Garnett to Boston?

[MJ23]

New blog about the rumors that Garnett will suit up in the Celtics green. Post your thoughts. Also at the end of the article, there is a link to ESPN's Trade Machine. Make a trade and let us know what you think.

[bullsger]

I think the rumored trade is really a bad one for the Timberwolves. If they want to trade Garnett they are really to late.

I don't think that the Celtics will be a contender for the finals right away.


A trade for Garnett is hard too complete so perhaps a trade wouldn't happen. Who knows...it is just a rumor right now. How long there are rumors about Gasol to Bulls last season? Long...but nothing happen.

[MJ23]

Its done. Both teams have agreed to the trade. Kevin Garnett to Boston for Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Sebastien Telfair, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes and 2 first round picks in the next two years, one of them top-3 protected.

[bullsger]

hmm...I really don't expect this trade for be real...as least not so fast.

[bullsger]

Will this a problem for the Bulls next season to advance in the playoffs next season?

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-070730smith,1,3620927,print.column?coll=cs-home-headlines

It could also push Eastern teams, including the Bulls, to begin pursuit again of Pau Gasol, who could again come on the market with Memphis close to a rebuilding as well. Also, there were reports Jermaine O'Neal could be dealt to the Nets in a package for Richard Jefferson and Nenad Krstic, and it's likely talks about O'Neal will increase again.

Heck, the Eastern Conference could soon be back in vogue and much more competitive.

So is Gasol a trade worth for the Bulls?

[MaSSaCrE]

Like MJ23 told me, I think we should've traded for Gasol. They wanted a package built around Nocioni, Noah & Duhon. Nets didn't want to deal for JO because they like Krstic, I think our team oriented play will keep up with Boston, another thing, what happens when one of those guys goes down? Pierce is 29, Allen is 32, Garnett is 31, don't expect them to dominate for long.

[bullsger]

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what happens when one of those guys goes down? Pierce is 29, Allen is 32, Garnett is 31, don't expect them to dominate for long.

I don't expect them to dominate...they can play good, but IMO they wouldn't dominate.

[bullsger]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=Roundup-EastPower

[...]
7. Which East team will have the best-regular season record?

Abbott: I'll guess Chicago, because they play hard, effective defense and have great young players coming into their prime.

Hollinger: I'll go with Chicago by a nose over Cleveland and Detroit right now, although with the caveat that I haven't done all my prognostication homework yet.

Stein: Cleveland and Chicago will be a year older and thus theoretically more consistent during the regular season. I see Detroit as a bit of a sleeper because the Pistons' kids (Jason Maxiell, Rodney Stuckey, Amir Johnson and Cheikh Samb) are underrated and will pump some life into a team that still has a strong core. But I can't deny it: I've got Celtics Fever.

Thorpe: The Bulls should hit the ground running and will be a solid threat to be the East's best team. Luol Deng has jumped up to a new level, and the addition of an energetic Joakim Noah should help the bench.

Bucher: Cavs. Getting to the Finals is an intangible boost to a team's ability to execute under pressure during the regular season. That has to be worth four wins even if LeBron the Entertainer has another slow start. Darkhorse: Toronto.

8. Which team will represent the East in the NBA Finals?

Abbott: I'd rather pick this in a few months when we see the rosters settle down, but I'd guess the Bulls. They have been playing together for awhile, they are built for the playoffs, they got a taste of success last year and want more. ... Plus, I'm a big fan of Luol Deng. I think he's only going to get better, and could become the reliable scorer they have lacked.

Hollinger: As much as I'd love to spend a week in Boston in June, I'm not banking on it. Chicago and Cleveland are deeper and defend better, and that will put one of them over the top.

Stein: There are probably 12 or 13 teams that have legit playoff aspirations in the conference, but my fever is such that I just don't think KG, Allen and Pierce need a lot around them to get to the Finals in this East. As LeBron James just proved.

Thorpe: At this point, I like Chicago. Had Detroit not peaked against them and knocked them out, the Bulls could have made the Finals last season. That experience, along with the improved play of Tyrus Thomas and the emergence of a superstar in Deng should add up to home-court advantage throughout the Eastern playoffs and a Finals appearance.

Bucher: Seeing as every team still has the same flaws it had last season, the Cavs are the easy answer -- except that last year's red-carpet path can't possibly be duplicated. If recent history has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected from the East, so I'll go with my darkhorse: Toronto.

[MJ23]

This is where championship teams are made. Ainge has already made a good move, bringing in Eddie House to back up Rondo. Now he needs to find a versatile defender and another big man they should have a good 8-9 man rotation.