Kristic wants to rejoin the C's? (Rumor)

[Neurotic Guy]

I'd be pretty torn between Kritic and Wilcox.  I liked Wilcox's energy and legs when he finally got going (albeit  briefly) with the C's.  Kristic is that slower, perimeter big guy. His size matters and that's a plus, but he is not the kind of rebounder and defensive guy I really would want. That said, Wilcox doesn't have the size or skills to be the burly defensive and rebounding presence either. A combo of one of them and Camby would be good.  Oh, and get Lee too.

[Vermont Green]

If we can only afford one of Lee or Krstic, I'd prefer Lee.

If we can afford both, then I'd happily have Kurly back.

I read a rumor somewhere -- I'm not sure if it was sourced -- that Lee wanted more than the MLE.  Also, isn't Krstic's contract in Russia for more than $5 million?  To entice him to come over here, we may have to match or exceed that.

I read he was looking for 6 Mil but I don't recall the source. I think Wilcox fits better than Krstic so I would use the money on him.

Here is the quote I think about wanting more money than he is getting in Russia:

What would it take for you to go back to the NBA? Nenad Krstic: The offer has to come from a very good team and of course playing time is a factor. Also, financialy it wouldn't make any sense if I go for less than I'm making now just because it's the NBA. Kosarka 24

I think he is getting $5M or $6M so it is hard to see this happening.

I'd imagine we can afford both, unless one of them is looking for $5 mil a year.  We should have room get them both at the $3-4 mil range, I think.

[cman88]

Wilcox is also cheaper and will run the floor with Rondo.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Its gotta be a terrible free agent market when we are getting excited about Kristic. For cheap and a third stringer maybe. But if we are contending I cant see him starting or being our back up.

He's very underrated here. He isn't a star by any means, but he is a solid rotation guy. He would start on many teams and there aren't many, if any, teams he would be a 3rd stringer on. He's still only 28 and can be easily be a 10/6 guy, in about 24 mpg, for us. Again, a solid rotation guy.

agreed

[ainge]

If we can only afford one of Lee or Krstic, I'd prefer Lee.

If we can afford both, then I'd happily have Kurly back.

Lee is probably a better NBA roleplayer.  But Krstic is the only center we have a legit shot at without a sign and trade scenario. The difference between Krstic and no-one is a lot bigger than the difference between Lee and Pietrus.  In fact, Pietrus is almost a better fit seeing as we need some size at the 2 to throw at bigger guards.  Some extra depth at the 3 is important too, as Pierce and Green are bound to miss a couple games between the two of them.

I think that at this point, going after guys like Mayo and Lee is unnecessary.  We should just use our remaining cash to solidify depth in both the front and back court and sign both Krstic and Pietrus

Rondo / Terry

Bradley / Pietrus

Pierce / Green

Bass / Sullinger /

KG / Krstic / Melo


having Krstic also allows KG to play at the 4 a bit more.

[wiley]

If we can only afford one of Lee or Krstic, I'd prefer Lee.

If we can afford both, then I'd happily have Kurly back.

Lee is probably a better NBA roleplayer.  But Krstic is the only center we have a legit shot at without a sign and trade scenario. The difference between Krstic and no-one is a lot bigger than the difference between Lee and Pietrus.  In fact, Pietrus is almost a better fit seeing as we need some size at the 2 to throw at bigger guards.  Some extra depth at the 3 is important too, as Pierce and Green are bound to miss a couple games between the two of them.

I think that at this point, going after guys like Mayo and Lee is unnecessary.  We should just use our remaining cash to solidify depth in both the front and back court and sign both Krstic and Pietrus

Rondo / Terry

Bradley / Pietrus

Pierce / Green

Bass / Sullinger /

KG / Krstic / Melo


having Krstic also allows KG to play at the 4 a bit more.

I think Sullinger's going to be the back up center this year, behind either Wilcox or Kristic...or Camby.

[Brendan]

I updated the sticky salary FAQ with my projected numbers, but WITH a cap hold of $8m for Kristic and $1m for Steis we were at $76m. It also included about 2.5 in holds for draft picks, neither of those holds are counted when determining the Apron, so:

I'd say the team is at about 64.5m against the Apron, maybe a bit more. They could sign Kristic for 6m and still have BAE. Depending who they traded in a S&T for Lee - say they did Dooling, Moore, and Williams and brought back Lee for 5m - they'd probably still have the BAE available, but only until they sign a vet min guy.

