Just one thought for
this morning: I believe the most likely date for getting the roster
down to 15 will be around October 25. I can easily see the
determination of which direction to go lasting the entire training
camp. That is, if it is just up to the Celtics. Now if some other
team(s) come calling, the Trader Dan will listen, shuffle his chips,
and say something like “Well, I might be able to help you out.
What do you need and what have you to offer? Actually we need to tie
this up soon, I have another caller on the other line (smiles
diabolically).”
Although I have
churned and stressed as much as any of you, I have found a peaceful
space where I am eager to see what Brad Stevens will conjure up, and
where I am comfortable that GM Ainge will find a way to continue the
improvement.
Only 41 days until
camp.
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I'm hoping that if trades are made, they will be done before training camp. I'd love to see some continuity over the course of the season. Stevens did well with last season's revolving door of players but think of how much better he could do with a settled roster for the entire season.
ReplyDeleteWhile I understand the boost from continuity, at this stage of the rebuild it seems like forcing the timing of trades in order to make Brad's job easier and/or this current squad's season better, is putting the cart before the horse. In this case I'd much rather let October play out (barring the homerun trade) and make the best decision on who goes and who stays.
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