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Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:23 pm
by Krapinsky
RT @Twolves_PR #Twolves waived guard Sundiata Gaines this morning. The roster now stands at 14 players.
Not to necessarily make this a Randolph thread, but for example, a potential Randolph-Telfair trade would likely include a second player coming from NY. Waiving Gaines makes room.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:28 pm
by Esohny
Ooooh. Gettin' smoky up in here. Where the fire?
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:33 pm
by funkatron101
I anticipate another PG coming in if Flynn or Telfair is shipped out. Or at least one who can man the position well enough to be the 3rd backup.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:34 pm
by revprodeji
Is there any logical reason, other than a trade, to cut him? Maybe something fiscal?
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:37 pm
by Worm Guts
One logical reason would be you don't need 4 point guards.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:38 pm
by funkatron101
revprodeji wrote:Is there any logical reason, other than a trade, to cut him? Maybe something fiscal?
That was my first thought actually. With Flynn back in the rotation, there is really no point in keeping Gaines.
This could be a sign that Ridnour, Flynn and Telfair will remain for the rest of the season, and if there is a trade, it will include other players/assets.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:42 pm
by prefuse73
Agreed. He was only going to be around until Flynn was healthy. plus 15 players is the MAX you can carry. I wouldn't mind seeing some changes, but I don't think I am going to bother speculating until it happens.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:43 pm
by revprodeji
Non-guaranteed deals become guaranteed on the 10th, and the Wolves didn’t want to pay him.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:07 pm
by john2jer
Worm Guts wrote:One logical reason would be you don't need 4 point guards.
revprodeji wrote:Non-guaranteed deals become guaranteed on the 10th, and the Wolves didn’t want to pay him.
Both of you take your logic and get out of here. There's no room for rational thinking in this place.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:12 pm
by Krapinsky
john2jer wrote:Worm Guts wrote:One logical reason would be you don't need 4 point guards.
revprodeji wrote:Non-guaranteed deals become guaranteed on the 10th, and the Wolves didn’t want to pay him.
Both of you take your logic and get out of here. There's no room for rational thinking in this place.
Whatever smart guys... when a trade happens we'll see who is laughing.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:17 pm
by Esohny
Krapinsky wrote:john2jer wrote:Worm Guts wrote:One logical reason would be you don't need 4 point guards.
revprodeji wrote:Non-guaranteed deals become guaranteed on the 10th, and the Wolves didn’t want to pay him.
Both of you take your logic and get out of here. There's no room for rational thinking in this place.
Whatever smart guys...
when a trade happens we'll see who is laughing.
If recent history is any indication, it will be the media and fans of every other team.
Zing!
Too soon?
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:17 pm
by john2jer
Krapinsky wrote:john2jer wrote:Worm Guts wrote:One logical reason would be you don't need 4 point guards.
revprodeji wrote:Non-guaranteed deals become guaranteed on the 10th, and the Wolves didn’t want to pay him.
Both of you take your logic and get out of here. There's no room for rational thinking in this place.
Whatever smart guys... when a trade happens we'll see who is laughing.
What makes you think I won't cut you?

Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:18 pm
by cpfsf
Esohny wrote:Ooooh. Gettin' smoky up in here. Where the fire?
in my pants
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:23 pm
by Krapinsky
I like where this thread is going.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:29 pm
by john2jer
Sorry, what was your favorite Sundiata moment? Could this be it?
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:33 pm
by funkatron101
My favorite Sundiata moment was when he handed out one of those signed mini basketballs to one of the fans on the court, and the guy looked at it like "Gee, thanks buddy."
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:45 pm
by Piecake
Is it just me, or has Gaines looked better than Flynn this year?
With this move, I think its a bigger indication that one of Flynn/Ridnour/Telfair isnt getting traded this year. I dont think we'd put ourselves in a situation where we would have 2 pgs on our team.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:54 pm
by john2jer
Piecake wrote:Is it just me, or has Gaines looked better than Flynn this year?
With this move, I think its a bigger indication that one of Flynn/Ridnour/Telfair isnt getting traded this year. I dont think we'd put ourselves in a situation where we would have 2 pgs on our team.
Or we're trading for Mayo and they feel he can serve as a third point guard?
Or they feel Ellington can serve as a third point guard?
Either way it can't be any worse than we already are.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:57 pm
by Esohny
john2jer wrote:Piecake wrote:Is it just me, or has Gaines looked better than Flynn this year?
With this move, I think its a bigger indication that one of Flynn/Ridnour/Telfair isnt getting traded this year. I dont think we'd put ourselves in a situation where we would have 2 pgs on our team.
Or we're trading for Mayo and they feel he can serve as a third point guard?
Or they feel Ellington can serve as a third point guard?
Either way it can't be any worse than we already are.
J2J always finds the sunny side of things.
Re: Sundiata waived .... Trade coming?
Posted: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:59 pm
by Worm Guts
Watch out folks, Chris Paul is coming to Minnesota.