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Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:35 pm
by Mcfale313
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... cing_soon/

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love could soon begin practicing in the wake of a broken left hand.

He will see a doctor Thursday to determine if he's ready to practice.

"You can't put a date on it, but if the bone has healed like we hope it has, it should be shortly thereafter," Minnesota president of basketball operations David Kahn said Sunday.

The Timberwolves have missed the 9.1 rebounds per game Love provided last season.

"He's going to need a few practices, certainly, practices in which he gets hit," Kahn said. "But (Thursday) is an important date."


http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... _rudy_gay/

The Timberwolves are interested in forward Rudy Gay, sources told HoopsWorld.

Gay, who turned down a contract extension with the Grizzlies this past offseason, is set to become a restricted free agent after the season.

"I think he's going to regret that," the source said of Gay turning down a lucrative extension with Memphis. "I don't see how he gets more than that on the open market next summer."





good news, when Love is back we can see how our front court really works out, i think Love's ability to grab board and direct offense will free up Jefferson for more potent offensive moves

meanwhile, with a high flying wing like Gay, its not hard to foresee Love throwing lob pass to him and Brewer in transitions, which makes our game a bit more fun to watch

With a maturing Flynn, we could have this line up in 2 to 3 years

Jefferson / Peckovic
Love / Hollins
Gay / Gomes
Brewer / Sessions / Wilkens
Flynn / Rubio


thats a pretty nice core

Thread title edited to reflect nature of post.

-klomp44

Re: Wolves to sign Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:55 pm
by cpfsf
Where does it say we're signing Gay again? You got my hopes up.

Re: Wolves to sign Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:05 am
by The J Rocka
Ur title made my heart skip a beat

Re: Wolves to sign Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:25 am
by Mcfale313
cpfsf wrote:Where does it say we're signing Gay again? You got my hopes up.



The Timberwolves are interested in forward Rudy Gay, sources told HoopsWorld.

Re: Wolves to sign Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:53 am
by hairybyrd
^in this case "to" = imminent...as in it will happen. but now ya knowww.

Re: Wolves to sign Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:59 am
by Klomp
Mcfale313 wrote:
cpfsf wrote:Where does it say we're signing Gay again? You got my hopes up.



The Timberwolves are interested in forward Rudy Gay, sources told HoopsWorld.


We are interested in LeBron James too, does that mean we will sign him?

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 1:17 am
by Krapinsky
eh, leave him alone. Obviously everyone knows we can't sign him during the season.

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 1:40 am
by AQuintus
Mcfale313 wrote:With a maturing Flynn, we could have this line up in 2 to 3 years

Jefferson / Peckovic
Love / Hollins
Gay / Gomes
Brewer / Sessions / Wilkens
Flynn / Rubio


Are we somehow going to lose all of our draft picks over the next 2 or 3 years?

Is that how we're getting Rudy Gay? Another Joe Smith type deal?

Edit:

And out of all of the guys you listed, I'd be willing to bet at least half (one of Jefferson/Love, Pekovic, Gomes, Wilkins, and one or two of Flynn/Rubio/Sessions) will either be traded or not resigned.

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:00 am
by cpfsf
I hope we don't have to trade down in the draft. :(

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:26 am
by revprodeji
Anyone consider the source?

Anyone consider that there are a couple wings via the draft that could give us a higher BBIQ and talent set? (Evan turner among others)

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:27 am
by Klomp
revprodeji wrote:Anyone consider the source?

Anyone consider that there are a couple wings via the draft that could give us a higher BBIQ and talent set? (Evan turner among others)


Are you referring to hoopsworld or Mcfale?

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:50 am
by The J Rocka
I hope we draft Turner and sign Gay. Then we are a complete team.

I honestly think Gay is worth the money that he's asking for. I think this season he has really matured, improved his outside game, and from the games ive seen, he's shown that he's the go to guy in clutch situations, and that he can lead a squad. He's still young and he will only continue to get better.

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:55 am
by mwithers
Mcfale313 wrote:good news, when Love is back we can see how our front court really works out, i think Love's ability to grab board and direct offense will free up Jefferson for more potent offensive moves

meanwhile, with a high flying wing like Gay, its not hard to foresee Love throwing lob pass to him and Brewer in transitions, which makes our game a bit more fun to watch

With a maturing Flynn, we could have this line up in 2 to 3 years

Jefferson / Peckovic
Love / Hollins
Gay / Gomes
Brewer / Sessions / Wilkens
Flynn / Rubio


thats a pretty nice core

Thread title edited to reflect nature of post.

-klomp44


I would take this lineup over that one:

Noah
Love
Gay
Brewer
Flynn

and a ton of cap space.

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 7:59 am
by GopherIt!
I like Noah a lot but Aldrich next year would be even better.

I'm greedy, I want to see us get Cole and a wing prospect like Turner. Love could
be our super sixth man off the bench a la his idol McHale.

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:43 pm
by Dewey
klomp44 wrote:
revprodeji wrote:Anyone consider the source?

Anyone consider that there are a couple wings via the draft that could give us a higher BBIQ and talent set? (Evan turner among others)


Are you referring to hoopsworld or Mcfale?


Hoopshype is an unreliable source, but when it comes to McHale, some just can't let go and continue to spew negativity ... :roll:

Re: Wolves watching Rudy Gay; Love almost back

Posted: Tue Dec 1, 2009 2:39 pm
by revprodeji
dewey, Mcfale was the OP....it was not a shot at Mchale.