How epic will the Celtics collapse be?

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Jun 9, 2012 11:57 PM
In free agency not on the court.

Do Allen and Garnett return next season?

Thoughts?
Jun 9, 2012 11:57pm
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Jun 9, 2012 11:59 PM
I think both are gone. It will be an interesting off season for them for sure.
Jun 9, 2012 11:59pm
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Jun 10, 2012 12:04 AM
I think if KG and Allen come back at the vet min. and you get Jeff Green, Wilcox, and Bradley healthy and maybe one or 2 solid FA signings, you make one more run at it...

Let's face it, the East is still pretty weak, despite the improvements. The Celtics took the Heat to 7 games so I think 1 more year with an infusion of some younger talent would be worth a shot... ONLY if Allen and KG come back cheap though.
Jun 10, 2012 12:04am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:07 AM
This is their last contract. Don't think they'd play for league minimum. Kind of an insult really
Jun 10, 2012 12:07am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:14 AM
Midstate01;1194326 wrote:This is their last contract. Don't think they'd play for league minimum. Kind of an insult really
How much are they going to be worth anyway? At this point, a shot at another championship has to be worth more than the money they've made in the league already? Who's going to give any of these guys 5+ million a year that can win a championship?
Jun 10, 2012 12:14am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:15 AM
sleeper;1194330 wrote:How much are they going to be worth anyway? At this point, a shot at another championship has to be worth more than the money they've made in the league already? Who's going to give any of these guys 5+ million a year that can win a championship?

Dallas? LA?
Jun 10, 2012 12:15am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:17 AM
Midstate01;1194331 wrote:Dallas? LA?
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Doubtful. Dallas is going to be after Deron Williams. I doubt LA is looking to add more age.
Jun 10, 2012 12:17am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:26 AM
hoops23;1194325 wrote:I think if KG and Allen come back at the vet min. and you get Jeff Green, Wilcox, and Bradley healthy and maybe one or 2 solid FA signings, you make one more run at it...

Let's face it, the East is still pretty weak, despite the improvements. The Celtics took the Heat to 7 games so I think 1 more year with an infusion of some younger talent would be worth a shot... ONLY if Allen and KG come back cheap though.
^What he said. Make one last run at it. Trade a pick or both for some solid depth. I think Allen is more willing to come back for 3 mil quicker than KG should. Sign somebody else and if need be, sign KG to go into tax mode. A healthy Green is a big addition and with some more solid depth you can save the old legs until its needed.
Jun 10, 2012 12:26am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:28 AM
There's a lot of contenders that would be willing to give KG 2 years at probably 16+. It's just a matter of who can. That's why I think unless a team gets quite creative he returns to the Celtics to retire there. Scary thought... I hope he doesn't go to the Thunder for the vet price.
Jun 10, 2012 12:28am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:32 AM
I agree. KG still has some game. He could easily get 5M/year, for at least 2 years.
Jun 10, 2012 12:32am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:39 AM
I hate his guts, but I'd love to have him in Miami next year. Yeah-Right...
Jun 10, 2012 12:39am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:47 AM
I actually think KG would be a decent fit in OKC...maybe not the minutes or money he might want, but still.
Jun 10, 2012 12:47am
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Jun 10, 2012 12:50 AM
Pierce
Rondo
Bradley
Bass(PO)
J.Johnson
Stiemsma

Those are the players under contract for next year. I think they will add a few more pieces and could sign both Allen(10 mill this year) and Garnett(21.2) for something significantly less.
Jun 10, 2012 12:50am
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Jun 10, 2012 9:32 AM
ccrunner609;1194442 wrote:The Celtics and Spurs will fall off the face of the earth in the next few years
Spurs? nah. Chances are the Celtics won't either. i look for them to reload. remember they were a 5 seed this year...
Jun 10, 2012 9:32am
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Jun 10, 2012 1:09 PM
Look at this year. Both BOS and SA were "not elite" and took the heavy favorites from both conferences to the brink. Now, not to say that OKC and MIA will continue to be vulnerable either because these two teams could be starting a long string of Finals' match-ups. However, it's the NBA, you don't just give up and start over when you're this close.
Jun 10, 2012 1:09pm
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Jun 10, 2012 2:19 PM
Azubuike24;1194513 wrote:Look at this year. Both BOS and SA were "not elite" and took the heavy favorites from both conferences to the brink. Now, not to say that OKC and MIA will continue to be vulnerable either because these two teams could be starting a long string of Finals' match-ups. However, it's the NBA, you don't just give up and start over when you're this close.

SA won 20 straight and had the best record in the league. They were elite.
Jun 10, 2012 2:19pm
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Jun 10, 2012 2:54 PM
I think KG would be an incredible fit for Miami. Would provide needed toughness and a vocal leader. Not sure he would take less money, accept an even lesser role, and then sign with those guys

I think Allen is gone for sure. Not sure what happens with KG
Jun 10, 2012 2:54pm
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Jun 10, 2012 2:55 PM
P.s. the Spurs are going to be just fine
Jun 10, 2012 2:55pm
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Jun 10, 2012 3:01 PM
KG would be a great fit on any team.
Jun 10, 2012 3:01pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:30 PM
If Timmy doesn't like KG and they still pick him up....that's a HUGE fuck you to Timmy.
Jun 10, 2012 9:30pm