Veteran free agent options

[Never Nervous Pervis]

One of the problems this year was a lack of a veteran presence in the locker room. Sure, Smart is a strong leader on and off the court, and Horford is the consummate professional, but the 07-08 team had guys like PJ Brown, Cassell, Scal, James Posey, Scott Pollard and Eddie House, and I really think they stabilized the locker room when things got tense. Of course, that team was loaded with strong veterans in the starting 5 (sans Rondo), so they didn't necessarily need that kind of leadership in the locker room. But they certainly helped us win a few big games with important contributions.

In comparison, this year's end-of-the bench featured Yabusele, Wannamaker, Theis, Semi, PJ Dozier, RJ Hunter and Robert Williams — not the kind of strong personalities to hold the team accountable.

Regardless of what happens with Kyrie and AD, I'd like to see Danny sign a couple of vets this summer. My list includes Jared Dudley, Bogut, Tyson Chandler, Muscala, Vince Carter,  Jonas Jerebko, Kyle O'Quinn, Channing Frye, and Thabo Sefolosha.

I also like Kevon Looney but I think after the year he'd had, I think he's going to be too rich for our blood.

Who do you have on your radar? Here's a pretty good list to choose from.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/ufa/

[cltc5]

Dudley has shown interest.  Shame we don’t have coaches to take up that roll

[Monkhouse]

Is there any role player/ 3 & D players you think the Celtics should go after?

Obvious ones for me are Patrick Beverly. I would like to see if maybe we could go after Kyle Korver to get some needed shooting, but I wonder if he's gonna be that much of a detriment on defense.

I know most people are going to be miffed and upset, and this is probably an unpopular player, but I would love to bring back Jae Crowder. His toughness, and his fierce personality + Smart would help us get back that grittiness.

I felt like losing a lot of players that hustled and never counted themselves out, were what we were missing from our team.

Anyone else?

I would also like to throw a bone at Dragan Bender. I think he could compliment some team extremely well if used correctly.

[PhoSita]

In addition to Beverley (who I think will probably cost too much), the following will be UFA:

Thabo
J. Dudley
G. Temple
C. Brewer
W. Chandler
Wes Matthews
Danny Green
Jeff Green


I've always liked Wes Matthews and Danny Green, but I doubt either is available for anything close to the minimum.

Would Thabo, Dudley, Temple, or Brewer be anything more than veteran bench depth?

[Monkhouse]

In addition to Beverley (who I think will probably cost too much), the following will be UFA:

Thabo
J. Dudley
G. Temple
C. Brewer
W. Chandler
Wes Matthews
Danny Green
Jeff Green


I've always liked Wes Matthews and Danny Green, but I doubt either is available for anything close to the minimum.

Would Thabo, Dudley, Temple, or Brewer be anything more than veteran bench depth?

I like J Green. Not Uncle 'Snooze,' JaMychal Green.

I think he would be an awesome addition to our bench. I love Wes Matthews, but he's gonna at least get 4-8 million along with Green. Plus if DG stays, it only means Kawhi is staying also.

[bdm860]

Ironically, Markieff Morris could be a cheaper replacement for his brother.

[Androslav]

Are there any 3&D/Role players that Celtics should go after in off-season?

Yes, we should go after good ones! 

[Celtics4ever]

Go after with what?    Where do we get the cap space?

[Monkhouse]

Go after with what?    Where do we get the cap space?

MLE/Vet minimum.

[Roy H.]

I’m open to anybody who can shoot, defend, or rebound, so long as they’re a guy who is a loyal soldier.

Myself, Nick, and gokuii are all partial to Vince Carter and Jared Dudley as bench players, because they’re elder statesmen who would take the minimum.

I like Beverley a lot. If he’d take the Taxpayer MLE, sign me up. 

Crowder, I’m not sure about. He’s been the source of locker room angst in the past.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I want Reggie Bullock.

6'7", good shooter, average defense but maybe could be good under a different system. 

[RJ87]

I’m open to anybody who can shoot, defend, or rebound, so long as they’re a guy who is a loyal soldier.

Myself, Nick, and gokuii are all partial to Vince Carter and Jared Dudley as bench players, because they’re elder statesmen who would take the minimum.

I like Beverley a lot. If he’d take the Taxpayer MLE, sign me up. 

Crowder, I’m not sure about. He’s been the source of locker room angst in the past.

Sign me up for Dudley. I like Vince too, I'm just not sure he'd come here without guarantees of playing time.

[Roy H.]

What do people think about Rudy gay? If we can fill the back up point guard slot with a cheaper player, would Gay be a good fit for the MLE?

Pre-injury, he was a pretty selfish player. He seems to have at least partially turned over a new leaf however.

[mr. dee]

I like Wayne Ellington. He's a very good 3 pt specialist that could be a spark off the bench.

[Monkhouse]

What do people think about Rudy gay? If we can fill the back up point guard slot with a cheaper player, would Gay be a good fit for the MLE?

Pre-injury, he was a pretty selfish player. He seems to have at least partially turned over a new leaf however.

I can't imagine he would leave the Spurs though. He says he likes it there, but I would absolutely love him on our team.