Big Man Options

[Ogaju]

This might just be reporters drumming up talking points, but I have heard Capella might be available from multiple places now.

Why would the Rockets trade him? In short, if they think they could fill most of his production as a rim runner through a cheaper option, they could trade him away to try to get a lesser rim runner and more depth.

They desperately lack depth right now. They are giving McLemore, Sefalosa, Rivers, and House a lot of minutes right now. Those guys are end of the bench players at best.

The Cs almost have too many guys right now. They could trade Ojeleye or Green if the Rockets liked either of those cheap depth options. Theis and Kanter would probably have to be included for salary purposes (or Smart).

A potential deal could be Kanter, Langford, and Williams for Capella. Or Kanter, Langford, and Ojeleye for Capella. Or Smart and Williams for Capella.

I wouldn't do this deal, because I think Williams will be at that level one day--maybe soon. But still, a trade like that could work.

is Capella that good or are you that desperate for a big? WOW.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

This might just be reporters drumming up talking points, but I have heard Capella might be available from multiple places now.

Why would the Rockets trade him? In short, if they think they could fill most of his production as a rim runner through a cheaper option, they could trade him away to try to get a lesser rim runner and more depth.

They desperately lack depth right now. They are giving McLemore, Sefalosa, Rivers, and House a lot of minutes right now. Those guys are end of the bench players at best.

The Cs almost have too many guys right now. They could trade Ojeleye or Green if the Rockets liked either of those cheap depth options. Theis and Kanter would probably have to be included for salary purposes (or Smart).

A potential deal could be Kanter, Langford, and Williams for Capella. Or Kanter, Langford, and Ojeleye for Capella. Or Smart and Williams for Capella.

I wouldn't do this deal, because I think Williams will be at that level one day--maybe soon. But still, a trade like that could work.

is Capella that good or are you that desperate for a big? WOW.

I'd get crucified either way, but in my original draft of that post I said that I didn't think he was enough of an upgrade for us to make that trade. 

I like small ball. I like our bigs. I think internal growth is the path forward unless the perfect big is available (ahem, KAT). In my opinion giving up Williams and Langford on rookie contracts is too much for a player like Capella, especially when you have to include Theis or Kanter too.

I'm just saying its an option.

[liam]

I can't find a big that we can make salaries work with that's much of an upgrade over what we have. Noel is really the only one but i'm not sure if he's an upgrade over TIMELORD!

[gpap]

This might just be reporters drumming up talking points, but I have heard Capella might be available from multiple places now.

Why would the Rockets trade him? In short, if they think they could fill most of his production as a rim runner through a cheaper option, they could trade him away to try to get a lesser rim runner and more depth.

They desperately lack depth right now. They are giving McLemore, Sefalosa, Rivers, and House a lot of minutes right now. Those guys are end of the bench players at best.

The Cs almost have too many guys right now. They could trade Ojeleye or Green if the Rockets liked either of those cheap depth options. Theis and Kanter would probably have to be included for salary purposes (or Smart).

A potential deal could be Kanter, Langford, and Williams for Capella. Or Kanter, Langford, and Ojeleye for Capella. Or Smart and Williams for Capella.

I wouldn't do this deal, because I think Williams will be at that level one day--maybe soon. But still, a trade like that could work.

is Capella that good or are you that desperate for a big? WOW.

I'd get crucified either way, but in my original draft of that post I said that I didn't think he was enough of an upgrade for us to make that trade. 

I like small ball. I like our bigs. I think internal growth is the path forward unless the perfect big is available (ahem, KAT). In my opinion giving up Williams and Langford on rookie contracts is too much for a player like Capella, especially when you have to include Theis or Kanter too.

I'm just saying its an option.

You shouldn't be crucified at all for mentioning Capela.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-rumors-could-clint-capela-174229575.html

Windhorst also noted veteran big man Steven Adams could be a Celtics target if the Oklahoma City Thunder make him available. But during a recent appearance on "The Bill Simmons Podcast," NBC Sports Boston contributor Chris Mannix suggested Capela is the apple of Boston's eye.

"I think the guy they're sitting on, really, is Clint Capela," Mannix said. "I think they'd love to take a Daniel Theis contract and maybe a couple other small things and a draft pick and go get a guy like that."

[Fierce1]

Rockets will not give up Capela if the Rockets are in the hunt.

[Fierce1]

Those who were not sold on Sabonis before the season started, Sabonis is averaging 21.8 ppg and 11.4 rpg so far.

[liam]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

[Fierce1]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

Poirier for WCS.

[tazzmaniac]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

That is actually a solid suggestion.  I doubt GSW would make him available for a while though.  They don't want to look like they're tanking too soon. 

[Fierce1]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

That is actually a solid suggestion.  I doubt GSW would make him available for a while though.  They don't want to look like they're tanking too soon.

WCS can't be traded until December.

I think GSW will give him up if the price is right.

[nickagneta]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

That is actually a solid suggestion.  I doubt GSW would make him available for a while though.  They don't want to look like they're tanking too soon.

Well, he is a newly signed free agent so he won't be eligible to trade until December 15th.

[tazzmaniac]

Golden State might be willing to let Willie Cauley-Stein go now that they seem out of contention. He's a legit 7 foot defensive big.

That is actually a solid suggestion.  I doubt GSW would make him available for a while though.  They don't want to look like they're tanking too soon.

Well, he is a newly signed free agent so he won't be eligible to trade until December 15th.

Doesn't seem like there would be too much competition for his services.  Did the Lakers try to get him in the offseason or am I misremembering? 

[mr. dee]

Always go for a bargain. Most of these big men don't really provide anything else for their price. Wait for a buyout market or trade for someone cheap like Noel.

[gpap]

Always go for a bargain. Most of these big men don't really provide anything else for their price. Wait for a buyout market or trade for someone cheap like Noel.

Going for someone on the cheap really isn't any better than giving up something of value to get something of value. If you go cheap, you get cheap results.

And I'm not sure Noel is better than anybody currently on the team.

[mr. dee]

Always go for a bargain. Most of these big men don't really provide anything else for their price. Wait for a buyout market or trade for someone cheap like Noel.

Going for someone on the cheap really isn't any better than giving up something of value to get something of value. If you go cheap, you get cheap results.

And I'm not sure Noel is better than anybody currently on the team.

Neither as these bigs available. None of them can really provide anything else aside from rebounding and interior defense. Noel can provide both for cheap. Might as well bring back Baynes if possible.

It only feels like yesterday when some of people here even wanted to trade our Nets pick (which turned out to be Jaylen) for Noel.