BDL Prediction - Lopez to Celtics

[The One]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/your-2015-nba-free-agent-primer-040238775.html

"Robin Lopez, restricted free agent

A loping 7-footer who still manages to survive despite the game’s shifting tides, Lopez will be the subject of a serious bidding war and for good reason. Should Portland decide to completely start over in a post-Aldridge world, the team could possibly squeeze a solid sign-and-trade out of Lopez’s move to greener pastures with a non-tax team. The NBA will always bid high for centers who can walk and chew gum at the same time, and while it hasn’t been confirmed that Robin Lopez is capable of as much, he’s going to get paid this summer.

Where he should sign: Milwaukee.

Where he’ll probably sign: Boston."

I'm cool with this.  As long as it's not big money.

[PhoSita]

I'm just not sure I see the point.  He's a solid role player, and should be for another few years.  But is he really much better than Tyler Zeller?

I'd rather sign Biyombo or Koufos in the hopes that they surprise in a larger role.  Lopez is what he is.

[manl_lui]

how much would you give him? would 8-10 mil get it done? is that overpay?

[danglertx]

I like some of his numbers but really, what is the point?  If we are going young, go young everywhere.  I'd rather try to develop someone like Byombo, or Ajinca or Withey.  Maybe two of the three.   I know they aren't stars, or even average, but we are trying to develop someone.  Bigs often take time to develop. 

If the team is competitive, save the money and maybe something comes along closer to the trade deadline.  I wouldn't waste cap space on Robin Lopez unless it was in the 6-8mil year range for short years.

[Chief]

I'd do a sign and trade with one of those exceptions. The Tayshaun Prince one:$7,707,865 should do it. Probably have to do 5 years though.