Assessing the buyout market

Post #1 » by **Klomp** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:23 pm

shangrila · Post #2 » by **shangrila** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:22 am

Getting the leftovers sucks and seems hardly worth it. Why not waive and stretch Layman? Sure it would add about 1.3mil to our cap for the next 2 years but that's nothing.

Anyway, if he makes it through Eubanks could be interesting. He's limited but we don't need an All Star behind Towns, just someone that can play some defence, rebound the damn ball and not get sticky hands when the ball does come to him.

moss_is_1 · Post #3 » by **moss_is_1** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:01 am

Would be great if Gorgui, Tristan Thompson or Favors were bought out and we could snag them.

Otherwise not sure. Monroe would be fine. He can board, score, pass and would be a nice vet.
Moses Brown would be worth looking into also.

_AIJ_ · Post #4 » by **_AIJ_** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:56 am

Anyone that is not named Naz Reid is a win in my book. Dude is COOKED

moonpie · Post #5 » by **moonpie** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:23 pm

https://theathletic.com/3124413/2022/02/12/timberwolves-place-faith-in-current-roster-to-finish-run-to-playoffs?source=user-shared-article

According to Jon K, Wolves will likely add a prorated vet min big in March, he speculates it will be Greg Monroe

winforlose · Post #6 » by **winforlose** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:04 pm

With Serge traded to the Bucks big Moose should be on the loose soon. If he stays available we could sign him. Not 100% sure he fits the bill, but beggars and choosers, and all that.

shangrila · Post #7 » by **shangrila** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:47 pm

Would be happy with Monroe

Note30 · Post #8 » by **Note30** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:14 pm

Goran would be a dream get. I'd be down for Favors too if he was available. I'd be so much happier if we nailed either of them.

Nick K · Post #9 » by **Nick K** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:59 pm

winforlose wrote:With Serge traded to the Bucks big Moose should be on the loose soon. If he stays available we could sign him. Not 100% sure he fits the bill, but beggars and choosers, and all that.

I like big Moose. He looked good when he was here. I don't care if he can't shoot outside. He rebounds well and is good with either hand around the basket. His D is more than adequate. Plays mature ball.

winforlose · Post #10 » by **winforlose** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:44 am

Nick K wrote:
winforlose wrote:With Serge traded to the Bucks big Moose should be on the loose soon. If he stays available we could sign him. Not 100% sure he fits the bill, but beggars and choosers, and all that.

I like big Moose. He looked good when he was here. I don't care if he can't shoot outside. He rebounds well and is good with either hand around the basket. His D is more than adequate. Plays mature ball.

We could worse than Moose. I like him more than EFK in some respects, (especially his mental health,) but I worry about his lateral quickness. On the hand he is a smart passer, good at boxing out, and I think he could do well offensively if used correctly. I just hope we don’t wait to long after the buck release him.

Post #11 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:33 am

Cauley-Stein is my number one backup center choice. Eubanks is closer to Knight that a reasonable answer.

Post #12 » by **Calinks** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:43 am

I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

Post #13 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:52 am

Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

Post #14 » by **Clav** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:16 am

PF has been an issue all season, and Monroe isn't going to fix that problem. A veteran presence that is impactful on the court will be difficult to field in the buyout market.

theGreatRC · Post #15 » by **theGreatRC** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:55 am

The fact that Vando has been kinda non existent lately worries me a lot.

His whole game is his energy, defense and rebounding and he's either hurt, tired or both.

Need a reliable PF for sure that is a threat to score

shangrila · Post #16 » by **shangrila** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:12 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:
Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

CHEMISTRY!!!!

minimus · Post #17 » by **minimus** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:30 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:
Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

On paper WCS is the only potentialy available bigman who can BOTH play in high wall and swtichting scheme. I dont now whether KAT and WCS are good friends based on their KU time.

NebWolvesFan · Post #18 » by **NebWolvesFan** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:51 pm

minimus wrote:
Mamba4Goat wrote:
Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

On paper WCS is the only potentialy available bigman who can BOTH play in high wall and swtichting scheme. I dont now whether KAT and WCS are good friends based on their KU time.

I thought I read somewhere that Kat, Russell, Booker and WCS were all buddies during the 2015 draft and said they were all going to play together someday. It's been a long time, but I know WCS and KAT were friends at Kentucky.

wolves_89 · Post #19 » by **wolves_89** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:46 pm

Mamba4Goat wrote:
Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

If WCS is able to play again he would be a great addition. The question is whether he has resolved whatever issue he was dealing with. I'm guessing Dallas only waived him because they didn't see him being available in the foreseeable future.

minimus · Post #20 » by **minimus** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:20 am

wolves_89 wrote:
Mamba4Goat wrote:
Calinks wrote:I'm interested in Cauley-Stein too, why is he floating around? What's the issue?

It sounds like he took a leave of absence to deal with some personal stuff and Dallas eventually waived him for Chriss. If everything is alright and he’s ready to return to basketball he’d be a huge get for Minny and fit with what they want/need at the 5. Has history with KAT at college too.

If WCS is able to play again he would be a great addition. The question is whether he has resolved whatever issue he was dealing with. I'm guessing Dallas only waived him because they didn't see him being available in the foreseeable future.

DAL found perfect replacement in Chriss.