We do need a big..with Al’s age, Porzingus injuries history & don’t trust Kornet
Who would be an upgrade on our budget?
Maybe a buyout candidate..don’t know who that would be
This is why we haven't been able to find a replacement...because it's hard to name a specific player to target
All we know is we want someone better than Luke, but we don't know who. And if we do go to the buyout market because we are over the 1st apron we can't get anyone who was making more than the non taxpayer MLE which is $12.5m, so we're not getting any one like Hayward or Lowry even if they were willing to sign a vet min to chase a ring.
If we do get anyone, and I think we will, I don't think it would be a clear upgrade over anyone we already have, because of our financial situation...it would probably be someone to add depth in case of injuries or a "shuffling the deck chairs" type signing. But if we do sign someone, and we want to convert Queta for the playoffs, then we would have to drop one of Banton, Brissett or Stevens. Assuming our top 9 is untouchable.