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Celtics-Rockets trade talks not so hot

Boston Celtics

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Author(s):
Steve Bulpett

On the list of spectators for this latest round of trade rumors, one should be certain to include the Celtics. While the club is said to be more than open to the possibility of acquiring Omer Asik from Houston, it has made no move in that direction in several days.

Multiple sources confirmed that an offer of Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a first-round draft pick — protected, at that — was indeed made by the Celts ... last week. When it was summarily turned down by the Rockets, the matter was closed and remained such as of late today.

And in a separate issue, as regards Rajon Rondo, matters have yet to be opened. Several sources are now insisting that the Celtics have grown even more committed to seeing how well the Rondo-Brad Stevens combination, already in harmony off the court, performs in games.

Back on the Asik front, the growing belief is that Houston, working under a self-imposed quasi-deadline of tomorrow to deal Asik (because the Rockets would be able to then move the players they receive by the Feb. 20 NBA trade deadline), is looking to stir interest in the backup center.

The Celtics were one of the teams that sought to be involved when Asik became available, but, according to an executive from another club, Danny Ainge has set the price he’s willing to pay and isn’t interested in overspending.

“Why should he?” said the source. “He’s holding a lot of cards. He has some decent players and a lot of first round draft picks. And that team isn’t going anywhere this year, so what’s his rush?”

Asik could fit well with the Celts as a better version of Kendrick Perkins, but he is not without his limits. He is seen as a 25-to-30 minute-a-game player who is an offensive liability at the end of games (a .534 career free throw shooter).

Asik’s defense would help solidify the C’s, but he wouldn’t be enough to lift the club to the level of contender.

Among his best assets for the Celtics would be that his presence would allow Jared Sullinger to play his more natural power forward position.

But, again, as of today, that point was seen as moot.

The Celtics were not deep in talks with the Rockets today. They were not negotiating over which first-round pick would be included in the deal or how well protected that pick would be.

According to a source from a team that has been involved in the process and dropped out, the next move would have to come from the Rockets.

“It’s kind of funny how things that have been dead for a while keep coming up,” he said. “The only way I can see anything happening is if Daryl (Morey, the Houston GM) decides he wants something that he’s already said no to.

“I can see where the thing with Boston makes sense for (the Celtics). Lee and Bass are good, but they’re complementary guys. And if the first-round pick is protected, what do (the Celtics) have to lose? But Daryl didn’t go for that before, and I don’t see how he changes on that. Asik has to be a more important asset than that.”

The Rockets have known for quite some time that Asik wants out. Word is he was told the club would sign no center ahead of him when he agreed to join Houston as a free agent in 2012. When Dwight Howard was lured this past summer, Asik reminded them of his and quietly asked to be moved.

The Rockets tried to play Howard and Asik together, but the presence on the floor of two non-shooters was a problem. And Asik, who will be a free agent again after next season, told the team he would not be able to get his minutes and rebound numbers with Howard around.

That led to this past week and a bidding war that may be growing short on bidders.

 

I imagine the conversation went like this:

Morey: Hey Dave, how easy is it to make your whole site go nuts?

Clutch: Uhhh, i'd say pretty easy....

Morey: So what if I......followed Millsap on Twitter? That would do it?

Clutch: Yeah, they'd fall for that for sure

Morey: Nice doing business with you, please send me a future second round pick in the internet forum draft

 

Your basketball knowledge is very very crouched kind sir.

 

Multiple sources confirmed that an offer of Brandon Bass, Courtney Lee and a first-round draft pick — protected, at that — was indeed made by the Celts ... last week. When it was summarily turned down by the Rockets, the matter was closed and remained such as of late today.

So no negotiating has been going on with the Celts for a week. That article from the Boston Herald. Yet all the specualtion continued. Who makes this stuff up?

 

Lol why did Morey made this promise???
I feel for Omer now

 

I can only imagine the look on Omer's face if he doesnt get traded today....oh...wait i got it

Spoiler

 

Kinda hoping it's not the rumored Boston deal, although the 1st rounder sounds pretty good.

 

If the Boston rumours are true, Ainge probably taking advantage and removing the draft pick from the deal.

We might have to take the 3 year contracts of Lee & Bass or be stuck with an unproductive Asik. Either way, we lose.

 

This can`t be right. When Asik was signed we were still openly chasing a trade for Howard. There even were comments like "this signing doesn`t mean we will stop chasing Howard" from Morey. This just has to be someone making this stuff up - or the promise was something like: we won`t sign another center to take the starting spot unless he is a star.

 

Going to sleep now, hopefully when I wake up, Asik is out of here and the Rockets have just become major players in the 2015 FA class, and have just set themselves up with a pick (or 2), and an established PF or Hawes lol Goodnight....



.... I mean Morning.

 

This is definately not confirmed.....I could get on here and tell you Morey promised him a lifetime supply of lapdances at Treasure doesnt mean he did....although it was in the Harden contract. :grin:

Spoiler

 

Without the pick, i would let Asik rot on the bench.

or he would come to his sense, take his $70,000 a game check and man the hell up. Then we win, right? lol

 

On Game Time this morning they said the trade was in the works with Houston and Boston.

Houston gets Bass, Lee and draft pick
Boston gets Asik

 

Old news, and just speculating just like the rest of the people around the nation.

 

When this guy says deal is done, I will believe it. https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA

 

Good monring! Happy trade Asik day everyone!

 

Off-season prediction: Daryl Morey is trying to move up in the draft. He's offering the 21st pick he received from the Cetlitcs, the Rockets own 24th pick, future picks, and young assets to try and move up into the top 10. Expect the post draft ClutchFans melt down to follow.

Ha. Yeah, right. Morey is just fighting for which pick he gets which is sad because there's not much difference between the 20th and 21st pick.

 

Woj never said the deal was done tho.

 

Then don't believe what you hear.

Woj and Amick are the guys I trust.

 

I've actually said this before, IF Morey gets a pick at all from Boston, it will be the 2015 Clippers 1st round.

Morey has got no leverage on Ainge. Asik does not mean that much to Boston right now since they're tanking.