Rumor: Boozer for Jefferson & Ratliff <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">According to Sunday's Boston Herald, which cited an unidentified "league source," the Celtics "were involved in lengthy talks with Utah about ... Boozer, before discussions cooled off in late July." The Herald also reported that "the price would have been Al Jefferson, with Theo Ratliff's $11.7 million annual salary a match for Boozer's almost identical number." The report does appear credible, as it's believed the Jazz indeed have been curious about 6-foot-10 power forward Jefferson, an '04 first-round draft choice who jumped straight to the NBA from his Mississippi high school. But it's also thought they also were reluctant to take on veteran shot-blocker Ratliff, whose current contract expires after the 2007-08 season ? two years before Boozer's runs out. Boozer's six-year, $68 million deal ? which the Herald says is "considered one of the worst cases of overpaying an athlete in recent memory" ? pays through the 2009-2010 season, including $11,593,816 this season. The Herald's report comes about a week after Jazz coach Jerry Sloan blasted Boozer for his poor preseason defense, which spurred speculation ? including one-liners in both the Chicago Tribune and the Philadelphia Inquirer ? that Boozer trade rumors would soon follow.</div> Source
Gosh, it better be. I don't care what kind of flop Al could ever become, he's nowhere in the neighborhood of Boozer. Another wasted Duke education.
Are we watching the same Boozer guys? Boozer is a stud, he's still young too. A 24 year old PF that's averaging 15 and 10 is pretty good.
Typically when GMs start denying trade rumors, the next thing you know a player is dealt. I'm not sure if Ainge is itching to make a deal, or the Boston media is itching for Ainge to get something done. The Celtics have a lot of youth at each position, and I'd imagine they'd want one more veteran player to team with Pierce. Rondo-West-Telfair Pierce-West-Allen Szczerbizk-Green-Gomes Jefferson-Powe-Scalabrine Perkins-Ratliff-Grant The Celtics seem to have the most question marks on their frontline. Does Boozer solve some of those problems, not really, because his health is always a concern. I think the Celtics are better off being patient and holding out for KG or AI or Amare.
The Boston media pretty much takes the Celtics offseason off. We are used to hearing about trades that were on the table months after talks fall through. I honestly don't see a trade happening until the trade deadline, at the earliest.
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Rondo-West-Telfair Pierce-West-Allen Szczerbizk-Green-Gomes Jefferson-Powe-Scalabrine Perkins-Ratliff-Grant</div> I don't mean to sound like a hard-on about this, because I know you're not a C's fan, but those lineups are WAY off. Rondo will probably start, yes, but Bassey is your second in command at the one. Pierce and West are pretty much the only twos we'll see out there. Allen will get playing time, sure, but probably as a shut down three, or if Pierce just isn't on the floor. As for the three, Gomes won't see many minutes there, he'll probably be spending most of his time at the four, where Powe will log absolutely nada for minutes, and Al will probably be spelling Gomes. Scal won't sniff the court if Doc can avoid it. As for the five, Perkins isn't starting as of right now, but will be after Ratliff snaps in half during his fifth minute of the season. Grant isn't even on the team, so he's right out as well. Yes, there is a good deal of youth going around, but Boozer is pretty youthful too. Nevertheless, all you'd be doing it trading one ridiculous risk for another, not worth anyone's time. <div class="quote_poster">44Thrilla Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The Boston media pretty much takes the Celtics offseason off. We are used to hearing about trades that were on the table months after talks fall through. I honestly don't see a trade happening until the trade deadline, at the earliest.</div> As for this statement...exactly. Boston doesn't care about the Celtics until the only alternative is hockey, so we still have some time before we see inches devoted to them in the paper (unless you happen to live in Maine). And not to mention, Boston writers will still be devoting space to the Red Sox come January when the Pats go away, so all told, you've got a town that catches up on its basketball in short, meaningless spurts. Not much to recommend these writers, and even less to recommend the work they actually produce.
Im not so crazy about this trade idea, actually I am not for this idea AT ALL. To me Boozer is one of the most overpaid playesr in the NBA. Not to say that he couldn't help the Celts a bit, but I wouldn't get rid of Jefferson, quite yet.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Squishface:</div><div class="quote_post">As for this statement...exactly. Boston doesn't care about the Celtics until the only alternative is hockey, so we still have some time before we see inches devoted to them in the paper (unless you happen to live in Maine). And not to mention, Boston writers will still be devoting space to the Red Sox come January when the Pats go away, so all told, you've got a town that catches up on its basketball in short, meaningless spurts. Not much to recommend these writers, and even less to recommend the work they actually produce.</div> Couldn't have said it better myself. As for the trade, I'm not for it at all.
someone was saying that Boozer may give you 19 or 20 points a night but you can also bet that whoevers matched up aganist him is going to hang 23 or 24 points on you
That's one of the most lopsided trades I've ever seen. IMO al is a future all-star, and theo is by no means a waste of a roster space. He is an ex dpoy.
<div class="quote_poster">rafy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">That's one of the most lopsided trades I've ever seen. IMO al is a future all-star, and theo is by no means a waste of a roster space. He is an ex dpoy.</div> no one knows when or if theo is going to play. and what has Al shown you in the last year and a half to make you think is a future all-star
