What is Danny's plan for the PF spot?

[mcshane41]

I thought with KG re-invented as a Center and Rondo & Bradley holding down the backcourt this offseason was about two things: 1. Bench scoring and 2. Upgrading the 4. Bass was terrific but lets face it, he's better suited to coming off the bench then as a starting 4.

I wasn't crazy about JET but he certainly solves our 6th man issue. If Ray comes back then the backcourt would look great with plenty of defenders, shooters, scorers and a nice mix of youth/experience.

So I am left pondering what we do at PF. Bass is a good player and we know we can get by w/ him there. I was hoping Danny would get someone to put us over the edge. I don't think we can wait on Sully or Melo to step up, this is clearly a win now team. I wish we could trade for an expiring veteran like Josh Smith or Al Jefferson, but what salaries and what players would those teams want?   

Are we left w/ Bass as the only option left? Is he worth paying starter money? Think Danny has anymore big moves left up his sleeve? Would it be worth a flyer on a scorer like Beasley or Rashard Lewis?

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I hope the 1st part of the plan is sliding KG back to PF.

Sully can be the back up if Bass does not sign. Remember his talent is top 5 in this draft and without the bulging disks he would have been a lottery pick. I'm fine with that, as long as KG slides back to PF.

We need to sign a Center. As good he is and confident as I am with Melo, he needs some grooming first.

[mcshane41]

KG really had an advantage playing the 5 so I would have to disagree there, I think we our at our best with KG at the 5. Perhaps Sully can become the rebounder/post scorer we need at the 4 with Bass as insurance/starter while he develops. I don't hate that idea.

...but I do wish Danny had a bigger move in his pocket. I am just holding out hope that Danny can land a piece of the future this offseason.

[KGs Knee]

Yeah, this was my one big desire this off-season too.

Bass just isn't good enough to be the starting PF.  Whether we got a PF to replace him (keeping KG at C), or a C to replace him (allow KG to go back to PF), I would have been happy either way, as long as that player could play defense and actually get more than 5 RPG.

It's not likely to happen though, unless Danny can work some magic through a Bass S&T.

[cman88]

jared sullinger and Jajuan johnson just need to step up.

sullinger wouldve been a lottery pick had not been for his back, so he can contribute...kawhi leonard was a big contributer for the spurs last year.

I think johnsons due to contribute...he could fill the role as the stretch forward

[Who]

Stuck with Bass starting. Unfortunately.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Stuck with Bass starting. Unfortunately.

I really hope not. I really don't like him playing with Rondo. The only good thing about that pairing is Rondo finding him for the easy jumper. But Bass's terrible hands just don't mix well with Rondo, who is a flashy passer, and his passes are often bullet passes.

[IanMello]

KG is moving back to the PF spot and will slide over the C when Doc wants to go small or spread the floor.

The organization is putting Melo/Sullinger on the speed track and both guys are Centers defensively. We could also see Steamer/Williams in the rotation.

Bass will hopefully agree to re-sign as the primary backup PF and Green as the SF/PF hybrid to match Lebron.

Gotta find a way to keep Bass/Green. They are a big factor in being able to compete for a title and they solidify the PF spot when KG is out of the lineup or moved to Center.

JJJ should either be traded or will ride the pine. No place for the beanpole on the floor.

[Chris]

I wish I knew.  I have a feeling Danny is working every sign and trade option with Bass and Ray right now to try to get a starting quality big man, whether it is a center or PF.  If he comes up dry, then Doc is going to have a real challenge.

[wiley]

Isn't Sullinger the most likely of all our power forwards to see minutes at Center?

We know KG is good at it, but Sullinger is more of a down low player and has the
girth to make space.  

Haven't heard much about Sullinger getting center minutes.  Considering it's slim
pickin's for centers, seems to me this will end up happening...

I mean let's say we sign Kristic to start at center.  I wouldn't be shocked if Sully steals the job....
I don't know.

[Who]

Isn't Sullinger the most likely of all our power forwards to see minutes at Center?

We know KG is good at it, but Sullinger is more of a down low player and has the
girth to make space.  

Haven't heard much about Sullinger getting center minutes.  Considering it's slim
pickin's for centers, seems to me this will end up happening...

I mean let's say we sign Kristic to start at center.  I wouldn't be shocked if Sully steals the job....
I don't know.

I don't want Sullinger at the center position.

Given the way he struggled against length in college,  I expect it'll minimize his offensive game. I think Sullinger needs to play the PF position full time.

[KGs Knee]

Isn't Sullinger the most likely of all our power forwards to see minutes at Center?

We know KG is good at it, but Sullinger is more of a down low player and has the
girth to make space.  

Haven't heard much about Sullinger getting center minutes.  Considering it's slim
pickin's for centers, seems to me this will end up happening...

I mean let's say we sign Kristic to start at center.  I wouldn't be shocked if Sully steals the job....
I don't know.

I don't want Sullinger at the center position.

Given the way he struggled against length in college,  I expect it'll minimize his offensive game. I think Sullinger needs to play the PF position full time.

Yeah, Sullinger "might" be able to be an adequate center on defense, but even that is not a given.  He'll have no chance on offense as a center though.

[j804]

dangle Ray at the trade deadline for one if Sullinger doesn't pan out?

[KGs Knee]

dangle Ray at the trade deadline for one if Sullinger doesn't pan out?

Doubt that will be possible.  If Ray does come back, it will likely be a with a no-trade clause.  I'm expecting his contract to have a player option on the 2nd year, which would give Ray such power (due to CBA rules).

[pp34isthe1]

Brandon Bass is the best option at PF as long as this team does not have a starting center. With a starting center, KG can move back to the 4. Stiemsma,Melo,Sully,3J they are not starting PF or C.

It is so crazy how people really think that Sully/3J can contribute more than Brandon Bass. Reguardless if he starts, Bass will get about 30 mpg on most NBA teams.

I could care less if he starts, if he is on the team he is getting near 30 min, and odds are he is not going to be playing the last 5min so I am content