Teams Looking To Trade For Ray Allen

I am actually surprised these reports didn't start up earlier, but there are now calls coming into the Celtics asking for Ray Allen. They are obviously coming in from contenders. It makes a lot of sense, since Allen is a perfect guy to fit into almost any team. Who doesn't need a guy who can stretch the floor like Allen can?

Ray Allen doesn't want to be traded. He wants to stay in Boston the rest of his career. His family is here, and he has said it time and again he wants to be here. If the Celtics can somehow pull off the miracle of Howard in the offseason then I want Allen back. Basically, if they somehow think they can be contenders this year, or next year, Allen should be on this team. He is old, but really hasn't lost much, and is in incredible shape. I think Allen has 2 more years after this year where he can be more then a serviceable player. I really don't want to see him go because he is my favorite of the Big 3, and one of my favorite players of all time.

That being said, if the Celtics are going to blow this whole thing up, and go really young then this is the time. They would need to get a first round pick for him, or at least some kind of young guy with potential. Allen's contract is only $10 million, and it's expiring, so it fits into a lot of teams.

It will be interesting to find out what teams are calling. Wouldn't the Bulls make a lot of sense? Korver, Brewer, and a first round pick for Allen? I don't know if I like that since both those guys have 1 more year on their deals after this year, and the Celtics might want to keep that $10 million open. Plus, I don't know if the Bulls would want to trade all that depth. That was just a random trade machine thing I was playing with.

Anyways, just something to keep an eye on. Hopefully the Celtics can get healthy can prove they can make some kind of run, so Allen can just stay, but the thought of having 3 first round picks this year in a deep draft could be interesting, especially if the Celtics really blew it up and became a lottery team.