Idea: BOS / CHA / HOU Trade

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Really like this for all teams...

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=n7mkfmn

Cs get: Brandon Haywood, Greg Smith, Jeffrey Taylor
Rockets get: B Bass, Ramon Sessions
Bobcats get: Jeremy Lin

A couple of points here, outside of the obvious ones:

1) I get two of my major binkies: Greg Smith and Jeff Taylor. Really like who both of these players could become on a contenting team in a few years -- Smith in particular.

2) The deal shaves about $3mil off the Cs payroll this season, which opens up some options for other trades, or use of the PP trade exception for a player making ~$3mil. Maybe a young player not panning out for whatever reason (think Thomas Robinson situation last season).

3) The Cs waive Marshon Brooks to make room for the players acquired. I'd say there's a fairly good chance someone takes a chance on him in the waiver wire, which would free up some more space this year (see #2 above).

4) Brandon Hayward's contract is non-guaranteed after next season, so he's a pretty tradable asset as a throw in on a deal to a contender.

[PhoSita]

I don't think there's enough of a return here for the Rockets to make it worth shaking things up.

Also I'm not sure why the Bobcats would care about getting Lin when they already have Kemba.

It's an interesting idea, though.  I like the way you're thinking -- the Celtics should try to find ways to add players like Smith and Taylor.  Not blue chip prospects by any means, but young guys who could turn into valuable role players.

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I don't think there's enough of a return here for the Rockets to make it worth shaking things up.

Also I'm not sure why the Bobcats would care about getting Lin when they already have Kemba.

It's an interesting idea, though.  I like the way you're thinking -- the Celtics should try to find ways to add players like Smith and Taylor.  Not blue chip prospects by any means, but young guys who could turn into valuable role players.

Big upgrade for the Rockets, IMO. And Lin is out of place there (next to Harden).

For Charlotte, offense and money. Lin's a great fit as a 6th man there -- he'll run the pick and roll nicely with Al. And Lin comes with some pretty nice revenue opportunities as well... I'm sure the Hor-cats could use 'em. Not to mention they give up very little.

As for Smith, I think his ceiling is higher than most.

[Who]

I like it. It's a good trade.

Houston get the biggest upgrade. Sessions is just as good as Lin and Bass is a big upgrade over Greg Smith. Swap backup PGs and trade in a third string C for someone who will likely start at PF for them. Fill that PF spot without losing Asik.

Charlotte swap backup PGs for a PG with some perceived star potential and marketing opportunities. Brendan Haywood is irrelevant. Jeff Taylor is a good backup SF. I wonder if they'd be willing to give up Taylor. That may be a sticking point. But maybe not. Depends how high they are on J.Lin.

Boston gets to dump Bass' contract and gets a good player back in Jeff Taylor. Win-win. Brendan Haywood is irrelevant. I don't think he'd be able to beat out Faverani for minutes at this point in his career. Greg Smith gives them another young big to work with. Decent prospect. Shown some nice offensive potential but lacks defense.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

The trade seems to work for all teams.

I'm just not sure if the Rockets would be willing to give up Lin and Greg Smith for just Bass alone.

Edit. They are getting Ramon Sessions, so never mind.

Great trade. Here's hoping all three GM's are reading this.

[BleedGreen1989]

I don't see Charlotte doing it. Paying Lin $9mill a season to come off the bench when Sessions makes half that and is already a better player IMO.

[KCattheStripe]

Meh. There's no reason for Charlotte to pay a ton of money to have a poor man's Kemba back up actual Kemba.

[Smitty77]

I think we and/or Houston would have to include a first rounder or two for Charlotte to do this.  I live about 30 miles from their arena and they really like Jeff Taylor.

Smitty77

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I think we and/or Houston would have to include a first rounder or two for Charlotte to do this.  I live about 30 miles from their arena and they really like Jeff Taylor.

Smitty77

I agree it may be difficult to pry Taylor away from Charlotte -- this is the biggest weakness of the trade idea. I'd certainly be willing to add a protected first if it meant the Cs got both Smith and Taylor.

Depending on Ainge's thinking, I believe there's also a version of this deal that includes Jeff Green going to Charlotte that makes sense. I avoided posting it considering I assume folks are a little drunk on Green right now after his game winner in our last game.

It looks like this:

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=q55as3n

Charlotte gets: Jeff Green, Jeremy Lin, Marshon Brooks
Houston Gets: B Bass, Ramon Sessions
Boston gets: Ben Gordon, Greg Smith, Jeff Taylor, Houston's 2014 1st

[D.o.s.]

Meh. There's no reason for Charlotte to pay a ton of money to have a poor man's Kemba back up actual Kemba.

Pretty much. Kemba quietly had a really solid season last year.

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Meh. There's no reason for Charlotte to pay a ton of money to have a poor man's Kemba back up actual Kemba.

Pretty much. Kemba quietly had a really solid season last year.

I don't think the deal is a reflection on Kemba, who is a very good player now.

Charlotte wants to get relevant NOW, needs better depth in their rotation, and Lin's deal is not prohibitive at all (particularly considering he brings in more revenue than the average player).

[D.o.s.]

Meh. There's no reason for Charlotte to pay a ton of money to have a poor man's Kemba back up actual Kemba.

Pretty much. Kemba quietly had a really solid season last year.

I don't think the deal is a reflection on Kemba, who is a very good player now.

Charlotte wants to get relevant NOW, needs better depth in their rotation, and Lin's deal is not prohibitive at all (particularly considering he brings in more revenue than the average player).

Not that I doubt your accuracy (I agree with your premise, actually), but do you have any sources on player-generated advertising revenue beyond, say, jersey sales?

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Meh. There's no reason for Charlotte to pay a ton of money to have a poor man's Kemba back up actual Kemba.

Pretty much. Kemba quietly had a really solid season last year.

I don't think the deal is a reflection on Kemba, who is a very good player now.

Charlotte wants to get relevant NOW, needs better depth in their rotation, and Lin's deal is not prohibitive at all (particularly considering he brings in more revenue than the average player).

Not that I doubt your accuracy (I agree with your premise, actually), but do you have any sources on player-generated advertising revenue beyond, say, jersey sales?

I have not done my homework there, no. But, I'd venture to guess that Lin merchandise sales in China alone would make up a pretty nice chuck.

that said, a team desparate enough to commit $35-40mil to Desagna Diop or Matt Carroll probably isn't going to get its pants in a bunch paying Jeremy Lin $13-14 over 1.5 seasons.

[celtsrp33]

I like this better...

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k78egt6

[Section301]

I like it. It's a good trade.

Houston get the biggest upgrade. Sessions is just as good as Lin and Bass is a big upgrade over Greg Smith. Swap backup PGs and trade in a third string C for someone who will likely start at PF for them. Fill that PF spot without losing Asik.

Charlotte swap backup PGs for a PG with some perceived star potential and marketing opportunities. Brendan Haywood is irrelevant. Jeff Taylor is a good backup SF. I wonder if they'd be willing to give up Taylor. That may be a sticking point. But maybe not. Depends how high they are on J.Lin.

Boston gets to dump Bass' contract and gets a good player back in Jeff Taylor. Win-win. Brendan Haywood is irrelevant. I don't think he'd be able to beat out Faverani for minutes at this point in his career. Greg Smith gives them another young big to work with. Decent prospect. Shown some nice offensive potential but lacks defense.

I don't think Bass starts ahead of the Rockets' current starting PF - Dwight Howard.