Nets rumored to want two 1st round picks for Brook Lopez

[sdceltsfan]

Saw this on RealGM. Obviously not the most credible of sources, but if there were truth to that, would the Nets even consider us as a trade partner after the fleecing we gave them?

Boston 2018, Clippers 2019, Amir, Zeller, and a couple 2nd rounders for Lopez?

Allows us to slide Horford to PF

Gives us a double-double guy at our least productive position.

Ensures the Nets remain at the bottom of the barrel for (most importantly 2017), but barring their attracting any FA's this offseason, they stay at the bottom through the 2017 season, "netting" us two top 1-5 picks.

Lopez contract is up the same time we would need to negotiate with IT, Smart, Bradley, so it's not in the way of any long-term contract extensions either.

At this point, we roll in to the playoffs with a stronger starting lineup, and barring a Jimmy Butler/PG type of trade, we are starring down the barrel of adding a #1 pick in to our system, which sounds great to me. Imagine this team (including Lopez) with a rookie like Fultz or Jackson/Tatum as an 8th/9th man in the rotation. That is a deep and young team.

Negative is that it prevents us from being able to throw a max offer at any 2017 FA's.....realistically though, none of the top names on the list seem to be linked to Boson in any way, shape, or form. Thoughts?

[seancally]

I think Gordon Hayward will always be linked to the C's in free agency until he extends or signs elsewhere, given the Butler connection. I wouldn't trade for Lopez even if we had only a slight chance at a major offseason acquisition.

I don't hate the idea, but I also think there are other guys on the market that can give us interior presence and rebounding (like Bogut, for example) that might be had for cheaper both in terms of trade and long-term commitment.

[Boris Badenov]

This is an excellent deal, assuming the goal is to replace a mediocre rebounder with an atrocious rebounder.

[sdceltsfan]

I think Gordon Hayward will always be linked to the C's in free agency until he extends or signs elsewhere, given the Butler connection. I wouldn't trade for Lopez even if we had only a slight chance at a major offseason acquisition.

I don't hate the idea, but I also think there are other guys on the market that can give us interior presence and rebounding (like Bogut, for example) that might be had for cheaper both in terms of trade and long-term commitment.

True, but if Lopez is acquired, doesn't he become a much more "useful" expiring contract in a trade as opposed to the pupu platter of Amir/Jerbeko/Zeller (close enough), which then forces the receiving team to have to cut players they may not want to, in order to facilitate a trade? Lopez could be the centerpiece of a Hayward sign and trade to the Celtics, for salary purposes, but also is still an effective, starting caliber big-man.

[hodgy03038]

Allows us to slide Horford to PF

Gives us a double-double guy at our least productive position.

I love Lopez but...

Horford is already playing PF

and

Lopez is no longer a double-double guy. He is a good scorer gets a few rebounds and blocks and can shoot the 3.

[boscel33]

LOL, I'll give them a mop and a bucket!

[sdceltsfan]

Allows us to slide Horford to PF

Gives us a double-double guy at our least productive position.

I love Lopez but...

Horford is already playing PF

and

Lopez is no longer a double-double guy. He is a good scorer gets a few rebounds and blocks and can shoot the 3.

Dang, just looked at Lopez stats for this season.....had no idea his boards dropped off that hard. His PPG probably takes a huge hit playing in our starting rotation as well. Still, seems like a better option then Amir/Zeller, and if it only costs us that and a couple 1st's that are late-round selections anyway (also after we would be cashing in on Nets picks), the arguments to make such a trade are still there.

[Moranis]

Did we need another one of these threads?  I mean seriously can't we do a little due diligence before posting oldish links.

[Celtics4ever]

That is a crazy price for him.

[green_bballers13]

Well, looks like Brook Lopez will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets this spring....

[flybono]

Good luk

[ThePaintedArea]

This is an excellent deal, assuming the goal is to replace a mediocre rebounder with an atrocious rebounder.

Boom.

[timpiker]

1.  no way Lopez makes this a contending team

2. No way is he worth one 1 to 15 draft pick let alone 2.