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Celtics to Buy Out Paul Pierce?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by A_3PO, May 26, 2013.

  1. MONON

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    If we got Howard, could we get Pierce and maybe KG? Kg could be our pf for a couple of years and help tutor our batch of pfs especially Dmo.
     
  2. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    "The Ohio News-Leader is reporting that Danny Ainge is "likely" to buy out the Celtics' Paul Pierce this summer for $5 million, releasing the franchise player into the free agency wild."

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  3. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    he'll end up with the spurs or heat fighting for a title. it will be interesting to see where KG goes. he can veto any trade to a crappy team so the celtics will have to trade him to a contender, but will the contender have enough good parts to match KG's salary? probably not. tough spot for ainge.
     
  4. BigMaloe

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    No ones mentioned it, but Memphis is a sleeper candidate...
     
  5. Jontro

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    He was a great player, hope he retires a Heat.
     
  6. BEAT LA

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    I seriously doubt it. Not an appealing city plus he will command at least $4 million. Why take the vet min? Thats still a nice chunk of change for player nearing retirement in the nba.
     
  7. prs325

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    More interested in Garnett to pair with Howard and put the competitive spirit of this team into overdrive.
     
  8. VBG

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    Would be perfect for the Grizzlies. I want him to retire a Celtic though. Don't want him to ever play for another team.
     
  9. Asian Sensation

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    We should sign him. Let him take all the backup minutes at the 3 spot and he'd be a super Garcia/Delfino. He does bleed red after all.
     
  10. jvu

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    Big time chucker getting the boot. I am not suprised, now lets see KG in rockets uni!

    Lin
    harden
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    Howard

    Interesting team. I think Garnett has the ability to put Howard in check.
     
  11. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    I'd love to have him on the Rockets. We could use him on this young team, but I doubt that he'd be happy playing behind Parsons, or that we could afford him. Still, he'd be a nice addition. The dude will probably end up with the Heat, dammit.
     
  12. bloodwings19

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    Pierce from LA, he is destined to go Lakers/Clippers. I really doubt Pierce, or Garnett want to play for another Eastern Conference team because of Lebron and facing the Celtics. I think KG is a very high possibility, if Dwight does the wrong thing.
     
  13. joepu

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    Pretty sweet deal if it means garnett comes here too.

    If I were a celltic fan though, I would want pierce to retire a celtic even if it means a longer rebuild.
     
  14. basketballholic

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    Garnett and Howard would not mix well. Like oil and water.
     
  15. Aleron

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    It wouldn't surprise me if Pierce retires if he's bought out
     
  16. NotApollo33

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    Pierce is ****.
    The Lakers suck.
    Beverley > Russell Westbrook.

    You gtfo.
     
  17. DonatasFanboy

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    yep, he would be great there.
     
  18. youngduck

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    yeah that's why ray allen left cuz of the constant trade rumors. to danny ainge its all business. loyalty doesn't matter.

    paul pierce wuld retire if kg retires..Kg came to the celtics to play with pierce.. so adios to KG as well.
     
  19. Sanity2disChaos

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    Ill take both if we could get dwight here at the same time....vet leadership(championship leadership) on the youngest ten in the league and they won't break the bank...You give up delfino and Garcia for two significant upgrades in paul p and Garnett.
     
  20. dragonz

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    This news is reported by Cavs reporter, nuff said.
     

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