Milwaukee Bucks Send Keyon Dooling And Conditional Second-Round Pick To Boston Celtics For Trade Exception
by Dan Sinclair on Dec 8, 2011 9:22 PM CST
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PrintUpdate: The latest reports indicate that the Bucks will actually be sending Dooling plus a second-round pick to the Celtics, who will use a trade exception to offset Dooling's trade value. There are also rumors that the pick is protected in some way, meaning this could essentially boil down to Milwaukee giving Dooling to the Celtics in exchange for not having to pay him. Things will undoubtedly clear up tomorrow, so check Brew Hoop for all the updates.
The Milwaukee Bucks will trade backup point guard Keyon Dooling to the Boston Celtics, according to Hoopsworld's Alex Kennedy. The Bucks will receive send a second-round pick to the Celtics as well in exchange for a trade exception to offset Dooling's contract value. The trade is in place and will be executed tomorrow when free-agency begins in full. This is the second reported move by Milwaukee today, following their agreement to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
Milwaukee's acquisition of Beno Udrih and Shaun Livingston as part of a three-team trade before last summer's NBA Draft left the Bucks with four point guards on the roster, raising expectations that one would be leaving the team by some method.
Dooling appeared in 80 games for Milwaukee, starting 22 in place of Brandon Jennings who broke his foot mid-season. Dooling averaged 7.1 points and 3.0 assists while leading the Bucks in net +/- (+4.9). All things considered, his performance both as a fill-in starter and off the bench was admirable, particularly on defense. However, Dooling reportedly grew unhappy in Milwaukee as last year drew on and the feeling appeared to be mutual, as all signs pointed to his departure this offseason. We here at Brew Hoop wondered if the Bucks might simply release Dooling given the minimal financial commitment: he is set to make $2.246 million this season.
Instead, the Celtics used a trade exception to absorb his full salary without sending any salary back, wiping his salary off the Bucks' cap figure. Boston will likely slot Dooling in as the backup to Rajon Rondo, though he may have to split time with 2010 Celtics' first-round pick Avery Bradley. Aside from the dollar savings, the move also frees up another roster spot in Milwaukee, improving the odds of players like Darington Hobson and Jon Leuer making the opening night roster.
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"Bucks Trade Dooling; 2nd Rounder To Celtics for Something"
That’s the head at RealGM. Not “for” a 2nd. Dooling plus a 2nd.
But the 8 page (and counting) thread explains nothing.
If someone can shed light on this, and if they promise a loving home, I will give my first-born (and yet unborn) son to them. Given my age, that may not be as terrific a deal as it sounds, but it’s my best offer.
The J-S blog item also says nothing...
…about what if anything we might receive. Does that imply the return is nothing?
“The Bucks are sending veteran guard Keyon Dooling and a protected second-round 2012 draft pick to Boston, a league source confirmed Thursday night.
“Dooling was not expected to return to the Bucks this season and had made it clear he wanted to be traded after the Bucks acquired Shaun Livingston and Beno Udrih in a draft-day trade.
“Dooling will make $2.1 million this season so that number will come off the Bucks’ books and be available for use elsewhere.
Initial news reports said the Bucks would receive a draft pick but in fact they will include a pick in the deal. The Bucks are well-stocked at the point guard spot with starter Brandon Jennings, Udrih and Livingston, and they are signing free agent shooting guard Mike Dunleavy Jr. on Friday."
I guess it was only a matter of time
FWIW, I sometimes actually felt better when Keyon was at the point then when Brandon was, mainly for his defense. That was only until Jennings got hurt though…
Although, It must have slipped my mind— When he start to get unhappy during the season?
Probably not a malcontent
I think Dooling didn’t develop “unhappiness” playing for the Bucks. I think he developed it reading that the Bucks had 3 PGs ranked above him on the roster. After the trade.
Also think Dooling read the writing on the Cousin’s Center wall – that Skiles respected Dooling and his effort but didn’t think that he contributed all that much to wins. Which was my view. He wasn’t a PG, not really. He wasn’t a SG, not really. He could be a valued player on a bad team. It’s just that the Bucks hope to be a bit better than that.
" He wasn’t a PG, not really. He wasn’t a SG, not really."
Good way to put it.
by Jacob Grinyer on Dec 8, 2011 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think it was Keyon becoming unhappy with the Bucks so much as the other way around
Surprised me when I first heard that given his rep as a good locker room guy, but I’ve heard the same thing from three different people.
Boston version of the Dooling trade
About 5 ours old:
“In what could be the worst consolation prize in the history of the NBA, the Celtics sent a second round pick to the Bucks for back-up point guard Keyon Dooling. This is definitely a value move for the Cs. Dooling is a solid player. He has good handle, he can shoot it from distance and he’s still only 31. Dooling’s not a game changer by any means but it’s still nice to know that the Celtics are not at the point of filling out their roster with the Patrick O’Bryant’s of the league.” — http://celticshub.com/
About 4 hours old:
“ESPN Boston is reporting that the agent for Keyon Dooling has made it clear the Celtics acquired the veteran point guard for a future second round pick.” — http://www.rantsports.com/
Maybe the trade isn’t as desperate as it sounded.
They think the trade is small potatoes, but they approve.
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