Rumors: Westbrook to the celtics

[bluechox2]

sources say its close to done

[Derka]

Yeah, Bleacher Report has this and CSNNE has it from them as well.

Hmm. If he's re-upping here long-term, he's most definitely worth both Brooklyn picks and pretty much whatever roster players OKC may want. Sam Presti isn't a guy who is going to let himself get fleeced by Danny Ainge so the haul he's going to get back is going to be nuts. If Danny could somehow pluck Adams or Kanter away, I might shit a brick. Unlikely that happens, though.

[Real Men Wear Green]

If true you have to figure a lot of the guards will be gone. If the Cs were left with Avery Bradley after I would be happy and if they still had Isaiah Thomas I would be amazed.

[r15mohd]

sources say its close to done

don't know how close it is to being done, but they are indicating the C's have the best chance right now in what's being offered in return for WBrook

not a bad fit if it happens - wonder if KD and the warriors lose next year in the early rounds if KD shoots to Boston to get aligned with WBrook and Horford :confusedshrug:

the OKC that was supposed to happen this summer before the coward left

[Vancouver-Grizz]

dude is pushing hard to look like a ninja turtle

[bdreason]

Trying to figure out who the Thunder would want. I'm guessing they would ask for Thomas + Crowder + picks. Celtics have cap space so they can take on extra salary.

[bdreason]

If true you have to figure a lot of the guards will be gone. If the Cs were left with Avery Bradley after I would be happy and if they still had Isaiah Thomas I would be amazed.


Celtics have to keep Bradley to stick next to Westbrook. If you're getting Westbrook, IT and Smart are expendable.

[Knicksfever2010]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.

[Ben Simmons]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.
Those were just LA and NY media members making shit up

[smoovegittar]

Can't see it as a risk for Celtics if they hold onto picks.

[Doranku]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.

It's not like the Celtics are the Milwaukee Bucks or something. They're arguably the most storied franchise in the history of the sport.

Westbrook to Boston would be a great move for both him and for Boston, imo. Hope this happens.

[TiagoSimoes]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.

Westbrook is used to and likes to win, why would he even consider NY?

[Kiddlovesnets]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.

Well you see there is a knicks subforum on ISH, and its there for a reason.
:rolleyes:

[WolfGang]

I'll still watch OKC games if Godbrook leaves but him going to the Celtics and possibly defeating Lebron would be Legendary. Godbrook would be top 10 all time if he wins it all with Boston.

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Trying to figure out who the Thunder would want. I'm guessing they would ask for Thomas + Crowder + picks. Celtics have cap space so they can take on extra salary.

First round picks + expiring deals. Also keep in mind that Boston has the Nets picks... so they will easily be Top 5 picks....

And Presti does well with the draft. And he will unload players before they leave. It isn't about what player they get back. Whoever they get will not stay long. The important thing is getting **something** for Westbrook.

(And not every team could trade for Westbrook because no one wants to trade for him when he bolts after this year. Boston has a great chance of retaining him if they can trade for him.

[SilkkTheShocker]

OKC is going to draft hall of fame players with those Brooklyn picks. And than trade they will trade them for Jeremy Lamb

[bdreason]

First round picks + expiring deals. Also keep in mind that Boston has the Nets picks... so they will easily be Top 5 picks....

And Presti does well with the draft. And he will unload players before they leave. It isn't about what player they get back. Whoever they get will not stay long. The important thing is getting **something** for Westbrook.




I don't think the Thunder want expiring deals. If anything they want talent that is locked in for a few years. That's why I think they'll definitely want Crowder.

The Thunder also need to stay competitive. They can't lose Durant and Westbrook, and fall out of the playoffs... because their fans might just stop showing up altogether.

[Derka]

Westbrook has long been rumored to only want the LA or NY teams. Celtics are taking a HUGE risk by trading away a lot for maybe just 1 year.
Yeah, its time to kiss this tired idea goodbye. James, Durant, Westbrook, Harden...all superstar caliber players who didn't need LA or NYC to become global brands.

[SilkkTheShocker]

First round picks + expiring deals. Also keep in mind that Boston has the Nets picks... so they will easily be Top 5 picks....

And Presti does well with the draft. And he will unload players before they leave. It isn't about what player they get back. Whoever they get will not stay long. The important thing is getting **something** for Westbrook.

(And not every team could trade for Westbrook because no one wants to trade for him when he bolts after this year. Boston has a great chance of retaining him if they can trade for him.

I don't see a way this deal isn't done without Jaylen Brown involved.

[smoovegittar]

Westbrook is used to and likes to win, why would he even consider NY?

Honestly, as a Knick fan I don't want him. We have a smarter point guard in place right now. Boston can have him.

[BigTicket]

Celtics make sense for both him and the Thunder. They have plenty of pieces to offer in a trade (Isiah + picks/Brown + fillers), and enough good players left afterwards to make Westbrook want to stay.

With Westbrook the Celtics would be an instant contender, and it would strengthen the East significantly, which would be great for the NBA.

[TiagoSimoes]

Honestly, as a Knick fan I don't want him. We have a smarter point guard in place right now. Boston can have him.

:lol Westbrook is worth 3x current DRose and u know that. If WB for some miracle joined NY, you would be hyping him so much while asking for rose trades.

Get real.

[FireMcFailPlease]

Can't see it as a risk for Celtics if they hold onto picks.
Lulz Fat Chance

[FireMcFailPlease]

Honestly, as a Knick fan I don't want him. We have a smarter point guard in place right now. Boston can have him.
Oh I'm sure okc will be gething back a haul not as good as Robin Lopez and a couple of spares.

[smoovegittar]

:lol Westbrook is worth 3x current DRose and u know that. If WB for some miracle joined NY, you would be hyping him so much while asking for rose trades.

Get real.

You don't know me, son. I'm about as real as it gets. I don't care for his game, just like I don't care for J.R. Smith's. If you find this hard to fathom, I can dig it. I'm thrilled to have Rose... he will complement my team well.

[smoovegittar]

Oh I'm sure okc will be gething back a haul not as good as Robin Lopez and a couple of spares.

One would hope, McFail. One would hope...

[AirBonner]

This would be a great match for both parties. Boston is a strong passionate city when it comes to sports and Westbrook is a passionate player. Win/win. No more log jam at the guard position too. What a time. :rockon:

[The_Yearning]

Risky trade. Don't see WB signing any long term contract with the Celtics.

Dude is a West Coast nikka to the core.

[AirBonner]

Risky trade. Don't see WB signing any long term contract with the Celtics.

Dude is a West Coast nikka to the core.
Westcoast teams are not in a good position like the celtics. Plus he has all off season to chill over there. Not a big deal. Pierce did it.

[Meticode]

The Thunder are smart to do this now in-my-opinion. I personally don't see him coming back. I would assume Isaiah Thomas would be coming back to the Thunder?

C - Johnson
PF - Horford
SF - Crowder
SG - Bradley
PG - Westbrook

[AirBonner]

The Thunder are smart to do this now in-my-opinion. I personally don't see him coming back. I would assume Isaiah Thomas would be coming back to the Thunder?

C - Johnson
PF - Horford
SF - Crowder
SG - Bradley
PG - Westbrook
That Westbrook/Bradley combo would be killer :eek:

[sfballa13]

That Westbrook/Bradley combo would be killer :eek:

Exactly

I would trade as few players as possible and I esp wouldnt trade Crowder

Smart + Thomas + 2017 Brooklyn pick + 2nd round picks is more than OKC could ever dream for in this situation and they should take it and run

That lineup + 2018 lottery pick would be real nice

[Haymaker]

I'd keep Thomas. I'd like to see how a Thomas/Westbrook back court would work out. If it fails, C's can trade him during the season (Thomas).

[Meticode]

I'd keep Thomas. I'd like to see how a Thomas/Westbrook back court would work out. If it fails, C's can trade him during the season (Thomas).
It would be interesting and difficult I think to work out. Westrbook was #1 in the NBA last season in usage rate and Thomas was #11, but it doesn't mean it can't work out. LeBron was #8 and Irving was #14.

[tpols]

It would be interesting and difficult I think to work out. Westrbook was #1 in the NBA last season in usage rate and Thomas was #11, but it doesn't mean it can't work out. LeBron was #8 and Irving was #14.

yup.. i think it'd be wise to get rid of isiah.. hes a great sparkplug, but hes just not a starter next to westbrook.. and im not sure anyone would have the gall to make him 6th man?

use thomas as a bargaining chip plus a few good picks and maybe another throw in..


god i hope this happens. The celtics with westbrook/bradley/smart would be devasting defensively.. and an East contender would finally have a top shelf superstar.

[bdreason]

Exactly

I would trade as few players as possible and I esp wouldnt trade Crowder

Smart + Thomas + 2017 Brooklyn pick + 2nd round picks is more than OKC could ever dream for in this situation and they should take it and run

That lineup + 2018 lottery pick would be real nice

Thunder are going to want Crowder. Solid player on a great contract.

And I doubt they'll want Smart and IT.

[livingby3's]

I'd keep Thomas. I'd like to see how a Thomas/Westbrook back court would work out. If it fails, C's can trade him during the season (Thomas).

are you by any chance part of the Suns' front office?

[The_Yearning]

Westcoast teams are not in a good position like the celtics. Plus he has all off season to chill over there. Not a big deal. Pierce did it.

He got drafted by the Celtics. He didn't go there.

[imdaman99]

Not looking forward to my favorite player going to a team I don't like. I'll get over it though, would get a chance to see him more in the east too :rockon: Actually went to a Knicks-Celtics game last year and had to boo Melo all game, I think he shot like 4-18 :oldlol:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: LeStans shaking in their boots now:lol :lol


Get it done HINKIE!

[KiiiiNG]

They already trade raped the Magic, might as well **** the Celtics over too. :oldlol:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

They already trade raped the Magic, might as well **** the Celtics over too. :oldlol:

Hey bro since you're a warrior fan now no hard feelings.

Steph -> KD -> Klay -> Dray - Iggy


Strength in #'s Fam!

Welcome

[KiiiiNG]

Hey bro since you're a warrior fan now no hard feelings.

KD -> Steph -> Klay -> Dray - Iggy


Strength in #'s Fam!

Welcome
:cheers:

[DMAVS41]

IT, Jaylen Brown, Nets pick, future first, and salary is what I'd offer for Russ and Roberson.

I'd want Roberson if I'm the Celtics and trying to win now.

[poido123]

Idiots in here honestly think that Westbrook would be unhappy to sign in Boston.


It's a strong, well managed club with a storied history. If Westy goes there, he will sign on and stay.



Let's make the East a bloodbath. I want to see Lebron fully tested this time round. If he wins this year with a loaded east and warriors, I'd have to reconsider GOAT and I'm a diehard Jordan fan.

[CelticBaller]

If we keep IT or the nets pick is a steal

[theaussieguy]

yup.. i think it'd be wise to get rid of isiah.. hes a great sparkplug, but hes just not a starter next to westbrook.. and im not sure anyone would have the gall to make him 6th man?

use thomas as a bargaining chip plus a few good picks and maybe another throw in..


god i hope this happens. The celtics with westbrook/bradley/smart would be devasting defensively.. and an East contender would finally have a top shelf superstar.

The top shelf is higher than 36.5 inches.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Celtics fam we da bess!!!!

[Rolando]

I would not want to see Bradley go. Crowder would also be a hard loss.

[CarlosBoozer]

What's the point of him going to the Celtics if they lose their core? This might end up like the Knicks/Melo era

[BlakFrankWhite]

What's the point of him going to the Celtics if they lose their core? This might end up like the Knicks/Melo era

I'm sure They must have told him that they'll only trade for him if he gives his word about signing a new contract next summer.

[dunksby]

I'd be happy for him if he ended up in Boston, great franchise that can definitely build a team around him and keep him happy. The Celtics need to have a dominant star like Westbrook, the league is much better when either of Boston or LA are in good shape.
Other than that, the Celtics have the best to offer for Westbrook to the Thunder with all those picks as Presti is a build-from-draft guy so Boston is a favourite to land him.

[keep-itreal]

OKC has better team than the Celtics.

Enes Kanter and Steven Adams alone is better than that entire celtics roster

[AirBonner]

OKC has better team than the Celtics.

Enes Kanter and Steven Adams alone is better than that entire celtics roster
That's debatable. Crowder and bradley were both injured. Horford and amir are good

[keep-itreal]

That's debatable. Crowder and bradley were both injured. Horford and amir are good


:roll: :roll:

no he's not. Whats so good about him? Got swept twice by the Cavs. Can't rebound for shit and plays like a *****

[AirBonner]

:roll: :roll:

no he's not. Whats so good about him? Got swept twice by the Cavs. Can't rebound for shit and plays like a *****
Lol. When he's paired up with Olynyk he will dominate.

[StephHamann]

Lol. When he's paired up with Olynyk he will dominate.

:biggums:

[AirBonner]

:biggums:
Olynyk will draw bigs out of the paint with his shooting allowing Horford to beast the paint

[BlackWhiteGreen]

What's the point of him going to the Celtics if they lose their core? This might end up like the Knicks/Melo era

Well that's why it needs to be the right trade - but Boston has probably 8 or 9 tangible assets and they'd probably only need 4 to trade for Westbrook. NY traded the farm.

[Wally450]

Are there trades where we get Westbrook and keep IT? Or would IT be involved in most trade scenarios?

[Haymaker]

It would be a punch in the gut to IT. He helped recruit Horford.

[DMAVS41]

Are there trades where we get Westbrook and keep IT? Or would IT be involved in most trade scenarios?

I would imagine the Thunder would want IT back in most trades because he's a very good player obviously on the single best contract in the NBA over the next 2 years in which he's making 6.5 million a year. So the Thunder could trade Russ and still be a pretty good team...and with IT only 26...he fits well with what the Thunder would be building around him Dipo/Adams...and perhaps Kanter (not sure what they will do with him now).

The Thunder do have Cameron Payne...so maybe they wouldn't have as much of an interest in IT.

However, the Celtics could definitely offer up a package without IT that the Thunder(if they are trading Russ) would be hard pressed to pass up.

For example.

Jaylen Brown, Nets pick next year, Olynk, Jorebko, James Young, RJ Hunter.

Thunder might ask the Celtics to take back Singler to get out of his contract.

So they could offer the 3rd pick (Brown), likely a top 3 pick next year, a solid rotation player in Olynk...and then some version of 3 or 4 young guys on rookie scale contracts like Young, Hunter, Mickey...and salary filler. Maybe they throw in another future first rounder (not the 18 Nets of course)...

For...

Russ, Roberson, Singler

Just gonna be hard to beat an offer like that unless the Thunder just love a guy like Bledsoe or something imo.

That way the Celtics core roster from last year is essentially untouched...and you've added Russ/Horford....and Roberson.

IT could play the 6th man role kind of like Turner did, but IT is way better...and then I think getting Roberson is really important because you know what he can do defensively and is clearly capable of playing 20 plus minutes a game on a contending team. So adding another solid rotation player that can defend multiple positions at an elite level is huge for a Celtics team that will strive to be the best defense in the league.

The Celtics turn into a 60 plus win team and legit title contender...and the Thunder get a young stud in Brown, potentially the first pick in an all time loaded draft, a rotation player, and a bunch of talented players that were former mid first round picks on their rookie contracts.

Thunder then move Kanter...his contract isn't bad at all now at all with the increase and another one coming next year. Someone will give up something for him...and they have Sabonis as well. Would want to play him as much as possible this coming season.

Take a year to find out what you have with all these young guys. And walk into an all time loaded draft with two high picks. The Thunder could easily walk into the 2018 season with having 3 former top 5 picks in the last 2 years on the roster with Dipo/Adams and a bunch of solid young guys and loads of cap space to pay Dipo/Adams and add something of note.

Not bad. It is definitely the way I would play this as the Thunder unless Russ is willing to extend. With Dipo/Adams both so young...I really think taking a step back this year is the right play.

[Ca$H]

Gordon Hayward is a free agent next summer. They could trade IT, Brown, 2018 nets pick, and fillers for Westbrook. Then sign Hayward next summer.

Westbrook
Bradley
Hayward
Crowder
Horford

Nice small ball lineup.

[Kiddlovesnets]

A good Celtics team is beneficial for the entire NBA, so why not? As a Nets fan I dislike how their fans want us to lose to get them a higher pick, but for the Celtics team itself I have only respect for them.

[TiagoSimoes]

As a Nets fan I dislike how their fans want us to lose to get them a higher pick, but for the Celtics team itself I have only respect for them.

Boston fans are just rooting for the best possible scenario for them, and nets losing = good. Instead of hating on them, hate on ur team's awful management, that put the Nets in a ridiculous spot, with an horrible team and no future whatsoever in the next 2/3 years

[Carbine]

Even if the Celtics get Westbrook, they aren't a true contender.

They would be a contender like the Raptors were a contender.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Gordon Hayward is a free agent next summer. They could trade IT, Brown, 2018 nets pick, and fillers for Westbrook. Then sign Hayward next summer.

Westbrook
Bradley
Hayward
Crowder
Horford

Nice small ball lineup.

Westbrook/Bradley backcourt would be a terror.

Could give the Golden boys a run for thier money.

[DMAVS41]

Gordon Hayward is a free agent next summer. They could trade IT, Brown, 2018 nets pick, and fillers for Westbrook. Then sign Hayward next summer.

Westbrook
Bradley
Hayward
Crowder
Horford

Nice small ball lineup.

I like this trade. Like that it is the 18 Nets pick.

I'd still want Roberson back in this trade though.

[Draz]

Westbrook is used to and likes to win, why would he even consider NY?
Win what though

[WolfGang]

I don't know y'all. If I'm the Celtics I'm tryna keep Thomas and trade Bradley, Jaylen, a draft pick and fodder for Godbrook and Roberson. I want to see Godbrook at the 2 with Thomas running point.

With another star player like Thomas, he is more likely to stay.

[Derka]

I don't know y'all. If I'm the Celtics I'm tryna keep Thomas and trade Bradley, Jaylen, a draft pick and fodder for Godbrook and Roberson. I want to see Godbrook at the 2 with Thomas running point.

With another star player like Thomas, he is more likely to stay.
I love IT but I'd dump him in a second if a Westbrook/Bradley backcourt was something I could have. They would wreak absolute havoc.

[Prime_Shaq]

GOATbrook/Bradley/Smart would be some intense backcourt.

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

GOATbrook/Bradley/Smart would be some intense backcourt.
Would OKC only demand IT?

I'd ask for Smart or Bradley (Bradley first), in regards to the backcourt. Then some combo of Crowder/Jaylen/Amir. ...and 2 1st rnders (both Nets, but that's negotiable). RJ Hunter I'd accept too if negotiations keep declining.

edit:

Are there trades where we get Westbrook and keep IT? Or would IT be involved in most trade scenarios?
I don't see why not. If OKC is smart, they'd ask for Bradley first, then Smart if Boston won't budge on Bradley. If IT is involved great, but I'm still banking on the D-god Bradley or the potential of Smart. Of course, that isn't including some F's, the 1st rnders, etc...

[Sportal]

Shit would be real interesting if this happened...

[TemporaMutantur]

:roll:
dude is pushing hard to look like a ninja turtle

[bigt]

I don't know y'all. If I'm the Celtics I'm tryna keep Thomas and trade Bradley, Jaylen, a draft pick and fodder for Godbrook and Roberson. I want to see Godbrook at the 2 with Thomas running point.

With another star player like Thomas, he is more likely to stay.

Personally I think Boston would be better off running with Westbrook/Bradley instead of Thomas/Westbrook. Thomas/Westbrook are a little too similar and Bradley offers a more versatile combo, especially if we also manage to hold onto Smart.

[Rizko]

Personally I feel the Celtics are best off keeping as many of there core guy from last season as possible. There all young still, on great contracts, and perfect pieces to contend with.

I try to do something like: Smart, Brown, Rozier, Hunter, Young, Brooklyn pick (OKC's choice on year), maybe one other non-brooklyn pick -for- Westbrook Roberson, and if possible, I'd try to get Adams ( to get Adams I'd throw in that Gershon guy we drafted this year, give them the '18 pick and make the '17 pick a three team swap instead of two, OKC gets first rights, Boston second, Brooklyn 3rd along with the above).

If Boston somehow was able to do that trade and get Adams I would be so happy as a Celtics fan. I know it'll never happen, but hypothetically:

Westbrook/IT
Bradley/Vet signing
Crowder/Roberson
Horford/Olynyk
Adams/Johnson

That would be a perfect team IMO. Great all around mix of everything needed to take on both the Cavs and the Warriors

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Personally I feel the Celtics are best off keeping as many of there core guy from last season as possible. There all young still, on great contracts, and perfect pieces to contend with.

I try to do something like: Smart, Brown, Rozier, Hunter, Young, Brooklyn pick (OKC's choice on year), maybe one other non-brooklyn pick -for- Westbrook Roberson, and if possible, I'd try to get Adams ( to get Adams I'd throw in that Gershon guy we drafted this year, give them the '18 pick and make the '17 pick a three team swap instead of two, OKC gets first rights, Boston second, Brooklyn 3rd along with the above).

If Boston somehow was able to do that trade and get Adams I would be so happy as a Celtics fan. I know it'll never happen, but hypothetically:

Westbrook/IT
Bradley/Vet signing
Crowder/Roberson
Horford/Olynyk
Adams/Johnson

That would be a perfect team IMO. Great all around mix of everything needed to take on both the Cavs and the Warriors
lol Adams for Yabusele... not happening.

And some of the core guys will have to be included.

I was thinking if anything, OKC can include Kanter, so Horford can move down to PF. This would free up cap space for OKC too. Something like this

Bos gets - Westbrook + Kanter
OKC gets - Bradley + Jaylen + Amir + both Nets 1st rnd picks

Does Boston say no? I'd think OKC would take this just for those Nets picks, though maybe another solid Celt would need to be included?

[DMAVS41]

lol Adams for Yabusele... not happening.

And some of the core guys will have to be included.

I was thinking if anything, OKC can include Kanter, so Horford can move down to PF. This would free up cap space for OKC too. Something like this

Bos gets - Westbrook + Kanter
OKC gets - Bradley + Jaylen + Amir + both Nets 1st rnd picks

Does Boston say no? I'd think OKC would take this just for those Nets picks, though maybe another solid Celt would need to be included?

There is no way the Celtics can give up Bradley, the 3rd pick...and then likely two top 5 picks in the draft for Russ/Kanter. For starters, you'd rather trade Thomas than Bradley if you are getting Russ back. And Kanter really isn't moving the needle much on the Celtics. A team that will strive to be the best rated defense in the league.

You'd do the above if it was Russ and Adams, but there is no way the Thunder are trading Adams.

