I think that you can make an argument for signing Pau Gasol - but even better, why not trade for his brother?
He's signed long-term (player option in 2019). He's the perfect Danny Ainge center: you can run offense through him at the high post, and he plays great team defense; and he's not a bad rim protector. For what it's worth (something, I think), he's a two-time all-star.
Yes, he's expensive; but ownership has expressed a willingness to pay the freight, and Boston has plenty available going forward.
He has the same agent (aha!) as Marcus Smart (and as Bjelica and Clint Capela as well... just sayin).
It's clearly time for Chris Wallace to take a good look ahead right now and determine what the Griz are playing for next year, and whether it's worth keeping this team together to get there. Zach Randolph starts next season at age 35, Chris Andersen at 38, Matt Barnes at 36, Tony Allen at 34, Vince Carter at 39. Mike Conley is unrestricted this summer. The roster is filled out with Mario Chalmers, Lance Stephenson, Brandan Wright, and journeymen. Does this look like a future contender?
(No.)
Worse, they owe their 2017... first to Denver and 2019... first to Boston. That's a conundrum; what's the point of tearing it down, if you've got few resources to build it up again - while on the other side it'll likely get harder and harder as they continue to put off the inevitable?
Well, what if they could get one of those picks back? And, maybe, one or two other picks in the bargain? Because it looks like the next few years could get a little rough for them. The thought of rebuilding must cross Wallace's mind every time he goes home at night.
Look what happens to Conley this summer. If he goes elsewhere, Marc is almost certainly available.