The Bucks have talked about signing former Clippers center Marcin Gortat, but no move will be made right away, tweets Marc Stein of The New York Times. Sources tell Stein that Milwaukee’s interest hasn’t progressed past the discussion stage.
L.A. waived Gortat at the trade deadline to open a roster spot so the team could complete a trade with the Grizzlies for JaMychal Green and Garrett Temple. Because he was released before today’s deadline, Gortat would be playoff eligible for anyone who picks him up.
The Clippers acquired Gortat in a trade last summer, hoping he would help make up for the loss of free agent center DeAndre Jordan. However, Gortat got off to a slow start and wound up averaging just 16 minutes per night in a crowded frontcourt.
The Bucks have a full roster with 15 players, so a move would have to be made before they could add Gortat. The most likely odd man out would be Isaiah Canaan, who is on a 10-day contract.
Bucks don’t need him, with Lopez, Mirotic, Ersan & Giannis & if needed Wood & DJ… he can’t shoot or run, no use for them, surely other teams might need him more than the Bucks.
Outside of Giannis that list you just gave none of them are bangers down low. Plus you don’t want to count on wood or DJ in the playoffs. If Giannis or Lopez get into foul trouble Bucks could certainly use a big like Gortat who can step in and give you a decent 15 minute run