re: Adding a modern Center without a “major” trade. How do we do it?

I don’t see how we can to be honest. I know Griff wants Nic Claxton. That’s the worst kept secret in the NBA but I don’t think we get him because I think Brooklyn wants him back and signs him for more than we can pay him. Is he really an improvement though? You gain more mobility and rim protection no doubt but you also lose Jones’ offense and rebounding and must of all his size. Claxton is thin but long. Jonas can punish people with his strength. Also Claxton shoots free throws as bad as Shaq did while Jonas is an 80% guy at the line. That matters. I would try to bring jonas back in a 2 year deal if he’s willing to play ball a little and let us get a small discount. Instead of the $15 mil he’s making every year maybe we can get him for $11-12. Then you either take a chance on a young guy that has potential but hasn’t put it together or draft a big man to come off the bench and hope they develop. Actually someone like Jaxon Hayes would be ideal to come off the bench. I want Jonas back though. If we make a run and beat OKC or at the very least take them to the limit without Zion, Gayle may be willing to go over the tax line. I love Walker Kessler but I doubt you get him away from Utah. Jonas is 31 but he clearly still has something left in the tank. Give him a short deal and I’d love to see Karlo Matkovic be on the team next year.