The Nets are hot on the heels of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
What could put Brooklyn over the top to land those star free agents?
Maybe DeAndre Jordan.
Marc Stein of The New York Times:
The Nets are exploring the feasibility of signing Kevin Durant's close friend DeAndre Jordan in free agency, league sources say, in hopes that would make the prospect of teaming up in Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving even more enticing to Durant
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 24, 2019
If Jordan would help the Nets attract Durant and Irving, great. Sign Jordan.
But Jordan would also fit well at center if Brooklyn signs Durant and Irving.
The Nets need another center with Jarrett Allen, as Ed Davis hits free agency. They could ideally use someone bigger, like Jordan. Though Allen has positioned himself well as Brooklyn’s long-term center, Jordan could even start – if he comes motivated.
Jordan has drifted lately. He fell out of favor with the Clippers, never meshed with the Mavericks then finished last season with the losing Knicks rather than taking a buyout. Jordan has ability as a finisher and rim-protector, but he’s not as active as used to be, and energy is important for playing that style.
The Nets’ room exception, which projects to be worth nearly $5 million, might be the right amount for him.
