What's good? I'm new to the site (at least to posting). But anywho...on to business!!! With the Wolves finally pulling the trigger on Juwan (not to mention pawning off Reed), what does everyone have in mind for the Wolves next move? I honestly think they should try thier frickin' best to get some more veteran talent with expiring contracts along with picks for the next couple years. A trade to aquire another 1st rounder would be nice as well. Depending what Minny does between now and the draft is key. I hope this Juwan/James trade is the start of some serious activity in the Wolves front office.
Well the nba forum is always good. Hopefully you'll post in the wolves forum so i'm not talking to myself anymore lol. I think the next thing i think we need to do is decide what we are doing we kg. If we are gonna keep him then maybe try to trade our pick for a superstar or draft a need rather than a potential pick. If we are gonna trade him then i say get as many picks and expiring contract as possible. I would prefer to keep him but you never know. heck maybe we can get lucky McHale will get off his ass and do something for once. This first trade is a good sign though. i think we have the talent to pull of some good trades. We just need a gm that will do them. if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask
The Timberwovles need a confident and effective second and third option. Minnesota was most succesful with Cassel along with other effective role players complimenting Kevin Garnett. If i'm the Timberwolves I will do anything to keep Garnett for as long as I can and attempt to make over the supporting cast for next season. This free agency, I think McHale needs to target Chauncey Billups. He would be a great compliment to Garnett and solve the Point Guard issues they have had for some time. This creates a second option over Ricky Davis and a solid passer who has been succesful for a good 4-5 years now. Secondly, Randy Foye needs to train with someone in the off-season. He had a good first year but has more potential than was apparent this season. They will need him if the Wolves want to make an appereance in the playoffs during the 2008 season. Lastly, Juwan Howard was a great addition. I thought this was one of McHale's few good moves. The Wolves should continue to bring veterans who can still contribute a solid 10 or so points to compliment Kevin Garnett. When you think about it, solving the Wolves problems is not a difficult task. It will be interesting to see how this team looks next season.
The TWolves next move will be trading off a package of Ricky Davis with Trenton Hassell or Troy Hudson or Marko Jaric. Ricky Davis will be in the final year of his deal, and becomes a valuable expiring contract. How about putting a package together and making a run at Mike Bibby?
I was thinking the same thing with Ricky D, since his contract has become desirable we should get a decent return for Davis (a potential 20ppg) even if we insist that the accepting team takes on one of our whale sized contacts (ie; Blount). I just McHale listens more to KG's wants and less to the idiot conceince perched on his shoulder, we have some pieces that can be moved. Like you guys stated above, I'm sure thier are at least a hand full of teams who are willing to take a shot at Jaric (versitle 6'7" G/F) and even Streaky as hell T-Hud!!!
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The TWolves next move will be trading off a package of Ricky Davis with Trenton Hassell or Troy Hudson or Marko Jaric. Ricky Davis will be in the final year of his deal, and becomes a valuable expiring contract. How about putting a package together and making a run at Mike Bibby?</div> I would absolutely LOVE Bibby on this team. I have always loved his game and i think that his game complements KG's well. But then again whose doesn't? I am still really hoping we hang on to trenton. He still has a very good mid range shot and is still a premier perimeter defender. If the refs let him lose like bowen he'd be even better. I think that Jaric is just garbage, so if we trade RD and Jaric for Bibby i'd be beyond happy. Plus if we get Hawes or Horford or some solid big man that can step in right away. That is easily a playoff team. As for chauncey, idk. I don't think he will be worth the money. We needed to lose RD and James this offseason and one is gone. Maybe chauncey and RD would work, but im just not sure.
<div class="quote_poster">TheFreshPrince Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I would absolutely LOVE Bibby on this team. I have always loved his game and i think that his game complements KG's well. But then again whose doesn't? </div> I remember when Sam was playing well and there were a lot of rumors about a possible trade. At that time, I said the only point I would trade him for was Bibby (remember this is pre-"big balls dance" AGAINST the Kings). Because Bibby had the ability to score and was younger. But when I think of him now (Bibby), he just seems kinda soft. <div class="quote_poster">TheFreshPrince Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I am still really hoping we hang on to trenton. He still has a very good mid range shot and is still a premier perimeter defender. If the refs let him lose like bowen he'd be even better. </div> I am personally a fan of Hassell also. It would depend on what we got, but the reasons I like Trenton is because...A)he can defend perimeter players if they're not household names and the refs feel like they have to call everything instead of letting the guys play. Remember, Trenton can guard any position except for guys that have a serious height advantage over him. I've seen him guard Ming. He has good footwork and fakes in the post which leads to points. C) I believe he's pretty professional and doesn't really hurt the team. <div class="quote_poster">TheFreshPrince Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">As for chauncey, idk. I don't think he will be worth the money. We needed to lose RD and James this offseason and one is gone. Maybe chauncey and RD would work, but im just not sure.</div> Remember one of our main issues last season was consistency from the guard position. James or Hudson would give us 25 (either separately or together) one night and 7 (either separately or together) the next. Also remember Chauncey was becoming the All-Star caliber player before the move to Detroit. Honestly, if they were to team again, I'd expect to see KG in Detroit before I'd see Chauncey here again.
