Wolves Power Forward of the Future?

[UnFadeable21]

Gersson Rosas on the power forward position:

"That was probably our biggest priority going into the trade deadline... Are we seeing the early cycling of the two bigs back? And what does that mean for basketball? We've studied all of that... Because you don't want to be behind."

Gersson Rosas said the Timberwolves "could have executed high-end trades" today, but "it would have cost young talent".

Rosas says evaluating McDaniels is unique because of his versatility. Is he a 3? Is he a 4? They're waiting to see how he develops.

Rosas says priority was to add a 4 at the deadline. But the demand was greater than the supply. "It's a need. We couldn't find the right fit." Looking forward to draft and free agency, Rosas finding another 4 remains a goal.

Question is: Where will Rosas and the Wolves find their starting power forward?

Rosas said he wasn’t satisfied with what we have now in Vando, Juancho, and Jaden still need more development.

Is it coming from the draft? Evan Mobley? Is it coming from Trade where Rosas said he will revisit trade talks again during the draft? Can’t be free agency because Wolves are capped out.

Who do you want or see as the future 4 of the team?

Jaden will have 3 years remaining of his rookie deal to develop. Juancho will have 1 more year + team option for a 3rd year. Vando is a RFA after this season. Wolves have 40% chance to get a pick in the top 3.

[Worm Guts]

Based on the fact that we were going after more conventional PFs, I think Mobley is an option but that depends on lottery luck. If we miss out there, trades have to be considered.

[UnFadeable21]

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Bring Gorgui home!!!

[AbeVigodaLive]

Considering that the Wolves went from starting a season without a legit PF and playing Josh Okogie at the position... to making it a priority in a trade/draft only 44 games later...

... I question Rosas more than if he just kept his mouth shut on the topic. It seems like he's grasping at straws... hoping something/anything sticks.

[Klomp]

Mobley would be interesting. And no, I don't think he regrets passing on Wiseman in case anyone is thinking this.

[UnFadeable21]

Gorgui said he was sad when he got traded because he loved living in Minnesota.

Time to pair him next to KAT like the old days with Sam and Thibs!

[shrink]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

[Merc_Porto]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

In 16-17 Gorgui was our starting PF.

[shrink]

Good poll on the PF question, Unfadeable.

I went with trade, but I think all the options are possible. A trade probably fits our timeline better, and we aren’t much of a free agent destination. However, vando could improve, and I definitely think they will try McDaniels for small ball. If we got the chance in the lottery to get Mobley, that would be the direction, but those are long odds. Bu I think the most likely option will be trade.

[shrink]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

In 16-17 Gorgui was our starting PF.

I liked it too, but Thib’s wanted to play two bigs (sometimes Taj), and Rosas has resisted 2-bigs at every opportunity.

[UnFadeable21]

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Trade for Larry Nance

[UnFadeable21]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

In 16-17 Gorgui was our starting PF.

I liked it too, but Thib’s wanted to play two bigs (sometimes Taj), and Rosas has resisted 2-bigs at every opportunity.

KAT & Gorgui have a ton of chemistry playing together. They did for two seasons under Sam and Thibs. I would give it a shot for the rest of this season. Can’t be worse than what we have tried before

[Klomp]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

In 16-17 Gorgui was our starting PF.

I liked it too, but Thib’s wanted to play two bigs (sometimes Taj), and Rosas has resisted 2-bigs at every opportunity.

Have you been following the team over the last month?

[winforlose]

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Bring Gorgui home!!!

Right this minute please

[wolves_89]

I believe McDaniels will end up as a SF since him playing there helps the defensive matchups and he doesn't rebound enough for PF. Vanderbilt and Juancho are bench PFs, both have major weaknesses that prevent them from being good starters. That leaves trades or the draft. Since I don't think the Wolves can wait for a rookie to develop, my guess is there is a trade in the off-season that acquires a starting PF.

[Klomp]

Longterm, I think McDaniels could slot in as a PF down the road. At his current strength, I feel like the team will probably pencil him in at SF (with PF flexibility) when building the roster this offseason.

[Merc_Porto]

By trade IMO

DLO-Beasley-Ant is the worst combination you can have out there in terms of fit / strengths / weakness moving forward.
So, Rosas or hopefully another GM in the off-season is going to realize exactly that and one or maybe two of this guys have to go.

But at that point we are probably set for another rebuild beause of the mess we are right now.

Is all about the ping-pong balls in the lottery now.

If we get a top-3 pick grab the best point guard (Jalen or Cade) and trade Beasley and DLO.
Lose the pick - Trade DLO, Beasley and KAT (He probably asks for because of his bff) and here we go again for a rebuilding.

Or we can continue to be mediocre. Probably the path we are going to take as always.

[Jedzz]

I am a big Gorgui fan, he’s a good defender that knows Vanterpoole’s defense and plays it well, and we have an open spot.

However, I just don’t see any minutes for him, with Rosas giving all the center minutes to a healthy KAT and Naz.

If he wants to come back knowing that situation, I’d be happy to have him. We could buy out Ed Davis.

In 16-17 Gorgui was our starting PF.

I liked it too, but Thib’s wanted to play two bigs (sometimes Taj), and Rosas has resisted 2-bigs at every opportunity.

Rosas stories are starting to flap with the wind. Two bigs are coming. We've already seen Finch pair up Towns/Reid.

[Jedzz]

If we get a top-3 pick grab the best point guard (Jalen or Cade) and trade Beasley and DLO.
Lose the pick - Trade DLO, Beasley and KAT (He probably asks for because of his bff) and here we go again for a rebuilding.

Your logical opinions streak comes to a quick and ugly end.

[IceManBK1]

might have to come via trade...the 2021 FA Pf postion sucks..some decent ones who have PO include bobby portis and harrell. Try to trade for either Randle or Collins if their teams don't wanna pay them.