Fantasy Trade Thread

[Negrodamus]

Someone suggested Furk and Thybulle for Kyle Anderson, which could be a realistic get. Heady forward who can defend and play-make while not being an offensive liability.

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I'd love that (have been advocating for it for a while), but I wouldn't be surprised if the T'Wolves would want a pick out of it.

They need to do a minor rebuild around Edwards at the deadline here. KAT and DLO days should be over IMO.

[Jailblazers7]

Raptors & Wolves are actually in a pretty good position at the deadline. They are maybe the only 2 teams looking to sell talent & reconstruct their rosters. I’ve gotta imagine that they’ll be fielding some solid offers.

[ProcessDoctor]

With the team clicking so well, we probably can't/shouldn't break up our core.

Our best potential move is likely packaging Kork + Thybulle for another forward who can defend, shoot, and rebound:
-Anderson has a great 3P% but on very low volume. Not sure which direction Minny will go at the deadline
-Crowder is an interesting option, hasn't played basketball all year though
-Bullock might be available, but he's having a terrible season and might not look much better here
-RoCo's shot not falling right now, but that might make him a good buy-low candidate
-OG would cost too much unless we're willing to have a big shake-up and trade Maxey

Any other targets in that mold y'all can think of?

[Negrodamus]

With the team clicking so well, we probably can't/shouldn't break up our core.

Our best potential move is likely packaging Kork + Thybulle for another forward who can defend, shoot, and rebound:
-Anderson has a great 3P% but on very low volume. Not sure which direction Minny will go at the deadline
-Crowder is an interesting option, hasn't played basketball all year though
-Bullock might be available, but he's having a terrible season and might not look much better here
-RoCo's shot not falling right now, but that might make him a good buy-low candidate
-OG would cost too much unless we're willing to have a big shake-up and trade Maxey

Any other targets in that mold y'all can think of?

The underrated part of Kyle Anderson is that he provides ball handling and distribution ability. To the point where the only guys on our team with that combined skill set would be Harden (elite) and Shake (decent). Kyle as a hybrid SF/PF is pretty great for his position at both attributes. Would take the load off Maxey/Shake when Harden goes to the bench. Would also add to the transition dynamic with a heady guy who can rebound and go.

[ProcessDoctor]

With the team clicking so well, we probably can't/shouldn't break up our core.

Our best potential move is likely packaging Kork + Thybulle for another forward who can defend, shoot, and rebound:
-Anderson has a great 3P% but on very low volume. Not sure which direction Minny will go at the deadline
-Crowder is an interesting option, hasn't played basketball all year though
-Bullock might be available, but he's having a terrible season and might not look much better here
-RoCo's shot not falling right now, but that might make him a good buy-low candidate
-OG would cost too much unless we're willing to have a big shake-up and trade Maxey

Any other targets in that mold y'all can think of?

The underrated part of Kyle Anderson is that he provides ball handling and distribution ability. To the point where the only guys on our team with that combined skill set would be Harden (elite) and Shake (decent). Kyle as a hybrid SF/PF is pretty great for his position at both attributes. Would take the load off Maxey/Shake when Harden goes to the bench. Would also add to the transition dynamic with a heady guy who can rebound and go.

It's a valuable skillset to have, especially on this team during the playoffs (will Shake even get PT then?) My biggest concerns with him are:

A) Will teams respect his shot or will he clog the paint?
B) Can he help contain the other team's best player for stretches? Specifically Tatum, Giannis, and Durant.

These are the points that would make me want to chase Crowder or Covington instead.

[mjkvol]

Is Paul George even available?

The only way to get Doc replaced is PG asking to be traded to the Sixers

Ownership would do everything to get that done

You finally created a scenario for trading Maxey that I would get behind.

[Kobblehead]

Between the three, I prefer Kyle Anderson.

His lack of three point trigger is made up for with his elite off-position playmaking.

And he generates a TON of takeaways on the defensive end WITHOUT fouling (which is ultra important in the playoffs).

We have enough shooting from our actual scorers that we can survive putting out a non-shooter that does EVERYTHING else.

[Negrodamus]

With the team clicking so well, we probably can't/shouldn't break up our core.

Our best potential move is likely packaging Kork + Thybulle for another forward who can defend, shoot, and rebound:
-Anderson has a great 3P% but on very low volume. Not sure which direction Minny will go at the deadline
-Crowder is an interesting option, hasn't played basketball all year though
-Bullock might be available, but he's having a terrible season and might not look much better here
-RoCo's shot not falling right now, but that might make him a good buy-low candidate
-OG would cost too much unless we're willing to have a big shake-up and trade Maxey

Any other targets in that mold y'all can think of?

The underrated part of Kyle Anderson is that he provides ball handling and distribution ability. To the point where the only guys on our team with that combined skill set would be Harden (elite) and Shake (decent). Kyle as a hybrid SF/PF is pretty great for his position at both attributes. Would take the load off Maxey/Shake when Harden goes to the bench. Would also add to the transition dynamic with a heady guy who can rebound and go.

It's a valuable skillset to have, especially on this team during the playoffs (will Shake even get PT then?) My biggest concerns with him are:

A) Will teams respect his shot or will he clog the paint?
B) Can he help contain the other team's best player for stretches? Specifically Tatum, Giannis, and Durant.

