Millsap was who I wanted to try and trade Perk (plus sweetners) for back in 2010 when the Celtics were struggling and Utah's lack of size and interior defense was a major issue for them. I wanted to move Garnett to the five full time and play quicker lineups. Anyway, they made the Finals that year so things worked out alright in the end.
Back to today, I am still a big fan of putting Millsap (PF) alongside Garnett (C). I think that would be a very strong combination and a great fit throughout the lineup and many other lineup variations. Millsap is one of the most well rounded PFs in the league. Shooting ability, shot-creation, can play off of others as well, passing ability, rebounding ability, very good quickness on team defense and the ability to matchup against many quick fours or stretch fours. That versatility will make so many things work for Boston.
I am not sure Boston has anything to offer Utah though.
- I don't think Jeff Green has much value there due to Marvin Williams.
- They don't need a $7 million per year fourth big like Brandon Bass.
- I don't think Courtney Lee's multi-year contract will be looked upon positively either.
- I don't think Sully has much value either since they already have two young bigs to develop in Favors and Kanter.
- Avery Bradley is the only real hope I see here but I am not sold on Utah taking that trade package either. They need more offense from their starting PG than Bradley offers. They are not strong enough on the wings to get away with someone like Bradley as a full time PG. Plus, they have their SG of the future in Gordon Hayward already who is a very talented player.
So I don't think Boston has anything to offer to Utah for Millsap. I doubt they can put together a three team deal either. I mean, if Millsap is in the offing, why take Boston's package over Millsap? Hardly any teams in the league do that.
It looks like an impossible deal to make.