Who should the Wolves take at #7? Survey Says...

[mplsfonz23]

I take Isaac and run if he's there. Looking less likely thatll happen.

Maarkkanen is intriguing next to KAT, and the rise of Zinger in NY has given me new hope of 7 foot euros coming over and competing in the NBA.

I dont really want to take a PG unless we're drafting one for someone(chicago) and we're getting Butler.

Yeah, but for every Zinger, we have 50 Darko's. Not a big fan of the euro players, and I see him as soft. I'd pass.

[D1SGRUNTL3D]

I take Isaac and run if he's there. Looking less likely thatll happen.

Maarkkanen is intriguing next to KAT, and the rise of Zinger in NY has given me new hope of 7 foot euros coming over and competing in the NBA.

I dont really want to take a PG unless we're drafting one for someone(chicago) and we're getting Butler.

Yeah, but for every Zinger, we have 50 Darko's. Not a big fan of the euro players, and I see him as soft. I'd pass.

True. But at least LM has a proven jump shot. Not sure what Darko was good at coming into the league.

[ace625214]

Darko was good at just about everything coming into the league. He was a phenomenal prospect. He never lacked for skills or athleticism, it was his partying and lack of caring that sunk his career.

[stra0448]

If Isaac is gone the obvious choice is Monk. He's a way better prospect than Markannen. I think these mock drafts that have the Wolves taking Markannen are just trying to give hope to the Knicks fanbase that they will get a quality player even though they have the #8 pick. Monk is way more exciting to NY than Dennis Smith or Frank N.

[TheDominator273]

If Isaac is gone the obvious choice is Monk. He's a way better prospect than Markannen. I think these mock drafts that have the Wolves taking Markannen are just trying to give hope to the Knicks fanbase that they will get a quality player even though they have the #8 pick. Monk is way more exciting to NY than Dennis Smith or Frank N.

Where is Monk going to get minutes? He doesn't create for others well enough to play point with the bench and with Dunn looking like a better 2 than a point and LaVine and Wiggins both getting minutes at the 2 there's no room for Monk.

[stra0448]

If Isaac is gone the obvious choice is Monk. He's a way better prospect than Markannen. I think these mock drafts that have the Wolves taking Markannen are just trying to give hope to the Knicks fanbase that they will get a quality player even though they have the #8 pick. Monk is way more exciting to NY than Dennis Smith or Frank N.

Where is Monk going to get minutes? He doesn't create for others well enough to play point with the bench and with Dunn looking like a better 2 than a point and LaVine and Wiggins both getting minutes at the 2 there's no room for Monk.

I agree, he's not really a fit, but he's a way better player than Markannen, or really anyone else at #7. The Wolves could maybe trade the pick to somebody who needs him more. Wiggins should be playing SF, and if Shabazz Muhammad leaves MIN Monk could get some time. I'd like to see the insane speed of a small-ball lineup of Towns/Wiggins/LaVine/Monk/Rubio.

[Foye]

Out of all the players that could realistically be available I think my big board is like this:

1. Ntilikina - more a SG than a PG for me, will be an elite defender at the 1-3 with his wingspan. Would allow us to give Wiggins a breather at times, meaning Wiggins doesn't have to face the opponents best winger on D every night. Exactly what we need.
T-2. Tatum - I like his fit next to Wiggins, would allow us to play Wiggins at the 2. Also creates instant matchup problems for opponents. Passing/playmaking and defense seems an issue, though.
T-2. Isaac - more defensive potential than Tatum, not as polished on offense, though.
4. Smith - due to torn ACL already ranked a bit lower.
5. Monk - terrible fit and I see Jamal Crawford at best, plus we already got LaVine.
6. Markkanen - we shouldn't opt for best case Ryan Anderson in a strong draft

[stinger14]

Would Wolves fans do #7 for #11 and Marvin Williams?

[wildvikeswolves]

Would Wolves fans do #7 for #11 and Marvin Williams?

No way

[stinger14]

Would Wolves fans do #7 for #11 and Marvin Williams?

No way

What if a future top ten protected first was added

What about MKG and 11

[minimus]

One thing is clear for me: we need PF/SF who can attack and defend in modern NBA and won't get this type player in these draft. All other positions are stacked:
C- KAT/Dieng
PF - Dieng/???
SF - ???/Wiggins
SG - Wiggins/LaVine
PG - Rubio/Dunn/Jones

That is #1 priority by far. I think Thibs understands it. NBA finals, playoff showed the importance of quality players/stars at SF. However, it is hard to see any of top draft prospect at SF falling to us at #7. It looks like our FO tries to not hurt the value of our trade assets, they will try to draft BPA. I like Batum, Harrison Barnes as trade targets, but I think that CHA and DAL understand the value of these players. POR and TOR might be willing to trade their pick + bad contracts for nothing. This scenario is very possible. I like this variant too if we get DeMarre Caroll or Evan Turner + OG/Justin Jackson.

It is very interesting time to be a Wolves fan. I expect many rumors, unexpected things around our team.

[Klomp]

Do you take Lonzo if he's there at #7?

[Klomp]

Do you take Lonzo if he's there at #7?

[Sugarless]

Lonzo is not going to be there at 7 (Lakers, Suns, Kings and Magic passing on him? No way), but of course you take him if he is. That's a no brainer.

Makes perfect sense coming off the bench with his shooting and passing ability next to Dunn, and he could be the guy to take over the starting PG job if / when Ricky leaves.

[theGreatRC]

Do you take Lonzo if he's there at #7?

Ball is seen the same way Rubio was seen when he first came into the league; Jason Kidd type of big guard that can help a team win without having to dominate the scoring column.

I'd love Ball at #7, that's tremendous value. You can even take him and flip him to another team.

That's just not happening though, he won't fall past SAC at 5. That team needs the media circus that is Lonzo to create buzz for them

[Krapinsky]

The odds of Ball going 7 are about the same as Hayward signing here for the vet minimum