Would You Package Bradley In A Deal For Drummond? (Hear Me Out)

[Phantom255x]

If the C's decide to extend IT + Smart using Bird Rights, Bradley could be the "odd man out".

I know Drummond's FT shooting is poor, and he may not be the "traditional big" that exists in the league today, but he's averaging 15/14, and provides both rebounding and an interior presence (something we sorely need). Teams like Cleveland and Golden State STRUGGLE against size. To mitigate Drummond's poor FT shooting, you could counter with some great defense (which BOS has), and he rebounds a ton (so lots of extra possessions possible).

Also, looking at the FA market, if Hayward gives the slight hint he's staying in Utah, then who's available? Millsap? Ibaka? (I'm guessing Griffin and Noel stay put as well).

Plus you could still draft Fultz/Ball/Jackson to add to this team, and they could in a way replace Bradley going forward.

2018 BKN Pick, Bradley, Zeller, 2019 Memphis OR Clippers First for Andre Drummond? 

Yeah it's pretty hefty still, but DET won't take anything less I believe (and it's possible they want the 2017 Nets Pick regardless, so..)

I think that team + 2017 BKN Pick becomes a contender in 2 years, or maybe even next year. Thoughts? Is this kind of reasonable or just downright ridiculous?

EDIT: Sorry this is probably under wrong thread. Move if needed. Thanks!

[LilRip]

Absolutely you make this trade if you're the C's. The only names floating around that I'd rather have over Drummond are PG13 and Cousins.

[NHCelticsFan]

You make a great point about pending free agents.

Drummond to me is the type of player where his strengths are some of the best in league, but his weaknesses are some of the worst.  He has incredible mobility and athleticism for his size, is a force to deal with in the paint, and an elite rebounder.  His limited offensive game and struggles at the line (which could limit his ability to play fourth quarter minutes) are big weaknesses.

I think Drummond is the type of deal you make in the offseason, after seeing how free agency plays out.

I do think his pros out weigh his cons however, and he would make us a better team an a threat to take the East, which some may argue we already are.

Drummond learning under Horford would be interesting.

[Phantom255x]

You make a great point about pending free agents.

Drummond to me is the type of player where his strengths are some of the best in league, but his weaknesses are some of the worst.  He has incredible mobility and athleticism for his size, is a force to deal with in the paint, and an elite rebounder.  His limited offensive game and struggles at the line (which could limit his ability to play fourth quarter minutes) are big weaknesses.

I think Drummond is the type of deal you make in the offseason, after seeing how free agency plays out.

I do think his pros out weigh his cons however, and he would make us a better team an a threat to take the East, which some may argue we already are.

Drummond learning under Horford would be interesting.

Yeah, plus the prices are extremely high for Butler or PG13.

Only Melo is the "cheap" one out there, then Drummond.

[Phantom255x]

Vote on the poll. You do this proposed deal?

[Eddie20]

Caldwell-Pope is really good and plays the same position.

[Celts Fan 508]

Caldwell-Pope is really good and plays the same position.

I would do the trade but you explain perfectly why Detroit never would.

[chambers]

He just doesnt fit here. If we had a mobile power forward it would be possible but he is a terrible fit with Horford.

[jambr380]

Not really into giving up any BKN picks and [as ridiculous as this may sound] I am not sure if Olynyk might not be a better fit with our team moving forward.

As others have said, Horford-compatibility is very important moving forward; and there are so many players in the league who work better with him than Drummond.

[pearljammer10]

I'd make that deal in a second.

[td450]

No. Keep in mind that due to the salary differential, we would have to also unload our expiring salary space, which takes away any free agent signing for next year.

I'm also not convinced Bradley is the odd man out. He fits into any possible guard combination. Nobody else can say that.

[mctyson]

No.  I do Drummond for Amir/Zeller, and the 2018 BK pick.  Throw in one of our overseas guys to sweeten it.  Drummond is a black hole offensively late in the game.

[saltlover]

Don't love the deal.  That said, it should be Amir and not Zeller outgoing.  This is partly because the salaries don't match otherwise, but also because keeping Zeller allows for an additional trade over the summer.  The Celtics will probably have no cap room this summer as a result of your proposal, but keeping Zeller's $8 million non-guaranteed deal would allow them to take back $12.1 million in a trade while the receiving team clears salary.

[Csfan1984]

Too much for Drummond. It's AB or the Nets 2018.

[BlackCeltic]

We need to trade Bradley for somebody. The rise of Smart proves that Bradley should be the odd man out.