JQuick one on one interview with Nicolas Batum

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  1. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

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    You can't just send him somewhere he doesn't want to go.
     
  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Consider the source: Dwight Jaynes.

    What else do you expect David Kahn to tell him?

    Both Jaynes and Haynes were played by Kahn and Ndiaye. Both "writers" are certified scrubs.
     
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    Yeah, but you can match and trade him later. That's still better than the garbage we're being offered from Minne.
     
  4. RR7

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    Sure. Was just commenting on his S&T thoughts.
     
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    Maybe the two teams got a deal on cross Continental flights for Claver and Shved?
     
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    Here is the deal folks. You are not getting either Pekovic nor Williams in a sign and trade. I guarantee it.

    Here is the absolute most you will get:

    2013 1st Round Pick of the Wolves
    Websters contract - which can be bought out for $600K
    Millers contract

    Take it or sign the offer sheet and live with the $11 million/year Batum contract. Those are the options.

    My personal feeling is even that giving that up is too much by the Wolves, but I pity Blazers fans. Its no fun rebuilding. The first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and change your mindset. That first year of losing can be tough, but you will get through it... you actually have to expect them to lose every game.... expect it.

    Us Wolves fans found ways to make it fun. We would sit there every game night and make goofy gifs of the players. Your time will come around, but now is the time to be patient and try to do what you can to enjoy the process.

    Good Day.

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    I think with the signing of Shved, Batum would have to be S&T for him to go to Minnesota now
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Here's the deal Minny. You can't offer Batum shit anymore with the Shved signing.
     
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    Did you know that Minnesota was 5-21 over the last 26 games of the season?

    Did you know that we dumped crappy players on the floor for the last half of the season and still finished 2 games above Minnesota?

    That is all.

    I bid you good day.
     
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    You guarantee it? who the fuk are you? and your "absolue most" sucks so why don't you and your opinions GTFOOH
     
  11. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    ^ This too.

    But I wouldn't expect Minne fans to understand "little things" like the salary cap.

    I mean, you did see how those idjits acted on this board yesterday, amiright?
     
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    I will put more faith in the Minnesota Front office knowing what they can and can't do than some dopey guy who cries like a little girl every time someone posts something negative.
     
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    You don't need to believe MM. Many writers have said over and over that Minne has some work to do if it wants to even make an offer to Batum.
     
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    Haha, if you are putting your faith in the Wolves ruining their chance to sign Batum based on signing a prospect from Russia you are in for a major disappointment. Remember what I said... Expect to lose. You can start now.
     
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    Hmm, shved for 3.3. Roy for 5. And...no cap space to make an offer anywhere near 11 million for batum.
     
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    LOL - if all you believe Batum is worth is that paltry garbage, why would you want him on your roster?

    Not.

    Swayed.

    Minne's final 26 games: 5-21.

    2 games back of Portland. Who's really rebuilding here?
     
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    Yeah, you are probably right. Batum is going to come back to the Blazers for whatever peanuts you offered him. This whole thing has been a big giant ruse over the past week. Your GM admitting that he was talking to Kahn was probably just them talking about their favorite Pokeman characters.
     
  18. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I trust you, because nobody knows losing like a Timberwolves fan.
     
  19. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    Don't be coming in here with knowledge, RR. Don't try that game.

    It's apparent from the last few days that the Timbertrolls live in LaLa land, and they will take none of your facts!
     
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    Both teams are rebuilding. Minnesota is just doing a better job of it.
     

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