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WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:22 am
by Domejandro
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:26 am
by Pythagoras
Nice move by Minny. Reasonable deal for a solid wing. Worst case scenario he’s a decent trade chip.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:39 am
by John Murdoch
Mehh , overpay
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:45 am
by JB2
John Murdoch wrote:Mehh , overpay
Below full MLE in a market with very few big wings? Nah it's a good deal both ways IMO.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:56 am
by Domejandro
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:58 am
by Myth
JB2 wrote:John Murdoch wrote:Mehh , overpay
Below full MLE in a market with very few big wings? Nah it's a good deal both ways IMO.
Minnesota is a bit like Portland such that an overpay is necessary to keep even below average players. This is expected for such a market, but better markets and contenders get better players for cheaper.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:59 am
by slicedbread2
Well they have his early/full bird rights so at least they still have their non-taxpayer MLE to play with if need be. Prince isn't a bad player for the most part so I'll give it a B.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:00 am
by Johnny Fontane
Good deal.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:00 am
by azcatz11
He's always reminded me of Jae Crowder but without the edge / bravado.
I like it. 6% of the cap for a rotation guy is not an overpay lol
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:05 am
by LewisnotMiller
I think the second year being non-guaranteed makes this pretty good for Minny. Seems like about market rate, and they keep future flexibility.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:06 am
by life_saver
How is this overpay lol ? This is a good deal for Wolves, especially with 2nd year being non-guaranteed. 2nd year being non-guaranteed means Wolves will still have a max slot available in next off-season
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:06 am
by whitehops
i think the scarcity of bigger wing players helped his value. he can also be used as a trade chip (because of said scarcity), so maybe that is minny's angle. because he was extended and not re-signed he's able to be traded as soon as thursday.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:08 am
by cupcakesnake
Felt he was underutilized for most of the season. He was one of our most valuable players after all-star break, then had his minutes cut in the playoffs.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:09 am
by MrBigShot
Good deal, he's only a few years removed from 15/5/3 with good 3pt shooting. Per 36 numbers were productive this year.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:36 am
by Godymas
$8 million for a role player is not bad
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:49 am
by Clav
Not an overpay, good deal for MN. I thought Prince would command more honestly!
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:10 am
by LibertyPrime
He got considerably better as the year went on, averaging double-figures in points after the All-Star break and shooting north of 35% from 3 land. In addition, according to all reports he's a good guy to have in the locker room too. $8 million/year is pretty good for that. He's likely going to play more of hist natural position and less 4 under the new regime who are nixing the ridiculous "small ball" approach that had us playing- even starting - 6'4" SG Josh Okogie at PF at times.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:29 am
by BigGargamel
Myth wrote:JB2 wrote:John Murdoch wrote:Mehh , overpay
Below full MLE in a market with very few big wings? Nah it's a good deal both ways IMO.
Minnesota is a bit like Portland such that an overpay is necessary to keep even below average players. This is expected for such a market, but better markets and contenders get better players for cheaper.
Outsiders are acting like this is going to keep the Timberwolves from signing Lavine or Beal.The Wolves aren't ever going to sign a free agent. Cap space doesn't mean anything.
Sincerely, a Nuggets fan who's team has only signed Kenyon Martin and Paul Millsap basically ever.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:10 am
by Bologna Smasher
A bit too much based solely off of production, but he's been a big locker room presence, which is necessary for a young team like the Timberwolves. The non-guarantee is the saver.
I was super high on Prince when he entered the league. He has had a solid career, but has been pretty disappointing. With his size and skill set, it feels like he should've been a bit better than he is.
Re: WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:14 am
by JDR720
I thought this was Tayshaun Prince and I was very confused. "2 year deal? That guy has been in the league for 20 years!"