lilfishi22 wrote:Ghost of Kleine wrote:I've mentioned these considerations from the vet minimum /unsigned pool as players that we should strongly consider, as we're currently more beggars than choosers in our current situation, devoid of any legitimate draft assets or cap space. So then, how do we find solutions for our roster deficiencies under these incredibly restrictive conditions as a 2nd apron team?
We'll the one avenue that we're not at all restricted by is the vet minimum options we might add to our roster as they don't count against our cap. Additionally, for those years that we don't even have a draft pick to utilize, we would do ourselves a disservice by not at the very least exploring some of these young players that still have impressive skillsets and untapped upside. BOTH as potential assets to be showcased as well as potential key contributors based on their untapped upside and individual skill sets. In our current predicament, we owe it to ourselves to explore the possibilities of how these unsigned players could offer a low-risk/high-reward contribution to our team. And very possibly transform into more additional valued trade assets that we could utilize at minimal cost.
Vet minimum free agency unsigned options1-
Mike Muscala. A 6'11 240 lb power forward/center who is a career 37% 3 PT shooter. I believe that he could flourish as a versatile, gritty floor spacing big in our system and could be a Brook Lopez type project (sans rim protection) under Budenholzer.
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Olivier Sarr.A 7 foot 237 lb Young athletic versatile forward/center (the 25 yr old older brother of recent Wizards lottery pick Alex Sarr who possesses many similar attributes/ talents. Is a crafty passer, good ballhandler, high-end athlete/ rim runner/shot-blocker who also just happens to shoot 37% from three! He's high motor and physical too. He'd be great interchangeably with Ighodaro due to his floor spacing and weakside shot blocking! His per 36 numbers are really impressive: 12 points/ 13 rebounds/ 2.6 blocks. 66TS%.
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Markelle Fultz. A very talented young, athletic, strong 6'5 guard who still possesses immense upside and lead guard potential. That'd be a great value swing for us getting a former lottery pick guard for the vet minimum. And if he shows out, then he might return a solid asset like a first or a couple of 2nds. And he'd be a solid low-cost stopgap until we could get Lonzo Ball somehow hopefully.
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Terquavion Smith. A young, very quick, athletic, high motor 6'4 shooting guard who's a streaky shooter but still a 37% 3 PT shooter for his career. Smith is a really good long-range shooter with deep range and a quick release. He's disruptive on defense getting steals and deflections sometimes but is primarily a gunner similar to Bons Hyland/ or a skinnier Jordan Clarkson microwave scorer.
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Ibou Dianko Badji. A very long 7'1 240 lb center with a 7'8 wingspan and a high motor. Badji although still very young at only 22 years old has incredible defensive upside because he's incredibly long, athletic, and fast/ switchable for his size! He just needs time and reps to adjust and grow to the NBA game/ speed. But his size, length, athleticism, and footspeed/ability to cover ground and recover are elite. H's a very low-risk immense upside rim running shot blocking specialist center. He's also got a very smooth developing mid-range jumper!
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1. Muscala retired
2. Intriguing but he's on a 2-way with the Thunder and I wouldn't give up anything for him right now
3. Damaged goods. Can't shoot, not healthy and not worth taking a gamble on
4. I don't think we need him. We're already bringing Beal off the bench as that scorer
5. Honestly, never heard of the guy so I can't comment.
1- If Muscala retired, then the 2nd and 3rd option become Bertans (2nd) and Gallinari (3rd). Providing floor spacing from the frontcourt would be a bonus to compliment Oso in the paint, as well as Plumlee if he stays. But I'd look to move him for a 2nd somewhere if possible.
2- He's very intriguing for the reasons I've shared.
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/74604/olivier-sarr It's very frustrating that some of these sites don't have updated or accurate info. But if true that he's on a two-way deal, Then I'd see if we could just swap Bol for him or even Plumlee with one of their thousand 2nds coming back. But if you're familiar with him then you know h'd be an upgrade from Plumlee for his size, versatility, shot-blocking, and actual ability to hit threes and space the floor for a 7 footer which again could really compliment Osos' game by spacing the floor.
3- He is injured, but he's still a very steady lead-level guard who is strong, can pass, and gets to the rim really well. I'm not as worried about his shooting because he'd (in theory be coming off the bench with Beal, O'neale, or whatever 3 PT shooting 3 & D forward we could get/sign. And the floor would be wide open for him to get to the rim and score or pass it out as the defense collapses. Again, this is still very solid to great value if getting him on a vet min. I get not giving up one of our last assets for Sarr (if on a two-way). But he could then just as easily be a throw-in if we look to trade Tyus to OKC for one of their 6 25' firsts they'll have or some of their thousand or so 2nd round picks??? Again, these are merely considerations for our front office to pursue or keep tabs on in a potential low-end deal.
4- Terq Smith would be our 3rd rotation SG to replace D Lee if we can move him for something (hopefully a 2nd or protected future 2nd). He's young, quick with deep deep range, no conscience, and a very quick release. He'd be an upgrade from D Lee for us as yet another microwave scorer whenever Beal sits. That way we have a relentless wave of potent scoring to throw at the opposition. You can never have too many shooters/scorers after all.
5- He's just a basic high motor, very big (7'1), very long, quick mobile athletic shot-blocking big with an absurd 7'8 wingspan and a very raw but developing faceup game. And he's got elite shot-blocking potential due to his size. Think of him like a lankier, quicker MO Bamba. But with less 3-point shooting in favor of better shot blocking and very good offensive rebounding.
