Who Is The Next "Dream Big" Target At The Deadline Or Offseason?

[radiohead]

There?s a lot of talk that Adebayo will be available this season. I?d love to see Bam in green.

[SHAQATTACK]

There?s a lot of talk that Adebayo will be available this season. I?d love to see Bam in green.

You d think he is on Brads radar

[Phantom255x]

There?s a lot of talk that Adebayo will be available this season. I?d love to see Bam in green.

Would Riley even trade him to us?

But I'd be down

[keevsnick]

There?s a lot of talk that Adebayo will be available this season. I?d love to see Bam in green.

Would Riley even trade him to us?

But I'd be down

I have a hard time seeing the Heat trading Adebayo to the Celtics unless the Celtics package was just far and away better than what others were offering, but if that's the case you probably don't want to do the deal.

Also: he makes about 50 million in 26-27, so he's probably out of the Celtics price range cap wise. Unless White or Brown are off the team its hard to see their starting center in 26-27 making more than around 30 million.

[Phantom255x]

I am starting to think Vucevic is the play. Chicago got off to a hot start and was the 1 seed but they've lost 3 straight and are now the 6 seed. Regardless, Vucevic doesn't fit their long term plans and he's a rental this year who can probably be extended at a reasonable rate beyond this year (not a max-level deal). I could see Chicago flipping him at the deadline for some expiring salary + pick(s), which the C's can do.

He has his flaws for sure, but he's still a consistent 17/10+ kind of player and a nice scorer. And despite the age, I think he could absolutely be a nice player to have to help contend for the next 2-3 years AFTER this season. They don't need a superstar center, an above average to great one is perfectly fine. I also think he'd be more motivated on a playoff team with Jaylen + Tatum than toiling away with Chicago. Some people wondered about Porzingis' drive but he looked like a different guy with the C's when he was out there. And Vucevic is also usually available and not as injury prone.

And also don't kid yourselves. I like Queta a lot but he feels more like an awesome backup and fringe starter kind of guy. They still need a starting caliber center for beyond this season and Vucevic is that guy. I'm also not sure they have other options unless someone thinks Amari Williams or Tillman can make some miraculous leap. Vucevic consistently grabs boards too.

[Who]

I am starting to think Vucevic is the play. Chicago got off to a hot start and was the 1 seed but they've lost 3 straight and are now the 6 seed. Regardless, Vucevic doesn't fit their long term plans and he's a rental this year who can probably be extended at a reasonable rate beyond this year (not a max-level deal). I could see Chicago flipping him at the deadline for some expiring salary + pick(s), which the C's can do.

He has his flaws for sure, but he's still a consistent 17/10+ kind of player and a nice scorer. And despite the age, I think he could absolutely be a nice player to have to help contend for the next 2-3 years AFTER this season.

Vucevic is already 35 years old.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Anthony Davis

[Birdman]

With Tatum, Brown & White contracts, it is gotta be hard to add another great player

[Who]

Vucevic is on an expiring contract worth $21mil. That would fit inside the Porzingis TPE worth $22.5mil.

[keevsnick]

In terms of real legitimate possibilities, I feel like Ivica Zubac is probably near the top of the list. Very good rim protector and rebounder, has average 74 games played per season the last 6 years so he's pretty healthy, 5 months younger than Jaylen Brown so fits the timeline, two years on contract after this one at 19 and 20 million so he fits their salary structure. Would also fit into the Porzingis TPE.

I know he's not gigantic name, but he checks every box you'd want in your center (except shooting threes).

If the Clippers are bad this year maybe they finally blow it up.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

With Tatum, Brown & White contracts, it is gotta be hard to add another great player

Any Davis trade would need to include both White and Simons. But the good news is that it is possible to stay out of the 2nd apron for at least a year at that.

[slamtheking]

In terms of real legitimate possibilities, I feel like Ivica Zubac is probably near the top of the list. Very good rim protector and rebounder, has average 74 games played per season the last 6 years so he's pretty healthy, 5 months younger than Jaylen Brown so fits the timeline, two years on contract after this one at 19 and 20 million so he fits their salary structure. Would also fit into the Porzingis TPE.

I know he's not gigantic name, but he checks every box you'd want in your center (except shooting threes).

If the Clippers are bad this year maybe they finally blow it up.

reasonable target.  the question is what would it take to get him if the Clips are breaking up the band?  I'd do Simons in a heartbeat but I have little doubt they'd want more

[Who]

In terms of real legitimate possibilities, I feel like Ivica Zubac is probably near the top of the list. Very good rim protector and rebounder, has average 74 games played per season the last 6 years so he's pretty healthy, 5 months younger than Jaylen Brown so fits the timeline, two years on contract after this one at 19 and 20 million so he fits their salary structure. Would also fit into the Porzingis TPE.

I know he's not gigantic name, but he checks every box you'd want in your center (except shooting threes).

If the Clippers are bad this year maybe they finally blow it up.

reasonable target.  the question is what would it take to get him if the Clips are breaking up the band?  I'd do Simons in a heartbeat but I have little doubt they'd want more

Would you trade Derrick White for Zubac?

Derrick White would fit their team well. A good backcourt mate for James Harden. Reshuffle the deck rather than blowing it all up for LAC.

[keevsnick]

In terms of real legitimate possibilities, I feel like Ivica Zubac is probably near the top of the list. Very good rim protector and rebounder, has average 74 games played per season the last 6 years so he's pretty healthy, 5 months younger than Jaylen Brown so fits the timeline, two years on contract after this one at 19 and 20 million so he fits their salary structure. Would also fit into the Porzingis TPE.

I know he's not gigantic name, but he checks every box you'd want in your center (except shooting threes).

If the Clippers are bad this year maybe they finally blow it up.

reasonable target.  the question is what would it take to get him if the Clips are breaking up the band?  I'd do Simons in a heartbeat but I have little doubt they'd want more

Would you trade Derrick White for Zubac?

Derrick White would fit their team well. A good backcourt mate for James Harden. Reshuffle the deck rather than blowing it all up for LAC.

I don't think a White for Zubac trade is crazy, but part of the appeal of Zubac is that he makes a low enough number that you don't have to trade White/Brown to afford him. I'd rather bring him in as the 4th guy in the Tatum/brown/White core.

In terms of what it would take, probably a fair amount. He's coming off making all defense 2nd team last year and makes just 20 million a year.

Lets say Celtics get the 12th pick, where they are currently slotted. It would probably be that and a future first just draft pick wise.

[Birdman]

Have to say a hard pass on Anthony Davis?he didn?t want come here before plus he is injury prone?love see Zubac on this team