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

[SHAQATTACK]

As usual this team is always in need of a true center .

Anybody decent will hep fill the gapping wound in the Celtics back line .

[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.

Vucevic is already 35 years old.

I mean Horford was still very productive for us around those ages. We don't need a young superstar at center necessarily.

[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.

I mean Horford was still very productive for us around those ages. We don't need a young superstar at center necessarily.

I have a hard time trusting a center like Vucevic to stay viable into his mid to late 30s. A slow footed plodding center who was dodgy on defense in his prime nevermind as he gets older.

I have an easier time with a guy like Horford who was a plus athlete and a plus defender. Even if he lost some speed, he would still be a solid athlete. That is not Vuce.

That said, in fairness to Vuce, he is showing no signs of decline at 35yo + he has been remarkably healthy for most his career. He is playing very good offensive basketball and passable defensive basketball for the Bulls.

I am mixed. I am still nervous about his age & defense but his performance level & a low asking price makes him interesting.

[Phantom255x]

Kings are gonna sell off pieces at the deadline, and rebuild.

Simons, Pritchard, Hauser + Baylor + 2 future 1st rounders for Sabonis + Keion Ellis?

[Celtics4ever]

Kings are gonna sell off pieces at the deadline, and rebuild.

Simons, Pritchard, Hauser + Baylor + 2 future 1st rounders for Sabonis + Keion Ellis?

That is a big overpay for Sabonis and Ellis. Sabonis can score and rebound but his defense is sketchy.

[slamtheking]

Kings are gonna sell off pieces at the deadline, and rebuild.

Simons, Pritchard, Hauser + Baylor + 2 future 1st rounders for Sabonis + Keion Ellis?

what's the appeal for Sac?  some decent players and likely late first rounders for their top asset? 

[A Future of Stevens]

It's hard for me to get excited about defensively "average" centers. I feel like you have to be so unfathomably good on offense to make up for what you give up on that end.

Edit: I honestly haven't seen a King's game since the last time we played them. If people think Sabonis is much better on that end, sure lets take a whack at him.

[Phantom255x]

Kings are gonna sell off pieces at the deadline, and rebuild.

Simons, Pritchard, Hauser + Baylor + 2 future 1st rounders for Sabonis + Keion Ellis?

what's the appeal for Sac?  some decent players and likely late first rounders for their top asset?

I really don't think SAC is getting a whole lot better in a trade. He's making 44M with 2 years left after this season. Some teams like the Spurs absolutely have more to offer in trades but I don't think a lot of those teams would covet Sabonis if you think of their rosters and needs.

[Neurotic Guy]

Kings are gonna sell off pieces at the deadline, and rebuild.

Simons, Pritchard, Hauser + Baylor + 2 future 1st rounders for Sabonis + Keion Ellis?

what's the appeal for Sac?  some decent players and likely late first rounders for their top asset?

I really don't think SAC is getting a whole lot better in a trade. He's making 44M with 2 years left after this season. Some teams like the Spurs absolutely have more to offer in trades but I don't think a lot of those teams would covet Sabonis if you think of their rosters and needs.

On one hand I love the idea of getting Sabonis without losing JT, JB or White.  On the other hand - wow is that a lot of $$ for three guys (and DW close to 30M).