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[MPM]

JMAC3 may have bandied this about before, but if there was any interest on Indiana's part in a Rozier for Turner trade, it would seem a pretty easy call.

Works straight up, would get the Pacers out from one year of what some see as an overpay on Myles while providing back court firepower needed due to Lavert's health issues, and would get us our youngish, shot blocking, stretch 5 (while, unfortunately, not really addressing our frontcourt rebounding).

EDIT - of course, the severity of Sabonis' injury might flush this whole idea down the toilet.

[GoBobs]

Might be an unpopular take, but I think Cody Zeller can have a break out year. Once he gets some chemistry with Melo that is going to unlock some of the things he does well like running the floor. Between 28-32 are usually peak years for bigs and Zeller is still only 28

[Diop]

I think we've already seen the best of Zeller, quick super active centre, makes solid decisions but can struggle when bullied in the paint. Not a strong defender and finisher but his pace will give him opportunites with ball.

I'd still prefer an upgrade though.

[Diop]

JMAC3 may have bandied this about before, but if there was any interest on Indiana's part in a Rozier for Turner trade, it would seem a pretty easy call.

Works straight up, would get the Pacers out from one year of what some see as an overpay on Myles while providing back court firepower needed due to Lavert's health issues, and would get us our youngish, shot blocking, stretch 5 (while, unfortunately, not really addressing our frontcourt rebounding).

EDIT - of course, the severity of Sabonis' injury might flush this whole idea down the toilet.

I can't see Pacers being that keen to trade Turner. Its working at the moment, Turner doesn't have to score a lot, just keep the pressure up defensively. Sabonis has plenty of room to work as Turner can hit the 3.

[cornchip]

JMAC3 may have bandied this about before, but if there was any interest on Indiana's part in a Rozier for Turner trade, it would seem a pretty easy call.

Works straight up, would get the Pacers out from one year of what some see as an overpay on Myles while providing back court firepower needed due to Lavert's health issues, and would get us our youngish, shot blocking, stretch 5 (while, unfortunately, not really addressing our frontcourt rebounding).

EDIT - of course, the severity of Sabonis' injury might flush this whole idea down the toilet.

I can't see Pacers being that keen to trade Turner. Its working at the moment, Turner doesn't have to score a lot, just keep the pressure up defensively. Sabonis has plenty of room to work as Turner can hit the 3.

Not only that but I think Turner would net a better player than Rozier if it's a 1 for 1.

[Snidely FC]

such a shame we didn't grab Xaiver Tillman when available at 32

[MPM]

JMAC3 may have bandied this about before, but if there was any interest on Indiana's part in a Rozier for Turner trade, it would seem a pretty easy call.

Works straight up, would get the Pacers out from one year of what some see as an overpay on Myles while providing back court firepower needed due to Lavert's health issues, and would get us our youngish, shot blocking, stretch 5 (while, unfortunately, not really addressing our frontcourt rebounding).

EDIT - of course, the severity of Sabonis' injury might flush this whole idea down the toilet.

I can't see Pacers being that keen to trade Turner. Its working at the moment, Turner doesn't have to score a lot, just keep the pressure up defensively. Sabonis has plenty of room to work as Turner can hit the 3.

Not only that but I think Turner would net a better player than Rozier if it's a 1 for 1.

Yeah, after I posted I realized that ship had likely sailed - that it would take more than Rozier. A 1 for 1 deal would've made more sense at the beginning of the season (based on last season's Turner/Sabonis dynamic), but Turner's been playing very well and their roster really feels like it's starting to gel.

[LofJ]

such a shame we didn't grab Xaiver Tillman when available at 32

We don't even know what we have in Vernon Carey yet. We signed him to a 4 year deal and he's only 19. It's too soon to call that a wasted pick or missed opportunity.

[Chapelchilla]

such a shame we didn't grab Xaiver Tillman when available at 32

We don't even know what we have in Vernon Carey yet. We signed him to a 4 year deal and he's only 19. It's too soon to call that a wasted pick or missed opportunity.

Exactly, let's at least see how he looks in Greensboro next month before deciding on the super early ROI there.

[Rich4114]

Apparently the Nets signed Noah Vonleh. I didn't even know he was available. How is it that a stacked team like the Nets can sign someone like that for front court depth when we don't even seem to be bothered by the fact that we have SG's playing center at different points of games? Are we interested in helping the front court or nah?

[DY_nasty]

vonleh kinda sucks and would be a retread imo. the nets are more desperate inside than we are...

i'd be happy with richards just getting the privilege of handing out 6 hard fouls every night while our other guys are able to play at their natural positions for just a few more minutes.

[Rich4114]

vonleh kinda sucks and would be a retread imo. the nets are more desperate inside than we are...

i'd be happy with richards just getting the privilege of handing out 6 hard fouls every night while our other guys are able to play at their natural positions for just a few more minutes.

Maybe this answers our question. Mitch isn't going to go out and find more front court depth when we haven't even used what we have on the roster. Sounds like a POSSIBLE solution to JB's problem is JB deciding to use what he already has first. But he just won't.

[Diop]

Vonleh was pretty solid for the Knicks, I can’t believe he is still only 25.

[euphorbus]

Even Rick Bonnell agrees the Hornets need to add someone to the roster:

https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/nba/article249542008.html

[Rays Pompadour]

Old news, even if the article was posted today. Mitch is waiting until the G-league season ends and he can bring up Carey and Richards after the All Star break. If he sees a deal that makes sense before then, he'll make a move. I won't hold my breath, though. Just gotta trust the process, right?

[stinger14]

I would call the Nets about Nicolas Claxton. His talents are exactly what we need to pair with LaMelo.

[MugzZo]

I would call the Nets about Nicolas Claxton. His talents are exactly what we need to pair with LaMelo.

Graham for Claxton? I'm down but it won't happen.

[stinger14]

I would call the Nets about Nicolas Claxton. His talents are exactly what we need to pair with LaMelo.

Graham for Claxton? I'm down but it won't happen.

I am not really sure how they value him in terms of a trade. Would they be interested in Biz to backup Jordan? Would they have interest in Cody Martin as depth and a wing defender, they have enough scoring. We can also add a 2nd to either guy.

[yosemiteben]

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[Rich4114]

Sounds like Richards and Carrey are not going to matter this season and you have to assume they aren’t real contributors next either. So what will we do for a center next year? None under contract either. I can’t handle anymore Zeller and Biz seasons. It’s time for move the hell on.