Will Rondo get traded?

[Demitri98]

There's a half hour left before the deadline, is he going to get traded?

[Bobcats2013]

No, but Royce White is getting traded for a diet coke soon.

[Demitri98]

No, but Royce White is getting traded for a diet coke soon.
A flat one?

[TMT]

No chance. From what I've heard the Celtics didn't even get any offers that came close to what they were looking for.

[Demitri98]

No chance. From what I've heard the Celtics didn't even get any offers that came close to what they were looking for.
Dang :( So many teams could use him.

[Rolando]

The Celtics just made him team captain some weeks ago. There is no way in Hell that they are trading him.

[AnaheimLakers24]

pacers should of gone for him

[ABfor3]

Sources saying Celtics want Parsons in a deal and then they'll pull the trigger, but Morey isn't dumb enough to trade away his glue guy, probably the most important player on the team..if it wasn't for him Dwight probably wouldn't be here..don't disappoint me Morey..keep Chandler and try and go after Rondo in FA

[Demitri98]

pacers should of gone for him
I've said this all along. They're just a playmaking/defensive point guard away from being my title favorites, which is exactly what Rondo does to perfection. They're my favorite team at the moment, I love their rugged style, but I have OKC winning it all.


Sources saying Celtics want Parsons in a deal and then they'll pull the trigger, but Morey isn't dumb enough to trade away his glue guy, probably the most important player on the team..if it wasn't for him Dwight probably wouldn't be here..don't disappoint me Morey..keep Chandler and try and go after Rondo in FA
Only players I would trade Parsons for are LeBron, Durant and MAYBE Anthony Davis. Parsons is untouchable. Morey knows it.

[IncarceratedBob]

Nah the Celtics decided they are going to build around a pass first PG with a terrible attitude and an even worse jumper

[Real Men Wear Green]

No chance. From what I've heard the Celtics didn't even get any offers that came close to what they were looking for.
The Kings put together a package Ainge would have accepted but they wanted Rondo to sign an extension and Rondo is allegedly determined to wait for free agency.

[Black and White]

The Kings put together a package Ainge would have accepted but they wanted Rondo to sign an extension and Rondo is allegedly determined to wait for free agency.

The Kings package was great, I would have loved that, Thomas, McLemore and 2 1sts :D

If only Rondo re-signed

[Real Men Wear Green]

The Kings package was great, I would have loved that, Thomas, McLemore and 2 1sts :D

If only Rondo re-signed
When it comes to the great Celtics (which if Rondo isn't yet, he can be one over time) I can accept it when they're traded in a deal that helps the team but I don't want to see them go. So although I agree that deal would have been a good one I'm good with it not happening.

[CelticBaller]

The Kings put together a package Ainge would have accepted but they wanted Rondo to sign an extension and Rondo is allegedly determined to wait for free agency.
So rondo screwed us over?

Fck him! :mad:

[guy]

Only players I would trade Parsons for are LeBron, Durant and MAYBE Anthony Davis. Parsons is untouchable. Morey knows it.

Ummm, what??? :oldlol:

[Black and White]

When it comes to the great Celtics (which if Rondo isn't yet, he can be one over time) I can accept it when they're traded in a deal that helps the team but I don't want to see them go. So although I agree that deal would have been a good one I'm good with it not happening.

I agree with you, I am not too concerned either way, I have faith in Danny, if Rondo stays for now I am sure he has a long term plan for what players he is looking for in the draft and FA to put around Rondo, or end of the day could do a S & T when the time comes

[ABfor3]

Ummm, what??? :oldlol:
When you understand parsons value to our team and not just talking about stats then you will understand what he means by that statement

[LONGTIME]

Only players I would trade Parsons for are LeBron, Durant and MAYBE Anthony Davis. Parsons is untouchable. Morey knows it.

:biggums:

[Black and White]

Only players I would trade Parsons for are LeBron, Durant and MAYBE Anthony Davis. Parsons is untouchable. Morey knows it.

