Dwight Powell?

[Goldstar88]

I wonder if the C’s would be able to make a trade with the Mavericks to get Dwight Powell. Dallas has bit of a log jam at the 4/5 with Lively, Kleber, G-Will, Holmes, Powell, Prosper.

I’d feel a lot better about the C’s big man rotation if they added Powell. He’s 6’10/240lbs and makes $4M/year. Dwight is 32 years old now, but still would be a solid veteran player to have.

[Celtics2021]

He was resigned with Bird rights, so he can’t be traded until January 15th, but he’s someone to keep an eye on depending how the Mavs’ season goes.

[gouki88]

He was resigned with Bird rights, so he can’t be traded until January 15th, but he’s someone to keep an eye on depending how the Mavs’ season goes.

Definitely one to watch, would be a very handy deadline acquisition

[No Nickname]

I suggested this last week and the board "experts" jumped on Powell saying how bad he was these days. 

I agree, for $4MM or less (if he's bought out) he could provide a vet presence in some backup minutes.

He's a poor career three-point shooter, his best season was two years ago when he shot 35% from three but he looks more like a career 29% 3P shooter (just a guess).

So he's not going to give you Horford-like stats.  But he also won't lose you games as he's not looking for his own offense, or a turnover concern, but he is a stout defender.

[Goldstar88]

I suggested this last week and the board "experts" jumped on Powell saying how bad he was these days. 

I agree, for $4MM or less (if he's bought out) he could provide a vet presence in some backup minutes.

He's a poor career three-point shooter, his best season was two years ago when he shot 35% from three but he looks more like a career 29% 3P shooter (just a guess).

So he's not going to give you Horford-like stats.  But he also won't lose you games as he's not looking for his own offense, or a turnover concern, but he is a stout defender.

They need him for defense and rebounding. Kornet isn’t going to cut it. Team has enough shooters.

[liam]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

[blink]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

+1, and I am pretty sure he wouldn't be as fun to watch and root for.

[Goldstar88]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

+1, and I am pretty sure he wouldn't be as fun to watch and root for.

How about having both? Gabriel as the backup PF and Powell at C. Would eliminate the need for Kornet to see anything but garbage time minutes.

[Celtics2021]

I suggested this last week and the board "experts" jumped on Powell saying how bad he was these days. 

I agree, for $4MM or less (if he's bought out) he could provide a vet presence in some backup minutes.

He's a poor career three-point shooter, his best season was two years ago when he shot 35% from three but he looks more like a career 29% 3P shooter (just a guess).

So he's not going to give you Horford-like stats.  But he also won't lose you games as he's not looking for his own offense, or a turnover concern, but he is a stout defender.

He just signed a 3-year deal this summer.  He’s not getting bought out midseason.

[gouki88]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

+1, and I am pretty sure he wouldn't be as fun to watch and root for.

How about having both? Gabriel as the backup PF and Powell at C. Would eliminate the need for Kornet to see anything but garbage time minutes.

Gabriel isn't a PF though. Not a shooting threat nor a good passer. Only perimeter skill he really has is solid handling

[Goldstar88]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

+1, and I am pretty sure he wouldn't be as fun to watch and root for.

How about having both? Gabriel as the backup PF and Powell at C. Would eliminate the need for Kornet to see anything but garbage time minutes.

Gabriel isn't a PF though. Not a shooting threat nor a good passer. Only perimeter skill he really has is solid handling

I’m seeing him listed as a PF on ESPN, NBA.com, Basketball Reference, CBS Sports…

Brisett and Stevens aren’t good passers or shooters either. They are listed as Forwards as well.

[gouki88]

I'm not sure that Powell is all that better than Wenyen Gabriel.

+1, and I am pretty sure he wouldn't be as fun to watch and root for.

How about having both? Gabriel as the backup PF and Powell at C. Would eliminate the need for Kornet to see anything but garbage time minutes.

Gabriel isn't a PF though. Not a shooting threat nor a good passer. Only perimeter skill he really has is solid handling

I’m seeing him listed as a PF on ESPN, NBA.com, Basketball Reference, CBS Sports…

Brisett and Stevens aren’t good passers or shooters either. They are listed as Forwards as well.

He's a big, Brissett and Stevens are not. Feels obtuse to argue otherwise.