Rajon Rondo Wants Out. Where Does He Land?

[Kang Deezy]

I'm not denying that they didn't get along towards the end but the notion that Rondo ran Ray out of town is exaggerated as hell. It should also be worth noting that Ray was the only teammate Rondo didn't get along with and if everyone is getting along with Rondo except one guy then maybe Rondo wasn't the problem. Ray left the Celtics mainly because he was mad that Bradley took his starting job, because he was bitter that the Celtics brought back KG before they started discussions with him and because he felt he had a better chance to win a title with Miami, which was proven to be true.

not to mention the Celtics were trying to trade Ray at the deadline every year

 

[GoldenGlove]

Pacers

 

[Kang Deezy]

People saying Knicks?

I entertained that idea before Phil came. Now? They don't need him. Besides I expect Gasol and Monroe to be much higher on the list to target than Rondo

I could see the Mavs, Rockets or Indy going after him but other a few select teams, I don't see where he ends up. Most teams already have a starting PG in place

Melo has been pretty vocal about wanting to play with Rondo though, so I'm sure he'd be pushing for it...

What could the Mavs, Rockets, or Indy offer though? They don't really have any appealing young players or extra picks

There aren't many teams that match up for a trade with the Celtics right now

 

[Mr. Jack Napier]

Maybe the Pelicans should go after him?

Rondo would be terrible in the triangle knicks stans, he don't got the jumper for it.

I was just coming to say this, in order for the triangle offense to be effective, we need a guard that can shoot. Rondo would look terrible in that offense.

 

[god shamgod]

Marc Gasol would be a better fit for the knicks than rondo he'd fit in the triangle seamlessly and give them a defensive anchor

 

[NatiboyB]

Let's throw out some potential trade packages.

 

[LexDiamonds]

Yall keep saying Rockets but he's a poor fit next to ball dominating Harden

 

[SchoolboyC]

Yall keep saying Rockets but he's a poor fit next to ball dominating Harden

Exactly. With his play-style Rondo is best suited where his SG isn't ball-dominant, like Ray Allen or Avery Bradley.

 

[Big Boss]

 

[Hersh]

something along the lines of hibbert + hill for rondo and wallace could work

 

[dabestkeptsecret]

Rondo on the knicks would be nice. shyt he'd probably be our best rebounder at this point
Mavs might be scary if they pick him up. He'd prob play the same role kid did when they won the ship (facilitating and defense) and maybe hitting an open jumper once in a while
If he goes to the lakers, i could see him and kobe beefing by november
I doubt he would want to go to indy, that team is pure trash at this point. They're best player at this point is roy hibbert

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

I'm about to get my @tremonthustler1 on in here

I'm actually not opposed to trading Rondo, the problem is if the Celtics were gonna go that avenue, it should have happened 2 months ago

not sure what's out there or who'd be interested at this point

the Knicks, Lakers, Pistons, Rockets, Pacers are all easy choices... but what do any of them have?

Greg Monroe is interesting, but not sure his appeal is as nice when he's attached to a max contract

I'm sure Wallace/Rondo could match up in a trade for Amare, but what appealing picks and prospects do the Knicks have to add to that to make this deal?

@VMR is on point tho, gotta dump that Gerald Wallace contract in any deal

We're not super strong at any position, but if I'm looking for anything in this deal, it'd be a rebounding defensive minded center

If the knicks are interested...take Amare, Hardaway JR and any type of first they have available in the future to be honest. Id hate to trade him in the division but its whatever.

Rondo/Wallace/Bass for Amare/Hardaway JR/Protected Future First, salaries match

Celts get outrageously more cap space and if Amare proves himself, potentially re-sign him for cheaps if interested.

Celts go with:
Smart/Bradley/Pressey
Bradley/Hardaway Jr/Thornton
Green/Turner/Thornton/Young
Amare/Sullinger/Olynyk
Zeller/Sullinger/Olynk/Faverani

Knicks go with:
Rondo/Calderon/Prigioni
Smith/Shumpert
Anthony/Wallace/Outlaw
Bargnani/Bass/Wallace
Dalembert/Bargnani

Could also run Calderon and Rondo in the backcourt at the same time for a different look.

Celts prob make another trade to free up a wing spot and maybe upgrade bench PG. Maybe add Thornton/Young for Prigioni depending on when Thornton is eligible for trade

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

something along the lines of hibbert + hill for rondo and wallace could work

No. Celtics aren't touching that under any circumstances.

 

[954UAlreadyknow]

If they traded Rondo before or during the draft Im sure thy wouldve got a pick for him.........

This is horrible timing. They shouldve BEEN traded him

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

Not only is Hibbert garbage and has the worst contract in the league (arguably), Danny is going to have very high picks and is probably going to target a Big with it.