WOJ: Taurean Prince resigns with Minnesota ($16/2)

[Domejandro]

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[Pythagoras]

Nice move by Minny. Reasonable deal for a solid wing. Worst case scenario he’s a decent trade chip.

[John Murdoch]

Mehh , overpay

[JB2]

Mehh , overpay

Below full MLE in a market with very few big wings? Nah it's a good deal both ways IMO.

[Domejandro]

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[Myth]

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.

[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.

[Johnny Fontane]

Good deal.

[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Godymas]

$8 million for a role player is not bad

[Clav]

Not an overpay, good deal for MN. I thought Prince would command more honestly!

[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.

[BigGargamel]

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.

[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.

[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!"