This is the second stupid thing I have seen you post

[Real Men Wear Green]

So rondo screwed us over?

Fck him! :mad:
That's excessive. Rondo was asked to sign an extension to give his prime to the Kings. He said no. He absolutely has that right and I don't see how we can be mad at him for it. Players don't have to sign deals they don't want.

[Black and White]

When you understand parsons value to our team and not just talking about stats then you will understand what he means by that statement

Sure he is valuable, but he isn't on a Durant, LeBron level of trade value. You are telling me you wouldn't take Paul George or Melo for him?

[CelticBaller]

That's excessive. Rondo was asked to sign an extension to give his prime to the Kings. He said no. He absolutely has that right and I don't see how we can be mad at him for it. Players don't have to sign deals they don't want.
I was joking. I love my boy to death, i'm always defending him around here :lol

[ABfor3]

Sure he is valuable, but he isn't on a Durant, LeBron level of trade value. You are telling me you wouldn't take Paul George or Melo for him?
Never did I mention what players I would trade for him, I'm just simply explaining what he meant by his post because the guy I replied to thought it was funny so I felt I needed to elaborate.

[Black and White]

Never did I mention what players I would trade for him, I'm just simply explaining what he meant by his post because the guy I replied to thought it was funny so I felt I needed to elaborate.

Ok, I get it, but what that guy said about his value is excessive, the Rockets would move Parsons before Harden or Howard.

[IncarceratedBob]

I wouldnt trade Parsons for Anthony Davis

Would you trade a young Larry Bird for Alonzo Mourning?

[Black and White]

I was joking. I love my boy to death, i'm always defending him around here :lol

On ISH he is considered overrated :facepalm

[ABfor3]

Ok, I get it, but what that guy said about his value is excessive, the Rockets would move Parsons before Harden or Howard.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious, but Parsons, Harden, and Howard are untouchable to Morey. Like I said Parsons is our glue guy, which means he holds the team together..something that a Rondo, George, would not do

[Black and White]

Thanks for pointing out the obvious, but Parsons, Harden, and Howard are untouchable to Morey. Like I said Parsons is our glue guy, which means he holds the team together..something that a Rondo, George, would not do

Sure I can understand your point there, TBH tho, Rondo would have been great for your flow, Harden is a ball-stopper, so taking the ball out of his hands and running it through Rondo would be much better, especially for getting Howard involved, did I mention what he would add on defence too?

[ABfor3]

Sure I can understand your point there, TBH tho, Rondo would have been great for your flow, Harden is a ball-stopper, so taking the ball out of his hands and running it through Rondo would be much better, especially for getting Howard involved, did I mention what he would add on defence too?
I wouldn't have been opposed to getting rondo as long as Parsons wasn't apart of the deal..he's young and averaging 17 a game as a third option sometimes 4th because of Lin. Rondo has been hit with injuries , i would rather go after him in free agency.

[Black and White]

I wouldn't have been opposed to getting rondo as long as Parsons wasn't apart of the deal..he's young and averaging 17 a game as a third option sometimes 4th because of Lin. Rondo has been hit with injuries , i would rather go after him in free agency.

I don't think you can get him in the free agency considering you have to re-up Parsons.

[Mr Exlax]

Sure I can understand your point there, TBH tho, Rondo would have been great for your flow, Harden is a ball-stopper, so taking the ball out of his hands and running it through Rondo would be much better, especially for getting Howard involved, did I mention what he would add on defence too?

