Rozier was drafted as his replacement. AB has reached his ceiling as an Aaron Afflolo type, and with his contract, will be a great trade asset.
Just a matter of time...
(My opinion, but i dont think its hard to see this...)
I've been saying this since the draft. TP. I think the Smart comparison is valid, and because of the trade talk around Smart at the draft people are speculating he's likely to be moved but I think it's AB that's gonna be moved.
Bradley has real value in this league. For a team like OKC AB is the perfect piece to push them over the top. In the right situation he can start on a contender and He's got a really good contract that will only look better in time. Great locker room presence and a true professional. Plus he's what, 24? Ainge already turned down offers of Late 1sts and cap took for him, he can get us help in other areas.
Rozier should be a really good defensive player. He's lightning fast and tenacious. Don't know if he can be as good as AB on that end but the talent is there and so is the potential for a much better all-around player. I think Ainge realizes that Smart will probably play best with someone else who can handle the ball sometimes. In today's NBA you really don't need a pure PG. I still think Smart can become our primary ball-handler, but having a guy like Rozier who can do a lot with the ball himself next to him makes a kind of thunder and lightning effect that retains our defensive prowess in the back-court. Smart's shooting improved a lot last year and he proved he can play off the ball. If Rozier can do the sane thing this year, they could be a really dangerous two-way backcourt in the future.
Plus, even though I warmed up to him near the end of last year and I value his versatility, Rozier developing makes Turner expendable. And I sure wouldn't shed any tears seeing him go.