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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 23, 2017 13:46:31 GMT -5
Thought it would be good to start a thread that we can sticky to discuss as players are signed for summer league and as we await the first game.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 23, 2017 13:48:35 GMT -5
Danny said something about Zizic being questionable for Summer League because of visa issues but Mike Zarren set the record straight.
Mike Zarren: "Ante is currently under contract in Europe. But there currently is no visa issue. We re good."
But they aren't 100% sure he will be in Summer League.
Also, Danny repeated that Yabusele won't be there because of his foot surgery.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 23, 2017 15:51:20 GMT -5
Sure would like to have Zizic on the team. Along with Jaylen and Jayson, and Semi, I want to see what kind of damage Zizic can do.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 23, 2017 16:05:01 GMT -5
Demetrius JacksonVerified account @d_Jay11 17h17 hours ago
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Summer league is going to be fun 🍀
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Post by jmost on Jun 23, 2017 16:14:10 GMT -5
What about Nader? I'm eager to see his progress.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 23, 2017 16:29:12 GMT -5
What about Nader? I'm eager to see his progress. Yup, gotta see Nader too. See if he's ready for NBA action. Demetrius needs to play lights out if he wants to remain a Celtic. Rookie Kadeem Allen is a better perimeter defender and could steal Jackson's spot on the roster. |
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Post by jmost on Jun 23, 2017 16:42:49 GMT -5
So, there is this new thing called a two-way player. Here's the gist, although I can't vouch for its complete accuracy:
"A two-way player is primarily a D-League player but can be called up by the parent NBA team on temporary assignments.
Teams can sign players with three years or less NBA experience to two-way contracts.
Teams can sign players to one year or two year "two-way" contracts.
Two-way contracts must be signed prior to January 15th.
Just as with regular NBA contracts, the parent team retains full rights to its two-way players. (they cannot be poached by other teams).
Two-Way players make more ($75,000) than regular D-League players. (Level A players make $26,000 while Level B players make $19,500)
Two-Way Player Salaries will be excluded from the Team's Salary Cap
For example, a Team is not required to have Salary Cap Room or an Exception to sign, acquire, or convert a player to a Two-Way Contract even if they are over the salary cap, above the tax line, or "hard capped".
Two-Way players CAN be traded, but teams cannot trade them before 30 days following the date on which the Contract was signed. I could see a particularly good two-way player being traded for a draft pick, for instance."
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Bottom line: we should be able to hold onto more players should we wish to
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 23, 2017 18:24:59 GMT -5
Friday afternoon, former Kansas center Landen Lucas revealed on Twitter that he was joining the Celtics' summer league
"After considering about five team offers, Landen decided on the Boston Celtics for summer league," his mother, Shelley, told the Journal-World. "He feels really good about it. Right now he is hanging out with his best friend and some family before leaving for Boston on Wednesday."
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 23, 2017 18:45:52 GMT -5
Friday afternoon, former Kansas center Landen Lucas revealed on Twitter that he was joining the Celtics' summer league "After considering about five team offers, Landen decided on the Boston Celtics for summer league," his mother, Shelley, told the Journal-World. "He feels really good about it. Right now he is hanging out with his best friend and some family before leaving for Boston on Wednesday." He/s a long shot to make the team, and more likely being called upon to be a big body to go up against in practices. But if he flashes, he'll get a chance. Good luck young guy. |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 23, 2017 20:54:29 GMT -5
Who are your top 3 performers?
I say Jaylen, Ojeleye and Nader. I didn't put Jayson because, even though I think he'll look good, I think Jaylen and Nader are a bit more ready than Tatum. I put Ojeleye because he'll be shooting darts from 3pt land and throwing home monster dunks.
Big men don't get a lot of shine in these settings (sorry Zizic). Yabu would have looked good, but he's recovering from his foot surgery, and will not be playing.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jun 24, 2017 14:51:38 GMT -5
Ojeleye could be interesting. Originally played at Duke for 2-seasons. Transfers to SMU, and has a breakout year.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 24, 2017 16:23:13 GMT -5
Ojeleye could be interesting. Originally played at Duke for 2-seasons. Transfers to SMU, and has a breakout year. They say Ojeleye has an incredible work eithic, and I hope it pays dividends. I'd like to see him become an effective ball handler so he can be a threat on breaks. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 25, 2017 14:49:52 GMT -5
Here's the roster for SL team so far
Kadeem Allen
Jabari Bird
Jaylen Brown
Demetrius Jackson
Landen Lucas
Jordan Mickey
Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Scoochie Smith
Jayson Tatum
Ante Zizic
I think Scoochie Smith is the only one we haven't discussed before.
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Post by runrondo on Jun 25, 2017 19:40:58 GMT -5
Schoochie has a great name so he's got that going for him.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 27, 2017 13:12:14 GMT -5
Zizic is in Boston and through physicals and working out and ready to play in Summer League according to WEEI.
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