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Re: Targeting 2 bigs this summer (Monroe and Hibbert)
« Reply #30 on: February 22, 2015, 07:58:14 PM »

Offline LooseCannon

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I'd target Omer Asik over Hibbert or Jordan.  Asik is the same level of rebounder as Jordan.  I'd rate him as the best defender of the three.  He's mobile enough that he was Houston's best option for guarding LaMarcus Aldridge in the playoffs last year.  Yet, he'll probably be paid less than Jordan on his next contract.

The PF free agent who is probably the best fit for what Stevens wants to do is Paul Millsap.  He was my choice as the #1 free agent target for the Celtics going into the season, but what Atlanta is doing might make him harder to sign.  The Hawks might feel obligated to offer him a max contract.  I am intrigued by the possibility that Taj Gibson might be available from the Bulls in June as they look to dump salary so they can sign Jimmy Butler.
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