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Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#2 » by younggunsmn » Sat Oct 18, 2025 11:47 pm

Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#3 » by winforlose » Sat Oct 18, 2025 11:59 pm

younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.


Cam Payne seems like the obvious choice at this point.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#4 » by KGdaBom » Sun Oct 19, 2025 4:42 am

younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.

:lol: You made me laugh with Dillingham Sr. As for Freeman I don't see him as being playable if injuries hit.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#5 » by Klomp » Mon Oct 20, 2025 3:19 am

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younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.

:lol: You made me laugh with Dillingham Sr. As for Freeman I don't see him as being playable if injuries hit.

It is worth noting. Freeman did play in 22 games (including 1 start) for a pretty good Indiana team last year. He might not be great, but he should at least be playable in case of emergency. I think he is not far behind Leonard Miller -- if not even with or possibly better -- if that means anything.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#6 » by KGdaBom » Mon Oct 20, 2025 7:14 am

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younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.

:lol: You made me laugh with Dillingham Sr. As for Freeman I don't see him as being playable if injuries hit.

It is worth noting. Freeman did play in 22 games (including 1 start) for a pretty good Indiana team last year. He might not be great, but he should at least be playable in case of emergency. I think he is not far behind Leonard Miller -- if not even with or possibly better -- if that means anything.

My personal opinion is that Miller just gets things done quietly and people fail to notice. He's underrated.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#7 » by minimus » Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:01 am

KGdaBom wrote:My personal opinion is that Miller just gets things done quietly and people fail to notice. He's underrated.


IMO this is exactly definition of Freeman: low profile, high effort, highly efficient, mistake free comboforward.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#8 » by Biff Cooper » Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:47 pm

I didn't watch any of the pre-season games, but from looking at the box scores and not hearing any buzz around him, it seems like Newton didn't have a very good pre-season.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#9 » by Klomp » Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:22 pm

Biff Cooper wrote:I didn't watch any of the pre-season games, but from looking at the box scores and not hearing any buzz around him, it seems like Newton didn't have a very good pre-season.

I would agree with that. I also believe his spot kinda got usurped by Bones Hyland. And then Johnny performing like he did made it a pretty easy decision.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#10 » by younggunsmn » Tue Oct 21, 2025 2:02 am

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younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.

:lol: You made me laugh with Dillingham Sr. As for Freeman I don't see him as being playable if injuries hit.


Freeman was an absolute machine when it came to rebounding in college.
I think he's adjusting to trying to be an NBA stretch big.
But he seems to bring a lot of IQ and energy with functional size and those are the kind of players I have a soft spot for.

For what it's worth I would not be surprised if Johnny Juzang approaches the games played limit for 2 way players even without any injuries.
He's the kind of guy you sub in for a shot at the end of the half or if you need 3 point shooting trailing late in a game.
If Jaylen Clark struggles offensively i see an ongoing battle between those 2 guys for minutes.
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Re: Wolves waived Newton from two way to convert Juzang to a two way 

Post#11 » by KGdaBom » Tue Oct 21, 2025 6:08 am

younggunsmn wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
younggunsmn wrote:Happy about this, that's a really good move and they will have the ability to convert that two way to a regular minimum salary deal if they so choose.
A bit surprised Juzang signed an exhibit 10 in the first place but he must have been willing to be on a 2 way then I guess.

We will have 2 guys on 2-ways who are playable if injuries hit with Juzang and Freeman and one developmental project in Zikarsky.

Now go find a real veteran backup PG after camp cuts are done to replace Dillingham SR, I mean Bones Hyland.

:lol: You made me laugh with Dillingham Sr. As for Freeman I don't see him as being playable if injuries hit.


Freeman was an absolute machine when it came to rebounding in college.
I think he's adjusting to trying to be an NBA stretch big.
But he seems to bring a lot of IQ and energy with functional size and those are the kind of players I have a soft spot for.

For what it's worth I would not be surprised if Johnny Juzang approaches the games played limit for 2 way players even without any injuries.
He's the kind of guy you sub in for a shot at the end of the half or if you need 3 point shooting trailing late in a game.
If Jaylen Clark struggles offensively i see an ongoing battle between those 2 guys for minutes.

I don't think Clark will be an offensive machine, but I don't think he will struggle much. He's got a solid 3 point shot and draws a lot of fouls. Should be OK on O and a terror on D.

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