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TimberKat wrote:minimus wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Somehow I forgot that Beal is 32yo, Kawhi is 34yo and Harden is 35yo.
Yes but that also have Lopez that is 37 and Batum 36. They also have young guys Zubac 28 and Collins 27. It is still a loaded team and should be a 50+ win team again. Wolves can finish anywhere from #2 to #8.
Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
shrink wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Every year, off-seasons remind me that almost all of the free agents, who get to choose a destination, usually pick one of a handful of blessed teams. It’s a huge, unfair advantage when these teams always have banner off-seasons, and current or former All-NBA players choose to go to the same teams over and over (like LeBron joining the lottery Lakers and winning a championship there).
I hear news that Tim Connelly is in on all these guys, like he should be, but I wonder if it’s ever going to matter. Every off-season MIN can’t make a dent in free agency - our best FA in free agency was bench player Kyle Anderson! The only chance for the other 25 or so teams is to get lucky and draft a superstar or two, and convince them to stay. It’s always frustrating for me, this time of year.
TimberKat wrote:shrink wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Every year, off-seasons remind me that almost all of the free agents, who get to choose a destination, usually pick one of a handful of blessed teams. It’s a huge, unfair advantage when these teams always have banner off-seasons, and current or former All-NBA players choose to go to the same teams over and over (like LeBron joining the lottery Lakers and winning a championship there).
I hear news that Tim Connelly is in on all these guys, like he should be, but I wonder if it’s ever going to matter. Every off-season MIN can’t make a dent in free agency - our best FA in free agency was bench player Kyle Anderson! The only chance for the other 25 or so teams is to get lucky and draft a superstar or two, and convince them to stay. It’s always frustrating for me, this time of year.
What is worse is the Cap and Apron actually hurt Twolves (and Cavs) who drafted well and made big trades. They got to change the Supermax rule but hope they don't change it just in time to help OKC
shrink wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Every year, off-seasons remind me that almost all of the free agents, who get to choose a destination, usually pick one of a handful of blessed teams. It’s a huge, unfair advantage when these teams always have banner off-seasons, and current or former All-NBA players choose to go to the same teams over and over (like LeBron joining the lottery Lakers and winning a championship there).
I hear news that Tim Connelly is in on all these guys, like he should be, but I wonder if it’s ever going to matter. Every off-season MIN can’t make a dent in free agency - our best FA in free agency was bench player Kyle Anderson! The only chance for the other 25 or so teams is to get lucky and draft a superstar or two, and convince them to stay. It’s always frustrating for me, this time of year.
shrink wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Every year, off-seasons remind me that almost all of the free agents, who get to choose a destination, usually pick one of a handful of blessed teams. It’s a huge, unfair advantage when these teams always have banner off-seasons, and current or former All-NBA players choose to go to the same teams over and over (like LeBron joining the lottery Lakers and winning a championship there).
I hear news that Tim Connelly is in on all these guys, like he should be, but I wonder if it’s ever going to matter. Every off-season MIN can’t make a dent in free agency - our best FA in free agency was bench player Kyle Anderson! The only chance for the other 25 or so teams is to get lucky and draft a superstar or two, and convince them to stay. It’s always frustrating for me, this time of year.
cmoss84 wrote:shrink wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Beal is officially bought out by PHO and then signs a 2-year deal with the Clippers.
Every year, off-seasons remind me that almost all of the free agents, who get to choose a destination, usually pick one of a handful of blessed teams. It’s a huge, unfair advantage when these teams always have banner off-seasons, and current or former All-NBA players choose to go to the same teams over and over (like LeBron joining the lottery Lakers and winning a championship there).
I hear news that Tim Connelly is in on all these guys, like he should be, but I wonder if it’s ever going to matter. Every off-season MIN can’t make a dent in free agency - our best FA in free agency was bench player Kyle Anderson! The only chance for the other 25 or so teams is to get lucky and draft a superstar or two, and convince them to stay. It’s always frustrating for me, this time of year.
The Clippers are hoping Beal replaces Powell, but they are going to be sadly mistaken.
BlacJacMac wrote:Did not see it coming, but kind of cool that Dame chose his original franchise and keeping his family local. Never chased a ring.
winforlose wrote:Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
Domejandro wrote:winforlose wrote:Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
Also allows for him to be near his kids, which I think was a huge motivation for him.
Domejandro wrote:winforlose wrote:Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
Also allows for him to be near his kids, which I think was a huge motivation for him.
shangrila wrote:I'm noticing it depends more on the player. Not everyone is taking paycuts to go sign minimums with the "destination" teams. It's more about opportunity and contract, neither of which we can really offer.
As it should be. It says a lot about his character and family values as a man. Good for him.Domejandro wrote:winforlose wrote:Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
Also allows for him to be near his kids, which I think was a huge motivation for him.
winforlose wrote:BlacJacMac wrote:Did not see it coming, but kind of cool that Dame chose his original franchise and keeping his family local. Never chased a ring.
Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
it's one FA that I would say not worth our money cmoss84 wrote:Terry Rozier is our next contestant on who wants to be banned from sports for being a crooked gambler.
TimberKat wrote:winforlose wrote:BlacJacMac wrote:Did not see it coming, but kind of cool that Dame chose his original franchise and keeping his family local. Never chased a ring.
Given he has a dead year the ability to mentor a young team is a big asset. Makes sense from both sides.
Certainly make sense for Dame, going to make 70mil doing nothing
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