<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Nov. 17, 2005 -- Eight-time All-Star, league MVP and the Minnesota's all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, assists and games played, Kevin Garnett, usually lets his game do his talking. But, in an exclusive interview with TNT OverTime before the Timberwolves face Washington on TNT at 7 ET, Garnett tells Cheryl Miller that Sam Cassell's holdout and Kevin McHale's desire to coach last year were issues leading to the team's tumultous season, which ended with the Wolves missing the playoffs. Garnett added that Flip Saunders, currently plying his trade in Detroit, might still be be head coach in Minnesota if things had been handled differently.</div> KG Sounds Off Let the rumors start flying. This is the first time I've ever seen KG speak out to the media about internal issues within the organization.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">Actually I do, my source has alot more credabilty than anything that comes out of Rick Kamla's mouth. My source who will remain nameless has been right about at least 5 trade and 3 player signings weeks before they happened. But hey feel free to get your hopes up with some random trade rumour.</div> That's great. I believe you man. There is no way this would this would happen, he's right. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">I think not extending Cassell led to him mouthing off, and what made it worse was paying Jaric the money Sammy was asking for. KG loved playing with Cassell, because Sammy is all about winning and has that warrior mentality when steps on the court. I don't see how the TWolves can take that type of bond away from their franchise player and then downgrade to an uproven player who has zero post season experience. As for Sprewell, I don't think there was any love loss there, but the TWolves didn't exactly replace what he brought to the team either. The proposed deal would be completely lopsided for the TWolves, and if Minny puts KG on the block, they are going to field offers from all 29 teams. Out of those 29 teams, there's got to be a better package than what Philly has initially offered. An ECF with 76ers v. Pistons would be a great series. AI v. Rip KG & CWebb v. the Wallaces Iggy v. Prince 76ers v. Spurs in the Finals KG v. Duncan AI v. Parker Iggy v. Manu I'd be glued to the TV.</div> Oh yeah, great post here man.
Please. The sixers would have to take on some bad contracts and send out more talent than Dalemburt/Korver.
N4S, I'll vouch on AllNet's sources behalf. His track record has been right about a lot of other signings and trade talk. Keep in mind, Kamla and most people in the media oftern create these rumors to create a "buzz" and grab the attention of the viewership. This is why they are usually not in the "loop" and find out only after a deal is completed. Maybe the two teams have talked, but I don't think the conversation lasted very long if that was the offer Philly made. I'm sure every GM has sent out feelers to Minny to see if KG is attainable. You start with a low offer and then work your way up. Philly does make sense, because KG would likely agree to go there (he has veto powers over any deal) and the 76ers have some young players and draft picks to offer in return.
Charles Barkely even said the Wolves should consider trading him. I'm not saying the he knwos whats going on but it seems as if he has some insight. It's werid to because Barkely and Kenny Smith both suggested they start rebuiding and trade KG for some young players and draft picks. Maybe its possible I don't know, but what I do know is that if that happened the 76ers would become like instant contenders. It's almost to good to be true......
I guess getting the interview pumped up KG he's doing amazing right now vs wizards half time--he has 17 points 6 rebounds 6 assists
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">It's werid to because Barkely and Kenny Smith both suggested they start rebuiding and trade KG for some young players and draft picks.</div> I fail to see how rebuilding means trading your still amazingly dominant player for a bunch of unproven players and draft picks. It would be smart for the TWolves to build from the ground up, build around KG again, there is no way you trade him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting FedEx227:</div><div class="quote_post">I fail to see how rebuilding means trading your still amazingly dominant player for a bunch of unproven players and draft picks. It would be smart for the TWolves to build from the ground up, build around KG again, there is no way you trade him.</div> lol raptors= VC for two williams..mourning..2 picks
As much as I'd love for this to go down, it simply isn't going down for a number of reasons. If the Sixers and Wolves did talk about this trade it was probably before the season even started. Some of you are getting your hopes up for nothing, but I wouldn't blame you considering what this would do for the Sixers if the trade indeed went down... and it won't.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting FedEx227:</div><div class="quote_post">I fail to see how rebuilding means trading your still amazingly dominant player for a bunch of unproven players and draft picks. It would be smart for the TWolves to build from the ground up, build around KG again, there is no way you trade him.</div> I would agree, but the TWolves don't have the salary flexibility to rebuild around KG. They are capped out for the next 4 seasons, because they overpaid for role players. The only chance they have is trading Wally, but I don't see any team trading for him unless the TWolves are willing to take a lousy contract back. KG is eating away a third of their salary cap, and playing for a small market team makes it hard for the TWolves to overspend. McHale's poor decisions have forced this team to trade KG now, while he's still a valuable asset and starting over with some young pieces. KG's knees aren't getting any better, and at 30, he's not getting any younger.
four words. not going to happen. mark my words for it. being a laker fan, i have heard many rumors and have learned to not get my hopes up. heck, ill even make a bet, if KG gets traded to philly, i wont post here on JBB for a month after the trade. how about that?
What's funny is that I'm sure Philly tried to unload Webber in this deal. The fact that he hasn't been mentioned as part of the Rumor means that Minny didn't want him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Jurassic:</div><div class="quote_post">What's funny is that I'm sure Philly tried to unload Webber in this deal. The fact that he hasn't been mentioned as part of the Rumor means that Minny didn't want him.</div> well of course the sixers tried to unload C-Webb, if the trade miraculasly went down, think about the sixer's cap issue with AI, C-Webb, and KG. of course the t-wolves didnt want c-webb because the only reason why they would trade away KG is to start to rebuild. why would they want to rebuild with webber's huge contract hitting their salary cap?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">McHale's poor decisions have forced this team to trade KG now, while he's still a valuable asset and starting over with some young pieces. </div> I suppose, but are we really going to call 30 year old, OLD these days? KG has stayed healthy and I still think is a great player and will be for another 5-6 years. But yeah if the Wolves want to rebuild, theres no doubt they have to trade KG, McHales stupidity in giving truckloads of money to Wally, Kandi, Hassell have really bitten them in the ass.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">KG Sounds Off Let the rumors start flying. This is the first time I've ever seen KG speak out to the media about internal issues within the organization.</div> That definitely is surprising, but you know I can't blame KG for it. The guy has given Minnesota everything he has, and they've given him jack squat in return. Maybe he does have to make some noise in order to get a deal to a contender and get a shot at a title...
Thats true but look at what kind of blockbuster trades go down these days. The Raptors traded VC for basically chump change. The Lakers traded Shaw, the most dominant of all time for three players who aren't even close to being all stars. Even though I know this trade would go through with the players Philly is offering (supposedly offering), awfuly one sided big trades happen a lot these days so anything is possible.
