Offseason 2025 Thread

[yosemiteben]

I think ATL is holding on to Okongwu , they're chasing wins this year and I think they'd prioritize OO over Capella.

[MasterIchiro]

Are we going after Bam?

[driveandkick]

Are we going after Bam?

I truly think there’s a center out there we think we can get. No clue who, but there’s no way the roster as currently constructed is the plan for this season

[yosemiteben]

I'd be happy using assets on any of Bam, JJJ, or Gobert.

I'd also be ok with Bitadze or Claxton.

[MasterIchiro]

I'd be happy using assets on any of Bam, JJJ, or Gobert.

I'd also be ok with Bitadze or Claxton.

What about Gafford?

[Braggins]

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[yosemiteben]

I'd be happy using assets on any of Bam, JJJ, or Gobert.

I'd also be ok with Bitadze or Claxton.

What about Gafford?

Yeah I dunno, worried about the lack of defensive chops but wouldn't be the end of the world with him

[JMAC3]

Charlotte about to trade for Embiid. I don't even know what the cost of that would be at this point.

[JustBuzzin]

Charlotte about to trade for Embiid. I don't even know what the cost of that would be at this point.

That would be crazy

[Chapelchilla]

Nice write up JMAc!

Helluva trade by JP to land Sexton and a pick for our garbage.
We finally have a top quality back up PG/SG!
Love the deal

[HornetJail]

Ben Simmons would be a cool acquisition with our current backcourt

*ducks preemptively*

[JustBuzzin]

Ben Simmons would be a cool acquisition with our current backcourt

*ducks preemptively*

I actually have him at the top of my FA target list.

Mainly because he plays defense. I like him at that backup pf/point role. Have him run with Kon/Miller get them some open 3's.

We need a center right now tho.

[HornetJail]

Ben Simmons would be a cool acquisition with our current backcourt

*ducks preemptively*

I actually have him at the top of my FA target list.

Mainly because he plays defense. I like him at that backup pf/point role. Have him run with Kon/Miller get them some open 3's.

We need a center right now tho.

yeah center is priority #1, but I do want another playmaker. Sexton isn't an expert playmaker by any means, neither is Tre or NSJ off the deeper side of our bench, and nobody really knows how thrusting Kon into that secondary playmaking role is going to work.

[Bassman]

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Trying to think of a realistic free agent center we can sign within our mid-level exception, and Day'Ron Sharpe came to mind since the Nets didn’t extend a QO (it would have tied up to much cap hold). Is he ideal? Of course not. Would he be a better fit than oldsters like Brook Lopez? I’d think so.

Guys like Jarrett Allen would be better, but what do you trade for him? Miles? Where would they play him? Then we’d be short a starting PF. And DO NOT suggest that, in a Miles trade for a center, we start Diabetes! Certainly not Tiddy .

What I’m getting at is this;

1. LOVE getting Sexton for Nurkic! Great trade! We’ve got a super backup PG/6th man, while having a reliable fall back should Melo get hurt or traded.

2. Losing Nurkic exposes our weak 5 spot further. It was a leaking ship…now it’s got a massive hole in the hull. I love Kalkbrenner but he’s not ready to come in here and play heavy minutes right away. Diabetes is a splendid asset but he’s undersized and can’t shoot.

3. We all presume Jeffie has a master plan to go get a starting center. BUT…he emphasized multiple times, even “DOUBLING DOWN” (hate that phrase) that he “will not shortcut the process of development and steady progress” by going for a (paraphrasing) “big trade or free agent splash”. So I’d be shocked if he engineered a trade for Allen or Claxton (who do the Nets play at the 5 if Claxton is dealt?).

So seriously, where do you guys see our next center coming from, and who?

Man would Clingan have been a blessing here, now going into his second year.

[Chapelchilla]

I think we gotta give JP a minute or three here to make some more calls. My guess he he wants a younger more mobile big. Kornet, M Wagner, Sharpe, Precious or a trade for bigger names?

[Diop]

Ben Simmons fits that description if they looking for a backup ball handler.

Put him at backup pf let him play point forward. We could use his defense more than anything.

i think he will go to a competing team on a minimum deal.

[Hornet Mania]

So seriously, where do you guys see our next center coming from, and who?

Man would Clingan have been a blessing here, now going into his second year.

I think if we wanted Clingan he's still gettable. Portland already had Robert Williams and Ayton then drafted Yang at the higher end of his predicted range.

Thing is I don't think our FO likes Clingan, or that C archetype generally. I think they want a Porzingis or a Lopez, a 3+D 7 footer for Lee's five out system. I'm not sure who, if anyone, fits the description but I predict that is the type they'll target.

I also completely agree with your 3rd point, if no one they love is available they'll be just fine trotting Diabate and Kalk out there to get killed every night. They've been nothing but consistent in their messaging regarding eating losses now to build a better tomorrow.

[Diop]

I think ATL is holding on to Okongwu , they're chasing wins this year and I think they'd prioritize OO over Capella.

this is my thinking as well. You don't trust Porzingis to be your starting centre all year, he will sit out half of it and he can play power forward.

I don't mind Capella as a stop gap signing. Hard working athletic big

[Diop]

I'd be happy using assets on any of Bam, JJJ, or Gobert.

I'd also be ok with Bitadze or Claxton.

What about Gafford?

yeah i don't mind Gafford either and think he will be cheaper. very solid big.

[Diop]

Charlotte about to trade for Embiid. I don't even know what the cost of that would be at this point.

then i would have to change teams. **** that guy