(05-17-2022, 10:20 PM)Mapka Wrote: Yes and I would dismiss at least 20 of this list as really bad fit for what WE do.
I might add WCJ to my initial list.
Bertans is here and we have to pay him, don't want to invest much for little improvement.
You had like 5 guys in your list which included Bam and Jokic (who does not really fit our defensive model). If I just go down the teams and list the players I would rather have playing the 5 for us given how we like to play defense:
Atlanta - John Collins (a large upgrade across the board)
Atlanta - Capela (nearly as mobile, much better rebounder and rim protector)
Atlanta - Okongwu (a perfect fit and already better at 21)
Boston - Al Horford (Would have loved to trade KP for him in offseason)
Boston - Robert Williams (the elite version of Powell)
Brooklyn - Kevin Durant (Would actually be perfect at center in playoffs)
Charlotte - PJ Washington (the Maxi clone. Already better than Powell and young)
Cleveland - Jarrett Allen (another elite Powell)
Cleveland - Mobley (already better than Powell as a rookie)
Indiana - Myles Turner (no brainer)
Miami - Bam (on your list)
Milwaukee - Giannis (same as Durant, would be perfect center in playoffs)
New York - Mitchel Robinson (a better younger Powell)
New York - Obi Toppin (A little undersized but as good a rebounder and rim protector and better offensive player, and young)
Orlando - Wendell Carter (you just added him to your list of 6)
Orlando - Isaac (the injury history is scary, but he would be perfect fit)
Philly - Embiid (no question)
Toronto - Siakam (would be a perfect playoff center)
Toronto - Achiuwa (Already a better defensive center, the offense is coming along and very young)
Washington - KP (just kidding)
That is 19 guys in half the league (I got some work I need to do, but I can add the second half later if you care). This list are the obvious upgrades and does not include guys like Jalen Smith, Boucher or Gafford (who we should have included in trade) who would make a ton of sense regardless due to our depth issues.