Trade Idea: Batum for Butler

[Proudiddy]

It's being rumored on RGM that the Bulls and Celtics are discussing a trade for Jimmy Butler.  I can't really think of any pieces the Celtics can offer that move the needle anymore than Batum does.

And while I love Batum and I know he loves it here, it just so happens that we could swap Batum for Butler straight up.  And it just so happens, Batum isn't having all that great of a year.  Perhaps a shake up for both teams and players would do them good.  And as an aside, according to ESPN's trade machine, we would be projected +9 wins in the deal.

Obviously Batum isn't THE problem here.  He is a really good player, but he is having a tough year and I don't think he is part of the long-term solution without other pieces we can't really get without hitting on draft picks.

[Eazy-E]

I'd give them our first as well and I doubt the Bulls would do it. The only thing Boston can offer is like 4 first round picks. 1 being the Nets which will end up around top 5.

[Mr. Miagi]

How about: MKG, Frank, Lamb and multiple picks for Boogie Cousins

[Proudiddy]

Yeah, I would figure we would have to throw in a 1st or two, but just thought i would throw it out there...  I also find it weird that all is quiet on the hornets front as far as rumors go, when you would think we would be among the more active teams considering how the season is going so far.

[Mr. Miagi]

11 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

Yeah, I would figure we would have to throw in a 1st or two, but just thought i would throw it out there...  I also find it weird that all is quiet on the hornets front as far as rumors go, when you would think we would be among the more active teams considering how the season is going so far.

Bc we are probably tanking 

[Mr. Miagi]

When you make trades for Plumlee and Andersen, looks more like rebuilding mode. 

[YoungPanthers89]

The fuging Kings just traded Cousins for Buddy fuging Hield and a 1st rounder

 

We couldn't do anything close to that?

EDIT: They threw in Tyreke Evans too but...c'mon

[Proudiddy]

7 hours ago, YoungPanthers89 said:

The fuging Kings just traded Cousins for Buddy fuging Hield and a 1st rounder

 

We couldn't do anything close to that?

EDIT: They threw in Tyreke Evans too but...c'mon

Once i saw the deal, i was disappointed.  I dont think boogie would be great here, but at this point I want any move that gives me hope for the future...  and seeing what he was traded for, my first thought was, "we couldn't have traded for him?"

That is possibly the worst value for a superstar trade I have seen in a long time.

[Kakarot]

Chicago looking for a godfather type deal. Would have to package MKG and probably 2 1st, including Batum

[carpanfan96]

The cousins deal was about the best they could get after he said he wouldnt sign extension. 

[CPF4LIFE]

2 hours ago, Kakarot said:

Chicago looking for a godfather type deal. Would have to package MKG and probably 2 1st, including Batum

I would try to see if i could keep one of those first, other than that im all for it.

[Mr. Miagi]

10 hours ago, YoungPanthers89 said:

The fuging Kings just traded Cousins for Buddy fuging Hield and a 1st rounder

 

We couldn't do anything close to that?

EDIT: They threw in Tyreke Evans too but...c'mon

No bc Boogie is black. Now, if he was white

[Mr. Miagi]

2 hours ago, Kakarot said:

Chicago looking for a godfather type deal. Would have to package MKG and probably 2 1st, including Batum

I would do that deal

[Mr. Miagi]

2 hours ago, carpanfan96 said:

The cousins deal was about the best they could get after he said he wouldnt sign extension. 

No, we could've given better but we didn't want to