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1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Castle is averaging 20 points a game and is an elite defender. He probably makes an all NBA defensive team this season. 
 

And oh yeah, he’s 6’6’’ so he can guard any position. 

You can’t be serious. 

If we're basing this on physical aptitude then we might as well trade for Jalen Green.  

I'm not saying your position is ridiculous, just that it's inconsistent.  Castle needs to clean up some things, so does Sheppard.  I like that Sheppard is hitting 40% of his threes on a team that needs that more than it does Castle's usage rate.  

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Castle is not a Point Guard that can be a primary ball handler and run the offense. Maybe he will become that one day, but he is not that now and wouldn’t be on this team. 

Reed isn’t either for that matter, but he did shoot 52% from 3 during college and had an insane 67%eFG for a guy taking a lot of distant shots. The team needs him to grow up more and get more confident in his shooting. He needs to be a reliable 3pt machine to earn his minutes, but he’s only 21 and has plenty of time to do that. 

Holiday needs some run as PG for a few games to see if he can do it. He’s not a bad player, but he’s the best option to step into that role with FVV hurt. 
 

I still think they trade for a PG in a couple months, but the market still needs to shake out who will be available. Derrick White has been shitty this year, but would be an excellent fit on this team. Not sure if the Celtics would part ways with him, but the possibility of those Suns picks could entice them. Plenty of opportunities ahead, and I trust this front office to do it right. 
 

 

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nothing of substance but yes please

Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus recently proposed a three-team trade that would solve Boston’s tax problems while also landing them a promising young guard in Reed Sheppard. The catch? The Celtics would have to part with White to make it happen.

Houston Rockets get:

— Derrick White
— Haywood Highsmith
— $5 million trade exception (Reed Sheppard)

Boston Celtics get:

Reed Sheppard
— Jalen Wilson
— 2029 first-rounder (via Rockets)
— $28.1 million trade exception (Derrick White)

Brooklyn Nets get:

— Fred VanVleet
— 2027 first-rounder

Spoiler

“White is already 31,” Pincus reasoned. “The Celtics use this opportunity to get younger at guard. Sheppard was among the top-regarded prospects in the 2024 NBA.com GM Survey (H/T John Schuhmann). Boston can afford to let him learn on the job in ways the contending Rockets cannot.”

 

Giving up White is a big ask, especially given the role he’s playing for the team this season. It’s hard to envision the Celtics biting on a trade offer like the one Pincus is proposing unless White specifically asks out and pinpoints Houston as his desired destination.

Boston likely will make another trade during the season, but barring a drastic change in circumstances, the deal probably wouldn’t include White.

Instead, expect Stevens to explore smaller moves involving rotation players and/or draft capital that can trim salary without disrupting a veteran core that will be needed once Jayson Tatum returns from injury. 

 

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