Free Agency: Power Forward Targets

coordinator0 · Post #1 » by **coordinator0** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:19 pm

We have a backup point guard thread so I thought one specifically for power forwards makes sense too, especially with free agency officially opening this week. Here's the list off of Smitty's resource pages:

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And a quote from Van Gundy a few days ago:

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/06/24/detroit-pistons-free-agency-plans/86343238/

“We don’t need a lot of people,’’ said Van Gundy. “We don’t have a lot of money compared to what some of these teams have with the new salary cap. We really need two spots. We drafted Henry (Ellenson) last night but we still need a four-man who can at times play the five (center) in these small-ball lineups. We’re really trying to get a guy who can get out and move his feet on the perimeter. That’s not an easy thing, but there are a couple of guys we’d like to go after.

It doesn't seem like they're all that interested in a combo forward type, although that's not a surprise with the guys already on the roster. With that in mind I won't list those on the small forward free agent list because none of them have the versatility to legitimately play center even in small lineups. On the other hand there are a few on the center list so here's that as well:

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There are multiple guys who could fit the description Stan outlined. I get the feeling that a mobile big is his primary goal in free agency as well, not point guard like most of us expected/hoped. Aside from Horford, since we already have a thread for him, who's your guess for Detroit's main target(s) or what player the end up signing?

My list boils down to Trevor Booker, Jason Smith, and Jon Leuer for the unrestricted guys. Maybe Derrick Williams too but he's not much of an option to play center in any situation. Yeah, nothing fancy here but the Pistons don't have a lot of caps space to play with like most teams and these seem like the types of guy the front office has targeted under the new regime.

There are some interesting restricted free agent options but if their top priority is a mobile power forward I'm not sure they would want to take that risk. Whether you like them or not Terrence Jones, Donatas Motiejunas, Andrew Nicholson, Dwight Powell, and Meyers Leonard make sense in some capacity.

In the end my prediction is Trevor Booker. He's a guy that can defend/move his feet on the perimeter as a four or small five while bringing the toughness and veteran presence to the team that Van Gundy covets.

LaSheed · Post #2 » by **LaSheed** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:22 pm

Still hoping for Motiejunas even though we have Ellenson. Less than 5% chance but would be nice.

I'm guessing Jason Smith.

bballnmike · Post #3 » by **bballnmike** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:25 pm

LaSheed wrote:Still hoping for Motiejunas even though we have Ellenson. Less than 5% chance but would be nice.

I'm guessing Jason Smith.

I'd say less than 1%, Moteijunas is not happy with the Pistons lol.

Kilo · Post #4 » by **Kilo** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:34 pm

I don't think Stan bothers with RFA's unless he strikes out with UFA's - like the plan last season was Danny Green or Demarre Carroll and then when they signed elsewhere quickly RFA Tobias Harris was then going to be targeted until PHX came with the Mook Morris offer. Smith/Leuer make sense and if we strike out there, I think we'd then look at Dwight Powell as the RFA to target as I think D12 goes to Dallas.

Han Solo · Post #5 » by **Han Solo** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:42 pm

Quincy Acy is a hidden gem

Bakuto · Post #6 » by **Bakuto** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:13 pm

Jason Smith would be fine for me.

stylesofpunk · Post #7 » by **stylesofpunk** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:16 pm

If we cant get Horford on a 1 and 1 or 4 year deal with PO on option 3 I would go with either Gasol on a 1 and 1 or Speights on a 4 year deal

treefi · Post #8 » by **treefi** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:26 pm

1) Meyers Leonard 2) Mirza Teletovic 3) Jon Leuer

coordinator0 · Post #9 » by **coordinator0** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:48 pm

stylesofpunk wrote:If we cant get Horford on a 1 and 1 or 4 year deal with PO on option 3 I would go with either Gasol on a 1 and 1 or Speights on a 4 year deal

We’re really trying to get a guy who can get out and move his feet on the perimeter.

treefi · Post #10 » by **treefi** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:14 am

"He could also be counted on defensively, holding opponents to 34.9-percent shooting in spot-up situations." - Washington Post on Mirza Teletovic.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/06/27/shoppers-guide-to-this-years-nba-free-agents/

I was not aware he could provide anything at all defensively.

Kilo · Post #11 » by **Kilo** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:52 am

Jan Vesely is looking to come back to the NBA - is a Pf/Ce now over in Europe last few years up over 240lbs as well.

Drumtavious · Post #12 » by **Drumtavious** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:04 am

Mirza would be good. I also like Darrell Arthur, he's a great defensive player and can hit the mid-range. Not sure if he has the size to play small ball 5 though.

tradez401 · Post #13 » by **tradez401** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:13 am

jordan hill

coordinator0 · Post #14 » by **coordinator0** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:19 am

Drumtavious wrote:Mirza would be good. I also like Darrell Arthur, he's a great defensive player and can hit the mid-range. Not sure if he has the size to play small ball 5 though.

I think Arthur would be fine for what the Pistons need. He should have been on my list too, good find. Detroit needs a big that can defend on the perimeter. That's what the small lineups are evolving into, like when Cleveland puts Love at center or Golden State puts Green at center. You're not too worried about a size mismatch, just making sure your guy can stick with them somewhat decently. I think the center label might be a bit misleading in this case.

The Moose · Post #15 » by **The Moose** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:20 am

Terrence Jones or Dwight Powell if we can

Post #16 » by **Snakebites** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:54 am

bballnmike wrote:
LaSheed wrote:Still hoping for Motiejunas even though we have Ellenson. Less than 5% chance but would be nice.

I'm guessing Jason Smith.

I'd say less than 1%, Moteijunas is not happy with the Pistons lol.

This. We can forget about Donatas unless literally nobody else tries to get him.

mattao313 · Post #17 » by **mattao313** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:03 am

Motiejunas has a bad back SVG sent him back and he is his wet dream stretch 5 player.

treefi · Post #18 » by **treefi** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:44 am

coordinator0 wrote:
Drumtavious wrote:Mirza would be good. I also like Darrell Arthur, he's a great defensive player and can hit the mid-range. Not sure if he has the size to play small ball 5 though.

I think Arthur would be fine for what the Pistons need. He should have been on my list too, good find. Detroit needs a big that can defend on the perimeter. That's what the small lineups are evolving into, like when Cleveland puts Love at center or Golden State puts Green at center. You're not too worried about a size mismatch, just making sure your guy can stick with them somewhat decently. I think the center label might be a bit misleading in this case.

Yeah I agree.

treefi · Post #19 » by **treefi** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:47 am

1) Meyers Leonard 2) Mirza Teletovic 3) Jordan Hill 4) Darrell Arthur 5) Jon Leuer 6) Terrence Jones

tradez401 · Post #20 » by **tradez401** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:34 am

would anybody want bismack biyombo?