It does seem like having a big big available for certain playoff matchups would be useful.
Yeah, I expect them to put Old Man Strength Al on Embiid and let TL roam/play against backups. That might be a specific matchup where you bring TL off the bench too.
If you’re looking for a cohesive defense and trying to win-now Bembry is not the guy you want. For a guy who is so long and athletic he’s about as bad of a defender as you will find. He still doesn’t know how to defend….stands up straight, doesn’t move his feet well or react to action around him. His BBIQ seems to be off the charts low. Hard pass.
This would be a fantastic get as a veteran buyout guy without giving up an asset and a real good fit as his skillset can replace a lot of the Romeo/Josh matchups.
Probably depends on what he wants. Celtics have the ability to offer playoffs and PT since any wing really just has to beat out Nesmith for minutes. Obviously not a tall task. If he wants to maximize his winning chances, we're clearly not the best option there.
Yup, it's an interesting year in that past Celtics team it hasn't been as clear to see where buyout guys might fit in. Once you get past the ring-chasers, the rest of the buyout guys (and their agents) are looking to maximize earnings potential for the upcoming summer. There is real opportunity for a role here.
Stevens had a front seat to witness the fact that back-half first rounders (and later draft picks) don’t tend to amount to much. Often when they do, it’s on their second contract anyways. So getting proven vets <30 may in fact be a market inefficiency.
I'd like to think that he's saying that the end of the roster will have guys with one really outstanding skill. The lack of other skills makes them back of the roster guys, but they will (or could have) a use at a particular time.
Had to sign 2 players to rest of season deals before tonight. You are required to have 12 players on full season contracts.
with so many openings across the NBA, Brad probably knew exactly who he wanted to sign weeks ago
Valentine is hurt. But also... I think they actually like Hauser and plan to have him on the main roster next year, Valentine is just a body. Moving Hauser to a full contract now also opens up the 2-way for a look at someone then for use next year on our 2nd rounder likely.
thanks..Just noticed DV was on the Maine roster yesterday
Honestly nobody worth signing is out there
He’s worse than Harris but word is that Ben McLemore may be bought out. He’d be a worthwhile pick up for this roster
On the other hand, their roster is so filled with JAGs right now that anyone with options probably thinks that they'll get more playing time there.
Yeah, but that would be after guys strike out signing places where they get playing time *and* a good team. The LA/LeBron factor has to be pretty minimal at this point, given the circumstances.
