Timberwolves claim Tristen Newton off waivers, waive Daishen Nix

[winforlose]

Newton might get NBA’s sooner than you think. I just saw this on hoopshype. If Mike is injured or needs rest, I expect Newton to get called up.

“Michael Scotto: The Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham suffered a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. His return to play timeline is 1-2 weeks. He will be re-evaluated in one week, team says. 16 hours ago – via Twitter MikeAScotto”

Copied from hoopshype.

[thinktank]

As a rookie, Newton has put up pretty similar G League stats as Nix.

Probably won't amount to much, but it's interesting.

It seems like other teams have been finding plenty of diamonds in the rough.

Wolves would seem to have to hit on at least one and maybe two of Dilly, TSJ, Newton, and Miller, at least.

Be nice.

[thinktank]

He looks like a little better defending and passing, but worse shooting DLo.

[winforlose]

As a rookie, Newton has put up pretty similar G League stats as Nix.

Probably won't amount to much, but it's interesting.

It seems like other teams have been finding plenty of diamonds in the rough.

Wolves would seem to have to hit on at least one and maybe two of Dilly, TSJ, Newton, and Miller, at least.

Be nice.

Naz was a diamond. Jaden for his draft position was. Finch found NAW. Minott is looking like a player, though he needs a lot more minutes till we will truly know.

[thinktank]

As a rookie, Newton has put up pretty similar G League stats as Nix.

Probably won't amount to much, but it's interesting.

It seems like other teams have been finding plenty of diamonds in the rough.

Wolves would seem to have to hit on at least one and maybe two of Dilly, TSJ, Newton, and Miller, at least.

Be nice.

Naz was a diamond. Jaden for his draft position was. Finch found NAW. Minott is looking like a player, though he needs a lot more minutes till we will truly know.

For sure Naz was a diamond but that was Rosa. We’ll see on Minott. (Jaden is not a diamond. Not yet. Not at 30 million for 31% from deep.)

[BlacJacMac]

It seems like other teams have been finding plenty of diamonds in the rough.

Wolves would seem to have to hit on at least one and maybe two of Dilly, TSJ, Newton, and Miller, at least.

Be nice.

Naz was a diamond. Jaden for his draft position was. Finch found NAW. Minott is looking like a player, though he needs a lot more minutes till we will truly know.

For sure Naz was a diamond but that was Rosa. We’ll see on Minott. (Jaden is not a diamond. Not yet. Not at 30 million for 31% from deep.)

Jaden is also a Rosas draft pick.

[winforlose]

It seems like other teams have been finding plenty of diamonds in the rough.

Wolves would seem to have to hit on at least one and maybe two of Dilly, TSJ, Newton, and Miller, at least.

Be nice.

Naz was a diamond. Jaden for his draft position was. Finch found NAW. Minott is looking like a player, though he needs a lot more minutes till we will truly know.

For sure Naz was a diamond but that was Rosa. We’ll see on Minott. (Jaden is not a diamond. Not yet. Not at 30 million for 31% from deep.)

You said Wolves not TC. But you are correct that TC has none yet, with Minott as a possibility. Also Jaden is a 2nd team all NBA defender and the main reason we made it to the WCF. That feels like a win so far. Finally, he is 23 this year. I get you wanting to use the average but that is deceptive. The cap is going to be way higher by the time he is even close to 30.

[minimus]

Jaylen Nowell or Shake Milton?

Sure hope not.

Well, if Tristen is another Shake Milton it is already not bad for late 2nd round pick

[winforlose]

Jaylen Nowell or Shake Milton?

Sure hope not.

Well, if Tristen is another Shake Milton it is already not bad for late 2nd round pick

Do we lose our pick because we took him off of waivers? Or are you saying if he develops into Nowell or Shake then it is good value for a late 2nd?

[minimus]

Sure hope not.

Well, if Tristen is another Shake Milton it is already not bad for late 2nd round pick

Do we lose our pick because we took him off of waivers? Or are you saying if he develops into Nowell or Shake then it is good value for a late 2nd?

I'd say that a late 2nd round pick who can play as 8th-9th man in rotation is a good result for development system.

[Klomp]

Point in his favor: Knows how to take advantage of his 7-footer big man

Watch on YouTube

[Klomp]

Fun fact: Newton is 3.5 months older than Anthony Edwards.