Constructing the Timberwolves rotation

Neeva · Post #521 » by **Neeva** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:05 am

I also like Wiseman, but centers always lose too much value in this league if they can’t shoot threes and I doubt Wiseman can.

Post #522 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:09 am

Neeva wrote:I also like Wiseman, but centers always lose too much value in this league if they can’t shoot threes and I doubt Wiseman can.

Yes, but if the goal is to win vice grab a star in a trade, Wiseman at 7ish may be your best bet if a few guys are off the board. Heck, Wiseman at 7 on a rookie deal may still have better value than you’d think too. Centers typically lose value on their 2nd deal.

Jedzz · Post #523 » by **Jedzz** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:27 am

Haliburton, starts out for two years as depth shooting guard. He can shoot and that's how he pitches in to be relavant on depth minutes as he acclimates and develops. If he's sinking 3s at a high level early on his trade value is there to use if needed. Otherwise more scoring wings for the kitty.

KGdaBom · Post #524 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:06 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:Deni also would likely be a PF for Minnesota.

If LaMelo is off the board my wishlist is something like Deni/Okongwu and then Vassell. If it’s closer to 7 I’m in the minority of being okay with a Wiseman pick.

I would be shocked and run my pick in to the Virtual Podium if Wiseman remains available at pick 7. Even if all he did was back up KAT he would come out and dominate for 16 minutes a game and then we could trade him. However, I think he and KAT could coexist.

Post #525 » by **Klomp** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:40 am

Jedzz wrote:
Klomp wrote:What do you guys think about targeting Joe Harris in free agency? Had a career year a season ago next to D'Angelo Russell and under the tutelage of Pablo Prigioni, but had a "down" year this year at just 41.2% from 3-point range. Might be the type of vet who could consider a place like Minnesota for his last decent payday.

Down year at 41.2% I think that's pretty much what you can expect from him and sounds good to me.

Considering it was his lowest percentage in three years, I don't think it's that crazy to call it a down year.

Post #526 » by **Klomp** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:43 am

Neeva wrote:
Klomp wrote:What do you guys think about targeting Joe Harris in free agency? Had a career year a season ago next to D'Angelo Russell and under the tutelage of Pablo Prigioni, but had a "down" year this year at just 41.2% from 3-point range. Might be the type of vet who could consider a place like Minnesota for his last decent payday.

Who’s minutes will he take Beasley’s, culvers? Whoever the wolves draft between Edwards, hayes or ball? I would not mind him but rather target a power forward in free agency.

I don't know yet. I don't know exactly how it would look. I think it'd be a role in some ways similar to Jake Layman, but probably more minutes.

Jedzz · Post #527 » by **Jedzz** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:38 pm

Klomp wrote:
Jedzz wrote:
Klomp wrote:What do you guys think about targeting Joe Harris in free agency? Had a career year a season ago next to D'Angelo Russell and under the tutelage of Pablo Prigioni, but had a "down" year this year at just 41.2% from 3-point range. Might be the type of vet who could consider a place like Minnesota for his last decent payday.

Down year at 41.2% I think that's pretty much what you can expect from him and sounds good to me.

Considering it was his lowest percentage in three years, I don't think it's that crazy to call it a down year.

Oh my your ego is wound so tight. You can't even see when someone is agreeing with you. I just thought it was funny calling it a down year at 41.2%. I don't think it was a Crazy emoticon used. :crazy:

minimus · Post #528 » by **minimus** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:04 am

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Melton is a guy I want us to sign for 1+3 deal. It is highly unlikely though. He is RFA and we dont have much money and playing time behind our primary perimeter defenders Okogie and Culver. I think Rosas knows him well, since HOU drafted Melton. He reminds me of Pat Beverly and might be cheaper alternative of Kris Dunn. He can play next to DLo or JMac.

KGdaBom · Post #529 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:51 pm

minimus wrote:

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Melton is a guy I want us to sign for 1+3 deal. It is highly unlikely though. He is RFA and we dont have much money and playing time behind our primary perimeter defenders Okogie and Culver. I think Rosas knows him well, since HOU drafted Melton. He reminds me of Pat Beverly and might be cheaper alternative of Kris Dunn. He can play next to DLo or JMac.

