Tacko is such a raw project don't think a 2way deal would be way to go. He probably needs a lot of closer in depth development. D-League isn't a good place for guys to develop it seems as players don't speak well about it. A 2nd round level in pay contract for 3 years should give team flexibility to develop him in house under BS and staff.
I'm hoping they give him a shot. I would be happy if he just developed into a Boban/Bradley hybrid and would love a Gorbert/Yao hybrid but last one is doubtful.
They can’t technically give him a 3-year contract at this point. He’s signed to a 1-year deal. The only way they could give him more is to release him, hope he clears waivers, and then resign him. In order to give him three they’d also have to stretch Yabusele to crest cap space, otherwise the most he could get is two.
But just keeping him for a year, either on a two-way or as the 15th man, would suffice. He’s not going to get a ridiculous offer in restricted free agency next summer. If a year of development makes him look worth investing in for longer, they’ll have the option of a two-year minimum, up to the BAE for two years (if he gets a slightly higher offer they need to match) or a longer l, and potentially, higher, deal with the MLE.