I think he is completely done. The team USA stuff was so weird. I think he's all the way cooked but it could be a PJ Tucker Griffin situation... tank your way to a buyout and magically get better.
I mean, I don't think he's even capable of playing major minutes if that's any of the consideration. His status as a player was being referred to in the past-tense by whoever it was from Team USA basketball.
Very real possibility.
I agree. I'm just addressing whoever thought we could get Love with the minimum. He will 99% go to either Brooklyn or LA.
So that's insane. We have 0 evidence that Niang can perform anywhere near the level and consistency that Bojan has in big moments.
If he can pass a physical and play 15-20 minutes when needed, then I'd consider pursuing him.
It's a no-brainer. It's like your comment about Butler being a no-brainer at 30 but then getting credit at 40. Craig was a no-brainer last year, especially as we got a good look at him in the playoffs and had familiarity. He was also a no-brainer when he got moved to Phoenix. He's a no-brainer now. I mean, even if you just pick him up on a minimum or somewhat more, that's a pretty decent off-season even if he's your one wing pickup. It's a good floor. Hopefully we recognize that.
Where did this resurgence of love for Niang come from? The dude is a bum and hardly an NBA rotation level player. He might give you regular season minutes but he will never EVER be of value in the playoffs.
