There is a lot of talk about who the Celtics should trade away; Melo, Brooks, Crawford, etc. How about the other team’s point of view? Why would a GM want to make a trade with Boston? They know Danny has to release 3 players. Two of which are signed already. They can wait it out. There isn't a pressing need in the league for most of the players we frequently talk about.
So, what are other teams asking for that Danny might be willing to give up? Here are a few options.
1. They would want a serviceable player. My number one guess would be Brandon Bass. He is fairly good at everything, not great at anything. Yet, would fit a need on almost any team.
(Remember, I talking about assets that Danny might be willing to give up.)
2. They might want Danny to take on an unhealthy contract in exchange for couple our bench players.
3. A team might want part or all of the Celtics $10-11(?) million trade exception. I don’t know if it’s a tradable asset? Maybe I’m reaching on this third possibility. I’m not sure Danny would be willing to give up something so potentially valuable.
4. Draft picks… Dan has stockpiled a number of them. You can guess that they come up in almost every trade discussion.
In any case Danny has to make a decision that many of us (or the owners)may not like, but may help the team in the future. Another possibility is Danny may not make a trade at all and simply cut players at the end of training camp. This would force the C's in the Tax penalty.