We need a PF who...
- has above average size, length, & athleticism for his position (8'10"+ standing reach and 7'0"+ wingspan)
- is a good/great defender
- can help a bit with paint/rim protection (0.5+ BLK per 36 min)
- is a good floor spacer (37%+ 3P% with 4+ 3PA per 36 min)
- is at least a decent rebounder (5+ REB per 36 min)
- is a low usage player (around 15%)
- is going to be well below a max contract ($25 mil/year or less)
- ideally can flex down to guard SFs (allowing DeRozan to always take the worse SF or PF on defense)
- ideally is around the age of our core (28 years old or less)
Looking at who is realistically available, the only guys that somewhat fit that description are:
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Grant Williams
- Isaiah Stewart
- Bobby Portis
- John Collins
Dorian Finney-Smith
I think he checks all of those boxes with the exception of #9 and somewhat #1. I think his standing reach is 8'9" so he just missed that threshold, but I know DFS also plays small-ball C for the Nets at time so I'm not overly worried about #1.
Grant Williams
He doesn't check off #1 (which is a big concern for me) but he seems to fit the rest of the criteria.
Isaiah Stewart
I have questions if Stewart is actually a good defender (#2) and I don't see him checking off #8 since he's more of a PF/C vs. a PF/SF.
Bobby Portis
He doesn't check off #6, #8, and #9, and I'm not sure I consider him a "good" defender but I'd put him as an above average defender.
John Collins
He doesn't check off #6, #8, and probably not #2 as I have him as average in that department.
I think I'd have DFS at the top of my list if we're trying to improve our roster as much as possible in the immediate, but wouldn't be overly upset if we did bring in someone like Williams or Stewart while we keep looking for a better fit/upgrade down the road. I have less interest in Portis and Collins at this point.