What does that do with Harden on offense? He's our PG in our starting unit. the PnR becomes less effective because RR can't shoot right? Teams will pack the paint against him and Dwight when they run it. When Dwight posts, RR's defender will automatically go down to help on Dwight and leave RR open for the jumper that he will either miss or not take at all right? I just see more cons than pros i think. I haven't really looked looked at it, but just at a glance. On defence our PGs aren't getting trashed every single game. It's just against those elite ones, but hell elite PGs trash other elite PGs. Then there's the thing about D12 saying he wouldn't be too thrilled about playing with RR, but not opposed to it. Then you have the stigma over the Rockets about not caring about their players. When's the last time we got a big name FA? When's the last time a big time player left here on good terms? How do you explain to your newest FA that the person that recruited him has been traded for a person he could possibly clash with personality wise? Then how do you tell future FAs that the stigma of the Rockets not caring about players is false?

[Demitri98]

I'm talking chemistry, people.

[Black and White]

What does that do with Harden on offense? He's our PG in our starting unit. the PnR becomes less effective because RR can't shoot right? Teams will pack the paint against him and Dwight when they run it. When Dwight posts, RR's defender will automatically go down to help on Dwight and leave RR open for the jumper that he will either miss or not take at all right? I just see more cons than pros i think. I haven't really looked looked at it, but just at a glance. On defence our PGs aren't getting trashed every single game. It's just against those elite ones, but hell elite PGs trash other elite PGs. Then there's the thing about D12 saying he wouldn't be too thrilled about playing with RR, but not opposed to it. Then you have the stigma over the Rockets about not caring about their players. When's the last time we got a big name FA? When's the last time a big time player left here on good terms? How do you explain to your newest FA that the person that recruited him has been traded for a person he could possibly clash with personality wise? Then how do you tell future FAs that the stigma of the Rockets not caring about players is false?

All valid points, however if Rondo was able to work with a big like Perkins I am sure he can run with Howard easily, he isn't the best shooter but he brings ball-movement to the team and an array of on court plays that can straight up kill teams.

Harden off of Rondos passes is a good combo, I dunno, I just see it as a win, not saying you should give up Parsons tho.

[ProfessorMurder]

Rondo and KG running PnR was arguably the best in the league. Get the f*ck out of here if you think Rondo can't run it with Dwight.

[Demitri98]

Rondo and KG running PnR was arguably the best in the league. Get the f*ck out of here if you think Rondo can't run it with Dwight.
Dwight wants post touches, not PnR action. Unless he's willing to sacrifice his post touches for the good of the team, he will never be an above average offensive player.

[CelticBaller]

Rondo can knock mid range shots if left open doe

[Black and White]

Dwight wants post touches, not PnR action. Unless he's willing to sacrifice his post touches for the good of the team, he will never be an above average offensive player.

Dwight has said both, he keeps flip-flopping, Rondo can help him A LOT, Dwight will never be elite offensively, it is what it is, with Rondo running your team you will find the flow and spacing will be much better, rather than Harden dribbling for 15 seconds

[Demitri98]

Rondo can knock mid range shots if left open doe
Any NBA player can do that. Not impressive.


Dwight has said both, he keeps flip-flopping, Rondo can help him A LOT, Dwight will never be elite offensively, it is what it is, with Rondo running your team you will find the flow and spacing will be much better, rather than Harden dribbling for 15 seconds
If he wouldn't do it with Nash or Jameer, why would he do it with Rondo? He seems pretty stubborn, imo.

[Mr Exlax]

Rondo and KG running PnR was arguably the best in the league. Get the f*ck out of here if you think Rondo can't run it with Dwight.

Difference is KG. He doesn't fumble the ball, he can catch and shoot from pretty far, he can face up and make a move and more than likely score. Dwight can't do all that.

[Black and White]

Any NBA player can do that. Not impressive.

He is proving that teams won't be so quick to leave him wide open like Exlax said, therefore the PnR will work better than he thinks

[Black and White]

Difference is KG. He doesn't fumble the ball, he can catch and shoot from pretty far, he can face up and make a move and more than likely score. Dwight can't do all that.

