Celts / Lakers / Suns trade (win / win /win)

[celtsfanforlife]

Suns in:  Gasol
Lakers in:  Rondo & late 2014 1st round pick from Suns
Celtics in:  Okafer & Lakers 2014 1st round pick

Who says "No"?

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[wdleehi]

Celtics.

[Spilling Green Dye]

Honestly that's a pretty intriguing trade. 

I don't believe anyone would say no, though the Celtics would probably want to include at least one other play to clear some long term cap space, if possible.  That should be a goal in this trade too.

Considering how effective Gasol has been for the Lakers this season, if they didn't have him then they'd slide even further and would likely end up top 5.  If the Laker's pick is unprotected then I'd do this.

[celtsfanforlife]

Honestly that's a pretty intriguing trade. 

I don't believe anyone would say no, though the Celtics would probably want to include at least one other play to clear some long term cap space, if possible.  That should be a goal in this trade too.

Considering how effective Gasol has been for the Lakers this season, if they didn't have him then they'd slide even further and would likely end up top 5.  If the Laker's pick is unprotected then I'd do this.

My thoughts exactly which is why I proposed it.  Kobe loves Rondo.

[CFAN38]

The only way Rondo is traded for a Pick is after the Lottery or maybe even during the draft. No way DA trades away the Cs best player without knowing exactly who/what he is getting.

Like I said in the last Rondo to Lakers threat, If the Cs land a top 3 pick and the Lakers pick can get them Smart or Exum then I make the trade. A young core of (wiggins, parker or Embiid), (Smart or Exum), Sully, AB and Kelly is a great starting point for a team built thru the draft.

[celtsfanforlife]

Suns in:  Gasol
Lakers in:  Rondo & late 2014 1st round pick from Suns
Celtics in:  Okafer & Lakers 2014 1st round pick

Who says "No"?

Note:  This works in the trade machine.

Note that a 1st rounder would have to go to LA because of the Stephens rule.  They can't trade their 1st rounder unless they get one back.  Enter Pheonix.

[pearljammer10]

Celtics.

I mean the Celtics say no in a heartbeat. Essentially we dump an incredibly generous contract in Rondo and trade a first rounder for a first rounder? That's terrible.

[ScubaSteve]

Suns in:  Gasol
Lakers in:  Rondo & late 2014 1st round pick from Suns
Celtics in:  Okafer & Lakers 2014 1st round pick

Who says "No"?

Note:  This works in the trade machine.

Note that a 1st rounder would have to go to LA because of the Stephens rule.  They can't trade their 1st rounder unless they get one back.  Enter Pheonix.

I think this is a good idea that could get a Rondo deal done, but it would have to be done after the lottery in order for Ainge to pull the trigger on it. It's the Stepien rule by the way not Stephens.

[celtsfanforlife]

Celtics.

I mean the Celtics say no in a heartbeat. Essentially we dump an incredibly generous contract in Rondo and trade a first rounder for a first rounder? That's terrible.

Read it again.  Celts not giving up 1st rounder.  And we could lose Rondo in a year for nothing.  If Lakers lose Gasol, that pick would be top 5.

[manl_lui]

I think it comes down if our pick and their pick are both in the top 5. But that's a long shot. You're essentially trading Rondo now to help the enemy for a "potential top 5"

I prefer keeping Rondo. We need a leader. I rather see this season end without making any more moves and see how the offseason plays out then to rush into shipping Rondo out

[Roy H.]

  If Lakers lose Gasol, that pick would be top 5.

I don't know if that's true.  The Lakers aren't a very talented team right now, but Kobe / Rondo could win some games together.

I understand the desire to move Rondo for a top-5 pick.  What if that picks ends up being somewhere around 10th, though?  That doesn't seem like great value.

[celtsfanforlife]

  If Lakers lose Gasol, that pick would be top 5.

I don't know if that's true.  The Lakers aren't a very talented team right now, but Kobe / Rondo could win some games together.

I understand the desire to move Rondo for a top-5 pick.  What if that picks ends up being somewhere around 10th, though?  That doesn't seem like great value.

Fair point.  But Kobe is not healthy.  And Rondo is not himself yet.  How many games can they win this year?  And if that pick turns out to be top 3, the Lakers would not do it.  Seems like a gamble I would take now.

[BballTim]

Suns in:  Gasol
Lakers in:  Rondo & late 2014 1st round pick from Suns
Celtics in:  Okafer & Lakers 2014 1st round pick

Who says "No"?

Note:  This works in the trade machine.

   Celtics.

[BballTim]

  If Lakers lose Gasol, that pick would be top 5.

I don't know if that's true.  The Lakers aren't a very talented team right now, but Kobe / Rondo could win some games together.

I understand the desire to move Rondo for a top-5 pick.  What if that picks ends up being somewhere around 10th, though?  That doesn't seem like great value.

Fair point.  But Kobe is not healthy.  And Rondo is not himself yet.  How many games can they win this year?  And if that pick turns out to be top 3, the Lakers would not do it.  Seems like a gamble I would take now.

  Right now the Lakers have 16 wins and there are 7 other teams with 16 or fewer wins. If Kobe comes back in a few weeks and they win more games than you think they could easily finish out of the top 10. Trading Rondo for a #5 or so pick isn't a great risk, trading him for a pick that has a chance at being a good pick is a bad risk.

[Monkhouse]

You're trading Rondo to the Lakers?

I would vomit, and shake my head very hard if DA ever got drunk enough to make that call..

I can't even believe this was even posted up. You seriously think giving up Rondo who like Joakim Noah, has one of the best, and cheapest contracts for a player that is considered max contract around the league, except by Celtic fans for a lousy pick that may or may not be in top 5?

Kobe would cry tears of joy.

Do you know who'd win the most? I'll tell you it isn't the color Green.