[MBunge]

or else maybe it's because he's overseas so the news/rumors aren't more prevalent.

If the Krstic stuff isn't just message board gossip, that's probably the reason we aren't hearing about it in the news.  When you're talking with someone else in the NBA, there are a lot of ways for that information to get out.  There's fewere opportunities for that when dealing with an overseas player.  I mean, who in Russia even has JA Adande's phone number?

Mike

[Bean_town fan]

Just looking at that proposed starting lineup.....I thought KG hated/refused to play the C position again?

[Who]

If we can only afford one of Lee or Krstic, I'd prefer Lee.

If we can afford both, then I'd happily have Kurly back.

I read a rumor somewhere -- I'm not sure if it was sourced -- that Lee wanted more than the MLE.  Also, isn't Krstic's contract in Russia for more than $5 million?  To entice him to come over here, we may have to match or exceed that.

I read he was looking for 6 Mil but I don't recall the source. I think Wilcox fits better than Krstic so I would use the money on him.

Here is the quote I think about wanting more money than he is getting in Russia:

What would it take for you to go back to the NBA? Nenad Krstic: The offer has to come from a very good team and of course playing time is a factor. Also, financialy it wouldn't make any sense if I go for less than I'm making now just because it's the NBA. Kosarka 24

I think he is getting $5M or $6M so it is hard to see this happening.

I'd imagine we can afford both, unless one of them is looking for $5 mil a year.  We should have room get them both at the $3-4 mil range, I think.

I would hate to see Krstic get a significant role. I don't even want him ahead of Stiemsma (if he returns). He offers a valuable skill-set to the team as an alternative backup center but I do not want him as a first choice backup center.

It leaves the big man rotation too vulnerable in terms of defense and rebounding. Outside of Garnett, they would all be sub-par defender/rebounders.

I don't want him here if that is a condition of Krstic signing here.

[SHAQATTACK]

No .....  N    O  ...NO WAY

[Brendan]

Just looking at that proposed starting lineup.....I thought KG hated/refused to play the C position again?

Doesn't matter... only way this team works right is if KG plays almost all his minutes at C. They have a very good PF in Bass, plus two young PFs in Sullinger and JJJ they are trying to develop, and a small lineup PF in Green (who needs to play some PF to get his minutes too).

At center they have... crickets. The reality is Steisma is probably gone (we cannot match $3m from Minny), Camby is a long shot (and all other quality centers are too), Kristic wants too much, Wilcox is probably a strong candidate to resign - but hard to tell, and Melo is not prime time ready.

So KG playing 28 MPG at C really helps, and him playing at PF creates more of a log jam.

[celticsleyte]

I am thinking that Danny will force Doc's hand to develop the young guys by not giving him another veteran big on the roster.

If our young guys show well in summer league we could be rolling with Williams and our three first rounders from the last two drafts in addition to KG and Bass.

Barring an injury to Pierce I expect Doc to play Jeff Green some at PF so he already has three veterans he will be giving minutes to.

If Camby falls in our lap I think he is the signed otherwise why not try the youth until the trade deadline?

[Brendan]

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If Camby falls in our lap I think he is the signed otherwise why not try the youth until the trade deadline?

Waiting to get the last piece in season can be a good move, but our situation for S&T might be a lot worse then.

[Army_of_One_Nation]

If we can only afford one of Lee or Krstic, I'd prefer Lee.

If we can afford both, then I'd happily have Kurly back.

Lee is probably a better NBA roleplayer.  But Krstic is the only center we have a legit shot at without a sign and trade scenario. The difference between Krstic and no-one is a lot bigger than the difference between Lee and Pietrus.  In fact, Pietrus is almost a better fit seeing as we need some size at the 2 to throw at bigger guards.  Some extra depth at the 3 is important too, as Pierce and Green are bound to miss a couple games between the two of them.

I think that at this point, going after guys like Mayo and Lee is unnecessary.  We should just use our remaining cash to solidify depth in both the front and back court and sign both Krstic and Pietrus

Rondo / Terry

Bradley / Pietrus

Pierce / Green

Bass / Sullinger /

KG / Krstic / Melo


having Krstic also allows KG to play at the 4 a bit more.

Finally, someone giving respect to Melo.