stopgap bigs?

[rondofan1255]

Cheick Diallo (NO declining QO)

Is that the dude that shoots his free throws underhand??

I think you're thinking of Chinanu Onuaku (former Rocket, current G Leaguer)

[Green-18]

robin lopez would be fine i think. plays hard. fits in. good guy. thats all we really need i think. rebound and defend.

Lopez is a terrible rebounder at the Center spot.  He would be unplayable against the starting lineup of the Sixers or Bucks.  That said, I wouldn't mind him in a bench role.  He would definitely help the team through the grind of the regular season. 

[Kuberski33]

Kaminsky to me would the favorite among that group to wind up here. He'll be affordable and can replace Horford's 3 pt shooting.  Is it too late for Charlotte to extend a qualifying offer as a payback to the Celtics for signing Kemba?

[Humble G]

What about Joakim Noah in a reserve bench role? He seemed to do well for the Grizzlies last well in a reserve role

[Celtics4ever]

What about Joakim Noah in a reserve bench role? He seemed to do well for the Grizzlies last well in a reserve role

I just puked in my mouth reading this... JK but it is that bad.

Lopez is a terrible rebounder at the Center spot. 

I am the only one, that thinks he is right up our alley given that fact....

[Kuberski33]

What about Joakim Noah in a reserve bench role? He seemed to do well for the Grizzlies last well in a reserve role

2 years older than Horford yet they came out of Florida together.  Whether it's him or someone else, that type of guy along with someone from that list I think that would be the move - if they use the slot to address the 4-5. 

But I still think Ainge might have something bigger in mind via a trade.

[OHCeltic]

I read somewhere Bucks was trying to unload IIyasova .

[Ogaju]

did Tacko fall?

[jay]

https://twitter.com/RedsArmy_Chuck/status/1144985379231191040?s=20

Quotes a Shams report that Boston is targeting Looney or Kanter with the 4.8

[wiley]

https://twitter.com/RedsArmy_Chuck/status/1144985379231191040?s=20

Quotes a Shams report that Boston is targeting Looney or Kanter with the 4.8

Looney was getting lots of praise in the playoffs.  Can someone explain his game to me....

Small ball center?  Rebounding?  Defense?  Does he shoot from outside ever? 

[wiley]

ps:  can Diallo defend? 

[liam]

did Tacko fall?

He got up!

[jay]

https://twitter.com/RedsArmy_Chuck/status/1144985379231191040?s=20

Quotes a Shams report that Boston is targeting Looney or Kanter with the 4.8

Mass live picked up on the same Shams report and gave some insight.

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2019/06/boston-celtics-rumors-kevon-looney-enes-kanter-are-targets-for-room-exception-report.html

[OldSchoolDude]

If we don't trad for a big - Capela or Adams, then I think its going to be Vincent Poirier.

It look like the Clint Capela trade is pretty much done, it's all on Butler and the Sixers now.

Clint Capela trade rumors: Rockets have taker for big man, per report, won't deal him unless they get Jimmy Butler - 22 hrs ago
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clint-capela-trade-rumors-rockets-have-taker-for-big-man-per-report-wont-deal-him-unless-they-get-jimmy-butler/

But if it doesn't work out then Vincent Poirier is the guy.  I think it will cost too much to make the money work for Adams but I could be wrong.

Vincent Poirier: “I will not move to the NBA to find myself sitting on the bench”  - Apr 8, 2019
https://www.talkbasket.net/41049-vincent-poirier-i-will-not-move-to-the-nba-to-find-myself-sitting-on-the-bench

Boston Celtics reportedly approach Vincent Poirier - Apr 8, 2019
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/858246/boston-celtics-reportedly-approach-vincent-poirier/


NBA Rumors: Celtics Among Teams Interested In France’s Vincent Poirier - Jun 22, 2019
https://nesn.com/2019/06/nba-rumors-celtics-among-teams-interested-in-frances-vincent-poirier/

Celtics reportedly among teams interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier  - Jun 22, 2019
https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/celtics-reportedly-among-teams-interested-signing-french-center-vincent-poirier

We might even sign him even if we make a trade for Capela or Adams because I think his staemnt is more about plaing time than about being the starter. I think if he comes off the bench and gets 20-25 minutes a night he'll be fine with that.

For those into stats and all that her's his data:
https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Vincent-Poirier/Summary/52578

I do think that if R. Williams is a raw Capela, then this guy falls somewhere in between the two.  I will say that R. Williams showed hits of a mid range game, so given time he could be the est of the three but clearly not right now.  Here are some highlights, pretty much dunks and blocks.

Vincent Poirier BEST Highlights from 2018-19 Season ᴴᴰ DUNKFEST!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lYP1ccwEzQ

Vincent Poirier ● Saski Baskonia ● 2018/19 Best Plays & Highlights ● NBA TALENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQbWqbw3bzo&t=167s

Vincent Poirier SICK Highlights 2017-2018 ᴴᴰ - SHOWTIME!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cv40uGCAY

Vincent POIRIER * DOMINATE * Brutal Highlights 2017 - 2018 *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-pmuCX5vhc&t=118s

Focus on: Vincent Poirier, KIROLBET Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz  (this is an interview)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_U0iwbwL7Y

[NKY fan]

How about bring back Zizic ? He’s been steadily improving since we traded him for you know who ...

Cleveland will find themselves in luxury tax once they sign their draft picks and don’t stretch the salaries of players they don’t need.

We can probably get Ante for a second rounder.  Once we sign Kemba he fits right into the remaining cap space ...