Idea: Lee to POR for Alexander & 2019 MIN 2nd Rounder

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Take a look at this article:

http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/1/14/10772416/portland-trail-blazers-trades-salary-cap

On the day of the deadline, Cs should send Lee to POR for one of their non-guaranteed players -- say, Alexander -- plus Minny's 2019 2nd Rounder.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=gutnntf

Move saves the Blazers $8.5mil, saves the Cs $5mil, and nets the Cs another draft asset.

The Cs cut Alexander, then signed my binkie -- J Holmes.

Bottom line is a pick and Holmes for Lee.

[PhoSita]

Very smart and plausible trade idea.  Well done.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Building on this good Reddit post about Salary Floor:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/40y5jk/dodging_the_salary_floor_with_david_lee_and_the/

And yes, this would be good use of David Lee if nothing else materializes.

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Building on this good Reddit post about Salary Floor:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/40y5jk/dodging_the_salary_floor_with_david_lee_and_the/

And yes, this would be good use of David Lee if nothing else materializes.

[dang]. Someone beat me to it. And here I thought I was so clever....

[BudweiserCeltic]

Building on this good Reddit post about Salary Floor:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/40y5jk/dodging_the_salary_floor_with_david_lee_and_the/

And yes, this would be good use of David Lee if nothing else materializes.

[dang]. Someone beat me to it. And here I thought I was so clever....

LOL, well it was linked on the blog post you posted as well

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Building on this good Reddit post about Salary Floor:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/40y5jk/dodging_the_salary_floor_with_david_lee_and_the/

And yes, this would be good use of David Lee if nothing else materializes.

[dang]. Someone beat me to it. And here I thought I was so clever....

LOL, well it was linked on the blog post you posted as well

yeah i didn't bother to read that far -- wheels were turning.

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One benefit of this deal: Cs sign a guy who's tee'd up to have one of the best nicknames in the NBA...

Johnny Wadd

[slamtheking]

Take a look at this article:

http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/1/14/10772416/portland-trail-blazers-trades-salary-cap

On the day of the deadline, Cs should send Lee to POR for one of their non-guaranteed players -- say, Alexander -- plus Minny's 2019 2nd Rounder.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=gutnntf

Move saves the Blazers $8.5mil, saves the Cs $5mil, and nets the Cs another draft asset.

The Cs cut Alexander, then signed my binkie -- J Holmes.

Bottom line is a pick and Holmes for Lee.

TP for offering a reasonable deal for all parties which is rarity here.

Personally, I wouldn't rush to cut Alexander just to sign Holmes.  If I did cut Alexander it's with the intention of having that extra spot open if another deal comes along where I need to take in 1 more player than I'm sending out. 

[Lucky17]

Actually, wouldn't the most important thing the Celtics would get from this trade be a huge trade exception equal to Lee's outgoing salary?

[apc]

I would do this even if its not getting us anything back. just let DLee go.

[PhoSita]

Actually, wouldn't the most important thing the Celtics would get from this trade be a huge trade exception equal to Lee's outgoing salary?

They would, but they'd have to renounce it if they want to use their cap space this summer.

[Lucky17]

Actually, wouldn't the most important thing the Celtics would get from this trade be a huge trade exception equal to Lee's outgoing salary?

They would, but they'd have to renounce it if they want to use their cap space this summer.

Sure. Could also be used on Draft Night. Or in a sign and trade during the offseason (instead of cap space).

But if trading Lee for a TE is the best Ainge can do, I'll be underwhelmed/disappointed.

[Eja117]

Very smart and plausible trade idea.  Well done.

i second this

[MJohnnyboy]

Brilliant idea. I read this yesterday and I loved it because it works out for both sides.

However, I say the Celtics only do this if the Celtics can't find someone of value for Lee's expiring contract. I'm still holding out hope that they can find someone of value for Lee.

[ssspence]

Take a look at this article:

http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/1/14/10772416/portland-trail-blazers-trades-salary-cap

On the day of the deadline, Cs should send Lee to POR for one of their non-guaranteed players -- say, Alexander -- plus Minny's 2019 2nd Rounder.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=gutnntf

Move saves the Blazers $8.5mil, saves the Cs $5mil, and nets the Cs another draft asset.

The Cs cut Alexander, then signed my binkie -- J Holmes.

Bottom line is a pick and Holmes for Lee.

TP for offering a reasonable deal for all parties which is rarity here.

Personally, I wouldn't rush to cut Alexander just to sign Holmes.  If I did cut Alexander it's with the intention of having that extra spot open if another deal comes along where I need to take in 1 more player than I'm sending out.

Give Johnny Wad a crack on a team friendly deal (non-guaranteed for 2016-17). You can always cut him later if a need materializes. Of course that won't be necessary, because he's gonna develop into a nice 3-and-D guy.