Report: Celtics Signing Evan Turner

[j804]

Former #2 overall pick. I love it. Sure, he's had issues but he's also put up numbers and never really been in a stable, positive environment. Philly has been a ridiculous place in recent years.

Bogans, Babb, Johnson out the door unless included in a trade soon. More offensive firepower and upside potential overall.

Sully's Buckeye homeboy .. . maybe the two of them can recreate some of the magic they had in Columbus?

Did you miss his stint in Indiana?

Yeah, but it sounds like Indiana didn't have the most stable locker room last season (maybe Bynum, Hibbert or Stephenson was the cause, who knows?)

I think he deserves a second chance. Also for what it's worth, Turner always played well vs the Celtics when he was with Philly.

agreed every guy on that team looked a mess at one point

[Beat LA]

Jessica Camerato @JCameratoNBA about 14 minutes ago
One person who would be happy about Evan Turner on the Celtics is Jared Sullinger. The two are close friends.

The OSU connection.

Hey, with this move we're one step closer to fielding a team that can compete in an Ohio State alumni game (sarcasm).   Is Oden next?  Please, please, pretty please

[gpap]

Jessica Camerato @JCameratoNBA about 14 minutes ago
One person who would be happy about Evan Turner on the Celtics is Jared Sullinger. The two are close friends.

The OSU connection.

Hey, with this move we're one step closer to fielding a team that can compete in an Ohio State alumni game (sarcasm).   Is Oden next?  Please, please, pretty please

I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Oden.

Byron Mullens is another guy I'd be interested in and he's also a free agent.

[kozlodoev]

People who think Thornton will sniff any sort of playing time are entertaining.

[Eddie20]

Nothing against Jeff Green, but I hope this means a deal is in the works to send him elsewhere, presumably Atlanta.  Although perhaps it means that Gerald Wallace isn't healing well at all, and depth is needed at the 3.

Or a Green, Bogans (as cap filler), and pick(s) for a S&T of Monroe.

Woj

The Pistons have been willing to engage teams in sign-and-trade scenarios for Monroe, but those talks have gained little traction, sources said.

Could be I suppose.  I'd hope Sully gets sent out in that deal instead of picks, however.  I think Monroe makes more sense at the 4.  And if Love is still in Minny in February, Monroe could be the centerpiece heading back (as jerkish as that would be to Monroe).

I don't mean any unprotected picks, but I wouldn't mind dealing that Cavs pick or LAC pick, plus a 2nd rounder for Monroe. Something along those lines. Maybe they'd prefer Bass, instead of Bogans, who they could use off the bench and would allow us to match Monroe.

I like Monroe. He just turned 24 and his solid passing ability would go along nicely in Stevens' offense.

[RJ87]

Nothing against Jeff Green, but I hope this means a deal is in the works to send him elsewhere, presumably Atlanta.  Although perhaps it means that Gerald Wallace isn't healing well at all, and depth is needed at the 3.

Or a Green, Bogans (as cap filler), and pick(s) for a S&T of Monroe.

Woj

The Pistons have been willing to engage teams in sign-and-trade scenarios for Monroe, but those talks have gained little traction, sources said.

Could be I suppose.  I'd hope Sully gets sent out in that deal instead of picks, however.  I think Monroe makes more sense at the 4.  And if Love is still in Minny in February, Monroe could be the centerpiece heading back (as jerkish as that would be to Monroe).

We still wouldn't be able to get into the KLove race - they already have an offense-only center in Pek.

[LEHGOCELTICS]

Great! Now every guard only has to play every 5 games!!!!!
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What the * are we doing?  Are we not going to give minutes to our young players?

[saltlover]

Nothing against Jeff Green, but I hope this means a deal is in the works to send him elsewhere, presumably Atlanta.  Although perhaps it means that Gerald Wallace isn't healing well at all, and depth is needed at the 3.

Or a Green, Bogans (as cap filler), and pick(s) for a S&T of Monroe.

Woj

The Pistons have been willing to engage teams in sign-and-trade scenarios for Monroe, but those talks have gained little traction, sources said.

Could be I suppose.  I'd hope Sully gets sent out in that deal instead of picks, however.  I think Monroe makes more sense at the 4.  And if Love is still in Minny in February, Monroe could be the centerpiece heading back (as jerkish as that would be to Monroe).

We still wouldn't be able to get into the KLove race - they already have an offense-only center in Pek.

As I said, I see Monroe's best position at the 4 and not 5.

[kozlodoev]

What the * are we doing?  Are we not going to give minutes to our young players?

I'm hoping we're not going to GIVE minutes to anyone.

[mbsnmisc]

Jessica Camerato @JCameratoNBA about 14 minutes ago
One person who would be happy about Evan Turner on the Celtics is Jared Sullinger. The two are close friends.

