I actually think Baylor will be the back up wing as the season progresses. I think there will be a real role for him

I think JD is off the team.

Walsh will need to work hard this summer and pre-season, show that he can pull the trigger and be a 3point threat. He?s prolly still a year away from being able to help. He still looks really young and tentative out there but if his confidence comes out he could help.

Baylor has potential to be ready to contribute. My guess is he gets some chances but will get tested on defense and likely will lose minutes bc of it. Much like Pritchard early on. He will need to show great effort on D to get consistent minutes, it will take him some time but he?s got too much love of the game not to put the work in.

Watson has a good chance to earn some minutes due to his position and the KP injury. His defense/hustle game and his team bball IQ will shine if he?s given playing time with top players.

Springer has a chance to earn some minutes due to his defense. But like Walsh his lack of 3ball will hinder his playing time, however unlike Walsh he has shown a decent driving game and can score in the mid range closer to the key. He looks more comfortable on the court, things have slowed down for him.

Quetta will get the most opportunities. But he needs to study hard and show that he know where to be on offense and defense.

But the biggest thing is?.Joe needs to evolve this part of his coaching. He needs to give these guys some opportunities and put them in positions to succeed. He hasn?t been very good at giving bench players time to develop or get comfortable. He needs to use all the tools in his box so that come playoffs he has more potential strategies/moves to disrupt other teams. I think it?s a good year for Joe to expand the bench roles coming off a long season. Top players will need some rest. Hopefully, Joe has the gumption to use these guys, hopefully they show to be useful and Joe helps them grow.

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?m particularly interested in how people project Davison, Walsh, Scheierman and Watson

Davison will be gone from the organization, I think.

If we don't add to the roster, I could see Walsh having a role similar to Brissett.  Come in, play defense, bring energy. 

I don't think Watson will get any game time to speak of.  He has no elite NBA skills, so his future role is going to come from doing all of the little things without making a lot of mistakes.  I think that's going to take significant time.

I have no idea on Scheierman.  He doesn't play close to NBA defense, so I don't see rotation minutes for him.

The other guy is Springer.  Honestly, I still don't understand why we made that trade.  I'd be happier with an open roster spot, our draft picks back, and an extra $4 million to throw at Tillman.

I think Watson has more of a chance than Walsh to fill the Brissett role. He is actually an outstanding defender (don?t know about elite) and hustle/bring energy is his NBA ready skill.

I sorta agree on Springer, his role is hard to place on this team with the guard depth in front of him. Most likely he?s trade bait, that?s his greater value.

I?ve seen nothing in springer that says he is a NBA player. I?d rather have his cap space and roster spot

Losing him provides no cap space. His cap slot provides us the ability to trade for another player up to 4.1m. In the meantime, give him opportunity to learn and grow.

To start the season, 6,7 and 8 slots will be PP, Hauser, Kornet in some order. Tilman has a chance to get some minutes from the 9th spot. I don?t see any other guys cracking the rotation, unless Joe changes his approach to the bench as mobilija said. Their chances diminish further when KP returns.

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It seems like we?re bringing the band back together. We have established minute getters in our top 6 + Pritchard, Hauser and Kornet. Do you guys think anyone else will crack some rotation minutes?

I?m particularly interested in how people project Davison, Walsh, Scheierman and Watson. Out of that group, I think Watson has a fighting chance of seeing minutes given his size and age. Kinda like how Pritchard saw some minutes early on in his career

nope. unless you plan on somehow upgrading from PP and kornet.

looks like we will not get a 3rd big who can shoot 3's as insurance to KP.  oh well/ hope KP can stay healthy! after him there is AL who can shoot 3's. kornet sure cannot!

Agree with the BGL - provided everyone's healthy & happy I don't think there's anyone out there who can make a dent in the minutes distribution.

Theis could get some minutes here, especially in the first half of the season... Does he want a ring!

If you consider the rotation as the starers +Al/PP/Hauser then yes, someone and probably even multiple someones will crack the rotation. NBA teams play more than 8 guys during the regualr seaosn, and one of the c's eight guys is going to miss half the year so a few other guys will get regular playing time. Probably Kornet and Scheierman.