Buyout/ Trade Deadline Approaching

It is being reported that there is mutual interest between the Celtics and Will Barton if he is bought out.

32 years old, 6'6", 181#, almost 7' wingspan.

"Will the Thrill" is currently with Washington.  He has played in 38 of their games and is averaging 19.7mpg.  He is averaging 7.5ppg in those 19.7 minutes.  His fg% is 37.9%.  His 3pt fg% is 37.4%.  He is averaging 7.1 fgas/game and 3.4 3pt fgas/game.  Joe will love the high ratio of 3pters-to-total-fgas.  Barton's not shy about launching them despite not being a great shooter.  What I don't like is that he's only averaging 38% from 2.  

2.5apg vs 1.1TO/gm = 2.27:1 assist-to-turnover ratio.  That's pretty good for a SG/SF.

His Offensive Rating = 101
His Defensive Rating = 116
His Net Rating = -15
That sucks.

He has played in 29 playoff games in his 10 year career.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bartowi01.html


The Trade Deadline is this coming Thursday.


Bob


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https://nesn.com/2023/02/nba-rumors-celtics-kicking-tires-on-nerlens-noel-before-deadline/


NBA Rumors: Celtics Kicking Tires On Nerlens Noel Before Deadline

It would be a homecoming for the Pistons big man


by Sean T. McGuire

8 hours ago


With one of the best records in the NBA and their eyes clearly on a championship, the Boston Celtics could be among the buyers before the league’s trade deadline Thursday.

Among those the Celtics reportedly have been kicking the tires on is Detroit Pistons big man Nerlens Noel.

The Celtics recently called the Pistons and inquired about Noel, according to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards. Edwards noted Boston joined the likes of the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers in pursuing the center.

The 28-year-old Noel, a native of Everett, Mass. and Kentucky product, was the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. He’s played for five different teams with no stint lasting longer than his two-plus seasons with the 76ers, the first franchise he played for.

Noel has averaged 7.2 points and 6.1 rebounds in 463 career games. However, he’s played just 13 games for the Pistons this season and is averaging career lows with 2.5 points on 42.9% from the field in fewer than 12 minutes per contest.

It’s not the first indication the Celtics are interested in acquiring some frontcourt depth behind Robert Williams III and Al Horford, though. Former Celtic Kelly Olynyk also reportedly has been involved in trade rumors involving the Green.

The NBA trade deadline is set for Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.


Bob
MY NOTE: 6'11", 220#, 7'4" wingspan. Almost 29 years old. The Sixers are also, reportedly, inquiring about him.



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Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
about 1 hour ago
This falls in the “duh” category, but a league source stressed that Jaylen’s absence last night had nothing to do with a potential trade.


Bob


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https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-receive-center-dedmon-future-second-round-pick-trade-heat-nba-san-antonio/273-0d57d145-5e81-4b01-8dca-c78ac41f68d9?fbclid=IwAR3wTfuMV1S3PVdVDISDBPkSeBzzZI9yleI4k5lNRKBDiGaF7978MzeAZNA



Spurs receive center Dedmon, future second-round pick in trade with Heat

According to reports, the Spurs will receive the former Spurs center, draft pick from Miami in exchange for cash considerations.


Author: Jeff Garcia (KENS)
Published: 11:02 AM CST February 7, 2023
Updated: 11:02 AM CST February 7, 2023


SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Miami Heat have traded center Dewayne Dedmon and a future second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs.

Dedmon played for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2016-17 season posting 5.1 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, and 62 percent shooting in 76 games played. He would then sign with the Hawks in the offseason.


Dedmon could be waived following the official deal as the Spurs can financially absorb his salary.

Basically, San Antonio just used some of its salary cap flexibility for a future second-round pick set for 2028 according to a report.


San Antonio simply is adding to its war chest of draft picks. The team is stockpiling draft picks during their complete rebuilding phase which they can use to reshape the franchise for the future.

The move also signals the Heat could be making way for a larger deal ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline later this week.



Yossi Gozlan
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The Heat go from $192,895 below the luxury tax to $4.9M below. They now have more flexibility in trades and to convert Orlando Robinson to a standard contract now.

They also generate a $4.7M trade exception.


Bob
MY NOTE:  Scuttlebutt has been that Brad will be looking for players being waived after being traded.  Would DeWayne Dedmon fill our bill?  He's 7'0", 245#, 7'4" wingspan, 33 years old.  If we're looking to back Al and RWill up with a more offensively-oriented center, he isn't it.  72.7% career frito shooter is good enough but he's not a scorer.  He's taken 37 3pt fgas this season and has only hit 29.7% on them.

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https://www.celticsblog.com/2023/2/7/23589245/boston-celtics-trade-intel-two-days-from-the-deadline



Celtics trade intel two days from the deadline


Boston is active and trying to get things done with limited resources


By Keith P Smith  Updated Feb 7, 2023, 10:47am EST  


The NBA is closing in on the 48-hour countdown to the trade deadline. This is when things really start to pick up. We’re approaching “last, best offer” time around the NBA.

