The Warriors and Celtics had some discussions about a deal that would have involved the No. 2 pick and guard Marcus Smart according to Matt Moore of ActionNetwork.com. Sources tell Moore that those talks didn’t ultimately gain traction and aren’t expected to resume after the Celtics rejected a counter-offer from Golden State.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms that the Celtics called the Warriors to gauge their interest in moving the No. 2 pick and made Smart available, but talks “didn’t escalate.”
Here’s more on the draft as we prepare for what should be a fun night:
- Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link) is hearing that the Timberwolves will likely remain at No. 1, barring a “blockbuster” move. However, it sounds like the No. 17 pick is still very much in play. Jeremy Woo of SI.com reports (via Twitter) that the Thunder are exploring a deal for the No. 17 pick.
- Isaac Okoro is rising on the Cavaliers‘ board, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report (Twitter link), who says if Cleveland trades down to No. 8, it would likely hinge on the team’s ability to land Okoro at that spot.
- The Clippers are looking to buy a second-round pick and/or trade up from No. 57, league sources tell Scotto.
- The Suns could still trade down from No. 10 or use the pick in a deal for a veteran player, but they’re unlikely to move up, tweets John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7.
Do I smell another epic fail on the part of the T-Wolves???
They’re the T-Puppies, of course there will be an epic fail.
Smart deal. Smart deal?
Suns should stay pat. Gotta feeling someone will fall to them. Considering they want to be a playoff team. They need depth. They should find it there. Bey !!!! Vassell even Lewis
they reached for cam out of unc last year, they’ll do it again and grab cole from unc too this year or something like that.
The C’s would be stupid to trade Smart or even put his name in rumors or on the table he’s the heart and soul of this team now that he’s cut back on flopping he’s been great player for them
Don’t get me wrong he has his moments but not enough to trade him
Agreed! He is good enough that he deserves to start and is great guy for the team intangibles etc etc. But not so good that you are getting a return equal to his real worth. Keep him. Not worth trading unless you are fleecing someone…def not for picks
Celtics projected to pay12 million luxury tax if not trade Smart
Who cares they have the money if they need to trade anyone trade 3-4 of the guys that don’t play at all plus if Hayward leaves that takes care of that problem
The guys that dont play for them also dont get paid much. All of them are on some form of entry level/minimum contract, being young prospects and all. Kanter is expendable, hes the only obvious bench piece that they would trade before Smart that could feasiblly lesseb the tax bill in a meaningful way. But like you said, money is not a problem for the C’s, ownership has deep pockets, is willing to spend, and the team is highly profitable even if they werent.
Well you look on espn nba trade machine they all seem to make between 1.5-5m so if they get ride of them it would help it’s not like they play or worth a damn I mean the paid Kanter 5m to not even play in the playoffs at all what a waist of payroll maybe it’s not Danny maybe it’s time to move on from Brad he is the one who picks the players to play that game
Thats only a problem for the poors