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Title: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Big333223 on October 27, 2017, 03:26:05 PM
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21184445/trade-bobby-portis

If Bobby Portis is still around Mirotic might want a trade out of Chicago. He's not exactly the type of big the C's need (mediocre rebounder/rim protector) and he might be redundant with Marcus Morris coming back but he's got a team option on his contract for next season and could be cheap to acquire. Is he worth having a cup of coffee with?
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Green-18 on October 27, 2017, 03:32:45 PM
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21184445/trade-bobby-portis

If Bobby Portis is still around Mirotic might want a trade out of Chicago. He's not exactly the type of big the C's need (mediocre rebounder/rim protector) and he might be redundant with Marcus Morris coming back but he's got a team option on his contract for next season and could be cheap to acquire. Is he worth having a cup of coffee with?

I would say no because our front court should be stable for the next few years.  At the same time I think Brad could get a lot out of him in this system.  Mirotic has been a competent stretch 4  for three years in Chicago.  During that time the entire Bulls organization has been a joke.  I imagine that his efficiency would go up across the board with our team.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Monkhouse on October 27, 2017, 03:34:05 PM
He can veto any trade, and he said he wants to be in a situation where he can get good minutes. I don't think he's going to see any minutes once Brad realizes how terrible his defense is lol.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: saltlover on October 27, 2017, 03:48:03 PM
He can veto any trade, and he said he wants to be in a situation where he can get good minutes. I don't think he's going to see any minutes once Brad realizes how terrible his defense is lol.

He can’t be traded until January 15th at the earliest, regardless.

His salary is too large for us to reasonably trade for given the current roster.  If we’re granted the disabled player exception and sign or trade for someone with it pretty quickly who makes a moderate salary ($5.5-8.5 million), I could be persuaded to then trade that player and Yabusele for Mirotic in late January.  (Assuming he’d accept the trade).
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: liam on October 27, 2017, 04:00:40 PM
I'd rather have Portis than Mirotic. Mirotic has a two-year, $27 million contract that looks like an over pay for a mediocre scorer that can't do much else.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 27, 2017, 04:27:35 PM
I'd rather Portis.  Marcus Morris could mentor him along. 
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: liam on October 27, 2017, 04:39:24 PM
I'd rather Portis.  Marcus Morris could mentor him along.

I think Smart and Baynes could keep Portis in line pretty well!
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Big333223 on October 27, 2017, 04:43:52 PM
For all the hand-wringing that goes on about "culture" I'm a little surprised posters still want to bring in a guy who knocked out his teammate in practice.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: byennie on October 27, 2017, 06:28:36 PM
They should send him to Phoenix for Bledsoe.

Cue the 3 way trade ideas where we get Bledsoe for Smart somehow, and play a nutso Irving/Bledsoe/Brown/Tatum/Horford lineup
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: IDreamCeltics on October 27, 2017, 07:27:19 PM
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21184445/trade-bobby-portis

If Bobby Portis is still around Mirotic might want a trade out of Chicago. He's not exactly the type of big the C's need (mediocre rebounder/rim protector) and he might be redundant with Marcus Morris coming back but he's got a team option on his contract for next season and could be cheap to acquire. Is he worth having a cup of coffee with?

Agreed.  Marcus Morris has the mediocre rebounder/rim protector role locked up.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: timpiker on October 27, 2017, 08:56:03 PM
They should send him to Phoenix for Bledsoe.

Cue the 3 way trade ideas where we get Bledsoe for Smart somehow, and play a nutso Irving/Bledsoe/Brown/Tatum/Horford lineup

I'm always amazed as what little respect and admiration Marcus Smart gets from some C's fans.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 27, 2017, 09:20:37 PM
For all the hand-wringing that goes on about "culture" I'm a little surprised posters still want to bring in a guy who knocked out his teammate in practice.

I'd love to have a dirt-dogish culture again.  I actually would trade minimal pieces for Portis.  He's an intense guy, he can play basketball, and he wouldn't be punching people with Morris, Baynes, and Smart around.  Plus, the last guy I heard punched a teammate was Jordan. 
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: mr. dee on October 27, 2017, 09:27:53 PM
They should send him to Phoenix for Bledsoe.

Cue the 3 way trade ideas where we get Bledsoe for Smart somehow, and play a nutso Irving/Bledsoe/Brown/Tatum/Horford lineup

I'm always amazed as what little respect and admiration Marcus Smart gets from some C's fans.

Fantasy Basketball fanatics. Most fans know what Smart can bring to the table.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: iadera on October 28, 2017, 07:27:43 AM
Mirotic is a terrible defender. Thank you.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: timriffic on October 28, 2017, 08:19:08 AM
In on Portis also
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: ChillyWilly on October 28, 2017, 10:29:08 AM
In on Portis also

We cool that he broke a teammates face and cost that player 2 months while at work? Sounds like a great addition to our locker room.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: PaulAllen on October 28, 2017, 10:53:22 AM
This team is getting tougher... so Portis over Miro
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: RockinRyA on October 28, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
This team is getting tougher... so Portis over Miro

Im sorry, but when is punching your OWN TEAMMATE=toughness?
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Moranis on October 31, 2017, 08:52:10 AM
This team is getting tougher... so Portis over Miro

Im sorry, but when is punching your OWN TEAMMATE=toughness?
and a cheap shot no less. 
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: tyrone biggums on October 31, 2017, 09:16:38 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: kozlodoev on October 31, 2017, 09:21:23 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.
Really.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: Fafnir on October 31, 2017, 10:11:11 AM
Hard pass on either of them right now. We have enough players to develop while trying to win (and potentially another high pick incoming) and both of those guys haven't found a role as consistent contributor.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: drogbagarnett on October 31, 2017, 11:23:31 AM
Only thing I see missing from this team is a deadly 3 point shooter who can run through screens catch and shoot or fake penetrate and dish to the open man...
If Mirotic can do this, then I would overlook his defensive deficiencies and bring him in as a 3pt specialist for situational plays heading to the palyoffs where that skill is so crucial...
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: rondofan1255 on January 05, 2018, 10:57:00 AM
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At the same time Zach LaVine returns, Nikola Mirotic might be heading out

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/the-same-time-zach-lavine-is-back-nikola-mirotic-could-be-heading-out-the-door/

Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: moiso on January 05, 2018, 11:19:25 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.
Is our 2008 title tainted?  Rondo and Garnett loved the word Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline..  I have to look up what 45 is.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: wayupnorth on January 05, 2018, 11:23:49 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.

So it is cool to assault someone who believe differently than you, even if you consider those views disrespectful?

Grow up.
Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: wayupnorth on January 05, 2018, 11:25:56 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.
Is our 2008 title tainted?  Rondo and Garnett loved the word ****.  I have to look up what 45 is.


Pretty sure 45 is Trump.

Apparently he believes it is okay to assault people he doesn't agree with, which  I think is an indefensible position.

Title: Re: Nikola Mirotic Might Want Out
Post by: moiso on January 05, 2018, 11:38:34 AM
Mirotic is a supporter of 45. Read his anti LGBTQ posts on twitter. Portis was 100% right to do it. Maybe it will knock some sense into him. I don’t want this bigot anywhere near the Celtics.
Is our 2008 title tainted?  Rondo and Garnett loved the word ****.  I have to look up what 45 is.


Pretty sure 45 is Trump.

Apparently he believes it is okay to assault people he doesn't agree with, which  I think is an indefensible position.
Ah ok, Trump.  Plus people from different countries tend to have different views on things than a lot of Americans.