The OSU connection.

Hey, with this move we're one step closer to fielding a team that can compete in an Ohio State alumni game (sarcasm).   Is Oden next?  Please, please, pretty please

I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Oden.

Byron Mullens is another guy I'd be interested in and he's also a free agent.

Please no Lord Byron. He is Andrea Bargnani on estrogen. To have to watch that ugly **** jack up 30 footers would likely give me a stroke.

[Rondo9]

Nothing against Jeff Green, but I hope this means a deal is in the works to send him elsewhere, presumably Atlanta.  Although perhaps it means that Gerald Wallace isn't healing well at all, and depth is needed at the 3.

Or a Green, Bogans (as cap filler), and pick(s) for a S&T of Monroe.

Woj

The Pistons have been willing to engage teams in sign-and-trade scenarios for Monroe, but those talks have gained little traction, sources said.

Could be I suppose.  I'd hope Sully gets sent out in that deal instead of picks, however.  I think Monroe makes more sense at the 4.  And if Love is still in Minny in February, Monroe could be the centerpiece heading back (as jerkish as that would be to Monroe).

I don't mean any unprotected picks, but I wouldn't mind dealing that Cavs pick or LAC pick, plus a 2nd rounder for Monroe. Something along those lines. Maybe they'd prefer Bass, instead of Bogans, who they could use off the bench and would allow us to match Monroe.

I like Monroe. He just turned 24 and his solid passing ability would go along nicely in Stevens' offense.

Do the Celtics even have an interest in Monroe?

[saltlover]

Jessica Camerato @JCameratoNBA about 14 minutes ago
One person who would be happy about Evan Turner on the Celtics is Jared Sullinger. The two are close friends.

The OSU connection.

Hey, with this move we're one step closer to fielding a team that can compete in an Ohio State alumni game (sarcasm).   Is Oden next?  Please, please, pretty please

I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Oden.

Byron Mullens is another guy I'd be interested in and he's also a free agent.

The Wolverine inside of me is squirming in agony.  Why not resurrect Daequan Cook?

[gpap]

Nothing against Jeff Green, but I hope this means a deal is in the works to send him elsewhere, presumably Atlanta.  Although perhaps it means that Gerald Wallace isn't healing well at all, and depth is needed at the 3.

Or a Green, Bogans (as cap filler), and pick(s) for a S&T of Monroe.

Woj

The Pistons have been willing to engage teams in sign-and-trade scenarios for Monroe, but those talks have gained little traction, sources said.

Could be I suppose.  I'd hope Sully gets sent out in that deal instead of picks, however.  I think Monroe makes more sense at the 4.  And if Love is still in Minny in February, Monroe could be the centerpiece heading back (as jerkish as that would be to Monroe).

I don't mean any unprotected picks, but I wouldn't mind dealing that Cavs pick or LAC pick, plus a 2nd rounder for Monroe. Something along those lines. Maybe they'd prefer Bass, instead of Bogans, who they could use off the bench and would allow us to match Monroe.

I like Monroe. He just turned 24 and his solid passing ability would go along nicely in Stevens' offense.

Agreed. Monroe would be sweet! I'd also really like this lineup

PG-Rondo/Smart
SG-Bradley/Thornton
SF-Turner/Wallace(I am assuming Jeff Green would be used in a Monroe deal??)
PF-Bass/Sullinger/Olynyk(unless one of them is used in a Monroe deal)
C-Monroe/Zeller/Anthony/Faverani

[Beat LA]

Jessica Camerato @JCameratoNBA about 14 minutes ago
One person who would be happy about Evan Turner on the Celtics is Jared Sullinger. The two are close friends.

The OSU connection.

Hey, with this move we're one step closer to fielding a team that can compete in an Ohio State alumni game (sarcasm).   Is Oden next?  Please, please, pretty please

I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Oden.

Byron Mullens is another guy I'd be interested in and he's also a free agent.

The Wolverine inside of me is squirming in agony.  Why not resurrect Daequan Cook?

Yeah, and while we're at it, why not pull Hondo out of retirement, haha?  What about the OSU sf who went undrafted this year?  I can't remember his name at the minute.  Edit - Laquinton Ross.  Is he any good?  I never saw him play.

[wayupnorth]

Former #2 overall pick. I love it. Sure, he's had issues but he's also put up numbers and never really been in a stable, positive environment. Philly has been a ridiculous place in recent years.

Bogans, Babb, Johnson out the door unless included in a trade soon. More offensive firepower and upside potential overall.

Sully's Buckeye homeboy .. . maybe the two of them can recreate some of the magic they had in Columbus?

Did you miss his stint in Indiana?

So what? His half season were he didn't play well (and you know, neither did the team, at all) should prevent anyone from being optimistic about him?

I just do not get some fans here.