Disappointed in the lack of a Anthony Davis to C's rumor

[Csfan1984]

Can some twitter user tweet , "C's would be open to acquiring Anthony Davis for the right deal". It's obvious that 90% of NBA teams would also fall into this category so its not untrue. I want a weak rumor to see how many threads pop up on that player vs the other rumored targets. Also curious to see what the opposition to him has to say.

[ashanm10]

desperate much mate? relax.....

[justice]

Why would the Pelicans trade arguably the best big man in the game, who happens to be 23 years old? What could we possibly give them. They are a young, rebuilding team and have their cornerstone player that everyone else wishes they had. No amount of picks would land us Davis.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Maybe Karl Anthony Towns and Kawhi Leonard are available too 

[Csfan1984]

Why would the Pelicans trade arguably the best big man in the game, who happens to be 23 years old? What could we possibly give them. They are a young, rebuilding team and have their cornerstone player that everyone else wishes they had. No amount of picks would land us Davis.

Were there any great reasons to trade Cousins, Griffin or Butler for there to be rumors?

[GratefulCs]

If we heard those rumors, then it wouldn't happen 

[saltlover]

I know for a fact the C's have called on Anthony Davis.  My sources say the conversations with New Orleans are polite and brief for now, however.

[Csfan1984]

Maybe Karl Anthony Towns and Kawhi Leonard are available too 

Those are later for when we get tired of talking about Davis lol

[Csfan1984]

I know for a fact the C's have called on Anthony Davis.  My sources say the conversations with New Orleans are polite and brief for now, however.

Awesome tp. But we need it to say "Sauces"

[mef730]

Here you go:

One name that hasn't been discussed much is Anthony Davis. Sources in the front office, however, have indicated that he's very much in play and the Celtics are the closest to a deal if their pending agreement for Blake Griffin falls through. The price for Davis is high: Both Brooklyn draft picks as well as the Memphis pick will likely be combined with at least two of the Celtics starters, with Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas the likely candidates. Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and 2017 draft pick Guerschon Yabusele will likely be included in the trade, as will Pelicans players Omer Asik and/or Tyreke Evans."

According to one source, "Davis has become frustrated with the Pelicans. He signed an extension as a show of good faith and feel that their efforts to build a winner simply haven't been there. He has approached management privately and asked for a trade. Management is considering whether to cash out now or struggle to keep Davis happy before he becomes a free agent again at age 27."

Negotiations between the teams have been ongoing and two executives believe that it is a done deal if Griffin remains in Los Angeles. "They're there," said one. "Right now, it's more a matter of sorting out salaries. The Pelicans realize that they are giving up the best player in the deal but are preparing to rebuild around a solid core of players and draft picks."

Dated today, 11:34 am

Mike

[rondohondo]

Why would the Pelicans trade arguably the best big man in the game, who happens to be 23 years old? What could we possibly give them. They are a young, rebuilding team and have their cornerstone player that everyone else wishes they had. No amount of picks would land us Davis.

Were there any great reasons to trade Cousins, Griffin or Butler for there to be rumors?

Griffin in the last year of deal
Cousins team cancer
Butler rift with team/ management

Davis has like 3 or 4 years left on his contract, Superstars that young, with that much time left on their contracts don't get traded.

[Csfan1984]

Here you go:

One name that hasn't been discussed much is Anthony Davis. Sources in the front office, however, have indicated that he's very much in play and the Celtics are the closest to a deal if their pending agreement for Blake Griffin falls through. The price for Davis is high: Both Brooklyn draft picks as well as the Memphis pick will likely be combined with at least two of the Celtics starters, with Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas the likely candidates. Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and 2017 draft pick Guerschon Yabusele will likely be included in the trade, as will Pelicans players Omer Asik and/or Tyreke Evans."

According to one source, "Davis has become frustrated with the Pelicans. He signed an extension as a show of good faith and feel that their efforts to build a winner simply haven't been there. He has approached management privately and asked for a trade. Management is considering whether to cash out now or struggle to keep Davis happy before he becomes a free agent again at age 27."

Negotiations between the teams have been ongoing and two executives believe that it is a done deal if Griffin remains in Los Angeles. "They're there," said one. "Right now, it's more a matter of sorting out salaries. The Pelicans realize that they are giving up the best player in the deal but are preparing to rebuild around a solid core of players and draft picks."

Dated today, 11:34 am

Mike

That was quick lol tp

[Moranis]

Here you go:

One name that hasn't been discussed much is Anthony Davis. Sources in the front office, however, have indicated that he's very much in play and the Celtics are the closest to a deal if their pending agreement for Blake Griffin falls through. The price for Davis is high: Both Brooklyn draft picks as well as the Memphis pick will likely be combined with at least two of the Celtics starters, with Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas the likely candidates. Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and 2017 draft pick Guerschon Yabusele will likely be included in the trade, as will Pelicans players Omer Asik and/or Tyreke Evans."

According to one source, "Davis has become frustrated with the Pelicans. He signed an extension as a show of good faith and feel that their efforts to build a winner simply haven't been there. He has approached management privately and asked for a trade. Management is considering whether to cash out now or struggle to keep Davis happy before he becomes a free agent again at age 27."

Negotiations between the teams have been ongoing and two executives believe that it is a done deal if Griffin remains in Los Angeles. "They're there," said one. "Right now, it's more a matter of sorting out salaries. The Pelicans realize that they are giving up the best player in the deal but are preparing to rebuild around a solid core of players and draft picks."

Dated today, 11:34 am

Mike

That was quick lol tp

That is a massive asking price both Brooklyn picks, the Memphis pick, Crowder, Thomas, Smart, Brown, and Yabusele.

AD is by far the best player available, but you do that trade and there isn't much of a team left even with Evans and Asik coming back.

[Csfan1984]

Why would the Pelicans trade arguably the best big man in the game, who happens to be 23 years old? What could we possibly give them. They are a young, rebuilding team and have their cornerstone player that everyone else wishes they had. No amount of picks would land us Davis.

Were there any great reasons to trade Cousins, Griffin or Butler for there to be rumors?

Griffin in the last year of deal
Cousins team cancer
Butler rift with team/ management

Davis has like 3 or 4 years left on his contract, Superstars that young, with that much time left on their contracts don't get traded.

Those aren't great reasons because
Griffin is likely to be resigned
Cousins is liked by teammates and executives so not a cancer because he didn't get along with coaches.
Butler's rift was with players and management coddling certain guys. That doesn't scream trade that player.

[PaulAllen]

Remember when ML Carr said he would give up a first round pick just to talk to Jordan..