East loading up on Bigs

[SparzWizard]

Philly now has Embiid, Horford and Harris

Bucks got Lopez Bros


Raptors Ibaka, Gasol Siakim


Kanter is not enough, the Celtics need to make a play on Dwight Howard

If Tobias Harris is a big Tatum is a big

Nope I see Harris as a wing so Tatum is a wing.

[Bobshot]

I'm sure we can get a big via trade if we're willing to trade Jaylen or Smart.

Ainge is going to have to trade Brown for a big if this team will have any chance to compete in the East. He's got to show more creativity than I've seen so far in free agency. I'm reminded of how the Red Sox just about have blown a season because Dombrowski, with similar cap problems, refused to trade for bullpen help.

You could say there's always the chance that Williams or the 7-7 kid will turn into gold, but once again the Red Sox were hoping that, too, for some of their rookies and holdovers.

[bdm860]

Embiid's the only big (in the East) I'm worried about.

Horford (as we know from experience) isn't a dominate offensive force, not somebody who can go get a bucket at will.  Same goes for Gasol, Ibaka, Lopez bros, etc., (and they're all 30+ on the decline).  Even Siakiam, great complimentary piece, not sure if he can be a go-to bucket getter, Tobias is the same way.  These guys can all be contained, and some probably won't even be averaging double figures this year.  Not worried about any of these guys.

Embiid on the other hand, the C's have no answer for though.

So the way I see it, only one big in the East to really worry about.  Get the best seed possible and hope to avoid that match-up come playoff time.

[obnoxiousmime]

It appears that the Celtics might be meeting with Demarcus Cousins

https://twitter.com/scoopb/status/1145862092211261441?s=21

Who the f*** is "Scoop B"

[obnoxiousmime]

Embiid's the only big (in the East) I'm worried about.

Horford (as we know from experience) isn't a dominate offensive force, not somebody who can go get a bucket at will.  Same goes for Gasol, Ibaka, Lopez bros, etc., (and they're all 30+ on the decline).  Even Siakiam, great complimentary piece, not sure if he can be a go-to bucket getter, Tobias is the same way.  These guys can all be contained, and some probably won't even be averaging double figures this year.  Not worried about any of these guys.

Embiid on the other hand, the C's have no answer for though.

So the way I see it, only one big in the East to really worry about.  Get the best seed possible and hope to avoid that match-up come playoff time.

Are you forgetting a certain 7-footer in Milwaukee?

[Jiri Welsch]

It appears that the Celtics might be meeting with Demarcus Cousins

https://twitter.com/scoopb/status/1145862092211261441?s=21

Who the f*** is "Scoop B"

Robot Dave’s assistant

[bdm860]

Embiid's the only big (in the East) I'm worried about.

Horford (as we know from experience) isn't a dominate offensive force, not somebody who can go get a bucket at will.  Same goes for Gasol, Ibaka, Lopez bros, etc., (and they're all 30+ on the decline).  Even Siakiam, great complimentary piece, not sure if he can be a go-to bucket getter, Tobias is the same way.  These guys can all be contained, and some probably won't even be averaging double figures this year.  Not worried about any of these guys.

Embiid on the other hand, the C's have no answer for though.

So the way I see it, only one big in the East to really worry about.  Get the best seed possible and hope to avoid that match-up come playoff time.

Are you forgetting a certain 7-footer in Milwaukee?

Is Giannis a big now?  I don't consider him a big, same way I don't consider Durant a big.

C's have to worry about him for sure, and he's as close to unstoppable as you get, but that's a different (though very similar) issue than the C's not being able to match up down low.

[goCeltics]

Hope they sign Boban the destroyer. looks like Philly opted for O'Quinn as there backup big.

[obnoxiousmime]

Embiid's the only big (in the East) I'm worried about.

Horford (as we know from experience) isn't a dominate offensive force, not somebody who can go get a bucket at will.  Same goes for Gasol, Ibaka, Lopez bros, etc., (and they're all 30+ on the decline).  Even Siakiam, great complimentary piece, not sure if he can be a go-to bucket getter, Tobias is the same way.  These guys can all be contained, and some probably won't even be averaging double figures this year.  Not worried about any of these guys.

Embiid on the other hand, the C's have no answer for though.

So the way I see it, only one big in the East to really worry about.  Get the best seed possible and hope to avoid that match-up come playoff time.

Are you forgetting a certain 7-footer in Milwaukee?