I'd love to have him if we can sign him to a 1+3. Doubt if that will happen.

Post #530 » by **Klomp** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 5:11 pm

Yeah a 1+3 is extremely unlikely

No-Man · Post #531 » by **No-Man** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:20 pm

Seems like Facundo Campazzo could end up here (top3 player in Europe right now) 5'11 feisty PG, high level on ball defender, plays hard, can shoot it on and off ball, kinda CG type vision and feel, really aggressive

I think he is a nice addition that should mesh well with what the team got and could play with D'Lo and also keep the team afloat if Russell is injured, or just the 2nd unit

He won't come over cheap, gonna cost around $5-6M I'd guess per year, so a good chunk of the MLE since I'd guess the Wolves likely will operate as an over the cap team

minimus · Post #532 » by **minimus** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:48 pm

Fischella wrote:Seems like Facundo Campazzo could end up here (top3 player in Europe right now) 5'11 feisty PG, high level on ball defender, plays hard, can shoot it on and off ball, kinda CG type vision and feel, really aggressive

I think he is a nice addition that should mesh well with what the team got and could play with D'Lo and also keep the team afloat if Russell is injured, or just the 2nd unit

He won't come over cheap, gonna cost around $5-6M I'd guess per year, so a good chunk of the MLE since I'd guess the Wolves likely will operate as an over the cap team

You beat me to it!

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I was listening to Dane Moore and he had the same question I have: what type of primary and secondary identity we want to build? I like to think about next season where we finally might assemble a solid bench unit. Either JMac or Campazzo will provide a good mix of creativity, slashing, and shooting abilities. Let say KAT-???-Culver-Beasley-DLo as starting unit and Reid-Juancho-Layman-Okogie-JMac(Campazzo) as bench unit. With Beasley floating between the starting unit and designated bench scorer role, we will have intriguing shooting potential. We also have don't have long term solutions at starting PF and SF spots, but these needs will be addressed via FA, draft, and trades. But it will be very interesting to follow: if Rosas draft Okongwu that will be "two big men" lineup, if we trade for Aaron Gordon it will pure run-and-gun. If we draft Avdija and fill rest with Paul Reed/Tyler Bey/Xavier Tillman PF- it will be a scenario where we gamble on young players.

Post #533 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:53 pm

-I didn't read it, really. Everyone talks about Facundo, there are many interested. Many people ask me about him, just as they ask about Luca (Vildoza), Deck and Lapro. There will be rumors, but the reality is that this is not the time. It is three months before free agency begins and we are not talking about that. We are more involved in the draft, for example. Still, I'm not surprised that they link Campazzo to Minnesota because I'm here. -Pablo Prigioni

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minimus · Post #534 » by **minimus** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:40 am

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packforfreedom · Post #535 » by **packforfreedom** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:24 am

Why would Toronto trade him?

minimus · Post #536 » by **minimus** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:09 am

packforfreedom wrote:Why would Toronto trade him?

If they get Giannis?

packforfreedom · Post #537 » by **packforfreedom** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:15 am

minimus wrote:
packforfreedom wrote:Why would Toronto trade him?

If they get Giannis?

How do they get Giannis?

Sorry I haven't followed rumors very closley the last couple of months.

minimus · Post #538 » by **minimus** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:25 am

packforfreedom wrote:
minimus wrote:
packforfreedom wrote:Why would Toronto trade him?

If they get Giannis?

How do they get Giannis?

Sorry I haven't followed rumors very closley the last couple of months.

Giannis will be RFA after next season, TOR will have only Siakam and Powell on guaranteed deals.

_AIJ_ · Post #539 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:06 pm

I would really like Kelly Oubre here next season

minimus · Post #540 » by **minimus** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:24 pm

Does it make sense to acquire an early SRPs, in order to stash them in Europe and bring back later?

For instance, I have been thinking about acquiring #34 or #36 from PHI, drafting guys who might fall out first round: Theo Maledon, Bolmaro, Tyler Bey, or target guys such as Yam Madar, Marko Simonovic