Telfair Trade Options

by Jeff Clark on Apr 25, 2007 10:55 PM EDT in Boston Celtics Rumors

As much as Telfair's rap sheet is working against him, his birth certificate is still in his favor. He doesn't turn 22 until June, so if a team has enough talent at other spots to hide his glaring deficiencies, it might take a chance on him. And if a team wants to run, there are few players who are as fast as Telfair is with the basketball in his hands.
It sounds like a ridiculously tough fit, but Denver, Orlando and Minnesota are already being mentioned as possible new homes.
"I would think that the Celtics will try to get something for him," one Eastern Conference executive said yesterday. "Once things settle down, I could see them looking to put him in a trade, being a guy who's included in a deal to make the numbers work. But somebody will take a shot on him. He's young and he made a mistake."

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Given Bassy’s proclivity for guns, was the part of the article that read “somebody will take a shot at him” intentionally phrased?

by halfman/halfoyster on Apr 26, 2007 9:23 AM EDT reply actions

I can’t see him going to Minnesota. I don’t think a team with such a dysfunctional locker room is a good fit for Telfair, and I can’t imagine ever Kevin McHale would be dumb enough to bring him there. Telfair needs to go to a veteran team where expectations will be low.

by Roy_Hobbs on Apr 26, 2007 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

A trade would be a blessing…as long as the green get something back…

Bassy is a chump, scratch that…all caps CHUMP.

by mcpu40 on Apr 26, 2007 9:32 AM EDT reply actions

I think someone will take a chance on Telfair. I think the logical place is New Jersey, because when the Nets move to Brooklyn he’ll put fannies in the seats. And Jason Kidd won’t be around forever.

Also, Marcus’ Williams defensive deficiencies were brutally exposed in game 2 against Toronto. Williams isn’t really any better than Telfair at that end of the floor.

by Brickowski on Apr 26, 2007 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

the New York Knicks

by celty86 on Apr 26, 2007 10:01 AM EDT reply actions

The NETS is a good call, Brick.
Let’s trade Bassy for Mile Ilic

by mcpu40 on Apr 26, 2007 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

Wyc made a huge mistake by saying they already removed his nameplate from his locker. It will significantly demish the return they’ll get for him

by whales on Apr 26, 2007 12:25 PM EDT reply actions

Orlandao would be a good fit. He already has a suspended Fla.license.

by TenaciousD on Apr 26, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Cleveland ought to be interested. They have no draft picks in this draft, and will probably need to use most of their available MLE to resign Varejao, so the only way to bolster their bench will be through a trade.

I doubt we’d get much in return, however. Wesley and a future pick (2nd rounder) might be the best we can hope for, considering we have no leverage whatsoever in a trade.

by Lucky17 on Apr 26, 2007 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

i would be happy with a second round pick in this years draft, or a semi washed up veteran pg.

by celticsclay on Apr 26, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

How about the Clippers? No telling how Livingston will recover from that horrific knee injury, and Sam I Am is on his last legs. They don’t have any other PGs under contract for next year.

Straight up for Aaron Williams (veteran big) and I’m a happy man.

by Lucky17 on Apr 26, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

straight up for Wesley

by 2short on Apr 26, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

whales – I respectfully disagree. Yeah, it may have dimenished the return, but really what more were we going to get other than a second round pick at the most. I think it sends an awesome message to the fans and season ticket holders that this type of attitude isn’t going to fly here. Winning the respect of your fans is worth way more than a second round draft pick

by Vegas Green on Apr 26, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Straight up for a few rolls of tape for Big Al and Wally’s ankles…

by EJPLAYA on Apr 26, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve wondered about this in light of the several horrible trades Danny has made. Who’s job is it to watch other pro players. I could have told danny not to trade for LaFrentz or telfair and I certainly wouldn’t have gone for ricky davis even though he turned out better than I thought

by Red2 on Apr 27, 2007 7:38 AM EDT reply actions