B/R suggests that the Brooklyn Nets should go after Orlando’s Mo Bamba

The Brooklyn Nets should be thinking about trading for Orlando Magic big Mo Bamba, according to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report. The Nets are 13-11 (tied with the Indiana Pacers for fifth in the Eastern Conference standings) after beating the Toronto Raptors 114-105 on Friday.

Brooklyn is a small team as currently constructed as Nic Claxton is the only true big on the team. Other than Claxton, guys like Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons (currently out because of a left calf injury), and Royce O’Neale have to help out with rebounding and protecting the rim because of the lack of size on the roster.

Due to the fact that Brooklyn struggles with size (28th in defensive rebounding percentage, B/R suggests going after a player like Bamba who can assist in the frontcourt:

Via Bleacher Report:

“The Nets need more help on the interior behind Nic Claxton. In a perfect world, said assistance would come from someone who could clean up mistakes on the defensive end and not spoil the spacing on offense.

Bamba could be up to the task.

For his career, he’s averaged 2.7 blocks and 11.5 rebounds per 36 minutes and shot 35.3 percent from three. He should also be available for the right price, since the Magic have reduced his role to clear the runway for the ascending Bol Bol.”