<div class="quote_poster">Sabretooth Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I remember when Sam was playing well and there were a lot of rumors about a possible trade. At that time, I said the only point I would trade him for was Bibby (remember this is pre-"big balls dance" AGAINST the Kings). Because Bibby had the ability to score and was younger. But when I think of him now (Bibby), he just seems kinda soft.</div> I totally agree that Bibby isn't what he used to be. I still have no doubt that if you put him KG he will just as good (numbers wise) as cassell a fews back if not better. Plus he seems like a genuine good guy with some passion to win. We need more of those guys. <div class="quote_poster">Sabretooth Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I am personally a fan of Hassell also. It would depend on what we got, but the reasons I like Trenton is because...A)he can defend perimeter players if they're not household names and the refs feel like they have to call everything instead of letting the guys play. Remember, Trenton can guard any position except for guys that have a serious height advantage over him. I've seen him guard Ming. He has good footwork and fakes in the post which leads to points. C) I believe he's pretty professional and doesn't really hurt the team.</div> Glad i'm not the only one lol. I really think we NEED Hassell on this team. In our WCF run he was HUGE for us. Should've made the all defensive team for sure. He is just the perfect role player imo. He is athletic enough to slash, can shoot the mid range well (is improving on his 3 point shot too) and is a great defender/hustler. I do agree that if the right deal came along I owuld part ways with him, but if I absolutley had to. <div class="quote_poster">Sabretooth Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Remember one of our main issues last season was consistency from the guard position. James or Hudson would give us 25 (either separately or together) one night and 7 (either separately or together) the next. Also remember Chauncey was becoming the All-Star caliber player before the move to Detroit. Honestly, if they were to team again, I'd expect to see KG in Detroit before I'd see Chauncey here again.</div> Yup, I really don't see chauncey here. If anything back in detroit with flip again. We just don't have the ability to get chauncey imo.
...........let's get McDyees, Webber, T-Mac, and Bibby together so we have the ultimate hungry team since Webber and McDyees desperately want a ring. T-mac wants to get out of the first round, and Bibby needs some success to wipe away the "Game 7 Lakers Taste". Never mind.
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">LOL What??? I don't think that could happen.</div> Haha, i'm pretty sure he was just being sarcastic. Hopefully we add another all star player for once. It is so sad that KG has only played with 2 all star players tht i can think of and that was Gugliotta when he was younger and Wally as an alternative lol. I don't think marbury ever was with us but then thats just another one when he was too young to really do anything. Come on Mchale, do something
KG needs help!!! I mean Randy Foye is solid and hopefully McCants can come back. Also, another big man would do good. Try Chris Wilcox or go after even Darko. That's a start. They are almost there. KG can single handendly carry the team but he needs help!
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">KG needs help!!! I mean Randy Foye is solid and hopefully McCants can come back. Also, another big man would do good. Try Chris Wilcox or go after even Darko. That's a start. They are almost there. KG can single handendly carry the team but he needs help!</div> I'm not so sure about Wilcox. He seems a little too similar to eddie g who didn't work all that well with KG. Darko could be a possibilty, but how available is he? Could we get him with the mle or is he still under contract?
RFA. He probably wants around 8-10 million. Still he's a young player who is a good defender and has some offensive game. Still needs developing but still a good option for the TWolves.
Yeah but i wouldn't give up much for him. With blount's offensive game i'd rather just have him unless we can steal darko from the magic. Bluont isn't all that bad but really should be coming off the bench.
Blount is okay but you need somebody who is consistent. Not that Darko is completely consistent himself but needs time to develop more. Would be good backup and possible starter in midseason.
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Blount is okay but you need somebody who is consistent. Not that Darko is completely consistent himself but needs time to develop more. Would be good backup and possible starter in midseason.</div> Yeah, I agree. Those two would be an okay center combo. I just don't wanna waste a ton of money or players on darko because i dont think he will ever be THAT good. Then again with KG taking all the pressure off he could become pretty solid
Dwight has taken pressure off Darko to perform. KG should be able to definitely do that. What ever happen to Eddie Griffin?
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Dwight has taken pressure off Darko to perform. KG should be able to definitely do that. What ever happen to Eddie Griffin?</div> Got caught masturbating to a porno while driving his big suv (not sure the model). Then i think we just released him or maybe he is still on contract, not too sure lol. The funny thing is he crashed into a place across the street from my bros apt and the guys that own it are pretty shady (like a few guys have been stabbed there and shot at lol) so they got all the money they could out of him lol.
<div class="quote_poster">TheFreshPrince Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Got caught masturbating to a porno while driving his big suv (not sure the model)</div> Which is worse...giving up your career because you're a greedy ego-maniac well past his prime....or...the SUV incident? Anyway, Darko, would again, come off the bench unless they started him at Center. It may just be me....but I'm not high on McCants at all. Whenever I see him, I think "What is it that you do?!?". His defense is suspect and whenever we see him get some kind of stop, we think "He can do it", when in fact he's not very consistent on either end. For his career he averages 7 points a game. And last season, he averaged 15 mins in the games he played and averaged 5 pts then. I don't follow college, but when we drafted him, a friend of mine who does follow college stated it was a stupid pick because they took the 4th best player on the team when there were others available.
