HeadtopChunes wrote:Indeed wrote:HeadtopChunes wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't bring Boucher back at all tbh, he's okay but at his age too inconsistent, I think we can get a better prospect to replace him either via draft or free agency that give us roughly the same production. Thomas' limited athleticism makes it hard to project too much growth defensively, maybe increased awareness can help but probably remains a specialist.
Already stated not I'm not that high on Brisset, not sure what to make of Watson either since we haven't seen him play any NBA minutes.
I'd be disappointed if TD wasn't a rotation player next season, I think he's got big talent and he will be more consistent on both ends next year? (or whenever the NBA is back)
I expect McCaw to be more or less the same next year hopefully he grows his offensive aggression a little to at least Delon levels (which isn't asking much tbh)
Stanley Johnson is also on contract but he's gotta find some way to provide offensive value to crack our rotation, maybe an entire year working with our staff will have him ready for the next season ??
I think they will bring back Boucher for cheap, as we lack bigs. Replacement may not be any better at 1.5m, and most likely worse.
As for Thomas, he will most likely be a specialist, and he takes a pay cut to get some NBA experience.
Brisset is rather close being a 3+D, perhaps more experience on the defensive end and try to make 3s more consistently in the next 2 years. Being a 3+D at SF will have a place in the league regardless of the offense. Some injuries may get him more minutes.
McCaw seems to be playing at the same position as Powell. I think he is the insurance of VanVleet, and could be the odd man out from the group of Lowry, VanVleet, Powell, Davis if we re-sign VanVleet.
The biggest question could be RHJ
The replacement level for bigs is high I think we could find a decent prospect or player for about the same price. Wonder if Boucher leaves voluntarily to find more playing time on a different team.
I don't think Brisset is close really, not a believer in his shooting so far, 20% from 3 in the NBA, 28% from 3 in the GLeague. Bad finishing numbers is also a concern. He's a good energy player for the regular season but i don't see a rotation player. The defense is decent but it needs to be elite to be worth keeping Brisset on the court.
RHJ is a free agent, we'd probably bring him back, decent bench depth. Not a guy I want to get minutes in the playoffs though, the offense is quite bad.
My thought on RHJ is that he is limited in some situation, unless he can improve his jump shot, it is rather challenging on offense. Furthermore, as both Ibaka and Gasol are being FA this summer, we are uncertain for having a stretch 5. Particularly it does not seem Gasol can be durable for half of a season, I am unsure how much we could afford him for that, and I do not feel RHJ can handle the C spot.
As for replacement level for bigs, I don't think any decent prospect would be a G-League MVP. I think we will have Boucher for another year to understand if he can get to the next level. Acquiring a stretch big with shot blocking and lateral quickness is not easy. Meanwhile, Dewan Hernadez who we drafted last year is not even close to where Boucher is at, and I would not expect us to find any better replacement.
Anyway, I think we will need to address the C spot, as I expect we will re-sign VanVleet and either Ibaka or Gasol (probably Ibaka). Having a traditional defensive C like Gasol who can stretch the floor could be our priority, just unsure we will do it through the draft, FA (Aron Barynes, Meyers Leonard, Alex Len, etc.) or both. I suppose we might draft a C, but not necessarily ready for next season.
