Less mentioned big-men options

[threrf23]

In the event of a Baby S&T,

Two names to throw out here,

1.) Nick Collison. The Thunder could use more playing time for their younger big men and might want Collison's contract off the books next offseason. Theoretically, he should be available for expirings (which we have) and potentially a pick.

2.) Kris Humphries. Between Dampier, Gooden, Dirk, Marion, Ahmad Nivins, Ryan Hollins, the Mavs don't need him and may want his contract (3 mil) off the books next offseason. He is 24 years old and statistically underrated over the past two seasons. Per Raps' fans he rebounds and can defend okay, but takes too many jump shots on the offensive end. But it almost seems like he had been working on his jump shooting last season like Baby did - it was an offseason for the entire Raps' team. His FT% did rise to 79% last season (from 60% the season before).

Anyways, he's 24, has sufficient size/strength possibly for both front court positions, has shown regular improvement, can likely hit a jump shot without being as soft as a Mikki Moore. Mavs seem to be looking for depth behind Terry @ SG and potentially for expirings (although Marion makes Josh Howard expendable, perhaps, for that purpose). I would wonder if Tony Allen/Giddens might get the job done...

[SonicYouth34]

Or we could just resign Davis who's better than both of them.

[yodi184]

If all else fails, let's convince PJ Brown to return to action in the middle of the season

[ParticleMan]

If all else fails, let's convince PJ Brown to return to action in the middle of the season

I agree. I think he'd sign for a fancy cane and a lifetime supply of geritol.

[ryan in Maine]

I wouldn't mind picking up Nick Collison. Can't believe you just mentioned Kris Humphries though.

[GregB]

If we resign baby we are all set. Especially if we keep Scal. I think they look to add a developmental player for the sixth spot.