstring strain so not likely to be in the abbreviated preseason should be ready for the start of the 2021/22 72 game schedule

 

[Maine Fan]

Tristan Thompson to rehab hamstring strain so not likely to be in the abbreviated preseason should be ready for the start of the 2021/22 72 game schedule

Hooefully he is ready, Celtics don't need other starters out along with Kemba Walker.

 

[CDJ]

I honestly think they’ll be starting Theis over him even if he is healthy. That guy is such an underrated player and is a perfect fit for this team

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Hooefully he is ready, Celtics don't need other starters out along with Kemba Walker.

we'll be fine, now Teague may be the insurance policy in case something should Kemba's medical issues flare from time to time.

 

[CDJ]

Teague can get very ball dominant, if he’s running with the first team he basically just needs to catch and shoot. Don’t want or need him trying much else


This is where losing Hayward really hurts them imo. He was pretty much a point forward. Tatum started to make strides in his playmaking for others at least, hopefully that continues

 

[Alicat]

Happy Birthday Larry!

 

[DangleCity]

Tristan Thompson to rehab hamstring strain so not likely to be in the abbreviated preseason should be ready for the start of the 2021/22 72 game schedule

Teague and Thompson have a ton of mileage on them so Im a bit worried about them leaning on Thompson too much

 

[Maine Fan]

we'll be fine, now Teague may be the insurance policy in case something should Kemba's medical issues flare from time to time.

Hopefully Teague can deliver. I was speaking about Thompson not starting the season at 100% because of his hamstring. While Kemba is out the team could use some help from both. Celtics schedule is tough early on, hard to come from behind. Go Celtics