TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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Today’s 77 Heaven Podcast (I got halfway through it driving to the office) takes a dim view of Wood being a viable starting center in the playoffs.  One of the panelists said something like “you just can’t do it” as it stands no chance of working.   

Two questions:  Is there a playoff team that Wood would start for?  Other than maybe Charlotte, is there a cap room team this summer that would pay more than the MLE for Wood?

I don't think anyone has a clue yet whether Wood is capable of "being a viable starting center in the playoffs" so I'm dismissive of anyone who assumptively says "he can't" or who says "he can."

But I'm not convinced we have to wait to the playoffs and see, to have a good handle on that question. The schedule from now to the TDL is heavily populated by likely playoff teams with challenging front-court players. BOS, NO (2), LAC (3), UTAH? (2), MIA, PHX, GS, ATL. We should have a good preliminary answer by TDL.