Jahlil Okafor trade rumors
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I think if he is traded at all it will be to the Celtics for the #3 pick....I could live with him playing for Brad Stevens
That stinks though because if Ingram does get drafted number one I would love to see him playing with Jah!
As nice as it would be to have another Duke player get drafted #1 in the draft. I really hope the 76ers draft Simmons at #1 so that Ingram doesn't end up in Philadelphia, especially if Okafor does get traded.
The trade talks between Phily and Boston are starting to heat up... Okafor going to Boston would be so, so awesome.
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/06/20/report-sixers-talking-with-celtics-about-trading-for-no-3-pick/
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/06/20/report-sixers-talking-with-celtics-about-trading-for-no-3-pick/
The only worry about going to Boston, however, is he's likely to be stuck behind Zeller on the depth chart. I can't imagine he'll beat out someone who's had four years of development under Roy's tutelage.
Haha, you had me for a second there. Boston may not retain Zeller. That is uncertain right now. Though Zeller is pretty good and I would love to have him back on the Celtics. He is a good player.
I think there may be something to the fact that the Celtics will let zeller go. The hornheels will be the perfect fit for zeller. His brother is there and with the rumors that Jefferson will go elsewhere it's logical. They go after barnes, draft both paige and johnson and they are well on their way to having the family just move from their alma mater to the NBA . OFC
Would love for Big Jah to get out of philly, although it is a bit ironic he'd go to Boston.
Big Jah to Boston makes almost too much sense...They desperately need more offensive fire power....Plug him into the starting lineup and he will give you 20 points per night....And if anyone can squeeze out some defensive ability it will be a coach like Brad Stevens....I think Big Jah is much better than anyone who will be available at 3 this year.
Boston is very much a if you are
Okafor fills a big time need for the Celtics. Low post scoring is not Bostons strong suit.
From what I can tell, the proposed deal would be:
Celtics get: Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas, Carl Landry, picks No. 24, No. 26
Sixers get: Avery Bradley, Terry Rozier, R.J. Hunter, picks No. 16, No. 23
^That is the deal that Chad Ford is completely speculating on his own. His speculative trade scenario contrasts with the report from Tim Welsh who says that the Sixers are, "putting the full court press on the Celtics to acquire the third pick" in hopes of drafting Kris Dunn.
The Celts and Sixers will both inevitably make some major moves during draft week.The Celtics have 4 first-round picks and 4 second-round picks; The Sixers would seemingly have 5 promising big men who would be available in 2017 with Okafor, Noel, Saric, Embiid, and Simmons... A trade of some sort seems highly plausible between these two franchises. If it doesn't happen, I would still expect Okafor to end up somewhere else.
The Celts and Sixers will both inevitably make some major moves during draft week.The Celtics have 4 first-round picks and 4 second-round picks; The Sixers would seemingly have 5 promising big men who would be available in 2017 with Okafor, Noel, Saric, Embiid, and Simmons... A trade of some sort seems highly plausible between these two franchises. If it doesn't happen, I would still expect Okafor to end up somewhere else.
That's a great deal for Philly, not so much for Boston, IMO. That depletes their proven, versatile defensive players. Maybe they have a plan for signing a big free agent SG/SF on top of that? JR Smith?
One defensive player and two rookies from this past year. Avery is a heck of a defender but Marcus Smart and Jae Crowder remain on the roster and they are not that far behind Avery, if at all. Jae Crowder and Marcus Smart are much more versatile than Avery as well.
That's what I'm thinking. I don't think Jah wants to sit the bench behind a future top 50 NBA players of all time. I do think he will be traded before the draft. OFC
I wouldn't mind him in Boston under Stevens. Could be really interesting there. But, he could be pretty great with Simmons dishing him the ball as well. Eventually, these high picks have to yield something for the 76ers.
Wow could you imagine... Cody and Tyler... the Twin Towers!?!?
But I don't think Boston would be dumb enough to let Tyler Zeller walk. They would just be handing Charlotte the NBA championship next year (and probably the 8 years after that)
Agreed. It would be "The Curse of the Bambino" all over again for the city of Boston. Can't let go of a legend that easily.
The rumors are still percolating:
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/w...lil-okafor-going-to-the-celtics-wont-go-away/
Keep your fingers crossed, @denniden.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/w...lil-okafor-going-to-the-celtics-wont-go-away/
Keep your fingers crossed, @denniden.
With AL Harford there, it would be a good thing for Okafor. That and being part of a winning team as well.
Oak is not an 'Alpha Dog' on the court and that has lower his stock. Many GMs have said he has the potential, along with Boogie Cousins, to bring the traditional post man back. But both are lazy, bad attitudes, and weak conditioning.
Anige would've snatched Oak but he does not want another Sullinger.
Thib will break Oak's back...he probably will lose 30 lbs too...Tyus might've asked management about Oak.