Charlotte & Minnesota

[schaffy]

Zero chance the Wolves do this. The pick is simply not worth the downgrade in player. That doesn't even address the basketball fit (Bridges absolutely would clog the lane with Rudy.) or the idea of putting a problematic player on the court next to Anthony Edwards who already seems to have a pretty chaotic life off the court. Plus, while Bridges is underpaid (with good reason), he's still not some crazy value for a guy who has never really played any meaningful professional basketball.

Bridges would clog the lane but Randle doesn't?

Randle is a better passer and a better three point shooter and is generally much more comfortable on the perimeter. Bridges shot 31% from three last season.

Eh, they are about equal shooters for their careers, both go up and down. Not sure thats a winning arguement for Randle. I'd agree with you that Randle has been a better creator for others throughout his career. Bridges improved at that this year (at least in my eyes) but I'd for sure still give Randle the edge there. And I think Randle's been a better rebounder throughout his career too.

[BigGargamel]

Charlotte should absolutely not be trading away first round picks.

[jscott]

I think it’s the ugly (worst of like 5 teams) 2026 first and 1-2 of their seconds this year? The Dallas first or Miami first have too much variance imo, even with clearing the last year of Bridges’ deal?

Charlotte has good early seconds that could help fill Minnesota’s bench while the team is so expensive..

I don’t know if 6 million saves enough money for Minn to do it though. Think they’d need to sort of like Bridges imo and they really shouldn’t.

I don’t know what team, but maybe you could ladder down Bridges contract another level? Like Bridges and 33 for Collins? Maybe something with the Clips? Or maybe I’m just off.

Wolves have plenty of quality, cheap depth. Don’t need 2nds for a downgrade like this. Especially when they already have picks 17/31 coming up.

[ReggiesKnicks]

I think it’s the ugly (worst of like 5 teams) 2026 first and 1-2 of their seconds this year? The Dallas first or Miami first have too much variance imo, even with clearing the last year of Bridges’ deal?

Charlotte has good early seconds that could help fill Minnesota’s bench while the team is so expensive..

I don’t know if 6 million saves enough money for Minn to do it though. Think they’d need to sort of like Bridges imo and they really shouldn’t.

I don’t know what team, but maybe you could ladder down Bridges contract another level? Like Bridges and 33 for Collins? Maybe something with the Clips? Or maybe I’m just off.

Wolves have plenty of quality, cheap depth. Don’t need 2nds for a downgrade like this. Especially when they already have picks 17/31 coming up.

Minnesota doesn't have 2nds in the following years:
2027
2028
2029

And they have a bad 2nd in 2026. They could use 2nds as a sweetener.

[SkyHook]

Zero chance the Wolves do this. The pick is simply not worth the downgrade in player. That doesn't even address the basketball fit (Bridges absolutely would clog the lane with Rudy.) or the idea of putting a problematic player on the court next to Anthony Edwards who already seems to have a pretty chaotic life off the court. Plus, while Bridges is underpaid (with good reason), he's still not some crazy value for a guy who has never really played any meaningful professional basketball.

Bridges would clog the lane but Randle doesn't?

Neither is a sharpshooter, but Bridges was worse from every zone (0-3, 3-10, 10-16, 16-3P, 3P+) and has been especially bad outside of 3 feet.

[Billl]

The idea of Miles Bridges is a whole lot better than the reality of Miles Bridges since his off court issues. Maybe a change of scenery would get him back on a better path, but I wouldn't be taking on that risk if I were the wolves. Just too much could go wrong putting a guy like that next to Ant.

And from CLT - honestly it seems like something they would do - trade a pick to try to improve just enough to make the play-in. It wouldn't be a good move, but there is only so long you can expect fans to keep showing up if you don't put some sort of reasonable team on the floor.

[jayjaysee]

I think it’s the ugly (worst of like 5 teams) 2026 first and 1-2 of their seconds this year? The Dallas first or Miami first have too much variance imo, even with clearing the last year of Bridges’ deal?

Charlotte has good early seconds that could help fill Minnesota’s bench while the team is so expensive..

I don’t know if 6 million saves enough money for Minn to do it though. Think they’d need to sort of like Bridges imo and they really shouldn’t.

I don’t know what team, but maybe you could ladder down Bridges contract another level? Like Bridges and 33 for Collins? Maybe something with the Clips? Or maybe I’m just off.

Wolves have plenty of quality, cheap depth. Don’t need 2nds for a downgrade like this. Especially when they already have picks 17/31 coming up.

I mean the financials is why Minnesota does it. Then the first round pick I said they should get... Then the seconds?

Responding just about the second Minnesota might end up with is a bit off to me. My post was about saving Minnesota money, bringing in Collins or such from LAC not even ending up with Bridges..

As for the cheap/quality depth and the second(s)… I don’t really know who you’re talking about. But after 2025-2026, all but TSJ, Dillingham and Miller are free agents.

So would be smart to add some extra cheap contracts as the team stays expensive. Everyone besides that is either not so quality or not so cheap after next season..

[jscott]

I think it’s the ugly (worst of like 5 teams) 2026 first and 1-2 of their seconds this year? The Dallas first or Miami first have too much variance imo, even with clearing the last year of Bridges’ deal?

Charlotte has good early seconds that could help fill Minnesota’s bench while the team is so expensive..

I don’t know if 6 million saves enough money for Minn to do it though. Think they’d need to sort of like Bridges imo and they really shouldn’t.

I don’t know what team, but maybe you could ladder down Bridges contract another level? Like Bridges and 33 for Collins? Maybe something with the Clips? Or maybe I’m just off.

Wolves have plenty of quality, cheap depth. Don’t need 2nds for a downgrade like this. Especially when they already have picks 17/31 coming up.

I mean the financials is why Minnesota does it. Then the first round pick I said they should get... Then the seconds?

Responding just about the second Minnesota might end up with is a bit off to me. My post was about saving Minnesota money, bringing in Collins or such from LAC not even ending up with Bridges..

As for the cheap/quality depth and the second(s)… I don’t really know who you’re talking about. But after 2025-2026, all but TSJ, Dillingham and Miller are free agents.

So would be smart to add some extra cheap contracts as the team stays expensive. Everyone besides that is either not so quality or not so cheap after next season..

I read it wrong. I missed the 1st included. I thought you were saying trade 2nds instead of a 1st.

But I also don’t think saving on 6m and taking on Bridges issues are worth it for this so I’d still pass.

[jayjaysee]

Wolves have plenty of quality, cheap depth. Don’t need 2nds for a downgrade like this. Especially when they already have picks 17/31 coming up.

I mean the financials is why Minnesota does it. Then the first round pick I said they should get... Then the seconds?

Responding just about the second Minnesota might end up with is a bit off to me. My post was about saving Minnesota money, bringing in Collins or such from LAC not even ending up with Bridges..

As for the cheap/quality depth and the second(s)… I don’t really know who you’re talking about. But after 2025-2026, all but TSJ, Dillingham and Miller are free agents.

So would be smart to add some extra cheap contracts as the team stays expensive. Everyone besides that is either not so quality or not so cheap after next season..

I read it wrong. I missed the 1st included. I thought you were saying trade 2nds instead of a 1st.

But I also don’t think saving on 6m and taking on Bridges issues are worth it for this so I’d still pass.

Yeah, I wouldn’t want Bridges in Minnesota either. Would pay the second (or one of the seconds) to trim more money and keep the first..