Bennett

[Chief Macho]

Not sure if this is worth a thread, thought it was interesting.   Seems everything really is on the board.


Jake Fischer ?@JakeLFischer  30m30 minutes ago
Per a league source, Minnesota Timberwolves have discussed trading Anthony Bennett, Nos. 31 and 38 to the Boston Celtics for pick No. 28.



Jake Fischer ?@JakeLFischer  22m22 minutes ago
Correction: The discussed Wolves-Celtics is Anthony Bennett, Nos. 31 and 36 for No. 28, not Nos. 31 and 38.


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[Rondo2287]

I think the draft pick value is appropriate. I just don't want him at all because of the salary.

[D.o.s.]

I think the draft pick value is appropriate. I just don't want him at all because of the salary.

Why is the rookie salary a dealbreaker?

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Icky. If anything, Boston should get rid of some draft picks, not take on more. And given the current roster, Bennett is redundant, not to mention he's possibly not very good.

[BitterJim]

I think the draft pick value is appropriate. I just don't want him at all because of the salary.

Why is the rookie salary a dealbreaker?

The rookie scale is pretty significant at the top, he made more than $5 million last year and it's only gonna increase

[colincb]

So we get out of the late first and pick up the best second round pick plus another.  OTOH, we get stuck with Bennett for a year. Might be enough if Danny's willing to use cap, but maybe not.

[HomerSapien]

My guess is we turn around and send 2 high 2nds to Portland for 23. They are rumored to be shopping pick for two 2nds.

Then draft RHJ or Justin Anderson.

I like this deal if it happens.

[Csfan1984]

Bennett and Sully would terrorize....




... any buffet.

[colincb]

My guess is we turn around and send 2 high 2nds to Portland for 23. They are rumored to be shopping pick for two 2nds.

Then draft RHJ or Justin Anderson.

I like this deal if it happens.

Keep one of the 31st and 33rd and that would be pretty sweet. Still, a lot of money to waste on a bust and a no go if DA's got plans for free agency.

[Jferrari401]

My guess is we turn around and send 2 high 2nds to Portland for 23. They are rumored to be shopping pick for two 2nds.

Then draft RHJ or Justin Anderson.

I like this deal if it happens.

I like that scenario a lot. I would probably take Anderson at 23 for extra shooting. I'm also not willing to give up on Bennett completely yet. He certainly hasn't been good but it's not too late.

[D.o.s.]

I think the draft pick value is appropriate. I just don't want him at all because of the salary.

Why is the rookie salary a dealbreaker?

The rookie scale is pretty significant at the top, he made more than $5 million last year and it's only gonna increase

So is the salary cap. I don't see Bennett's deal being an albatross under any circumstances.

[wdleehi]

Celtics do not want the players at that pick locked into a first rookie deal. 

Plus taking a swing at a reclamation project with such upside and no real long term implications sounds like the rebuilding Celtics.

[celticinorlando]

Bennett is a bum with a high salary. I wouldn't waste a second round pick on the guy. He is another stiff that does nothing to advance this roster forward.

[Tr1boy]

Yay or nay?

For the 28 alone, 31 and 36 would be a good return.  Bad part would be, the celts have to eat Bennet contract for next season (5 million and change)

[Denis998]

good overall, wonder what magic Stevens could do with Bennett