Report: Cavaliers offer Celtics two second round picks for Paul Pierce

[pwaldo]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...artner=ya5nbcs

The Boston Celtics in the next few days are going to make a decision on whether to bring back Paul Pierce next year at $15 million or buy him out for $5 million (and if he stays or goes will be tied to the decisions of Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett).

The Cavaliers want to help out the Celtics. And by help out I mean steal from. They made a trade offer to the Celtics, reports the News Herald (Sam Amico of Fox Sports was first with this rumor).

The Cavs have likely spoken to the Celtics about small forward Paul Pierce’s availability. The latest rumor is the Cavs offering their two second-round picks for the 35-year-old Pierce. Pierce’s $15.3 million contract for next year would become guaranteed if he’s dealt.

You should take all rumors this time of year with a grain of salt, and this one you can add a few grains. This comes out of Cavs sources and there is little chance Boston gives it much thought.

Two second round picks isn’t equal value, but for Boston if you’re going to buy him out, isn’t a couple picks better than spending $5 million?

Cavaliers’ owner Dan Gilbert has said he is tired of the lottery and wants to make the playoffs next year.

[bdoody42]

All I can say is that this won't happen.

[angel0430]

If the Celtics are serious about theit rebuilding efforts, they need to make this happen. We all know that Pierce is old and only has a couple years left. Get rid of that contract and spend it well on younger players.

[bigdaddymcqueen]

Wouldn't Pierce help Irving? If only for a season or two??Sort of a mentor thing??

[cgb_orl]

Wouldn't Pierce help Irving? If only for a season or two??Sort of a mentor thing??

Good call. Pierce would help all those high draft picks they have and the ones coming in. Celts may not take though because, in reality, they will get little to nothing in the second round.

[mrveggieman]

I would do it if I were the Celts. You get to save $15 million in salary and you can take a flyer on a couple of prospects. I would take at least one international prospect because you never know how good they may turn out. Worst case cenerio is both of the second round pics flop you still got rid of $15 million in salary that you did not want to pay in the first place.

[bdoody42]

Pierce should at least get a first rounder....He is still a top 25 player in this league.

[palantri]

Pierce should at least get a first rounder....He is still a top 25 player in this league.

Talent wise I would agree with you. however I don't think any team would give up a first rounder and take on pierce's contract.

[bdoody42]

Depends on what the team wants to do. If they need a SF to help them contend he would be a great option for next year.

Talent wise I would agree with you. however I don't think any team would give up a first rounder and take on pierce's contract.

[ajcorleone]

This is a good offer for an aging expensive vet who has maybe 2 good years left.And that is good not great.