I don't know how Ainge does it. How in the hells bells do you land an expiring for a Lee type contract ?
It's almost impossible. It's simply amazing. He's opening this roster up which is going to allow for some great future additions. Helluva move here.
What's so amazing about it? Lee's a good player who is *slightly* overpaid relative to his worth. He's having a great season. Memphis needs a backup SG. And, they're picking up a draft pick which - if we're still slogging along in a couple years, could well be in the 35-40 range.
I like the trade, but let's not go overboard; it's the kind of return I'd expect for Courtney Lee (and Brandon Bass, ultimately).