1. Sign C Greg Oden
2. Sign SG DeShawn Stevenson
3. Sign PF Leon Powe
4. Sign PF Reggie Evans for Veteran's Minimum
1. Unrealistic. All indications are that Portland will extend the QO to Oden.
2. Possible, but unrealistic. Stevenson will look to parlay his Finals' performance into a long-term deal that Ainge would be a fool to pay.
3. Possible, but not likely. Ainge already passed on Powe at last season's deadline, because he had Murphy in hand.
4. Possible, but unlikely. No other contending team wants a rebounding specialist? I think someone out there would offer Evans more than the minimum.
While you are crushing all his dreams (even though you're right) you might as add this one in.
5. There is no Santa Claus.
Here are my alternatives
1. Resign Jeff Green
2. Resign Big Baby, add weight clause to his contract)
3. Bring back Quis for MLE
4. Bring back Delonte for a 15% raise over last years salary.
5. Best available guy that will take the MLE out of Dalembert, Crawford, JR Smith, Oden (if not given the qualifying offer)
6. Sign Reggie Evans for the LLE
7. Hope and pray that Bradley + rookies are able to contribute
8. Hope and pray that players choose to sign with us over Miami for the Min.
9. Fill out roster with Murphy, Wafer, D-Leaguers for the Min.