Interesting Boston Rumors

by **maes** on Mon May 23, 2005 9:43 am

From LA Times:

"Ainge is expected to offer Walker, a free agent, something like $7 million a year and doesn't care if he leaves. However, starting a youth movement with no immediate title prospects, insiders say the organization is also open to what was once unthinkable — trading Pierce…"

Bluesky · by **Andrew** on Mon May 23, 2005 11:45 am

That's a fair offer, though considering how well the Celtics played after bringing Walker back into the fold I think Ainge should be interested in bringing him back at a reasonable price. Trading Pierce doesn't sound like a great idea, but I suppose it depends who they'd get in return.

by **J@3** on Mon May 23, 2005 2:31 pm

If they can get a few players who'll fit in with this youth movement thing I think it'd be worth it. I can't really think of many teams who'd want to trade their young stars, unless Dallas would give up a combo consisting of Howard/Daniels/Podkolzine/Harris.

by **Riot** on Mon May 23, 2005 3:12 pm

Szczerbiak, Olowokandi for Pierce :twisted:

by **MaD_hAND1e** on Mon May 23, 2005 3:23 pm

Pope Riot II wrote:Szczerbiak, Olowokandi for Pierce

lol that would be a steal for Minne.
Kobe and scrubs for Paul Pierce and scrubs and picks

by **beau_boy04** on Mon May 23, 2005 6:56 pm

Yeah send Paul Pierce to LA for Odom, D George and picks.

That would put the Lakers back to the playoff at least

by **Matt** on Mon May 23, 2005 7:10 pm

Boston needs a scorer in return...not role players.

by **MaD_hAND1e** on Mon May 23, 2005 9:11 pm

beau_boy04 wrote:Yeah send Paul Pierce to LA for Odom, D George and picks.

That would put the Lakers back to the playoff at least

Kobe would be hogging the ball, and Pierce would come over and shove him. Paul would then appear at a press conference the next day with a bandage/ cast thing for his chin.

by **Matt** on Mon May 23, 2005 10:12 pm

or his ass.

by **furious1** on Tue May 24, 2005 5:35 am

Pierce is from LA and grew up a Laker fan. However if The Lakers trade Odom for Pierce and don't get one of Bostons young bigs and Mike James in the deal it will prove that Mitch Kupcake is on crack.

by **cyanide** on Tue May 24, 2005 5:37 am

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't ask for anything more if I traded Pierce for Odom. Imo, Pierce > Odom.

by **Rip32** on Tue May 24, 2005 6:12 am

In that LA Times article it said a scenario would be: Pierce and Mark Blount to LA Clippers for Corey Maggette and Chris Wilcox. Sounds like an even deal either way to me.

by **fgrep15** on Tue May 24, 2005 9:00 am

A Corey Maggette and Wilcox for Pierce trade would be great, this is what many Clippers fans have been hoping for. Maggette is not a SG, he's a SF, and the Clippers need outside shooting, a play who's a more capable ball handler at the 2 [though Pierce isn't that great], and a clutch scorer. These are all things Pierce can provide, and he's much more fit for the team than Maggette.

by **J-Smoove** on Tue May 24, 2005 12:50 pm

^
badass dealio. i agree 100%. maggette is a SF trying too much as a SG. it'd be a perfect deal. resigned bobby simmons, and you're lineup is deadly (albeit the Center)

livingston, pierce, simmons, brand, kaman/draftee possibly

DEADLY!!

by **furious1** on Wed May 25, 2005 2:55 am

Hmm I like the Clipper trade but don't see why boston wants Wilcox. They already have lots of 6-10 bangers.

On an unrelated note there's talk of a Dirk+Stackhouse+Deven Harris+others and picks for KG+Cassel+Spreewell+Hassell trade in the works. Hmm :shock:

by **maes** on Wed May 25, 2005 3:09 am

Lol that maggette+wilcox trade was also offered for Ray Allen.

I'm not sure how much Boston improves w/ that trade...Pierce isn't exactly old, and i think they want Al to grow into that PF position...that's why Walker is expendable.

Livingston looks like a great talent, but Boston has PGs already.

I'm not sure what Boston wants ?? A Center?

by **Drex** on Wed May 25, 2005 8:07 am

On an unrelated note there's talk of a Dirk+Stackhouse+Deven Harris+others and picks for KG+Cassel+Spreewell+Hassell trade in the works. Hmm

OMFG, are you serious? That's a major blockbuster!!!

by **maes** on Wed May 25, 2005 8:11 am

It might not make common sense to get Pierce for young stars, but there's always Portland. Always willing to take on a big contract and trade away Jermaine O'Neal.

by **J@3** on Wed May 25, 2005 9:11 am

On an unrelated note there's talk of a Dirk+Stackhouse+Deven Harris+others and picks for KG+Cassel+Spreewell+Hassell trade in the works. Hmm

God what a horrible trade.

by **Drex** on Wed May 25, 2005 10:07 am

For which side? IMO, Minny gets the upper-hand...

by **J@3** on Wed May 25, 2005 10:53 am

Horrible for Dallas. The gap between Dirk and KG isn't THAT big... not big enough to warrant Dallas taking on Spree and Cassalien. Even if they are FA's and don't re-sign, essentially the trade is Dirk, Harris (promising PG in a great situation at Dallas), Stackhouse (genuine 6th man of the year candidate) for KG and Hassell. Plus the fact that it'd include other players AND picks from Dallas, I don't like it at all.

by **Drex** on Wed May 25, 2005 10:58 am

Aren't you a Laker fan?, just :shhh:

And if this happens Riot will cry to death :lol:

by **J@3** on Wed May 25, 2005 1:08 pm

I am a Laker fan, Dirk just happens to be one of my favourite players and I really think that's a bullshit deal for Dallas.

by **cyanide** on Wed May 25, 2005 1:53 pm

I'm sure Dallas can do better than get two cancer players in Spree and Cassell, so I really don't think this trade will go through at all.

by **Riot** on Wed May 25, 2005 3:39 pm

It's a 100% false rumor. Some retard from the Chicago Tribune suggested it, it has 0 facts to it.

Also, if the Wolves did that trade they would be worse next year than they were this year. Garnett does more for the Wolves than any player in the league, by far. Not to mention you'd have to start Troy Hudson or Devin Harris at PG...

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