Jones unlikely to sign with Cs

[colincb]

The Boston Celtics could use some frontcourt help, but it doesn’t appear they’ll address that need by signing Terrence Jones. Jones, who recently was bought out by the New Orleans Pelicans after the team acquired All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings, had preliminary discussions with the Celtics, but it’s unlikely the veteran forward will sign with Boston, a league source told The Boston Globe. Jones averaged 11.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 51 games with the Pelicans this season and could be a nice addition to a team looking for some help on the glass.

A source told The Boston Globe that the 25-year-old is focused on landing somewhere where he’ll play extensively, though, and there’s no guarantee the C’s would be able to provide that opportunity, especially since Boston would have to waive a player to facilitate such a move. A source told The Boston Globe that Jones’ camp has had discussions with several teams but that no deal appears imminent as of Monday.

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2017/02/nba-rumors-terrence-jones-unlikely-to-sign-with-celtics-despite-talks/

Getting rid of someone isn't much of an issue. Getting lots of minutes is.

[RJ87]

Getting rid of someone isn't much of an issue. Getting lots of minutes is.

Is it? He's already better than Amir and Jonas.

[coffee425]

well i disagree with this...
you're telling me we cant squeeze 15-20mpg by re-allocating Amir's, Jerebko's, and James's Young's minutes?

[saltlover]

Getting rid of someone isn't much of an issue. Getting lots of minutes is.

Is it? He's already better than Amir and Jonas.

I'm sure he was told he can earn his minutes.  I guess he doesn't agree with your assessment.

[oldtype]

well i disagree with this...
you're telling me we cant squeeze 15-20mpg by re-allocating Amir's, Jerebko's, and James's Young's minutes?

Think he might want to start.  That's what he was doing in New Orleans for a bit.

It makes sense: he's a 25 year old who has to rebuild his value for a new contract.  Starting on a bad team makes so much more sense than playing 15-20 minutes a game for a contender.

[coffee425]

well i disagree with this...
you're telling me we cant squeeze 15-20mpg by re-allocating Amir's, Jerebko's, and James's Young's minutes?

Think he might want to start.  That's what he was doing in New Orleans for a bit.

It makes sense: he's a 25 year old who has to rebuild his value for a new contract.  Starting on a bad team makes so much more sense than playing 15-20 minutes a game for a contender.

Any playoff team that will pick him up on waivers, will unlikely need a starter.. Unless he wants to be on seeds 5-8 of either conference

[oldtype]

well i disagree with this...
you're telling me we cant squeeze 15-20mpg by re-allocating Amir's, Jerebko's, and James's Young's minutes?

Think he might want to start.  That's what he was doing in New Orleans for a bit.

It makes sense: he's a 25 year old who has to rebuild his value for a new contract.  Starting on a bad team makes so much more sense than playing 15-20 minutes a game for a contender.

Any playoff team that will pick him up on waivers, will unlikely need a starter.. Unless he wants to be on seeds 5-8 of either conference

Exactly, I think his preference would be starting games for a low-end playoff team (or even a lottery team) instead of coming off the bench for a better one.  It makes sense for him.

[wdleehi]

Getting rid of someone isn't much of an issue. Getting lots of minutes is.

Is it? He's already better than Amir and Jonas.

He want assurances. 


Celtics are not in position to do that. 

[Irish Stew]

Jones might actually be their 2nd best two-way big after Horford. I'm pretty much done with Zeller, Jerebko, and AJ. Hopefully, all three will be gone over the summer. Olynyk is an effective offensive player only.

[The One]

Fine...either you're with us or you ain't...ride or die!

[PhoSita]

Not surprising.  Makes sense for him to try to go somewhere that will offer him a chance to get a lot of minutes.

[Chief Macho]

Gotta be better than that goofy doofus KO. 

[colincb]

Getting rid of someone isn't much of an issue. Getting lots of minutes is.

Is it? He's already better than Amir and Jonas.

Numbers are pretty similar to AJ's, with AJ having better advanced stats and more familiarity with team. Don't get the sense there's much room for Jones on next year's roster either.

[celts55]

Has he cleared waivers? Couldn't the Celtics claim him if they wanted to?

[colincb]

Gotta be better than that goofy doofus KO.

http://bkref.com/tiny/oHtvV

Not really. Different positions and games. KO has a slightly higher rebounding %, better passer, more efficient shooter, better advanced stats. TJ better defender, slightly higher PER.