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The Boston Celtics Will Be Good in Two Years: Here’s Why
by bobheckler Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:57 am
http://www.golocalworcester.com/sports/boston-celtics-will-be-good-in-two-years-heres-why
Boston Celtics Will Be Good in Two Years: Here’s Why
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Worcester Contributor and FindtheBest.com
After next season, Gerald Wallace's ugly contract finally comes off the books for the Boston Celtics. This will free up at least $10 million in cap space heading into the 2017-2018 season. However, before we start looking too far ahead, let's look at what Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has done during this season to acquire assets and financial flexibility for the near future.
The Celtics are currently in the top half in the NBA in points per game (#10), assists (#3), and rebounds per game (#13).
For a Breakdown of Celtics Salary Commitments Over Next 3 Season, SEE GRAPHS BELOW: (MY NOTE: Can't copy graphs, go to link at top to see them).
Last week, Ainge was able to deal Austin Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2017 second round pick. Doesn't sound like a lot? It is when you look at the next four years of draft picks that the Celtics currently hold.
Draft Picks Galore
This June, the Celtics could have as many as four first-round draft picks. Including their own, the Celtics also have the Dallas Maverick's first round pick from the Rajon Rondo trade, and they have an un-protected first round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers when they gave them head coach Doc Rivers.
When they traded Brandan Wright, they received a protected first round pick from the Phoenix Suns. The Suns' first rounder is from the Minnesota Timberwolves. If the Timberwolves fall between picks #1-#12, the Wolves get to keep their pick. If they fall past #12, the Celtics get it as a first-rounder. The same goes for 2015-2016 season. If this pick is not used by the Celtics in the first round of the next two seasons, then Boston receives a second round pick from Minnesota in 2016 and 2017.
In 2016, the Celtics will have their own first round pick, the first round pick from the Brooklyn Nets (from the Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett trade), their own second round pick, and the second round pick from the Mavericks.
The Celtics also received a future unprotected first round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies when they traded Jeff Green
In the next two drafts, the Celtics could have as many as ten draft picks.
Salary Cap Space Through the Roof
For the 2014-2015, the Celtics have the 9th lowest salary commitment in the league at just over $65 million. The league average is $74.5 million.
As it stands right now the Celtics have nearly $30 million coming off the books after this current season. However, some of that money may be used to retain players like Marcus Thornton and Jae Crowder and sign free-agents. As seen below, the Celtics salary breakdown for next season is roughly $37 million.
After the 2015-2016 season, the Celtics will look to re-sign Jared Sullinger for at least $10-$15 million per season. They may even look to re-sign Evan Turner and Tyler Zeller. Even with those re-signings, and the possible return of Thornton and Crowder, the majority of the Celtics players in two years will still be under rookie contracts.
This will allow Ainge the flexibility to sign veterans, trade draft picks, or allow his core talent to continue to grow together while still staying under the salary cap.
bob
Boston Celtics Will Be Good in Two Years: Here’s Why
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Patrick Sargent, GoLocal Worcester Contributor and FindtheBest.com
After next season, Gerald Wallace's ugly contract finally comes off the books for the Boston Celtics. This will free up at least $10 million in cap space heading into the 2017-2018 season. However, before we start looking too far ahead, let's look at what Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has done during this season to acquire assets and financial flexibility for the near future.
The Celtics are currently in the top half in the NBA in points per game (#10), assists (#3), and rebounds per game (#13).
For a Breakdown of Celtics Salary Commitments Over Next 3 Season, SEE GRAPHS BELOW: (MY NOTE: Can't copy graphs, go to link at top to see them).
Last week, Ainge was able to deal Austin Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2017 second round pick. Doesn't sound like a lot? It is when you look at the next four years of draft picks that the Celtics currently hold.
Draft Picks Galore
This June, the Celtics could have as many as four first-round draft picks. Including their own, the Celtics also have the Dallas Maverick's first round pick from the Rajon Rondo trade, and they have an un-protected first round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers when they gave them head coach Doc Rivers.
When they traded Brandan Wright, they received a protected first round pick from the Phoenix Suns. The Suns' first rounder is from the Minnesota Timberwolves. If the Timberwolves fall between picks #1-#12, the Wolves get to keep their pick. If they fall past #12, the Celtics get it as a first-rounder. The same goes for 2015-2016 season. If this pick is not used by the Celtics in the first round of the next two seasons, then Boston receives a second round pick from Minnesota in 2016 and 2017.
In 2016, the Celtics will have their own first round pick, the first round pick from the Brooklyn Nets (from the Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett trade), their own second round pick, and the second round pick from the Mavericks.
The Celtics also received a future unprotected first round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies when they traded Jeff Green
In the next two drafts, the Celtics could have as many as ten draft picks.
Salary Cap Space Through the Roof
For the 2014-2015, the Celtics have the 9th lowest salary commitment in the league at just over $65 million. The league average is $74.5 million.
As it stands right now the Celtics have nearly $30 million coming off the books after this current season. However, some of that money may be used to retain players like Marcus Thornton and Jae Crowder and sign free-agents. As seen below, the Celtics salary breakdown for next season is roughly $37 million.
After the 2015-2016 season, the Celtics will look to re-sign Jared Sullinger for at least $10-$15 million per season. They may even look to re-sign Evan Turner and Tyler Zeller. Even with those re-signings, and the possible return of Thornton and Crowder, the majority of the Celtics players in two years will still be under rookie contracts.
This will allow Ainge the flexibility to sign veterans, trade draft picks, or allow his core talent to continue to grow together while still staying under the salary cap.
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Re: The Boston Celtics Will Be Good in Two Years: Here’s Why
by Sam Sun Jan 25, 2015 3:56 pm
Nothing much new here, but it's reassuring to know that they have at least some UNprotected first round picks.
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