However, Oberto may not be willing to jump on a plane and interview/work out for a team that is offering a pre-season contract. I believe that is all Rich Cho is willing to commit to at this point. That’s probably why Steven Hill made sense. I doubt Hill has any expections beyond preseason.

Hopefully, in a week or so, Cho will have a better idea of the timeline for Joel’s return and the team can move forward.

If you think we should be reaching for a guy that could play signifiant minutes (20+) you pick Dampier. Although his contract was insane, without it he’s not a bad stopgap. Oberto? Maybe.

But, if you’re more optimistic about the recovery of Joel, Greg and continued health of Marcus Camby than whoever we’re after may only have to fill in for 5-10 minutes a game and bring energy and alter shots in the paint. Which for me, despite other glaring holes in his game, indicates Mbenga.

Hill only really gives you a body to practice against who’s going to give you an endless supply of energy and Spin Doctor’s jokes. Which isn’t all a bad thing.