John Henson avaiable?

[rondohondo]

The Bucks are definitely exploring ways to move up. John Henson could be dangled as trade bait, as well as a 2016 first-round pick obtained from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Would be an interesting option for the c's if they can get in on a 3 way deal. Would be a better defensive anchor than anyone on the roster. Or we could go after his former teammate Larry Sanders if he wants to come back....

[Who]

I thought Henson showed enough improvement last season to convince me to trade the #16 pick for him. Surprised they are trying to trade him again though. That is pretty [dang]ing. Also disappointed by how little weight he managed to gain after all that noise (press) he got last summer for working on his body.

[PhoSita]

It's never been clear what John Henson's fit is in the NBA.

Much like Mason Plumlee, he's a pogo stick who can rebound and finish, but he has very little offensive skill for a PF and not enough bulk to be particularly good defensively at the 5.

I know Henson's been batted around here as a potential trade target for a long time now, but I think the Celts already have a better player in Zeller.

[Irish Stew]

I guess putting Henson alongside Monroe, if we sign him, might work since Monroe is defensively challenged and Henson can be a rim defender from the 4. I'm not really sure that Stevens would have the kind of floor spacing that his offense requires. Tough call but an interesting idea.

[Lucky17]

Shoddy reporting: MIL has the Clips 2017 pick (top-14 protected).

Clips cannot trade their 2016 due to Stepien Rule (2015 to BOS, 2017 to MIL).

[PhoSita]

Does Henson pass the "Would player X have gotten playing time in the latest NBA Finals?" test?

I submit that he does not.

[gpap]

Really?

Henson is a very good athletic big that I'd love to have on the Celts.

[Who]

I guess putting Henson alongside Monroe, if we sign him, might work since Monroe is defensively challenged and Henson can be a rim defender from the 4. I'm not really sure that Stevens would have the kind of floor spacing that his offense requires. Tough call but an interesting idea.

I wouldn't have any interest in Henson if we landed Monroe in FA. I think maybe it is best to keep the #16 pick for now and see how free agency plays out. Then decide on Henson.