Doc saying we're close with some FA's?

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

I thought the Fesenko should have been here in training camp.

Fesenko isn't on a team? I like him. Get em but I'd rather have Turiaf if he is healthy.

[Lucky17]

Sean Grande ‏ @SeanGrandePBP

With J O'Neal done and Stiemsma now hurting, Ryan Hollins and Kyrylo Fesenko on Boston's radar. Keep an eye on a Reggie Evans buyout in LA.

Hollins is the basketball equivalent of a hockey goon. Six hard fouls and 10-15 minutes a night of elbows in his man's midsection. Not saying that's a bad thing.

Fesenko's name has been mentioned before. Reggie Evans as a buyout candidate? That's news.

He's got to be misinformed.  Hollins isn't a free agent (on the Cav's roster) and the Clips have no reason to buy out Evans.  He's in their rotation.

Good catch with Hollins. The Evans thing also seems a stretch.

[byennie]

Fesenko is a no-brainer. He's terrible offensively, but he's:

a) available
b) 25 years-old and 7 foot, nearly 300 lbs
c) elite defender at the 5 (no, seriously), albeit with a fouling problem

Check out his on/off court numbers. Apparently Synergy stats, previous years, etc. all tell the same story so this isn't just a fluke:

http://www.82games.com/1011/10UTA17.HTM#bypos

Not saying he's a world-beater, but IMO a better pickup than Turiaf.

[hwangjini_1]

Fresenko over his 4 year career has averaged about ...

8 minutes a game,
2.3 points per game,
2.0 rebounds a game,
0.4 blocks a game, and,
1.7 fouls per game.

If these averages were to hold up, he would regularly foul out in about 26 minutes of play and provide 7 points, 6 rebounds, and under 1 block.

For the sake of reference, the steamer In 10 minutes a game averages
1.9 points,
2.7 rebounds,
1.2 blocks, and ,
2.1 fouls.

So, our beloved steamer would foul out in about the same amount of time as fresenko, but provide about 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 3+ blocks.

Color me meh on fresenko. Next.

[snively]

Fesenko's not bad as a situational big, but we need someone who can play regular rotation minutes

[byennie]

Fresenko over his 4 year career has averaged about ...

8 minutes a game,
2.3 points per game,
2.0 rebounds a game,
0.4 blocks a game, and,
1.7 fouls per game.

If these averages were to hold up, he would regularly foul out in about 26 minutes of play and provide 7 points, 6 rebounds, and under 1 block.

For the sake of reference, the steamer In 10 minutes a game averages
1.9 points,
2.7 rebounds,
1.2 blocks, and ,
2.1 fouls.

So, our beloved steamer would foul out in about the same amount of time as fresenko, but provide about 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 3+ blocks.

Color me meh on fresenko. Next.

If you believe at all in +/-, Stiemsma is absolutely terrible while Fesenko is fairly decent.

This year we are +4.7 per 48 (Stiemsma OFF court). We are -17.3 with him ON the court. Now these numbers can be misleading, but -22.0 net is horrendous.

Fesenko's net +/- in a similar role for Utah was around +6 to +8 the last few years.

That said, we're trying to fill 1 or 2 roster spots, not compete directly with Stiemsma?

[byennie]

Fesenko's not bad as a situational big, but we need someone who can play regular rotation minutes

Unless there is a surprise buyout, that someone doesn't exist.

[snively]

Fesenko's not bad as a situational big, but we need someone who can play regular rotation minutes

Unless there is a surprise buyout, that someone doesn't exist.

Boris Diaw and Ronny Turiaf are better options.

[raynman]

Well, if we're doing a "last rodeo," might as well bring back Sheed so we can at least try to relive 2010. Plus, he's a better rebounder than any of the other guys I've heard mentioned (Turiaf, Gadzuric, CJ).

Bring back Sheed , sign Fish and start filming Space Cowboys part 2! 

Seriously though, we need someone young , an energy guy... See what Faried did to us? We need youth, speed, athleticism and beef!

[jacksmedulaoblongata]

I'd like to see Ainge and Doc give Keith Benson a shot. His name has been mentioned as a possible candidate and he was a good shot blocker in college. 

[RajonRondo9Dime]

Ronny Turiaf can be a regular rotation player. No question.

[Geo123]

"Brian Windhorst‏@WindhorstESPN

Free agent Ronny Turiaf to decide new team by Wed., agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN. Celtics & Heat lead pack of teams interested"

https://twitter.com/#!/WindhorstESPN/status/181929626396917761

[Geo123]

Here's another name.. per Hoops World...


"AlexKennedyNBA: The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns are among the teams expressing interest in unrestricted free agent Josh Powell:"

http://www.hoopsworld.com/celtics-suns-express-interest-in-josh-powell

[esel1000]

"Brian Windhorst‏@WindhorstESPN

Free agent Ronny Turiaf to decide new team by Wed., agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN. Celtics & Heat lead pack of teams interested"

https://twitter.com/#!/WindhorstESPN/status/181929626396917761

so hes going with the heat then... he probably smells the ring opportunity...

[Who]

"Brian Windhorst‏@WindhorstESPN

Free agent Ronny Turiaf to decide new team by Wed., agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN. Celtics & Heat lead pack of teams interested"

https://twitter.com/#!/WindhorstESPN/status/181929626396917761

so hes going with the heat then... he probably smells the ring opportunity...

Yeah, I think Turiaf should definitely go to Miami. Title contender. Good role available there for him. Best opportunity.