Welcome Ed Davis

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

I have no clue what happened to Davis last season, but the two seasons before that he was a real presence coming off the bench. He's not THAT old - like 31 or 32.

Either way, I do think having another solid vet presence can may be help a guy like Naz Reid continue to develop.

I really would have preferred Milsap, Crowder, or Tucker (via trade). Davis is definitely a pleasant surprise, but probably won't play a ton (unlike Rubio, our other vet pickup).

[kekgeek]

I have no clue what happened to Davis last season, but the two seasons before that he was a real presence coming off the bench. He's not THAT old - like 31 or 32.

Either way, I do think having another solid vet presence can may be help a guy like Naz Reid continue to develop.

I really would have preferred Milsap, Crowder, or Tucker (via trade). Davis is definitely a pleasant surprise, but probably won't play a ton (unlike Rubio, our other vet pickup).

Opens up a roster spot for Jmac also

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

We should have seen Ed Davis coming.

Davis passes "The Rosas Test" twice over -- playing both for David Vanterpool in Portland (2015-2018) and for Pablo Prigioni in Brooklyn (2018-19).

Experience in Vanterpool's drop scheme on defense and the zipping offensive scheme in BKN.

From Dane Moore

Interesting. He just doesn't fit the player-type mold since he seemingly passed on other paint bigs that were also fairly affordable in order to sign Beasley and Juancho.

[Coolbreeze44]

The level of excitement for this acquisition tells you where we are as a franchise. I can't get excited about it.

[Volans19]

The level of excitement for this acquisition tells you where we are as a franchise. I can't get excited about it.

You mean you can't get excited for an end of the bench big man? Where is your team spirit Cool?

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

The level of excitement for this acquisition tells you where we are as a franchise. I can't get excited about it.

I actually think it'll be fairly important to open up a spot for J-Mac to return. Both Rosas and Boy Wonder have talked about playing D-Lo and Rubio together, which means they'll also need a third point guard that can play big boy minutes.

McLaughlin was surprisingly productive in about 20 minutes per game for 30 games as an undrafted rookie. He's not a guy that changes the direction of this franchise, but I think it was smart to make the requisite moves in order to keep him.

[Coolbreeze44]

The level of excitement for this acquisition tells you where we are as a franchise. I can't get excited about it.

You mean you can't get excited for an end of the bench big man? Where is your team spirit Cool?

I know. I really hope this team surprises me and greatly improves this year. I've been optimistic in the past and have been disappointed. But the honest truth is I see a disaster here. My only hope is Edwards lives up to his #1 draft pick status.

I have one semi-comforting thought. It should be pretty obvious by the trade deadline this is a disaster. We should be able to replenish some draft capital by trading KAT and DLO. At least we won't have to wait an extra year to get another 1st round draft pick.

[KiwiMatt]

Ed Davis fits a purpose I guess. Big man who plays hard and rebounds. However looks like TJ Leaf was acquired by OKC for a similar price. I would have prefered Leaf, but neither really move the needle.

[KG4Ever]

DMs and texts being flooded right now from people -- players, coaches, media -- absolutely raving about Ed Davis. A very important move there for Rosas.

Per Jon K

Why did Utah give up two second rounders just to move his contract?

[Coolbreeze44]

The level of excitement for this acquisition tells you where we are as a franchise. I can't get excited about it.

I actually think it'll be fairly important to open up a spot for J-Mac to return. Both Rosas and Boy Wonder have talked about playing D-Lo and Rubio together, which means they'll also need a third point guard that can play big boy minutes.

McLaughlin was surprisingly productive in about 20 minutes per game for 30 games as an undrafted rookie. He's not a guy that changes the direction of this franchise, but I think it was smart to make the requisite moves in order to keep him.

I can buy that, but it still doesn't get me too excited.