My example was Perk, him and Perk were a great combo too, lets not act like Perk is on Dwights level

[Mr Exlax]

All valid points, however if Rondo was able to work with a big like Perkins I am sure he can run with Howard easily, he isn't the best shooter but he brings ball-movement to the team and an array of on court plays that can straight up kill teams.

Harden off of Rondos passes is a good combo, I dunno, I just see it as a win, not saying you should give up Parsons tho.


My only thing is I don't know how Harden looks off ball this year. That's my only thing with that. I just include Parsons cause I think he'd have to be included in a trade for Rondo.

[Demitri98]

Perk is on Dwights level
:biggums: Perk is the worst offensive player in the league. Dwight is at least serviceable.

[Mr Exlax]

My example was Perk, him and Perk were a great combo too, lets not act like Perk is on Dwights level

For real? I swear I'm not even trolling. Perk and Rondo would run the PnR lol? Holy shit. I'll have to watch that on Youtube later lol.

[Mr Exlax]

He is proving that teams won't be so quick to leave him wide open like Exlax said, therefore the PnR will work better than he thinks

Yeah that's true. I forget about the game(s) he tore Miami a new one.

[CelticBaller]

For real? I swear I'm not even trolling. Perk and Rondo would run the PnR lol? Holy shit. I'll have to watch that on Youtube later lol.
Perkins once averaged 10 points per game :oldlol:

[Black and White]

:biggums: Perk is the worst offensive player in the league. Dwight is at least serviceable.

Lol reading fail

[Demitri98]

Lol I dug this up:

Kendrick Perkins' top play of 2014
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNYGLXoD30

[Mr Exlax]

Perkins once averaged 10 points per game :oldlol:

WTF lol?!?!?!?!? Oh man I gotta go check this out. I bet it's gonna look funny!!!!!

[Black and White]

For real? I swear I'm not even trolling. Perk and Rondo would run the PnR lol? Holy shit. I'll have to watch that on Youtube later lol.

Yea, but also he would get Perk the ball where he needed it, deep possesion in the paint, that can only benefit a player like Dwight because he isn't as good when he gets away from the basket.

[Black and White]

WTF lol?!?!?!?!? Oh man I gotta go check this out. I bet it's gonna look funny!!!!!

Perk was actually servicable, there is a reason why many say the Celtics would have beat the Lakers if he played.

[Demitri98]

Lol reading fail
Oh lol my bad :cheers: I was wondering what you were thinking...

[Demitri98]

Perk was actually servicable, there is a reason why many say the Celtics would have beat the Lakers if he played.
I can't believe Perkins was actually of some use to a team at one point...

[CelticBaller]

I can't believe Perkins was actually of some use to a team at one point...
http://www.celticstitletown.com/kg-rondo-embrace400375.jpg

[Black and White]

I can't believe Perkins was actually of some use to a team at one point...

He was great, mainly on defense, but him and Rondo were a nice tandem.

[guy]

Never did I mention what players I would trade for him, I'm just simply explaining what he meant by his post because the guy I replied to thought it was funny so I felt I needed to elaborate.

Cause it was funny and your elaboration didn't help. Rockets are a really good team and I understand your point about chemistry, but they're not the 1996 Bulls or some shit like that. That's not enough to call the guy "untouchable". Sure, I don't think not trading him for Rondo is crazy, but for only Lebron, Durant, and MAYBE Anthony Davis? Sorry, but thats funny. Shit, the Rockets would probably understandably consider trading Howard or Harden for Davis and there's probably at least 10 players they'd trade Parsons for (Lebron, Durant, Davis, CP3, PG, Curry, Griffin, Love, Westbrook, Wall, Aldridge, Lillard, etc.)

