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Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2018, 09:01:13 PM »

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I'm going to LOVE watching the Celtics match whatever it takes to retain Smart.  Thanks in advance Danny.  The money doesn't concern those of us who aren't capologists..   8) :)

back up plan...trade Morris back to Detroit with 2019 Celtics first round pick for Khyri Thomas.

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2018, 03:34:50 PM »

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Pacers decline Lance Stephenson...he can play defense but a headcase
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2018, 03:35:31 PM »

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I really think Dallas will offer Smart alot of cash..will celtics match if its high, i doubt it
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2018, 03:43:25 PM »

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Pacers decline Lance Stephenson...he can play defense but a headcase

I just saw this. A couple of months ago, when I didn't realize the Pacers had a team option on him, I thought he would make the perfect Smart replacement. When I realized that he was only due $4.3M next year, I thought there was no way the Pacers wouldn't bring him back.

To me, this move either signifies that the Pacers will go hard after Smart or that Stephenson is totally not roster-worthy. Either way it works for us. In the first scenario, Stephenson becomes a very viable, affordable Smart replacement; in the second scenario, one major suitor is out on Smart.

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2018, 03:46:01 PM »

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Wanamaker will be on the team. Might take smart’s minutes if he goes

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2018, 04:04:30 PM »

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Calathes

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2018, 04:12:56 PM »

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no move is necessary with Rozier and Larkin (cheaper sign)..

Yeah, because Larkin can guard four positions, get real.  Larkin is a post up waiting to happen.

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2018, 04:24:14 PM »

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no move is necessary with Rozier and Larkin (cheaper sign)..

Yeah, because Larkin can guard four positions, get real.  Larkin is a post up waiting to happen.

Larkin is not returning to Boston

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2018, 04:24:36 PM »

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Nick calathes is a great playmaker.. solid defence.. great vision bad shooter like smart...

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2018, 04:29:52 PM »

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Pacers decline Lance Stephenson...he can play defense but a headcase

I just saw this. A couple of months ago, when I didn't realize the Pacers had a team option on him, I thought he would make the perfect Smart replacement. When I realized that he was only due $4.3M next year, I thought there was no way the Pacers wouldn't bring him back.

To me, this move either signifies that the Pacers will go hard after Smart or that Stephenson is totally not roster-worthy. Either way it works for us. In the first scenario, Stephenson becomes a very viable, affordable Smart replacement; in the second scenario, one major suitor is out on Smart.

Yeah, this decline scares me that Indiana will pursue Smart with fervor.  Didn’t see them bailing on Lance at that kind of money.

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #25 on: June 25, 2018, 04:32:31 PM »

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Looks like Wanamaker
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Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #26 on: June 25, 2018, 04:42:28 PM »

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I think Dallas will offer him the most
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #27 on: June 25, 2018, 05:02:34 PM »

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I don't like the idea of a player with some value leaving for nothing, but I've felt for some time that Smart's special defense and horrific offense add up to mediocrity.

We never really had enough guard talent that was better than him to take his minutes away, but we sure do now. Having Hayward and Rozier absorb his minutes makes us a better team. Danny might resign him because having a contract like that to move can be an asset, but I just don't see him being happy with what will probably be a smaller and smaller role. It will only get worse as yet another wave of nice draft picks is coming next year.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I kind of hope he goes somewhere else.

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #28 on: June 25, 2018, 05:11:45 PM »

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What about David Nwaba? He has a 7-0 wingspan and has a reputation as a poor man's Smart: dive for loose balls, contest shots, hustle all the time.

Surely he will be cheaper than Smart?

Re: If not Smart. Then Who?
« Reply #29 on: June 25, 2018, 06:21:31 PM »

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Any chance Dennis Johnson comes back to life? Him as a zombie probably has as much of a chance at replacing Smart as 90% of the players listed
I'm bitter.