They have a lot of cap space and signing both together would be a smart move. Whether it happens or not who knows but I expect the Celtics to work hard at making a big move.
What's funny about that is that I had completely forgotten about that incident until you just mentioned it.
That injury could have cost the Cavs and Love a championship. Might not be a lot of "love" between the two of them now. If the Celts really want Love they better hope the Cavs win it all.
That is a theory manufactured by the media in trying to come up with a reason for LMA to leave. If Dame has all the spotlight then why are we only talking about LMA right now. Everyone knows how important LA is to this team. (Especially Dame) And if LA gets paid the max by Portland, does he really care who gets the spotlight? Does he even enjoy the spotlight? I think he hates it. Sure he loves to be recognized as a great player, being an all star, holding all Blazer records by the time he is through, but he can do all of that without being in the spotlight. I don't think that is who LaMarcus is? I think he would be happy to share it. Which team gives him the best chance at winning a championship is probably more of a key than being "the guy". If you win, you get it all. SA worries me.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....aldridge-and-wesley-matthews-as-package-deal/ Report: Celtics looking to pursue LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews as package deal If LaMarcus Aldridge leaves the Trail Blazers, where would he go? The Spurs are reportedly at or near the top of his list, and the Cavaliers could factor. The Lakers and Knicks will push for him, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mavericks and Rockets also pursue the native Texan. A wildcard: Boston, which could also pursue pending free agent Wesley Matthews. A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN Northeast: My understanding is the Celtics are going to be open to putting together some type of package deal where they would not only bring in LaMarcus Aldridge, they’d also bring in one of his good friends by the name of Wes Matthews. If the Celtics renounce all their free agents besides Jae Crowder and waive the unguaranteed contracts of Phil Pressey and Chris Babb, they’d be $23,700,485 below the projected salary cap. Aldridge’s max contract projects to start at $19,027,800, not leaving much room for Matthews. Matthews might have drawn a max contract before his season-ending injury, and he’s still worth much more than a few million per year. Boston could clear more cap space by trading a first-rounder to dump Gerald Wallace, and landing Aldridge and Matthews would easily justify losing that pick. But why would Aldridge and Matthews sign with the Celtics? Brad Stevens is a good coach, and the Eastern Conference presents an easier road. But if the duo is just trying to recreate what it has together in Portland – a place Aldridge is still fond of – good luck doing it without Damian Lillard. Whatever advantages Boston has, it doesn’t have Lillard. If Aldridge wants to leave the Trail Blazers, he should have better options. If he wants to stay with Wesley Matthews, they should re-up with Portland.
The Celts have no shot. None. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. I am concerned about two teams. The Spurs. The Mavs. That's it.
Spurs aren't an option either. If LMA really wants to go to the Spurs he'll sign a one year deal with the Blazers and then sign with them next year.
No, I've posted multiple links that have broken down what it would take for the Spurs to clear cap room and gut the team to sign LMA. It's not as easy as some in the forum think it is. Dallas is a real concern for LMA to go to. If LMA really wants to be a Spur and to enjoy a legitimate shot at a ring the smart move would be for him to wait a year.
Actually the same issues that prevent LMA from going to SAS this year (them having to gut the roster) apply to DAL as well. Chandler doesn't want to play for a different NBA team and Ellis is not opting out of his contract this summer.
Gerald Wallace (Boston gives the Blazers money for a buy out) Avery Bradley, Brandon Bass, Evan Turner and Bostons #1 for Aldridge and Wes . I think thats the way people in Boston see it?
That'd be a bad package. It would have to be Sullinger, Bradley, Crowder, Wallace's contract and #16.. And that's the basement of what we would demand.