[Demitri98]

http://www.celticstitletown.com/kg-rondo-embrace400375.jpg
Reason I say that is I never got to watch him at the peak of his 'powers' (:lol )

I started watching basketball after seeing the 2012 Finals. I happened to be in Oklahoma for a camp and seeing all those people goings nuts over the Thunder winning Game 1 really sparked my interest and I really got into the NBA after seeing LeBron win his first ring. At the time I had no clue about his 2011 meltdown or The Decision. But all those OKC fans being so passionate about their team really got me into it and I've learned a lot about NBA history and general basketball in just a couple years. :cheers:

[Derka]

He was never going to get traded at this deadline. If he's going to get dealt, it'll be over the summer where a team can try to convince him to sign a longer extension than he could now.

At the end of the day, I don't like that Rondo holds so many chips in any deal. Danny either has to send him where he wants to go or accept a less than awesome deal for him should Rondo be inclined to force his way to free agency.

[Mr Exlax]

Perk was actually servicable, there is a reason why many say the Celtics would have beat the Lakers if he played.

I thought it was more for being able to stop Bynum. My memory is so screwed up though.

[Black and White]

I thought it was more for being able to stop Bynum. My memory is so screwed up though.

Yea thats the reason, his defense, but he could pour points in here and there, especially when defences clamped down on KG

[ABfor3]

Cause it was funny and your elaboration didn't help. Rockets are a really good team and I understand your point about chemistry, but they're not the 1996 Bulls or some shit like that. That's not enough to call the guy "untouchable". Sure, I don't think not trading him for Rondo is crazy, but for only Lebron, Durant, and MAYBE Anthony Davis? Sorry, but thats funny. Shit, the Rockets would probably understandably consider trading Howard or Harden for Davis and there's probably at least 10 players they'd trade Parsons for (Lebron, Durant, Davis, CP3, PG, Curry, Griffin, Love, Westbrook, Wall, Aldridge, Lillard, etc.)
It's laughable that Parsons is untouchable? Everybody knows how fond the Rockets organization is of Parsons..he's the guy who shows up early and leaves late, he's the guy who calls and checks up on his teammates and brings them over to his house for dinner..last time I checked it takes a TEAM to win a championship, when you have a guy like parsons who does more than what they ask for to keep the team chemistry strong, to me that's worth more than any of the stats those players you mentioned can post up. Every great team had their glue guy, and parsons is ours..get over it.

[salwan]

THANK GOD he didn't get traded. Lets sign Rondo to a extension :bowdown:

:cheers:

I was saying all along that he's not going to be traded. Danny said numerous times that Rondo is in his plans going forward + as it was pointed out, they just made him captain.

anyway, regarding the earlier discussion here.. Rondo developed into a reliable midrange shooter, that's why he's a pick-n-roll demigod.

see http://grantland.com/the-triangle/courtvision-everything-you-think-you-know-about-rondos-shooting-is-wrong/

[Real Men Wear Green]

THANK GOD he didn't get traded. Lets sign Rondo to a extension :bowdown:
I'm a bit worried about that. With all the trade talk and the way the team dealt with his big brothers on the team I wonder if Rondo will feel any sentiment towards the Celtics if/when he becomes an FA. If he is offered the max odds are he signs. But he may not be worth the max and the Cs could have better teams offering him more money. If the Cs don't bring in a superstar before next season's trade deadline dealing Rondo may become the only way to keep the value he represents.

[Real Men Wear Green]

It's laughable that Parsons is untouchable?
Yes. He's not an All-Star and may never be. Griffin, Davis, George, Melo, Love, Irving, none of these guys are worth Parsons? Not having bothered to make a list myself I'd guess Parsons is a top 40, maybe top 30 player. That's not untouchable. The Rockets probably place greater value on him than the rest of the league so a trade could be hard to construct but you're acting like this is young Kobe or something.

[Fallen Angel]

Parsons is not untouchable. He's Houston's glue guy but he is far from untouchable. If Morey gets a good offer he will pull the trigger even if it means trading Parsons. It's difficult to fathom Morey ever trading Parsons because he was drafted and developed by Houston and he's such a big part of their culture. He was also one of the reasons why Howard chose Houston over Los Angeles, Parsons sort of recruited him.

