Is this happening..?

by KP43 on May 18, 2011 4:35 AM EDT

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to move their #2 overall draft pick this year.. for a veteran. And the Celtics are looking to (possibly) move a veteran for a young PG/SG combo guard.. With the second draft pick this year, the C's just might get a great backup for Ray Allen, or Rajon Rondo. So the question remains, if they do it, who will we trade? Personally I'd LOVE to get Anthony Randolph and/or Wes Johnson with the pick.. for someone.. I'm afraid of that 'someone' might be RayRay and maybe (resign him first) Von Wafer?

Anthony Randolph would become the (possibly, hopefully) starting PF whenever KG calls it a career. He is playing very well, and he is athletic! He has showed flashes, and when K-Love was out, Anthony played weery well as a starter. And of course, the pick. Young, healthy legs. And Wesley Johnson would be outstaning in the role as packing up Pierce/SG or even a PF. I would imagine he could start one day.. but-

I know.. I know.. its horrible, and hate the idea of trading RayRay.. but he has the best value, and would be a perfect fit for the team who actually drafted him..

so, here it is..

Celtics give:

Ray Allen, Von Wafer

T'Wovles give:

Anthony Randolph, Pick (or maybe work out a deal including Wesley)

So, any thougts?

http://www.iamagm.com/news/2011/05/17/minnesota.looking.move.2.pick.veterans.espns.chad.ford?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dd3299512a703e2%2C0

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Who would you rather have?

Anthony Randolph (with pick)

35 votes

Wes Johnson (with pick)

16 votes

WTF?? Trade RayRay?? You must be nuts son!

82 votes

None, dont trade

32 votes

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Forgot this..

“Randolph, listed at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg),21 is considered to possess excellent speed, athleticism, and ball handling skills for a player of his size. Though Randolph’s career is only in its early stages, he has been compared favorably to fellow NBA players Kevin Garnett, Lamar Odom, Chris Bosh, and Tayshaun Prince because of his on-court abilities and potential”

by KP43 on May 18, 2011 4:43 AM EDT reply actions

wow

That sounds like a dream. That Randolph kid looks really good. With that pick, they could also take Bismack Biyambo, or that derrick williams kid.

by ianboyextreme on May 18, 2011 5:08 AM EDT reply actions

Williams will probably go 1st to Cleveland.

He fits there needs to perfectly.

But he worries me a bit, he as “I will be the next Evan Turner” written all over him.

"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach

04 + 07 = 11

by Sizzlack on May 18, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Chad Ford said that Irving to the Cavs is practically a done deal...

But who knows?

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by Roy_Hobbs on May 18, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i think they take irving and one of the euro bigs

either kanter, valanciunas or vesely.

baron davis, jamison and maybe varejao will be shopped this season for more draft picks, etc….

irving, kanter/valanciunas/vesely, hickson, erden, varejao is a good start to a team.

also, without a SG they may play sessions there this season.

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on May 18, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

True.

I like Vesley a lot, he might be the most athletic big man in the draft.

04 + 07 = 11

by Sizzlack on May 19, 2011 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

wow

how did i not know about randolph. I’m watching videos of him- he mpves like a gazelle and rebounds really well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgyybTWnyaY. I could only imagine what kg could teach him. AND if Kevin McHale was brought in as a coach……

by ianboyextreme on May 18, 2011 5:15 AM EDT reply actions

well.. keep Doc as coach, sign McHale as assistant..

by KP43 on May 18, 2011 6:16 AM EDT reply actions

yeah

by ianboyextreme on May 18, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Or Brian Scalabranie

by MattyFree on May 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

id love the #2 pick but i doubt they trade it

and if they do it will be for a younger veteran, someone like rudy gay or danny granger, IMO.

i do believe we could land there pick at #20 if they want to ge rid of that.

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on May 18, 2011 6:22 AM EDT reply actions

Such a trade.....

Would not make us better next year. In fact, it would make us worse. Who would play the 2 for us?

I say ride it out one more year, add some pieces where we can, and see if this team doesn’t have one more fun in them. I think we can be better with Green, West, and Krystic having a full offseason to gel with the team.

Rebuild the following year.

by Stanley1 on May 18, 2011 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

There are some FA options there.

Rudy Fernandez and Wesley Matthews might just be available.

Either one is definitely start level talent. And both provide a needed shot creator of the wing. Much as I love Ray Allen, and he is the best shooter in the game, both today and in history, he just simply can’t create anymore. His offense is so dependent on others (both in good screens and ball movement, and in delivering passes perfectly to put him in shooting position) that it really limits how good he can be.

04 + 07 = 11

by Sizzlack on May 18, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Randolph has zero defensive toughness...he can not start for a championship team...ever lol

by Push on May 18, 2011 10:00 AM EDT reply actions

this trade would never happen

i don’t care how weak this draft is, why in the world would they give us the #2 pick for ray allen and his one year contract? it would be highway robbery and you think they will throw in a good young player too? thats just so far fetched its not even funny

by Dr.Greenthumb on May 18, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

I just don’t think, given his son’s med issues and the ties his family have to this area (ex: his wife’s TV show) that he is going to agree to be traded to Minnesota.

NBA Officiating - Corrupt? Incompetent? Which is worse? Does it matter? It sucks.

by mmmmm on May 19, 2011 5:01 PM EDT reply actions