05-28-2021, 05:35 PM
(05-28-2021, 04:54 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I'm a fan of the various MLE to a PF (Theis and Batum are high on my list, but I also like Niang if you have to go cheap). ... I think that step is adding a guy to share the PF spot with Maxi.
I think a backup F makes sense.
I'm not sure there's a better option than Batum, assuming his price is reasonable. He's a big wing, he hits 3s, and he defends. That's exactly what they need imo. And looks like he's likely to be available.
I like Theis as a player, but I don't think he's a feasible alternative to Batum because the pluses he offers are at center, not a F. And they have C's oozing out of every pore already. If it was an opportunity for Theis at $5M (like his last deal) with Powell being moved somehow, then yeah that makes sense. But I don't think that's a real option.
Niang is interesting as a shooter, but I want players with some ability to defend as well as shoot. Not sure he provides much of that.