All that said the NBA is a business first and Morey knows that. Is he willing to give Parsons his big contract? Morey even said he's still looking for Houston's 3rd star, so trading Parsons away is definitely within the realms of possibility.

[ballup]

I knew that it would be almost impossible for Rondo to be traded. Ainge's price for Rondo is no doubtly too steep for any team that was inquiring.

[K.Koscik]

Yes. He's not an All-Star and may never be. Griffin, Davis, George, Melo, Love, Irving, none of these guys are worth Parsons? Not having bothered to make a list myself I'd guess Parsons is a top 40, maybe top 30 player. That's not untouchable. The Rockets probably place greater value on him than the rest of the league so a trade could be hard to construct but you're acting like this is young Kobe or something.

Well, to be fair he's a third year guy drafted in the 2nd round who is now averaging 17ppg/6rpg/4apg (5.6rpg and 3.6apg if you dont round) on 50% from the field. Every season he improves across the board and doing so as a 3rd option is mighty impressive. He's only surpassed expectations since arriving in the league.

I mean im not saying he is UNTOUCHABLE but I think he's going to be a very special NBA player. Good size, good range, good iq, pretty good passer. Havent really paid all that much attention to his defense though.

Anyways, not saying you're right or wrong, but I feel like if the Rockets traded him away they will really regret it in a few years time. And I think that the Houston FO sees it like that too.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Well, to be fair he's a third year guy drafted in the 2nd round who is now averaging 17ppg/6rpg/4apg (5.6rpg and 3.6apg if you dont round) on 50% from the field. Every season he improves across the board and doing so as a 3rd option is mighty impressive. He's only surpassed expectations since arriving in the league.

I mean im not saying he is UNTOUCHABLE but I think he's going to be a very special NBA player. Good size, good range, good iq, pretty good passer. Havent really paid all that much attention to his defense though.

Anyways, not saying you're right or wrong, but I feel like if the Rockets traded him away they will really regret it in a few years time. And I think that the Houston FO sees it like that too.
League history is full of 3rd-year players with that level of production who were not untouchable. Igoudala was just as good in his third year and he's now on his third team. The only way Parsons makes a substantial leap in his game going forwards is if he has it within his game to carry an offense. He's 25 and in his third season, at this point he's largely the player he's going to be for most of his career. And that's a good player. But untouchable? No. That term should be reserved for guys that are All-NBA first team, Parsons isn't even an All-Star right now.

[ABfor3]

League history is full of 3rd-year players with that level of production who were not untouchable. Igoudala was just as good in his third year and he's now on his third team. The only way Parsons makes a substantial leap in his game going forwards is if he has it within his game to carry an offense. He's 25 and in his third season, at this point he's largely the player he's going to be for most of his career. And that's a good player. But untouchable? No. That term should be reserved for guys that are All-NBA first team, Parsons isn't even an All-Star right now.
I didn't mean for it to sound like he's a superstar, but for what he does for this organization , Morey has mentioned from time to time that parsons is apart of the core he wants to build a future with. Okay I admit untouchable was a bit of a bold statement but you get what I'm saying. Basically it'll be a hefty price to pay to take Parsons away from the Rockets.

[guy]

It's laughable that Parsons is untouchable? Everybody knows how fond the Rockets organization is of Parsons..he's the guy who shows up early and leaves late, he's the guy who calls and checks up on his teammates and brings them over to his house for dinner..last time I checked it takes a TEAM to win a championship, when you have a guy like parsons who does more than what they ask for to keep the team chemistry strong, to me that's worth more than any of the stats those players you mentioned can post up. Every great team had their glue guy, and parsons is ours..get over it.

I forgot, the league isn't littered with players who do that or are capable of doing that. :oldlol: What world am I in where laughing about someone saying a guy that isn't even an all-star is untouchable perplexes people? :oldlol: