2020 Eastern Conference Finals: (3) Boston Celtics vs (5) Miami Heat

[LionsFan..LOL]

He acts like the ECF is this terrible purgatory, most teams would kill to have that as their floor every season, especially with such a young nucleus.

Right! At this point I would be thrilled with making the ECF consistently and giving myself a chance to make the finals. Of course in the moment it is disappointing, being a Pistons fan and losing to the Heat, Cavs, and Celtics all in a row was incredibly frustrating even after 60+ wins. Hindsight though, give me that over the hell we have now. Like you said too, they are young not like the situation I referred too, it is plausible they are right back in the title hunt next year.

[PAOboston]

I've been trying to point out how the C's can get better, but you want them to stay basically the same. Bucks will try to add an All Star level player.

Miami will try to add Victor this offseason (because he is apart of their Giannis plans).

76ers will try to trade Harris, Horford, & whatever assets to allow their roster to be more compatible.

Bucks will do whatever they have to do this offseason. If that means doing what Miami was reported to be trying to do last off season; by trading for Beal & Wall(crazy contract). I can see the Bucks being that dramatic.

So all i am saying, I can see Boston doing more then just adding a couple of vets for their bench. Maybe a sign & trade with Hayward...etc

False. I never said I didn’t want the Cs to improve or add players but they also don’t have to blow up their starting lineup to do so. They can keep those guys and be able to fix the bench. Hayward was legit playing on one leg in the ECF and Kemba had a left knee issue. I don’t see how trading him for a bag of balls makes the Cs better. It’s makes them significantly worse.

The issue was the Cs bench was compromised of like 5 rookies and several second years players. The Cs won’t trio of JB/JT/GH should remain. They need to add several veteran role players (preferably a big and a shooter off the bench) that can give the starting 5 some reprieve. Cs basically went 6 deep since the Toronto series.

Maybe Ainge makes a blockbuster deal out of left field but I don’t think that is necessary. I believe they have a couple of tax payer exception, some of the bench guys, and multiple picks to use to get that help.

The reality is I don’t think Ainge knew what he had with this team after the mass exodus of last summer and he treated the roster construction as such. Basically just wanted to see what these players would look like. JT and JB took massive leaps this season. Think he has a better idea now of what needs to be added to help those guys get over the hump.


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[CELTICS4LYFE]

Celtics obviously need to make some improvements but don’t need to “blown it up” we are a very young team and top heavy on talent. 7 rookies on the bench and only 3 players with 5+ years of NBA experience. You see the positive influence guys like Iggy and Haslem had on the heats young guys, Boston lacks that. Last thing I want to do is go into next season with 3-4 more rookies.

Hayward for Turner seems like a easy trade to look at. If not try to add a vet big like Tristan/Ibaka and a Vet PG to run the bench.

[NBA all the way]

Celtics obviously need to make some improvements but don’t need to “blown it up” we are a very young team and top heavy on talent. 7 rookies on the bench and only 3 players with 5+ years of NBA experience. You see the positive influence guys like Iggy and Haslem had on the heats young guys, Boston lacks that. Last thing I want to do is go into next season with 3-4 more rookies.

Hayward for Turner seems like a easy trade to look at. If not try to add a vet big like Tristan/Ibaka and a Vet PG to run the bench.

You all have 3 first rounders again, so we'll see what Ainge does.

[Dade County]

False. I never said I didn’t want the Cs to improve or add players but they also don’t have to blow up their starting lineup to do so. They can keep those guys and be able to fix the bench. Hayward was legit playing on one leg in the ECF and Kemba had a left knee issue. I don’t see how trading him for a bag of balls makes the Cs better. It’s makes them significantly worse.

The issue was the Cs bench was compromised of like 5 rookies and several second years players. The Cs won’t trio of JB/JT/GH should remain. They need to add several veteran role players (preferably a big and a shooter off the bench) that can give the starting 5 some reprieve. Cs basically went 6 deep since the Toronto series.

Maybe Ainge makes a blockbuster deal out of left field but I don’t think that is necessary. I believe they have a couple of tax payer exception, some of the bench guys, and multiple picks to use to get that help.

The reality is I don’t think Ainge knew what he had with this team after the mass exodus of last summer and he treated the roster construction as such. Basically just wanted to see what these players would look like. JT and JB took massive leaps this season. Think he has a better idea now of what needs to be added to help those guys get over the hump.


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Well, ok... To me if they just upgrade at center and get vet bench players, I don't think that will be enough for whats coming.

[Dade County]

You all have 3 first rounders again, so we'll see what Ainge does.

C's will try to pull off a major trade.

Targeting: Beal, Giannis, Harden...etc

3, 1st rd picks... Hayward (if he opts in, or facilitate a trade), Kemba (depending if they are targeting another ball handler).

[AntiG]

C's will try to pull off a major trade.

Targeting: Beal, Giannis, Harden...etc

3, 1st rd picks... Hayward (if he opts in, or facilitate a trade), Kemba (depending if they are targeting another ball handler).

Go all in and get the all-aggression squad in a 3-way trade.

Celtics send Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker and all 3 first rounders to Milwaukee
Bucks send the Antetokoumpo brothers and Kyle Korver to Boston
Bucks send the Lopez brothers and Eric Bledsoe to Houston
Rockets send Russell Westbrook to Boston

Bucks get two veteran stars and 2 experienced prospects with established chemistry who can both score and defend, with Hayward who would enjoy coming back to close by his hometown area, as well as 3 more first rounders.

Celtics add two former MVPs to add to their young stud roster as well as a veteran shooter.

Rockets in revamping their roster add defensive muscle to surround Harden and potentially could have the #1 defense in the NBA as well as another big who can shoot.

[Iggie]

C's will try to pull off a major trade.

Targeting: Beal, Giannis, Harden...etc

3, 1st rd picks... Hayward (if he opts in, or facilitate a trade), Kemba (depending if they are targeting another ball handler).

No they’re not lol haven’t you learned anything all these years?

[Dade County]

Go all in and get the all-aggression squad in a 3-way trade.

Celtics send Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker and all 3 first rounders to Milwaukee
Bucks send the Antetokoumpo brothers and Kyle Korver to Boston
Bucks send the Lopez brothers and Eric Bledsoe to Houston
Rockets send Russell Westbrook to Boston

Bucks get two veteran stars and 2 experienced prospects with established chemistry who can both score and defend, with Hayward who would enjoy coming back to close by his hometown area, as well as 3 more first rounders.

Celtics add two former MVPs to add to their young stud roster as well as a veteran shooter.

Rockets in revamping their roster add defensive muscle to surround Harden and potentially could have the #1 defense in the NBA as well as another big who can shoot.

Hold on lol

If the Bucks can't get a better offer, then ok for the trade you posted; but I don't see Houston doing that trade sending out Westbrook.

[Dade County]

No they’re not lol haven’t you learned anything all these years?

Hi Wade03

Ainge has to do it....

What the heck are they going to do with 3 first rd picks? They already have too many rookies/young players.

Nets are going to be on top of the East. There is no way Ainge is going to sit around waiting for a star player to say "I only want Boston"; because it's NOT going to happen.

It would be a great move to get Turner, that fits; But it will not surpass the Nets, or what Miami is going to do this off season.

The Wiz I believe will except a deal from GS or Boston for Beal this off season. I just wish Beal silly *** didn't extend, Miami needs an offensive player like him...smh

[Iggie]

Hi Wade03

Ainge has to do it....

What the heck are they going to do with 3 first rd picks? They already have too many rookies/young players.

Nets are going to be on top of the East. There is no way Ainge is going to sit around waiting for a star player to say "I only want Boston"; because it's NOT going to happen.

It would be a great move to get Turner, that fits; But it will not surpass the Nets, or what Miami is going to do this off season.

The Wiz I believe will except a deal from GS or Boston for Beal this off season. I just wish Beal silly *** didn't extend, Miami needs an offensive player like him...smh

You’re talking out of your *** per usual.

[Dade County]

You’re talking out of your *** per usual.

Thats fine lol

spoonfed... seeing is believing.

[AntiG]

Hold on lol

If the Bucks can't get a better offer, then ok for the trade you posted; but I don't see Houston doing that trade sending out Westbrook.

LOL its throwing in Westbrook from the "untradeable contracts" post since the Houston fan wanted to get rid of him badly and the team will be going through a transition with a new coach and system. I just want some goddamned muscle and angry aggression on this team.

[nastynice]

I’ll take the positive from this season: Tatum and Brown are legit cornerstone building blocks. Cs have ammo to go get better in the offseason.


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Yup.

Plus, I feel like Kemba was injured or something. I watched him earlier this year and he was clownin'. He looked completely diff in the bubble, I feel he mighta had some kinda lightweight injury.

Kemba Tatum and Brown is gonna be lethal.

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[Iggie]

Thats fine lol

spoonfed... seeing is believing.

What if you never see any of the **** you say, but for whatever reason still believe?