June 26-27, 2024 - Draft Days Thread (second round starts 3 pm)

TheProdigy · Post #421 » by **TheProdigy** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:39 pm

Get a 2nd with top 55 protection on it. Something, anything!

Neeva · Post #422 » by **Neeva** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:40 pm

TheProdigy wrote:Get a 2nd with top 55 protection on it. Something, anything!

We got cash, we wasted two hours for cash and dump the bust.

younggunsmn · Post #423 » by **younggunsmn** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:41 pm

maybe I'm wrong about the cash restriction starting already.
IMHO we most likely just got cash from Memphis and Toronto.

winforlose · Post #424 » by **winforlose** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:47 pm

We only have 3 roster spots. If I am correct we are bringing back Kyle and Monte. That leaves one spot. The Moore trade likely means a vet minimum who can contribute on day one (I suspect a ring chaser.) So that means we have two guys in mind for two way deals, or we are good being flexible and using them after summer league.

wolves_89 · Post #425 » by **wolves_89** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:47 pm

The fact that we passed on drafting anyone at the end of the 2nd round makes me wonder if we have any two-way deals in the works for undrafted guys.

BlacJacMac · Post #426 » by **BlacJacMac** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:54 pm

Neeva wrote:A yesterday, F today!

So overall, an A-?

Post #427 » by **Worm Guts** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:58 pm

We really shouldn’t be that surprised. How many rookies do you expect this team to carry?

TheProdigy · Post #428 » by **TheProdigy** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:03 pm

BlacJacMac wrote:
Neeva wrote:A yesterday, F today!

So overall, an A-?

A+ yesterday, A overall.

Post #429 » by **Domejandro** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:03 pm

It was pretty obvious that Minnesota would be doing everything that they can to get out of making a pick.

Minnesota took on a HUGE Luxury-Tax burden by signing Rob Dillingham, there was never any question that they would try to use the second round to shave off some money and recoup those costs. Absolutely zero problem with today's draft strategy.

Post #430 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:11 pm

Read on Twitter

DaMplsKid · Post #431 » by **DaMplsKid** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:14 pm

If you look at this way:

We trade #37 and 2031 first for #8 in this year draft it sounds like a solid win for us.

Neeva · Post #432 » by **Neeva** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:16 pm

Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

Sealab2024 · Post #433 » by **Sealab2024** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:23 pm

I need a world where one of 2024-25's side quests is a contest between Ant and TSJ to see who can get the nastiest throwdown on somebody. Ant set the bar pretty high last year when he posterized John Collins into concussion protocol, but Shannon is the kind of guy that can keep up.

TimberKat · Post #434 » by **TimberKat** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:30 am

Neeva wrote:Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

I have no problem with no picks on second day. We already have 2 #1 this year, also have Miller, Jalen Clark (who didn't play a min last year), Minott and Garza. That is 6 players under development, so, really don't see a spot for more projects.

Neeva · Post #435 » by **Neeva** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:33 am

TimberKat wrote:
Neeva wrote:Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

I have no problem with no picks on second day. We already have 2 #1 this year, also have Miller, Jalen Clark (who didn't play a min last year), Minott and Garza. That is 6 players under development, so, really don't see a spot for more projects.

Fine but try to get a future pick or something. Wolves are asset strapped going forward , and need everything they can get.

Post #436 » by **Worm Guts** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:38 am

Neeva wrote:Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

Moore was a mistake, but not really a costly one. I think it’s a combination of being in the luxury tax and having a significant amount of young players on the roster already.

Neeva · Post #437 » by **Neeva** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:40 am

Worm Guts wrote:
Neeva wrote:Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

Moore was a mistake, but not really a costly one. I think it’s a combination of being in the luxury tax and having a significant amount of young players on the roster already.

I meant he cost us Jovic or Nembhard both who I really wanted, still not over it sorry. I don’t wanna shout WTF after a connelly draft pick like that ever again.

Post #438 » by **Domejandro** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:51 am

Neeva wrote:
TimberKat wrote:
Neeva wrote:Eh, Connelly is supposed to be some second round draft guru, but sure cash is okay. It was bad asset management, but I get it he had to correct a costly mistake (moore)

I have no problem with no picks on second day. We already have 2 #1 this year, also have Miller, Jalen Clark (who didn't play a min last year), Minott and Garza. That is 6 players under development, so, really don't see a spot for more projects.

Fine but try to get a future pick or something. Wolves are asset strapped going forward , and need everything they can get.

No team is trading a future second for a pick in the 50's in a rough draft.

Nick K · Post #439 » by **Nick K** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:33 am

wolves_89 wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Gopher Cam Christie just drafted 46.

Cam would have been a great fit for the Wolves as a guy who could develop into a volume 3pt shooter, something the team still needs.

I love Cam. The problem is he has no place to play here. We are loaded at his position. Why draft him? He's not going to beat anybody out. Let him go to a team where he has a shot at making it.

Nick K · Post #440 » by **Nick K** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:17 am

wolves_89 wrote:
shrink wrote:
wolves_89 wrote:I assume the Wolves got cash to move down, though I haven't seen any details of what we received.

I hope not. A few fans will say how cheap ownership is for years.

The second round is starting to feel a lot like the year Kahn kept trading down for cash.

What are we going to do with a pick? We're not going to find a guy who will make the roster. We have to pay him which counts against the cap. Save the cap money. Makes total sense. Celebrate the great Wolves draft. Connelly killed it!!!!