In a matter of weeks, the Nets should have three young (or youngish) players who will be auditioning for the role of back-up big, the successor to Jarrett Allen. One, Reggie Perry, is already available and part of the rotation. Unless something goes wrong with NBA protocols, Norvel Pelle, will arrive in the next few days. Then sometime in February, the third, Nic Claxton, should be healthy enough to join the fray.
The Nets are right now relying primarily on DeAndre Jordan as their starter at the 5, although Steve Nash is willing to use Kevin Durant at center in some small-ball situations.