BREAKING: Celtics trade Joel Anthony to Pistons for Will Bynum

[Real Men Wear Green]

Bynum changes nothing regarding Rondo. I'm not saying Rondo won't be dealt but the addition of a second-string pg has no affect on the tradability of an All-Star. Bynum might not even be a rotation player in Boston, Cs already have Smart, Bradley, Pressey and possibly Turner to play pg not to mention Rondo. Ainge most likely did this deal because he rated Bynum as a bigger asset than Anthony, who doesn't even play. But neither was much of an asset.

[Nets fan 93]

The Pistons currently have Brandon Jennings and D.J. Augustin at the point position. I do not like Jennings' game, but his spot seems to be cemented. And I believe Augustin is very effective. I suppose that left Bynum as the odd man out.

Regarding Detroit acquiring Joel Anthony in return, they lost Aaron Gray to a heart condition late last month and I'm thinking Anthony is meant to fill that void.

Ah thanks for the information man. Makes more sense now.

[pegasus]

Joel Anthony was Miami's starting center in the Finals only 3 years ago and people were saying how stacked Miami was. Crazy dumbass people.

He is/was a much better rim protector than anyone on the Cavs right now. And the Cavs are probably the most stacked team of all time.

[sundog67]

Shame. Bynum and Drummond had some great chemistry. Having Bynum on the floor made for a stable, patient offense compared to Jennings's (sometimes) questionable pace and decision making.

DJ is a good acquisition but I was hoping to see more Bynum this year. Last year some of the more interesting plays came with Bynum at the 1 and Jennings at the 2. Guess that's history now!

[embersyc]

Sad to see Bynum go, I know most Pistons fans hate him, but I think there has been plenty of games from the past few seasons where he was the best player on the floor for a quarter or a half. For an undersized low money backup PG you can't ask for much more.

Rumors are Boston could waive him.

[hawkfan]

Sad to see Bynum go, I know most Pistons fans hate him, but I think there has been plenty of games from the past few seasons where he was the best player on the floor for a quarter or a half. For an undersized low money backup PG you can't ask for much more.

Rumors are Boston could waive him.

Then maybe head down to Houston, who need some point guard help.

[embersyc]

Then maybe head down to Houston, who need some point guard help.

If he gets waived, he should sign with a contender.

[jayfan]

Sad to see Bynum go, I know most Pistons fans hate him, but I think there has been plenty of games from the past few seasons where he was the best player on the floor for a quarter or a half. For an undersized low money backup PG you can't ask for much more.

Very true. I never hated him, and never understood the hate. Preferred him to Jennings, to be honest.





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[Real Men Wear Green]

If he gets waived, he should sign with a contender.

If one wants him, sure. But I don't recall him signing any huge contracts so I bet if he gets waived he's just going to sign wherever he can make the most money.

[hawkfan]

If he gets waived, he should sign with a contender.

You don't consider Houston a contender?
Two All-Stars.

[hawkfan]

Maybe Bynum and Bass moved get moved from Boston to Houston for Terry and a throw-in contract and maybe a 2nd round pick.

The Rockets get Bass to upgrade at 4, and Bynum to back up Beverly.
The Celtics get cap space (probably buy out Terry) and clear up minutes for some of their young bigs.

[bdreason]

Bynum changes nothing regarding Rondo. I'm not saying Rondo won't be dealt but the addition of a second-string pg has no affect on the tradability of an All-Star. Bynum might not even be a rotation player in Boston, Cs already have Smart, Bradley, Pressey and possibly Turner to play pg not to mention Rondo. Ainge most likely did this deal because he rated Bynum as a bigger asset than Anthony, who doesn't even play. But neither was much of an asset.

Will Bynum isn't a 3rd string PG. He's a legit bench scorer.

Terrible trade for the Pistons, but that's not surprising.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Will Bynum isn't a 3rd string PG. He's a legit bench scorer.

Terrible trade for the Pistons, but that's not surprising.

I called him second-string. I'm just not sure what use the Celtics make of him because there are already a lot of guards.

[hawkfan]

I called him second-string. I'm just not sure what use the Celtics make of him because there are already a lot of guards.

Saves money towards the luxury tax, even if bought out or waived.

[ProfessorMurder]

Great, get rid of one of the only bigs for another tiny ass guard.