Could we target Avery Bradley? I realize he is talking with LAC about resigning today I believe. But he would be a great addition and fill our wing need.
Where will the minutes come?
Although his defense is great, part of the reason we traded him away is that he's small and isn't able to switch on to many different players. Basically he can cover 1's and 2's, but can't switch onto a frontline player, like a Smart or Brown can.
We're looking for championship pieces. And AB could be seeking a ring before getting his last larger contract. A 1 year deal on a team where there is mutual familiarity could be a good solution for this. I could see him getting 25 MPG early in the season while Hayward gets comfortable and then his minutes dip down to 15-20 at full strength.
He could be, but I still don't think the minutes are there.
Starters-
Tatum
Hayward
Horford
Irving
Brown
For argument's sake, let's assume each starter gets 33 minutes. In fact, let's say they each get 30 minutes, that would leave 18 minutes each for Baynes, Morris, Rozier, Smart, and Bradley, with Theis completely out of the rotation. Do you think Morris, Smart, Rozier, and Bradley will be content with limited roles when all of them (except maybe Smart) will be on expiring contracts and playing for their next one?
Edit:
Now if the plan is to sell high on Rozier, while buying low on Bradley then I would be on board. We could get a solid pick, or packaging Rozier with Morris to upgrade at F spot, while at the same time signing Bradley to a multi-year deal.
Then you could have the same starters above with a bench rotation of:
Theis
? (whoever we can get for the Morris & Rozier package)
Baynes
Smart
Bradley