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Celtics, Pistons pull off trade Bynum for Anthony

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by don grahamleone, Oct 18, 2014.

  1. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Contributing Member

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    http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story...roit-pistons-trade-improve-roster-flexibility

    The Boston Celtics traded center Joel Anthony to the Detroit Pistons for guard Will Bynum on Friday.

    Kevin Pelton hands out grades for the Celtics-Pistons trade. Story

    The Celtics made the move with roster flexibility in mind. They have 16 fully guaranteed contracts on their books and must trim that to 15 before the start of the regular season. Swapping Anthony, who is set to make $3.8 million this season, for Bynum, who will earn $2.9 million, saves the team $900,000.

    It's not clear if Bynum will stick with the Celtics. It could hinge on whether the team makes any additional moves before the season tips later this month.

    Anthony, 32, had played sparingly, including this preseason, since being acquired from the Miami Heat in January.

    If the Celtics ultimately elect to waive Bynum, the $900,000 savings from the trade would give them additional flexibility with the goal of staying under the tax line this season.


    ------- beat J.R. to it..... bam.
     
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  2. mr. 13 in 33

    mr. 13 in 33 Member

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    I lol'd when i read that
     
  3. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Not that it really matters but no. ;)

    Posted it in the preseason discussion thread.

     
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  4. TheMystery008

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    When you thought you beat JR, but in actuality you didn't!

    Ouch.
     
  5. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Contributing Member

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    Does this mean we finally get Rondo
     
  6. mig0s

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    I thought Andrew Bynun was traded for Carmelo Anthony =.=
     
  7. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Contributing Member

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    Yes, they traded players from other teams
     
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    So another PG, to Boston hmmm
     
  9. rockettes

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    poor title

    bynum = andrew bynum
    anthony = carmelo anthony

    will bynum = will bynum
    joel anthony = joel anthony
     
  10. Panda23

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    We need to ask this question in it's own thread.
     
  12. Rokman

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    Lol, if only WE could do the same! I would trade Johnson to Orlando for Curry. Of course that would be Joe Johnson for Stephen Curry not Nick Johnson for Seth Curry.
     
  13. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Celtics likely to waive Will Bynum. <a href="http://t.co/hE8zJ683P7">http://t.co/hE8zJ683P7</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe">@GwashburnGlobe</a></p>&mdash; Boston Globe Sports (@BGlobeSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGlobeSports/status/523511951746297857">October 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  14. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Contributing Member

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    I see no time stamp. And yes, I know I posted this a short 8 hours after it occurred and was reported to the media. Speed like that kills. It's like you have no idea how to deal with it other than to post non-time stamped material on this blazing fast thread creation. Bam again. Winning!

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Contributing Member

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    Turn in your basketball fan card! How did you not know that when talking about a Bynum and the Pistons and an Anthony and the Celtics that I could mean anything else?

    Carmelo Anthony is under contract with the Knicks and Andrew Bynum cannot be traded as he does not have a contract with an NBA team.
     
  16. epicbeardabe

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    never really watched wil bynum play...can he be a good back up pg? would he be better than ish smith?

    the numbers look better though...
     
  17. Yung-T

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    Yea guys, a no-contract Andrew Bynum trade for Melo would've made so much sense...
     
  18. sTeKcOr22

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    Easily yes.
     
  19. IamHobbs

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    Bynum has a usage rate on par with the NBA's superstars. That isn't a good thing in a backup/third string point guard who can't shoot from outside. He has some truly amazing games, but he's more apt to ruin your chances of winning than he is to help.
     
  20. Kevooooo

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    Joel Anthony would have been a solid addition to this team. We have no size when Dwight comes out. Dmo needs to start playing like a 7 footer.
     

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