Chris Douglas Roberts and Ekpe Udoh

[jay]

These two guys have been mentioned on this site as cheap additions to the bench.  Are they likely additions at this point?

http://www.celticsblog.com/2014/6/30/5851446/offseason-preview-series-10-free-agent-wing-targets-for-the-boston-celtics-hayward-parsons-rumor-nba

http://www.celticsblog.com/2014/6/29/5851444/top-10-free-agent-big-man-targets-for-the-boston-celtics-center-power-forward-offseason-rumor-gortat

Other articles.



CDR talked about here:

http://swarmandsting.com/2014/07/16/hornets-must-bring-back-chris-douglas-roberts/


Udoh mentioned here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2123135-best-bargain-bin-nba-2014-free-agency-options-for-boston-celtics/page/6

[jay]

Udoh gives us something at PF/C we dont really have with Sullinger, Olynyk, Zeller, Bass, Fav. 


CDR isnt as small as Thornton or Bradley and could play some SF if Young isnt ready.


Zeller  Olynyk  Fav

Sullinger  Bass  Udoh

Green  Wallace  Young

Bradley  Thornton  CDR

Rondo  Smart  Pressey


We are already over the roster limit, so besides Babb and Bogans being released, still have Johnson and Anthony on the roster.  Trades would have to be made or they would have to be realeased.  Are they woth it?

[saltlover]

Neither are especially likely additions.  We're at 14 guaranteed contracts, 3 non-guaranteed contracts, and Colton Iverson.  Barring another trade, I wouldn't be surprised to see training camp used as an opportunity for Johnson, Babb, and Moser (assuming he accepts his camp invite) and maybe Dairis Bertans to earn the final roster spot.

[jay]

Would the Knicks trade Amare and Jeremy Tyler for Bass/Anthony/Thornton/Fav?   Bass, Thornton, and Anthony could help them in their push to make the playoffs.  If we are going to rebuild, we need to play or younger guys.  Let Moser, Johnson, Babb, and maybe a Chris Douglas Roberts battle for 2 roster spots.

Tyler is 6-10 260 with a 33" vertical and a 7'5" wingspan, I think we would be a good incentive for us.


Zeller  Udoh  Tyler
Sullinger  Olynyk   Amare
Green   Wallace   (Johnson or Moser)
Bradley  Young  (Babb or CDR)
Rondo  Smart  Pressey

Waive Bogans.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Honestly, they're not worth giving any thought.