Is Giannis a big now?  I don't consider him a big, same way I don't consider Durant a big.

C's have to worry about him for sure, and he's as close to unstoppable as you get, but that's a different (though very similar) issue than the C's not being able to match up down low.

You're right in that he's not a traditional big in that he freelances on D and likes to start on the perimeter or midrange, though his intention is almost always to finish inside.

In terms of D, you need someone strong enough to force him away from where he wants to go or stout enough down low so he can't just start inside and overpower you. This is where the loss of Horford hurts so much. It was already an impossible task, now it's near impossible.

They're not going to find the matchup answer now or in the foreseeable future. I wish Brown and Tatum were a tad stronger, but I'm not sure how bulky they will ever end up being, or if that is even something they are comfortable doing.

At some point they need somebody inside with that bulk/height/speed combination that can guard 2-5 and also isn't a negative on offense.

[Moranis]

Philly now has Embiid, Horford and Harris

Bucks got Lopez Bros


Raptors Ibaka, Gasol Siakim


Kanter is not enough, the Celtics need to make a play on Dwight Howard

If Tobias Harris is a big Tatum is a big

Harris is much meatier and plays much bigger than Tatum.  Though yeah they are basically the same height.

[Somebody]

Philly now has Embiid, Horford and Harris

Bucks got Lopez Bros


Raptors Ibaka, Gasol Siakim


Kanter is not enough, the Celtics need to make a play on Dwight Howard

If Tobias Harris is a big Tatum is a big

Harris is much meatier and plays much bigger than Tatum.  Though yeah they are basically the same height.

Agreed. Playing big is just as important as being big when it comes to frontcourt players.

[Somebody]

Embiid's the only big (in the East) I'm worried about.

Horford (as we know from experience) isn't a dominate offensive force, not somebody who can go get a bucket at will.  Same goes for Gasol, Ibaka, Lopez bros, etc., (and they're all 30+ on the decline).  Even Siakiam, great complimentary piece, not sure if he can be a go-to bucket getter, Tobias is the same way.  These guys can all be contained, and some probably won't even be averaging double figures this year.  Not worried about any of these guys.

Embiid on the other hand, the C's have no answer for though.

So the way I see it, only one big in the East to really worry about.  Get the best seed possible and hope to avoid that match-up come playoff time.

Are you forgetting a certain 7-footer in Milwaukee?

Is Giannis a big now?  I don't consider him a big, same way I don't consider Durant a big.

C's have to worry about him for sure, and he's as close to unstoppable as you get, but that's a different (though very similar) issue than the C's not being able to match up down low.

You're right in that he's not a traditional big in that he freelances on D and likes to start on the perimeter or midrange, though his intention is almost always to finish inside.

In terms of D, you need someone strong enough to force him away from where he wants to go or stout enough down low so he can't just start inside and overpower you. This is where the loss of Horford hurts so much. It was already an impossible task, now it's near impossible.

They're not going to find the matchup answer now or in the foreseeable future. I wish Brown and Tatum were a tad stronger, but I'm not sure how bulky they will ever end up being, or if that is even something they are comfortable doing.

At some point they need somebody inside with that bulk/height/speed combination that can guard 2-5 and also isn't a negative on offense.

If Semi develops a more consistent three point shot he could be that guy. He does give up some inches in length and height, but is strong and fast enough to keep up with Giannis. Don't see Giannis developing a game where he'd use his length to shoot over guys ala KD anyways.

[celticsclay]

Philly now has Embiid, Horford and Harris

Bucks got Lopez Bros


Raptors Ibaka, Gasol Siakim


Kanter is not enough, the Celtics need to make a play on Dwight Howard

If Tobias Harris is a big Tatum is a big

Harris is much meatier and plays much bigger than Tatum.  Though yeah they are basically the same height.

My point was that neither one is really a big. Philly is obviously way bigger than us, but it is because of Simmons, Horford and Embid, not cause Harris is a big. Tatum also put on seven pounds of muscle between first and second season. I would not be surprised if he continues to fill out a bit given that he is 21 still, this seems very possible.

[liam]

Is Dragan Bender an unrestricted free agent right now? Is Kaminsky taking his spot on the Suns? I love to sign him on some short money.

[footey]

Is Dragan Bender an unrestricted free agent right now? Is Kaminsky taking his spot on the Suns? I love to sign him on some short money.

He is, since they never gave him QO.  Problem is he plays more like a small forward, not a power forward, and certainly not a center.