These are the points that would make me want to chase Crowder or Covington instead.

I think teams would definitely respect his shot because he's pretty "knock down" shooter when left open. I think his shot is a bit insane in that it takes a long time to load up.

That said, he could probably hit all the open looks that PJ bricks despite having a nicer 3pt form.

[Jailblazers7]

I think Kyle Anderson is a good example of why gravity is about more than just shooting. He’s credible enough as a shooter where you want to contest his shot. But he’s also a really good playmaker so you can’t close out too hard or else he’ll break down your defense and make a play. So his playmaking generates additional spacing beyond what his shooting would imply.

[HartfordWhalers]

Anderson fills a role in Minnesota, I don't see them trading him.

[Negrodamus]

Anderson fills a role in Minnesota, I don't see them trading him.

I think they'd consider if Minnesota is going nowhere this season. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance they'll miss the playoffs all together. The Suns and Lakers all will likely have a better run at it by seasons end than the T'Wolves unless they can figure out how to make KAT, DLO, Gobert, and Edwards work.

[HartfordWhalers]

Anderson fills a role in Minnesota, I don't see them trading him.

I think they'd consider if Minnesota is going nowhere this season. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance they'll miss the playoffs all together. The Suns and Lakers all will likely have a better run at it by seasons end than the T'Wolves unless they can figure out how to make KAT, DLO, Gobert, and Edwards work.

I see too much of the season left, too much already committed to this season, and the fact that he fits well going forward and don't see them throwing in a towel. Tanking isn't the direction I expect them to embrace after trading so much away.

[ProcessDoctor]

I wonder if Charlotte would bite on a Thybulle for Jalen McDaniels trade. Would get us under the tax if we're otherwise unable to make any significant moves.

[the_process]

I wonder if Charlotte would bite on a Thybulle for Jalen McDaniels trade. Would get us under the tax if we're otherwise unable to make any significant moves.

I know McDaniels is set to be UFA... but they would have Bird rights on him, correct? That might be worth the shot.

[SixthStreet]

It would take Melton to get Anderson. They pretty much have identical dollars and years left on their contracts. As much as I like the Anderson fit, especially defensively, I don't do that.

The Kork/Thybulle combo isn't getting a conversation started.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

I wonder what it would take to get Chris Boucher from Toronto? Would Springer/Korkmaz be enough? I'm sure they'd ask for more, but Boucher would be the perfect in season addition for us.

[76ciology]

I like our team right now. And for guys who wants to trade Tobi.

Hornets:
Tobias
Korkmaz
- locker room guy for what they have now
- able to unload Rozier’s contract

Sixers:
Rozier
Oubre
Plumlee
- starting SF in oubre
- Adds more firepower to the bench
- upgrade in back-up C

[mjkvol]

Anderson fills a role in Minnesota, I don't see them trading him.

I think they'd consider if Minnesota is going nowhere this season. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance they'll miss the playoffs all together. The Suns and Lakers all will likely have a better run at it by seasons end than the T'Wolves unless they can figure out how to make KAT, DLO, Gobert, and Edwards work.

Do you really think they would pull the plug so quickly on this group after making such a franchise altering trade? It might be the harsh reality staring them in the face, but it would send an awful message to the fan base.

[Negrodamus]

Anderson fills a role in Minnesota, I don't see them trading him.

I think they'd consider if Minnesota is going nowhere this season. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance they'll miss the playoffs all together. The Suns and Lakers all will likely have a better run at it by seasons end than the T'Wolves unless they can figure out how to make KAT, DLO, Gobert, and Edwards work.

Do you really think they would pull the plug so quickly on this group after making such a franchise altering trade? It might be the harsh reality staring them in the face, but it would send an awful message to the fan base.

Might be tough after this stretch where they see the light on Kyle and realize he’s an elite role player in the NBA. But up to this point, trading Anderson wouldn’t be “pulling the plug”. Even if they were to move KAT and/or DLO, I would see that more as a reshuffling of priorities than a rebuild. The Wolves gave KAT like 8 years to figure it out. Time to hand the baton off to the next piece to build around.

[mjkvol]

I think they'd consider if Minnesota is going nowhere this season. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance they'll miss the playoffs all together. The Suns and Lakers all will likely have a better run at it by seasons end than the T'Wolves unless they can figure out how to make KAT, DLO, Gobert, and Edwards work.

Do you really think they would pull the plug so quickly on this group after making such a franchise altering trade? It might be the harsh reality staring them in the face, but it would send an awful message to the fan base.

Might be tough after this stretch where they see the light on Kyle and realize he’s an elite role player in the NBA. But up to this point, trading Anderson wouldn’t be “pulling the plug”. Even if they were to move KAT and/or DLO, I would see that more as a reshuffling of priorities than a rebuild. The Wolves gave KAT like 8 years to figure it out. Time to hand the baton off to the next piece to build around.

I was referring to a full reset and moving KAT and DLo with the 'pulling the plug' question. I can see the mindset being that this is just not working, but to empty your cupboard like they did and come to that conclusion after half a season is borderline managerial incompetence.

They knew what KAT was before the season, and keeping all those assets while moving KAT and DLo would have brought in a treasure trove to build around Edwards and Kessler. To move them now after giving this half a season to work, while it still makes sense in the way you describe, just seems like a really tough sell to a fan base that is starving for a little success.