So, it goes without saying we all want to upgrade our Center position with a strong defensive anchor.
Omar Asik has long been on Danny's radar. He is back to pre Dwight Howard efficiency levels (double digit points and rebounds, 12+ per 36 min) and is one of the best defensive centers in the league.
As far as I know, he is not signed beyond this year. Why not just wait and sign him in the offseason?
He has shown in the past that he will go where the money is, and we are a much bigger market than NO. As amazing as AD has been, given how tough the west is, he is as likely to make the offseason here. Since we are not competing of a title this year, why not wait, and throw $12M-$14M a year at him and see if he bites?