Bogut Has Strong Interest in Joining C's (Update: Chooses Cavs)

[Kuberski33]

If Bogut signs who is cut?

Does it matter?  It won't be like you're giving away a future star.  But I would cut Mickey.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

If Bogut signs who is cut?

It has to be Jordan Mickey. Anything you want from Mickey to provide, Bogut will give. He's also technically an expiring (team option), which makes it easier to cut him.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/836433449363910657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Update: League source says Bogut & Ainge had "good talk" tonight. Bogut to talk to Tyronn Lue, Brad Stevens soon:

On the bright side, Ainge can legitimately point to tonight's game as one reason why Bogut would be so beneficial and helpful here, with both our big man defense and our huge rebounding disparity. He'd certainly help with the Drummonds, Lopezs, Gortats, and Valanciunas of the world, who we will more than likely be facing at least two of.

[Csfan1984]

Big issue is he wants to start. Will BS change up the system to make that happen?

[jpotter33]

Big issue is he wants to start. Will BS change up the system to make that happen?

Where did you see that at? I'm not sure that he can really expect that with any of the teams.

That being said, Horford already functions as our PF with Amir as our C, so it wouldn't be that much of a change. It's certainly not ideal, but it'd really help our first unit's rebounding.

[KGs Knee]

If Bogut is actually healthy enough to play 20 minutes per night, as the starter, I'd bring him on in a second.

Bogut would be a good fit, as I think Stevens could make good use of Bogut's passing from the high post, and he won't complain about playing time. Let him take Amir's role and give Zeller's role to Amir.

This team desperately needs some beef up front.

[SparzWizard]

Big issue is he wants to start. Will BS change up the system to make that happen?

By all means...start him at C, and slide Horford to his favorite PF spot.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/836480446674382848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

#Rockets a "long shot" to sign Andrew Bogut, per Houston Chronicle. Reportedly in mix: #Cavs, #Spurs, #Celtics. Expected to decide Tuesday.

Sounds like it's down to us, the Cavs, and the Spurs!

We certainly offer him the most playing time and have the most need for him. The Spurs already play Aldridge, Gasol, Dedmon, and Lee big minutes every game, let alone when they go smaller. The Cavs also have Thompson, Love, Fry, and Williams that they play a lot, and they go small much more often than the Spurs, taking even more minutes away from him.

Combined with the "good talk" he supposedly had with Danny today, I'm starting to think we might actually land him, which would be pretty significant given our weaknesses.

[j804]

https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/836480446674382848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

#Rockets a "long shot" to sign Andrew Bogut, per Houston Chronicle. Reportedly in mix: #Cavs, #Spurs, #Celtics. Expected to decide Tuesday.

Sounds like it's down to us, the Cavs, and the Spurs!

We certainly offer him the most playing time and have the most need for him. The Spurs already play Aldridge, Gasol, Dedmon, and Lee big minutes every game, let alone when they go smaller. The Cavs also have Thompson, Love, Fry, and Williams that they play a lot, and they go small much more often than the Spurs, taking even more minutes away from him.

Combined with the "good talk" he supposedly had with Danny today, I'm starting to think we might actually land him, which would be pretty significant given our weaknesses.

Hopefully he sees tonight's game as I could help them and not "those guys have no shot in the playoffs they look like a quick first round exit" guess we'll find out tomorrow 

[Trifecta]

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/836433449363910657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Update: League source says Bogut & Ainge had "good talk" tonight. Bogut to talk to Tyronn Lue, Brad Stevens soon:

On the bright side, Ainge can legitimately point to tonight's game as one reason why Bogut would be so beneficial and helpful here, with both our big man defense and our huge rebounding disparity. He'd certainly help with the Drummonds, Lopezs, Gortats, and Valanciunas of the world, who we will more than likely be facing at least two of.

Is it bad that I feel like we're just being used as leverage? Lol, we've been burned by these rumors way too many times as of late..

[Roy H.]

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/836433449363910657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Update: League source says Bogut & Ainge had "good talk" tonight. Bogut to talk to Tyronn Lue, Brad Stevens soon:

On the bright side, Ainge can legitimately point to tonight's game as one reason why Bogut would be so beneficial and helpful here, with both our big man defense and our huge rebounding disparity. He'd certainly help with the Drummonds, Lopezs, Gortats, and Valanciunas of the world, who we will more than likely be facing at least two of.

Is it bad that I feel like we're just being used as leverage? Lol, we've been burned by these rumors way too many times as of late..

It's not leverage if he's going to the Cavs. They can't offer him more than the minimum salary, and they won't offer a chance to start.

[PaulAllen]

Big issue is he wants to start. Will BS change up the system to make that happen?

By all means...start him at C, and slide Horford to his favorite PF spot.

In theory this makes sense however Horford has struggled defensively against the more athletic 4's, so its up to Brad to shuffle up lineups ... regardless signing Bogut helps this team in the short term...

[manl_lui]

to me this is how i think Bogut is weighing his options

Cavs -

pros - much better chance of getting a shot at a ring
cons - not much playing time, might not start (Love and Thompson)

Bos

pros - more playing time, probably can start. If he does well and stay relatively healthy, might get him more money elsewhere
cons - will not get a ring

[Surferdad]

It'll be the Cavs, I predict.

[footey]

He got a ring, so not sure getting another is the deciding factor for him. He seems like a pretty logical, no nonsense guy.  Has had some critical comments about the NBA.

Not that it mattered last night, but we have no one to defend guys like Dwight Howard right now.

Bogut could easily fit into our offense, he can play high post, is an excellent passer.