What is the next move to make

[Mazingerz]

I don't get why so many people want Perk so bad... I'll keep Bass (who is underrated for sure). I'm not saying Bass is all that but he's better than Perk! I don't care what everyone says. 0.0


Perk= Mythical god on CB.



Oh and on topic, a little trimming down and use our non-guarantees and maybe some second rounders to snag an under appreciated/utilized talent.

Agreed.

Bass should be #1 on the trading block, but not for Perk unless solid compensation.

+1

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

I know this isn't about Perk but I think he would have been an excellent fit with LBJ and Mia. He would have been better with them than with OKC and with the team we are building.

People want a rim protector/paint defender but Perk would not be the guy we need. DJordan would be our type if that's what we really want but I doubt we do b/c we seem to want a stretch 4 and 5. I think we are making a team with strong perimeter defense and can afford our bigs to be less talented in that arena. If we really wanted a big who could only/mainly protect the rim, we would have one... even if he was on the lower level of bigs.

Really, after all these seasons, you would think people would start to think that MAYBE the type of big they want probably isn't the type of big DA wants.

[kozlodoev]

Move Brock Holt to SS. Oh wait, wrong team...

[Ogaju]

Our next move is tank baby tank.

[pokeKingCurtis]

Don't think it's because people are overrating Perk.

Just that people think Bass is junk.

[LooseCannon]

In fact, I think the next move to make is figuring out how to move Bass.

Obviously Bass is a superior player to Perk at this stage, but this doesnt change the reality of what's needed on our roster now. It does impact the reality of what DA might get back for Bass. But the fact that GS wouldnt take on Bass, giving us the trade exception doesnt bode well for the Bass market. DA may have to wait for the season when injuries start impacting other rosters....

I think that timing had a lot to do with Golden State not doing a deal.  Luxury tax implications probably also played a role.  They might consider it if they still had their trade exception now, although they'd probably still hold off to maintain flexibility until Kevin Love gets traded (if he gets traded).

If the alternative is swapping expiring contracts, it may make more sense to keep Bass around in the hopes of either flipping him at the deadline to a team with a hole due to injury or otherwise getting a Humphries-like return for him in a sign-and-trade, or possibly even bringing him back as a back-up in a scenario where one of Olynyk/Sullinger is the starter and the other is traded in a package for a second star to pair with Rondo.

[timpiker]

Don't understand the Bass hate.  He's one of the better more consistent players on the team.  We need a rim protector and a young PP.

[chambers]

Green will be gone after this season. Bass will likely be gone too.
Danny tried to trade Bass for a trade exception to the Warriors recently. He's a great solid role player, just doesn't have a place on this rebuilding team any more because of his age and expiring contract.
Do people know that from 2010-11 when he was traded here, he was the best shooter in the NBA from 5-15 feet for two season straight? ie the best elbow jumpshooter in the NBA. He was 1, KG was 2 and Dirk Nowitzki was 3.
Bass is a huge part of our 2011-12 Eastern Conference Finals appearance and the ability to use two stretch big men that could drain that jumpshot and bring defenders away from the basket.

[LilRip]

The next move is to do nothing, I guess. Just make the cuts of the non-guaranteeds.

[Rick Robeys Return]

[Bass is] a great solid role player, just doesn't have a place on this rebuilding team any more because of his age and expiring contract.
Do people know that from 2010-11 when he was traded here, he was the best shooter in the NBA from 5-15 feet for two season straight? ie the best elbow jumpshooter in the NBA. He was 1, KG was 2 and Dirk Nowitzki was 3.
Bass is a huge part of our 2011-12 Eastern Conference Finals appearance and the ability to use two stretch big men that could drain that jumpshot and bring defenders away from the basket.

Agreed. There is no Bass hate here. This is about the immediate needs of this roster. But I agree, patience is a virtue in terms of moving Bass for something more than a salary dump.

Also, not sure I agree with Shak about DA not wanting a traditional big man. I agree that they are not trying to build an inside out game but they need someone who can play that role when needed, even if in a limited role. Let's not forget that DA was also responsible for drafting Perk and BigAl, and Perk played a crucial role in both our recent finals appearances, and in fact his injury in the 2010 finals cost us the series.

[Celtics4ever]

in fact his injury in the 2010 finals cost us the series.

Not even close to being true.   We were up and had a melt down combined with David Stern reffing and like 20+ FTA by the Lakers in the final quarter.   I doubt Perk would have helped in our inability to score down the stretch.

[redrobot]

Green will be gone after this season. Bass will likely be gone too.
Danny tried to trade Bass for a trade exception to the Warriors recently. He's a great solid role player, just doesn't have a place on this rebuilding team any more because of his age and expiring contract.
Do people know that from 2010-11 when he was traded here, he was the best shooter in the NBA from 5-15 feet for two season straight? ie the best elbow jumpshooter in the NBA. He was 1, KG was 2 and Dirk Nowitzki was 3.
Bass is a huge part of our 2011-12 Eastern Conference Finals appearance and the ability to use two stretch big men that could drain that jumpshot and bring defenders away from the basket.

I didn't know that - just another good reason to read these boards. It's upsetting sometimes to hear some fans complain about guys like Bass who are solid contributors and execute their roles to a T - but are caught in a situation like ours where they lack the superstar for them to support. Bass in New Orleans could help them make the finals. Just like Posey helped us win a banner. He wasn't the best player on the roster, but he did the little things with no fanfare or accolades.

[Surferdad]

The next move is to do nothing, I guess. Just make the cuts of the non-guaranteeds.

I think so. They have to get to max 15 for roster can be done by cutting Bogans Babb and CJ.

[JBcat]

The next move is to do nothing, I guess. Just make the cuts of the non-guaranteeds.

I think so. They have to get to max 15 for roster can be done by cutting Bogans Babb and CJ.

I wouldn't be surprised of something like Bass, Bogans, maybe Babb and Johnson for 1 player.

[brandonmm94]

How would you guys feel about trading rondo and green with the nuggets and getting back ty lawson, mozgov, and gallinari? kind of a long shot, but I think this trade could help out both teams and it did work on the trade machine..