[Wally450]

Having Westbrook and IT would seem redundant. Two players that need the ball in their hands to be successful. I don't think IT wants come off the bench again either, seems disrespectful to him. Any trade I see for Westbrook has IT in it, a draft pick or two, and other pieces.

[LukeWalton]

Three team scenario

Clippers get: Westbrook, Love
Cavs get: Griffin
Thunders get: CP3

[Thunderfan86]

Three team scenario

Clippers get: Westbrook, Love
Cavs get: Griffin
Thunders get: CP3
This is not a very good trade in my opinion

[theaussieguy]

trading a legit 40+ inch vert (IT) in exchange for a POVERTY 36.5 inch vertical should never happen.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Three team scenario

Clippers get: Westbrook, Love
Cavs get: Griffin
Thunders get: CP3

:biggums: :biggums:

[BlakFrankWhite]

trading a legit 40+ inch vert (IT) in exchange for a POVERTY 36.5 inch vertical should never happen.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CihqBwcXAAAcG6q.jpg

[Rizko]

lol Adams for Yabusele... not happening.

And some of the core guys will have to be included.

I was thinking if anything, OKC can include Kanter, so Horford can move down to PF. This would free up cap space for OKC too. Something like this

Bos gets - Westbrook + Kanter
OKC gets - Bradley + Jaylen + Amir + both Nets 1st rnd picks

Does Boston say no? I'd think OKC would take this just for those Nets picks, though maybe another solid Celt would need to be included?
Well it wouldn't just be Yabusele, it would also be a pick and shit, but that why I said I know it would never happen lol. It was beyond a pipe dream the scenario.

I feel like the smaller trade:


Smart, Brown, Rozier, Hunter, Young, Brooklyn pick (OKC's choice on year), maybe one other non-brooklyn pick -for- Westbrook Roberson,
Really isn't bad for either team. Smart and brown are two young former lottery picks who IMO will without question be able to have a high impact on a contending team (maybe not stars, but still).

I like Rozier a lot too and really I feel like he makes way more sense for the Thunder then Thomas or Bradley. The Thunder won't contend for a while and guys like Thomas or Bradley only really have value on playoff teams. Rozier you can develop into a good player along with your other young pieces and they can all hit there prime at once, kinda like the current Celtics really.

Hunter and Young aren't huge potential guys IMO, but outta the two of them? I think one becomes a decent roleplayer.

Brooklyn pick is self-explanatory. Adding another non-brooklyn pick would probably be needed and thats fine. No arguments about that. And if really needed we just give them the 18' brooklyn pick and make the 17' pick a 3 team pick swap where the Thunder get first choice on which pick they get. Essentially giving them two chances to win the lottery (assuming both the Thunder and the Nets miss the playoffs) by being able switch up if the Nets pick is better or keeping there own if that one is.

I guess I'd even throw Mickey and Gershon in too. Might as well lol. Id take on Singlers contract too if needed.

Edit: I just think it's important for the C's to keep the core and move the prospects. It makes our team better and closer to contention and makes more sense for a rebuilding thunder to get our prospects opposed to established guys in the middle of there careers like Bradley or Thomas

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

There is no way the Celtics can give up Bradley, the 3rd pick...and then likely two top 5 picks in the draft for Russ/Kanter. For starters, you'd rather trade Thomas than Bradley if you are getting Russ back. And Kanter really isn't moving the needle much on the Celtics. A team that will strive to be the best rated defense in the league.

well, i didn't clarify, but I did intend the trade to only be done if Westbrook signs long-term. Would Celts still say no? We're talking 4-5 years of a Top 5 player in the league to play w/ Horford and a S-ton of young talent. You wouldn't give that up for Bradley and a few lotto picks?

And that was the point of adding Kanter. The Celts will still have an elite D w/ Smart, Westbrook, Crowder, Amir, and Horford. Kanter can just take care of things on O. No need for redundancy.