Lowe - Timberwolves Still Want D-Russell

KGdaBom · Post #961 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:16 am

wildvikeswolves wrote:How long until it comes out that a Wiggins trade was in place but the team backed out last second

That is the only thing that makes sense. Rosas couldn't have been stupid enough to go into that meeting without cap space arranged.

Loyal[]Wolf · Post #962 » by **Loyal[]Wolf** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:16 am

Neeva wrote:Am I the only one happy not to lose culver/okogie AND overpay dlo?

You're probably in the 10 percentile.

_AIJ_ · Post #963 » by **_AIJ_** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:17 am

I dont think rosas is the one to blame. He didnt give all those dumb contracts. Whats he supposed to do? We all know it was a challenge moving them.

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Norseman79 · Post #964 » by **Norseman79** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:17 am

KGdaBom wrote:
wildvikeswolves wrote:How long until it comes out that a Wiggins trade was in place but the team backed out last second

That is the only thing that makes sense. Rosas couldn't have been stupid enough to go into that meeting without cap space arranged.

How long have you been a Wolves fan? It is entirely possible Rosas is that stupid.

KGdaBom · Post #965 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:18 am

D1SGRUNTL3D wrote:

Read on Twitter

I won't believe this until I see it reported by somebody with a better rep than Trevor Booker.

DaKid · Post #966 » by **DaKid** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:20 am

Read on Twitter

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Post #967 » by **Worm Guts** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:21 am

KGdaBom wrote:
wildvikeswolves wrote:How long until it comes out that a Wiggins trade was in place but the team backed out last second

That is the only thing that makes sense. Rosas couldn't have been stupid enough to go into that meeting without cap space arranged.

Nah, I think you keep selling while you think there’s a chance. This meeting might be embarrassing but it will be forgotten. I can’t blame the guy for trying.

King Malta · Post #968 » by **King Malta** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:21 am

DaKid wrote:

Read on Twitter
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Don't you dare go bringing reason and logic into this thread. It's going to be an absolute dumpster fire in here for the next 2 days.

KGdaBom · Post #969 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:22 am

Neeva wrote:Am I the only one happy not to lose culver/okogie AND overpay dlo?

I'm not happy, but I'm not too sad. Depends on what the price would have been. Teague is serviceable for this year. What about after this year. Culver might have to be our PG because Teague, Rose and Tyus could all be gone.

Macwolf527 · Post #970 » by **Macwolf527** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:22 am

And another thing, players use teams to drive up there value too. Russell chose the Warriors without taking a visit. No way that came together that quick. I believe the wheels to GSW were already in motion even when Russell agreed to meet with the Wolves brass.

Ranger · Post #971 » by **Ranger** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:22 am

Neeva · Post #972 » by **Neeva** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:23 am

Some of you are being too harsh on rosas he’s trying to sell used underwear. ****
Thibs!

Norseman79 · Post #973 » by **Norseman79** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:23 am

The only part I am upset about is actually having faith that the tides may have been turning. If I am not mistaken, Rosas never made promises about making a big free agent splash did he?

PharmD · Post #974 » by **PharmD** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:26 am

So if this is part of the Kevin Durant signing then it must have all been worked out days ago. I gotta think Durant knew whether he was getting an 8% raise max or a 5% raise max.

DaKid · Post #975 » by **DaKid** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:27 am

King Malta wrote:
DaKid wrote:

Read on Twitter
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Don't you dare go bringing reason and logic into this thread. It's going to be an absolute dumpster fire in here for the next 2 days.

Now I hope shrink is right that Russell is going to suck now that he got the max

PharmD · Post #976 » by **PharmD** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:27 am

Macwolf527 wrote:And another thing, players use teams to drive up there value too. Russell chose the Warriors without taking a visit. No way that came together that quick. I believe the wheels to GSW were already in motion even when Russell agreed to meet with the Wolves brass.

We were the person that got the date just to make the other guy jealous.

KGdaBom · Post #977 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:27 am

Worm Guts wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
Calinks wrote:I never thought we were going to be able to put together the deal. Wiggins contract just seems to untradable. Rosas struck out on Garland and now he just bit the dust with Russell while also further alienating an already seemingly disinterested Wiggins. Rosa's learning the true meaning of what it means to apart of this organization. Cold hard lessons. Get used to it Gershon XD

His own fault. Never should have met with Russell without having the cap space in his pocket.

Why does that bother you?

Because it is Junior high level thinking. Things happen fast in Free Agency. I posted this before, but here goes again.

Rosas: Dlo we really like your game and want you on our team.
Dlo: Great I would love to join you and play with my BFF KAT
Rosas: Just one little tiny insignificant thing. We don't have the money to pay you so we need you to just wait around until we can figure out a way to get it.
Dlo: Dialing the phone. Ring/Ring Warriors you know I think I would like to join you after all. Can you pay me.
Warriors: Iggy pack your bags...………..

Krapinsky · Post #978 » by **Krapinsky** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:28 am

Say what you will about Russell, but one of the smartest franchises trading a valuable player for them and a future first with minimal protections for the right to pay Russell the max, tells me that Rosas was barking up the right tree.

LibertyPrime · Post #979 » by **LibertyPrime** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:28 am

Neeva wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
Slim Tubby wrote:How does it feel that we are going to be worse next year than last? This team just can't get out from under themselves. Rosas took a big black eye tonight .

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I think we will be better. What useful player did we lose? Gibson. That is compensated for by the addition of Culver, Okogie and KBD improvement, and hopefully being more healthy.

Just having roco freaking healthy will make them better.

+ Culver. We could well be better than last year if the young fella pans out and Teague stays healthy. We need a PF, though; but I don't think it'll be too hard to find one. I can see KBD growing into the role.

Mattya · Post #980 » by **Mattya** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 4:31 am

King Malta wrote:
DaKid wrote:

Read on Twitter
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Don't you dare go bringing reason and logic into this thread. It's going to be an absolute dumpster fire in here for the next 2 days.

The “logic and reason” if this is actually true, which I don’t believe still makes them look bad.