The C’s don’t have the assets to acquire Xavier Henry, do they?
After exercising surprising frugality while trying to sign draft pick Xavier Henry, the Memphis Grizzlies have been fielding trade offers for the 12th pick in this year’s draft. Do the Celtics have enough assets to get in on the bidding? (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
The Grizzlies have fielded several trade offers from teams looking to acquire the rights to unsigned rookie Xavier Henry — interest mostly derived from a contract stalemate between the team and the NBA’s 12th overall draft pick.
But Griz owner Michael Heisley insisted Wednesday that the team is only interested in signing Henry to a deal that will have him play in FedExForum this season.
“I’m not looking to trade him just to trade him,” Heisley said. “I’m not angry with him. I expect him to play. He’s going to have an opportunity to play a lot, and we need him. So my reaction to this is I’m expecting we’ll get something done and he’ll play for us this season.”
Call me crazy, but it makes a whole lot of sense for the Grizzlies to trade Henry away. First of all, he probably hates the organization already for low-balling him like an em-eff-er. Second of all, the Grizzlies already have O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, Tony Allen and Sam Young, who played pretty well last season. They’re pretty stacked at the wing position.
If they do trade him, could the Celtics possibly have enough to trade for him? Because Henry would be just about perfect. I know he’s only a rookie, but he’s got the size and strength to deal with bigger small forwards and on top of that he can shoot the hell out of the ball. He doesn’t scream “SUPERSTAR,” but he’s got “solid role player” written all over him.
Sadly, I just don’t think a package of Semih Erden and a couple picks is enough to get it done, not unless the Celtics are willing to pony up two first rounders as part of that package. Then the Grizzlies MIGHT bite. I don’t know about you, but I’m down for that. Unfortunately, I don’t even know if that trade actually works. ESPN’s damn trade machine has picked a bad time to falter on my computer, but I’m still pretty sure the trade is legal.
What do you Townies think?
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No chance I give up two draft picks for him. Not even sure I give one. Rookies are a risk, I don’t care who they are. Ya he’s got “solid role player” talent, and would fill a nice hole backing up Pierce, and probably benefit from Paul’s mentorship greatly, but he’s still a rookie. If Kwame Brown has taught us anything it’s that draft profile don’t mean crap. I would never give up considerable assets for a rookie.
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Quiz: Who was the last 1st round draft pick the Celtics had?
Answer: J.R. Gidden. Picks are no sure thing, but I’m pretty sure Henry’s going to be a solid player. Would you do a first and a second?
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Maybe, but by your logic, Henry is just a “pick” right now too, so certainly is no sure thing either. And draft picks are valuable assets to have in trade deadline deals when teams are looking to dump salaries.
Ponder this (not that he’ll ever be able but just as an example) if a player like Battier becomes available at trade deadline, and he goes to another contender because they have their draft picks, and we traded ours aways for Xavier Henry, are you happy about it then?
Not worth the gamble, for a guy who only just “might” be able to back up Pierce reliably.
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But with a pick, you never know who you might get. We know we’d be getting Henry, and I’m pretty confident Henry will be a good player.
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Never give two picks…EVER, unless you’re getting a top 5 player (and even then I’d have some reservations). If you give up a first then you better be damned sure about what you are getting. Henry was supposed to be a superstar but never reached that level. Can he be, who knows but he wouldn’t be getting much time on the Cs this year even if we do need another wing. Save the pick and see what teams are willing to give up come the trade deadline. Go Cs…
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He wouldn’t need much time. He’d be a shooter of the bench and a young wing with potential. Two things the Celtics need. Send the picks, I’m telling you. Henry’s worth it.
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P.S. – Bill Simmons agrees with me. Not that that makes it definitely right or anything, but still. Here was his Tweet, a little after I made my post: “Dear Celtics: Please offer Memphis 2 lottery-protected No. 1′s + $3 mill for Xavier Henry. Chris Wallace owes us one. Thanks.”
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That Bill Simmons is a fuuny guy isn’t he? Go Cs…
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LOL
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