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How can we make room for Holmes, looks like a keeper.
« on: July 13, 2015, 01:05:46 AM »

Offline KG Living Legend

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He's the valued "swing" forward that Stevens covets,   he's he can shoot with range, actually amazing he wasn't even drafted. Pressey is already gone, cut Thornton too. I would rather see Holmes get a chance over Young.
  Holmes is just the type of player we need to balance this roster. Young still isn't ready. One more year in the D league for James. Holmes can play small but quality minutes right now.
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2015, 01:13:42 AM »

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I'm all for trading Turner for a second rounder. We don't need him and Holmes fits our system better.
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2015, 01:15:39 AM »

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I was on the train when we grabbed him for SL b4 g1.
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Re: How can we make room for Holmes, looks like a keeper.
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2015, 01:18:36 AM »

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His per 40 numbers his junior year were 21 ppg 12 RPG 2 bpg and he shot .505% from the field. And we know the Texas head coach is not a basketball genius, kids has real potential.
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Quote from: ImShakHeIsShaq on July 13, 2015, 01:15:39 AM
I was on the train when we grabbed him for SL b4 g1.

Same here.  Have been hoping we'd find a roster spot somehow.  Wouldn't be surprised to see him get a contract anyway with Ainge letting training camp sort out that roster spot.
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2015, 01:19:50 AM »

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So let's hear some ideas to keep him around. Who goes.
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2015, 01:20:36 AM »

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Release Pressey before his contract becomes guaranteed

A rotational big that can shoot the 3 is a better asset than a undersized 3rd string point guard who can only pass  ;)
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2015, 01:23:22 AM »

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Trade Turner or AB.
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Quote from: KG Living Legend on July 13, 2015, 01:19:50 AM
So let's hear some ideas to keep him around. Who goes.

Hopefully a 2-for-1 trade.  Turner and a one of Sully, Young, or Oly for Galllinari is my ideal.
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« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2015, 01:28:53 AM »

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Quote from: YeezusChrist on July 13, 2015, 01:20:36 AM
Release Pressey before his contract becomes guaranteed

A rotational big that can shoot the 3 is a better asset than a undersized 3rd string point guard who can only pass  ;)

He will be, don't worry.  But we're still full even without Pressey, unless we choose to not sign Mickey (which would be a little dumb.)
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« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2015, 01:33:47 AM »

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Quote from: saltlover on July 13, 2015, 01:28:53 AM
Quote from: YeezusChrist on July 13, 2015, 01:20:36 AM
Release Pressey before his contract becomes guaranteed

A rotational big that can shoot the 3 is a better asset than a undersized 3rd string point guard who can only pass  ;)

He will be, don't worry.  But we're still full even without Pressey, unless we choose to not sign Mickey (which would be a little dumb.)

Release Babb too... he'll just come crawling back to the red claws anyways  :P haha

Thorton goes overseas and yeah Turner for a new washing machine
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2015, 01:42:50 AM »

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Babb or Pressey are part of Lee deal, the other gets released, Thornton gets stashed,

ET odd man out IMO.

(15) Bradley, Crowder, Hunter, Jerebko, Johnson, Mickey, KO, Rozier, Smart, Sully, IT, Young, Zeller, Lee, Holmes

6 new players. 1 stashed.
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« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2015, 01:49:57 AM »

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DraftExpress had Holmes ranked at #24, and their scouting video lists offensive and defensive versatility as his strengths along with high motor.  Makes you wonder why he didn't get drafted, even more so when you see his summer league play.  He could play SF in a big lineup or PF in a small lineup, and he definitely can shoot the 3.  He is a good fit into Brad Stevens' system.  I agree the Celts  need to find a place for this guy.
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« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2015, 03:28:48 AM »

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An option outside of the trades is a domestic draft and stash.

http://www.libertyballers.com/2015/5/7/8565811/report-sixers-to-workout-jamal-jones-consider-domestic-draft-and-stash

"As Charania notes, the Thunder first brought this loophole to light last season after arranging an agreement with Huestis prior to the Draft. As a fringe first-rounder, he would get a promise of eventual guaranteed money through the NBA's rookie scale (which would guarantee him roughly $1.5 million over two years, followed by two team options). But, it was under the condition that he delay signing that contract and join the D-League for a year first."

I am not sure we can do a stash of a free agent. I think we can not.

The option would be then (and I know with his current play I will be crucified for even suggesting it) to stash Mickey. He is by my count 7th in the big men rotation. He will not see many minutes this year anyway.

That will open up a roster spot for Holmes to be signed.

Of course, the better alternative is a cheap non-guaranteed contract as soon as possible, that gives us some control until after the training camp when the roster needs to be trimmed to 15. In the meantime, Ainge can work a trade.
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« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2015, 04:29:57 AM »

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Somewhat of an interview/story by Forsberg from today:
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4719872/holmes-game-emerging-in-vegas-for-celtics

I really like how this kid plays ball. All our other wings are smallish - Crowder is 6'6 on a good day, Young is 6'7 but light, Turner is 6'6. Holmes is solid 6'9 with 7' wingspan.

He is not getting playing time this year, but I want him under contact and control.
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