So, are we down to primarily finding a backup (big) center at this point?
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Why not Len? I mean I’m not sure what else they’d be looking for really. He played damn near perfect at the end of last season setting picks, rebounding, defending, pick & roll. I find it odd so many people seem to view him as an afterthought. It’s like ya’ll forget how he played at the end of last season. Was effective even in playoffs even though going in was worst possible matchup for him (and all big bodied bigs).
You’re not gonna find a better rim protector / rebounder / big body that’s available in my opinion.
You’re not gonna find a better rim protector / rebounder / big body that’s available in my opinion.
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I think so, our two biggest needs are interior defense and rebounding. Lots of players out there who can help with that. Plumlee, Wood, Jalen McDaniels, Dillion Brooks we have a clean run at, then Grant Williams and PJ Washington are the RFAs, and Zubac/Val via trade.
I think there's one more move to be made.
I think there's one more move to be made.
Queta will develop by playing NBA minutes, He´s dominated the G-league, so he won´t gain anything from getting sent back down there. The correct thing to do with would be to plug him in the correct backup match-ups 10 to 15min to get him accustomed to the speed and details of the game.
This should have been done occasionally last year, but ending that playoff drought was understandably a higher priority.
I figure between Edwards and Slawson and Colby (a bit undersized as a 3, but not for bench minutes) somebody is going to step up and claim that role.
Still, we've got nine guys basically set in the rotation even before a defensive 3 OR a full-sized backup center. I don't see a lot of minutes to be spread around until garbage time. Should be plenty of that, though.
Still, we've got nine guys basically set in the rotation even before a defensive 3 OR a full-sized backup center. I don't see a lot of minutes to be spread around until garbage time. Should be plenty of that, though.
I think the Lopez train sailed when we dropped below 18M in available cap space. That said we could always facilitate a S/T. Now i think our best bet is Plumlee or Bamba. Thomas Bryant was a good option as well, but my understanding is we still have $13M and i dont think any of those guys are worth that. With most of our main pieces locked up, we can turn our attention to those RFAs. The issue up till now was we didn't want to hold up our cap space for a week while we got used against the home clubs like we have in the past. Now, with Sasha, Lyles, HB all in the fold, we can chase other targets including RFA without as much hesitation. Thinking:
*PJW (although we have a glut of forwards, but can at least guard wings where Lyles and Sasha probably cant)
*Grant Williams
*Austin Reaves
My approach would be to throw the lot of our remaining money at Brook lopez and hope he bites. If that doesn't work i would settle for Christian Wood based on his potential, but i am very wary of why he keeps getting moved (is he a problem in the locker room? ) i haven't read anything overtly negative about him so i dont know, but he has the skill set to be a good rim protector for us.
If we cant get either of those guys then i try for one of the 3 listed RFA above (PJW>Reaves>Grant in that order) - Reaves will play very well next to Fox, Mitchell and Monk and it will really mess with the lakers dynamics (win win for us). I then go for a defensive minded big: Plumlee, Waynen Gabrielle, Bamba, Thomas Bryant or bring back Len. None will command more than the vet min. The other option which intrigues me is going for Dwight Howard with the vet minimum
*PJW (although we have a glut of forwards, but can at least guard wings where Lyles and Sasha probably cant)
*Grant Williams
*Austin Reaves
My approach would be to throw the lot of our remaining money at Brook lopez and hope he bites. If that doesn't work i would settle for Christian Wood based on his potential, but i am very wary of why he keeps getting moved (is he a problem in the locker room? ) i haven't read anything overtly negative about him so i dont know, but he has the skill set to be a good rim protector for us.
If we cant get either of those guys then i try for one of the 3 listed RFA above (PJW>Reaves>Grant in that order) - Reaves will play very well next to Fox, Mitchell and Monk and it will really mess with the lakers dynamics (win win for us). I then go for a defensive minded big: Plumlee, Waynen Gabrielle, Bamba, Thomas Bryant or bring back Len. None will command more than the vet min. The other option which intrigues me is going for Dwight Howard with the vet minimum
Lopez gone!!! Now, it's down to Wood. I hope Kings sign him. His length is what we needed....and ability to shoot 3s and stay away from the paint is important. There is nothing wrong with his game, he play the right way. I am not sure what is his problem. Ballhogging? I don't see it. Not following coaching plan? I don't know...but I am sure Brown will correct him. Off court issue? i don't know about that either. But as far as just basket and ability to help a team win, I do not see a problem signing him.
I like Len, a lot.
My only contention is that if we can spend more and try to find a bigger impact player in that spot, we should do so. Still some bullets left - even with a Domas raise (assuming Sasha's deal qualifies for one of the exceptions).
Regardless of how it plays out... watching Monte work is a true pleasure. Occasionally in any given field you encounter someone who is a real virtuoso. Monte, (and especially after his visit with my nona), is approaching those levels. The Godfather in a sport vest.
My only contention is that if we can spend more and try to find a bigger impact player in that spot, we should do so. Still some bullets left - even with a Domas raise (assuming Sasha's deal qualifies for one of the exceptions).
Regardless of how it plays out... watching Monte work is a true pleasure. Occasionally in any given field you encounter someone who is a real virtuoso. Monte, (and especially after his visit with my nona), is approaching those levels. The Godfather in a sport vest.