The Boston Celtics have been active ahead of Thursday’s 3:00 PM ET deadline. One league source went so far as to say, “Boston is doing a lot of talking, considering they don’t have a ton to trade. Or at least that they are willing to trade.”

Here’s what we’re hearing about the Celtics two days out from deadline day:


Kevin Durant

One league source said about Boston’s rumored interest in Kevin Durant, “I’m sure they’re interested. So are 28 other teams. 29 if you include the Nets just keeping Durant. Everyone has had the conversation about ‘What’s our best offer for KD?’ in the last few days.”

Still, don’t expect anything to happen here. First, Durant would want a trade and the Nets would want to trade him. Unlike with Kyrie Irving, who could walk for nothing after the season, Durant is on a long-term deal in Brooklyn. That gives the Nets more leverage.

Another source told CelticsBlog, “I’m sure Boston would re-engage. We know they talked over the summer. But that’s a huge deal to make in-season. I’m not sure Brad (Stevens) would want to disrupt things that much. But it’s Kevin Durant. You have to at least make the call.”


Grant Williams

Most believe that Boston and Grant Williams will get a new deal done this summer. But chatter around the Celtics trading Williams is starting to grow a little louder. One source told CelticsBlog that Boston is wary about what Williams wants moving forward, both in terms of a new deal and a bigger role:


“Grant wants a lot of money. We heard he thinks he’s got $18 to $20 million waiting for him in free agency. And he wants to play more, probably start. Not sure either one of those happen with Boston.”

Is it surprising that Williams would like to play more and maybe start? Not at all. That’s almost all good, young players. It’s more concerning if they don’t want to play more and start. But here’s the important thing: Williams probably does want that, but he’s not letting it take him out of his role. He doesn’t sulk about it. He just plays. If you can’t remember a time when Williams complained about his role or his minutes, that’s because it’s never happened. That’s a big part of what makes him a hard player for the Celtics to trade. He fits so well within the team’s hierarchy right now.

A league source said, “Brad (Stevens) will move Williams if he can get a comparable player that’s under team control for a couple more years.”

That’s not going to be an easy needle to thread. Williams is an important rotation player, but his days on a value contract are running out. It’s no longer the lock Williams is in Boston long-term as it once seemed.


Derrick White

Rival teams have called Boston about Derrick White only to be shut down. One team said, “We thought with all their guard depth, that White might be available. He’s not untouchable, but they would need more than what they gave up to get him.”

Another source said, “White has a ton of value, because he can play both guard spots, on- and off-ball and he can defend most small forwards too. And, for Boston, he fills in for (Marcus) Smart and (Malcolm) Brogdon, who both get hurt a lot. They’ve set a price no one is going to meet.”

Sources told CelticsBlog that teams that called about White included the LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks (pre-Kyrie Irving trade), Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets. None of the talks got particularly close, as Boston wants win-now players, and at least one first-round pick in exchange for White.


Traded Player Exception

The Celtics have a TPE of $5,890,000 from the Dennis Schroder trade at last year’s deadline. Using that TPE has been the focus for Boston at the deadline.

One source told CelticsBlog, “We haven’t talked a player who makes more than $6 million with Boston. They’re offering picks and minor players for our low-salary guys. They want to use that TPE.”

Another rival team said, “It’s clear to us that Brad (Stevens) has the go-ahead to add tax money, because all of our conversations would be TPE trades for them. We just don’t have anyone that’s a fit for that kind of deal, but the Celtics are trying to use it.”

Keep an eye on the Celtics potentially sending a protected first-round pick, or two second-round picks, in exchange for a player that makes under $6 million to fit in the TPE. It seems like Boston has no plans to let it expire.


Payton Pritchard

Opposing teams continue to call on Payton Pritchard. One told CelticsBlog, “They have to trade a guard, right? Pritchard made it pretty clear he wants to play more.”

But others say the Celtics are in no rush to move the third-year guard. One source close to the situation said, “He’s the best pure shooter on the roster. That has real value. Plus, how many games are you winning if other guards are hurt and all you have is Derrick (White)? Nothing against Derrick, but he’s not a 48-minute guard. He needs someone to spot him rest if (Marcus) Smart and (Malcolm) Brogdon can’t go.”

League sources expect the logjam at guard to be something that is resolved over the summer. One source put it succinctly, “They’re trying to win a title. You don’t give away good depth at spots with injury histories. Boston won’t get cute.”


The Buyout Market

With the Danilo Gallinari Disabled Player Exception, Boston has more spending power than most other contenders. That DPE is worth roughly $3.2 million, and it doesn’t prorate like a veteran minimum deal does.

It’s also the presence of the DPE that adds to it being unlikely that Boston will trade Gallinari. If Gallinari is traded before the DPE is used, it automatically expires unused.

One source said, “Boston is going to pick off whoever they want on the buyout market. They have money and minutes. And they’re a title contender. That checks all the boxes.”

Players generally prioritize the following, in order, during buyout season: contending for the Finals, playing a role and then salary. If the first two are equal, the third becomes a nice tiebreaker. The Celtics can offer more money than most others, giving them a nice advantage for post-trade deadline maneuvering.


Bob


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