Celtics likely to trade Rondo + Green if no Love trade?

[celticpride1]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/233840/Celtics-Could-Trade-Rondo-Green-If-They-Fail-To-Acquire-Love

Take if for what its worth

[Future Celtics Owner]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/233840/Celtics-Could-Trade-Rondo-Green-If-They-Fail-To-Acquire-Love

[Monkhouse]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/233840/Celtics-Could-Trade-Rondo-Green-If-They-Fail-To-Acquire-Love

Unfortunately, like with every new report coming out, and 'sources,' looking to gain exposure... All of this was clear from the jump; plenty of posturing, smoke screening, and 'waiting,' it out.

We have a week and some change left before the Draft starts. I don't think Love is going to be pleased if he isn't out by July 1st, the day he specifically chose. Whether or not Saunders is serious on his notion of keeping or trying to keep Love reined in, I think GSW/BOS are the only two serious teams that can snag Love.

If they can't acquire Love, then the best bet is go the youth movement.

[Future Celtics Owner]

Looks like Celticpride1 and I both broke the news and shared this source around the same time....

[Future Celtics Owner]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/233840/Celtics-Could-Trade-Rondo-Green-If-They-Fail-To-Acquire-Love

Unfortunately, like with every new report coming out, and 'sources,' looking to gain exposure... All of this was clear from the jump; plenty of posturing, smoke screening, and 'waiting,' it out.

We have a week and some change left before the Draft starts. I don't think Love is going to be pleased if he isn't out by July 1st, the day he specifically chose. Whether or not Saunders is serious on his notion of keeping or trying to keep Love reined in, I think GSW/BOS are the only two serious teams that can snag Love.

If they can't acquire Love, then the best bet is go the youth movement.

I agree about the smoke screening, especially with a greedy envy driven Saunders.

Who knows if what he says is true, but reports are that he wants to make the playoffs next year and really prefers proven talent....idk the man is so 2000 and late

[Future Celtics Owner]

heres the source:

If they are unable to acquire Kevin Love, Boston Celtics are reportedly planning a longer and more methodical rebuilding process that likely would see Rajon Rondo get traded.

The Celtics have a taker for Jeff Green if they decide to move him, according to a source.

The Celtics are not giving up in their discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves but have thus far been rebuffed in talks. Boston has offered the Nos. 6 and 17 picks in this year?s draft, Kelly Olynyk and one of their own future No. 1 picks for Love, according to a source.

Love has reportedly told the Timberwolves' front office that he will opt out of his contract and leave next offseason if he is not traded beforehand.

Does anyone know who he is referring to with regards to Green having a suitor?

[LarBrd33]

That's obvious

[Future Celtics Owner]

That's obvious

Anyone but asik ...please dear god.

[Eddie20]

Looks like Celticpride1 and I both broke the news and shared this source around the same time....

Which one of you is Steve Bulpett?

[Eddie20]

As for potential suitors in a Rondo trade, Lakers for Nash and #7, Kings for McLemore and #8, and Bobcats for Walker and #9 or Kidd-Gilchrist, #9, and #24 immediately come to mind.

[Future Celtics Owner]

As for potential suitors in a Rondo trade, Lakers for Nash and #7, Kings for McLemore and #8, and Bobcats for Walker and #9 or Kidd-Gilchrist, #9, and #24 immediately come to mind.

Thanks. I have mentioned in many threads that Rondo to the Lakers for #7 was a favorite option of mine. But I also acknowledged that I was in the minority.

But the question I asked was about Jeff green and his suitors....Houston, Washington, and Atl have been mentioned before....I do think Jeff Green is more valuable and better than some fans on here believe.

[Future Celtics Owner]

That's obvious

Whats obvious?

[obnoxiousmime]

I also recently was thinking about this, though I wasn't inspired to submit an article to realgm! If Love is out then who is really left that might come here? It might be best to just go young in that case.

I don't think a deal like Rondo to LA for the 7th is impossible. The Lakers as we saw with Dwight are willing to take guys who might leave in a year. At 7 you could take someone like Elfrid Payton, since it seems Smart is definitely not going to fall now due to the Embiid injury.

[Evantime34]

Does real gm cite Steve bulpett? If so you should post the original source of the rumor, which is more legit than saying this came from real gm.

If we move Rondo and green they better be sending out Wallace so they have flexibility going forward.

[thedawg]

As for potential suitors in a Rondo trade, Lakers for Nash and #7, Kings for McLemore and #8, and Bobcats for Walker and #9 or Kidd-Gilchrist, #9, and #24 immediately come to mind.

What about Orlando's #4 + Afflalo for Rondo? ORL are looking for a PG and Rondo brings just that (plus tax!).

Even Buck's #2 and Sanders or Brandon Knight could be good and Rondo would still be a great upgrade for Bucks.

If Rondo is going to be traded then we want maximum as he is a top 3 PG in the league. Acquiring at minimum in the draft Smart and Gordon is what we need.