Around the NBA (Part Four)

[Neeva]

What big can wolves get for Lyles, Rocco, Evans, and Tj (or Clark)?
definitely need someone better than Lyles off the bench and Connely should pickup Wiseman if Knicks let him go.

[Klomp]

What big can wolves get for Lyles, Rocco, Evans, and Tj (or Clark)?
definitely need someone better than Lyles off the bench and Connely should pickup Wiseman if Knicks let him go.

Is Wiseman even better than Lyles though?

[Neeva]

What big can wolves get for Lyles, Rocco, Evans, and Tj (or Clark)?
definitely need someone better than Lyles off the bench and Connely should pickup Wiseman if Knicks let him go.

Is Wiseman even better than Lyles though?

he looked better in that one preseason game for sure, and it gets the wolves the Ant, wiseman and Melo trio 2020 power that will be funny af.

[Klomp]

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[Devilzsidewalk]

Tony Bradley waived by NY. If we wanted some insurance at the 5, I think he's probably about the best we could do at the moment. A bit undersized, but very strong offensive rebounder, some reasonable touch around the rim, and he's pretty strong. He played a little for Indy in the OKC finals and wasn't unreasonably bad or anything. He could bang with Hartenstein. With Rudy a little old and Joan a little young and thin and foul prone, I think a traditional grinder like Bradley would make a lot of sense. Maybe we keep monitoring the waiver wire, but unless they are secretly super high on Rocco, I really think we need to add another big body.

[younggunsmn]

I read that OKC is considering giving Cason Wallace 25-30 million a year for 8 points and 2 assists per game.
He's a pretty good defender, but please please please go ahead and do that.
While we pay Lamelo about what you pay Wallace+Caruso to do the same thing.

I get what you’re saying. But 25m, while a lot in the apron era, is a smaller percentage of the cap next year and in the future than it has been. Also, his numbers have been depressed by being on that team in that role. Plus, he may be one of the top five perimeter defenders in the NBA.

It’s like giving McDaniels his contract when we did. Many thought of it as a bad contract when given, but it’s now a steal. If you can get Wallace on an average of 25m/year, I think it’ll be seen as a steal down the road.

Yeah but Wallace is terrible offensive player with a pretty limited set of skills.
Jaden was never a bad offensive player.

[younggunsmn]

Tony Bradley waived by NY. If we wanted some insurance at the 5, I think he's probably about the best we could do at the moment. A bit undersized, but very strong offensive rebounder, some reasonable touch around the rim, and he's pretty strong. He played a little for Indy in the OKC finals and wasn't unreasonably bad or anything. He could bang with Hartenstein. With Rudy a little old and Joan a little young and thin and foul prone, I think a traditional grinder like Bradley would make a lot of sense. Maybe we keep monitoring the waiver wire, but unless they are secretly super high on Rocco, I really think we need to add another big body.

Go get him right now. Hopefully no one else claims him ahead of us on the waiver wire.

[Neeva]

I read that OKC is considering giving Cason Wallace 25-30 million a year for 8 points and 2 assists per game.
He's a pretty good defender, but please please please go ahead and do that.
While we pay Lamelo about what you pay Wallace+Caruso to do the same thing.

I get what you’re saying. But 25m, while a lot in the apron era, is a smaller percentage of the cap next year and in the future than it has been. Also, his numbers have been depressed by being on that team in that role. Plus, he may be one of the top five perimeter defenders in the NBA.

It’s like giving McDaniels his contract when we did. Many thought of it as a bad contract when given, but it’s now a steal. If you can get Wallace on an average of 25m/year, I think it’ll be seen as a steal down the road.

Yeah but Wallace is terrible offensive player with a pretty limited set of skills.
Jaden was never a bad offensive player.

really hope Thunder give big contracts to Wallace and Mccain lol

[TimberKat]

Tacko did not Fall. 76ers are keeping him on two-way.

[TimberKat]

GG Jackson rumored to be on trading block but not sure we have the assets to get him or how he will fit. Trade JK? With Stewart out, Hendricks may not be available yet ( if Grizzlies is even thinking cutting?)

[KGdaBom]

GG Jackson rumored to be on trading block but not sure we have the assets to get him or how he will fit. Trade JK? With Stewart out, Hendricks may not be available yet ( if Grizzlies is even thinking cutting?)

GG is a bucket. Incredible scoring machine. He's a small PF not known for Def or rebounding. Is he a fit here at all?

[TimberKat]

Confirmed rumors - if there is such a thing - Wolves were interested in Simmons after LBJ. I still am, given the current made up. He could be the super glue guy - a better version of Cody and extra PG. He is also perfect to keep Ant happy because he is going to pass up every single shot to Ant

[TimberKat]

GG Jackson rumored to be on trading block but not sure we have the assets to get him or how he will fit. Trade JK? With Stewart out, Hendricks may not be available yet ( if Grizzlies is even thinking cutting?)

GG is a bucket. Incredible scoring machine. He's a small PF not known for Def or rebounding. Is he a fit here at all?

I thought he is more like a Cody, 6-9 210lb.So basically backup yo JMcD and JK but good question.

[Klomp]

GG Jackson rumored to be on trading block but not sure we have the assets to get him or how he will fit. Trade JK? With Stewart out, Hendricks may not be available yet ( if Grizzlies is even thinking cutting?)

GG is a bucket. Incredible scoring machine. He's a small PF not known for Def or rebounding. Is he a fit here at all?

I thought he is more like a Cody, 6-9 210lb.So basically backup yo JMcD and JK but good question.

He was 214 lbs as an 18-year old at the 2023 combine.

[KGdaBom]

GG is a bucket. Incredible scoring machine. He's a small PF not known for Def or rebounding. Is he a fit here at all?

I thought he is more like a Cody, 6-9 210lb.So basically backup yo JMcD and JK but good question.

He was 214 lbs as an 18-year old at the 2023 combine.

I don't like GG for our team. I'd take him for free, but not if he cost us salary cap or assets.

[jpatrick]

I thought he is more like a Cody, 6-9 210lb.So basically backup yo JMcD and JK but good question.

He was 214 lbs as an 18-year old at the 2023 combine.

I don't like GG for our team. I'd take him for free, but not if he cost us salary cap or assets.

Yeah. He can score. But does nothing else and has no BBIQ. I don’t see him as a fit unless it’s literally as a vet min FA.

[TimberKat]

Bad break for Simmons - Believed To Have Suffered Torn Achilles. So much talent but just can't put it all together one reason or other.

[Klomp]

Bad break for Simmons - Believed To Have Suffered Torn Achilles. So much talent but just can't put it all together one reason or other.

Sounds more like a bad tear than a bad break

[Devilzsidewalk]

Bad break for Simmons - Believed To Have Suffered Torn Achilles. So much talent but just can't put it all together one reason or other.

I'm so curious why achilles injuries are more prevalent. Can't simply be just playing more games, because he hasn't even been on the court. I wonder if modern strength training has muscle development out-pacing tendon strengthening.

[TimberKat]

Bad break for Simmons - Believed To Have Suffered Torn Achilles. So much talent but just can't put it all together one reason or other.

I'm so curious why achilles injuries are more prevalent. Can't simply be just playing more games, because he hasn't even been on the court. I wonder if modern strength training has muscle development out-pacing tendon strengthening.

Yes, putting too much load on it, sharper cuts, and I don't think you can train it to get bigger/stronger. I always wonder if low tops are to blame?