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Post #2261 » by **Mavrelous** » Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:24 am

Post #2262 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Fri Sep 12, 2025 1:29 pm

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Crazy. Brogdon, Shamet, and Garrison Matthews all taking non guaranteed vet minimums to compete for the same roster spot (due to hard cap space, and unless NY salary dumps Dadiet into space to clear a second spot)? Not something I would have predicted a year or two ago.

SkyHook · Post #2263 » by **SkyHook** » Fri Sep 12, 2025 3:49 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:

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Crazy. Brogdon, Shamet, and Garrison Matthews all taking non guaranteed vet minimums to compete for the same roster spot (due to hard cap space, and unless NY salary dumps Dadiet into space to clear a second spot)? Not something I would have predicted a year or two ago.

The Jazz could take a flyer on him for just cap space; don't know that he's worth any additional incentive at this point.

Post #2264 » by **penbeast0** » Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:49 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:

Crazy. Brogdon, Shamet, and Garrison Matthews all taking non guaranteed vet minimums to compete for the same roster spot (due to hard cap space, and unless NY salary dumps Dadiet into space to clear a second spot)? Not something I would have predicted a year or two ago.

Brogdon's a bit of a shock; the others, not so much.

Post #2265 » by **Mavrelous** » Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:32 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:

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Crazy. Brogdon, Shamet, and Garrison Matthews all taking non guaranteed vet minimums to compete for the same roster spot (due to hard cap space, and unless NY salary dumps Dadiet into space to clear a second spot)? Not something I would have predicted a year or two ago.

I think he's washed and the word is out, similar to Kemba few years ago. Also signed a non guaranteed deal w/ the Mavs.

Post #2266 » by **Domejandro** » Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:38 am

Minnesota was sniffing around Malcolm Brogdon, so him taking an unguaranteed one-year minimum makes me wonder if his body is swiss cheese. Indicates that Minnesota wasn't offering guaranteed money, despite having a clear path to playing time.

ReggiesKnicks · Post #2267 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:45 am

Domejandro wrote:Minnesota was sniffing around Malcolm Brogdon, so him taking an unguaranteed one-year minimum makes me wonder if his body is swiss cheese. Indicates that Minnesota wasn't offering guaranteed money, despite having a clear path to playing time.

I would expect Minnesota to make a move in December if Dillingham struggles to be a consistent shot-creator for the 2nd unit. With Conley aging out and a lack of playmaking from the guard spot on your roster, you need Dillingham to show some life this year.

Dillingham not showing much growth this year isn't a major cause for concern long-term but it is for your current window.

Chi town · Post #2268 » by **Chi town** » Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:23 pm

ReggiesKnicks wrote:
Domejandro wrote:Minnesota was sniffing around Malcolm Brogdon, so him taking an unguaranteed one-year minimum makes me wonder if his body is swiss cheese. Indicates that Minnesota wasn't offering guaranteed money, despite having a clear path to playing time.

I would expect Minnesota to make a move in December if Dillingham struggles to be a consistent shot-creator for the 2nd unit. With Conley aging out and a lack of playmaking from the guard spot on your roster, you need Dillingham to show some life this year.

Dillingham not showing much growth this year isn't a major cause for concern long-term but it is for your current window.

I think Gobert will be moved. They can’t pay Naz Randle and Jaden. They will move Gobert for expirings and smaller contracts that fit. Beringer will be able to replace Gobert on D in backup mins and Wolves will play more for offense with Naz at the 5.

I think TSJ is going to show out this season and become that wing scorer they need with NAW leaving.

HornetJail · Post #2269 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Sep 13, 2025 9:59 pm

Chi town wrote:
ReggiesKnicks wrote:
Domejandro wrote:Minnesota was sniffing around Malcolm Brogdon, so him taking an unguaranteed one-year minimum makes me wonder if his body is swiss cheese. Indicates that Minnesota wasn't offering guaranteed money, despite having a clear path to playing time.

I would expect Minnesota to make a move in December if Dillingham struggles to be a consistent shot-creator for the 2nd unit. With Conley aging out and a lack of playmaking from the guard spot on your roster, you need Dillingham to show some life this year.

Dillingham not showing much growth this year isn't a major cause for concern long-term but it is for your current window.

I think Gobert will be moved. They can’t pay Naz Randle and Jaden. They will move Gobert for expirings and smaller contracts that fit. Beringer will be able to replace Gobert on D in backup mins and Wolves will play more for offense with Naz at the 5.

I think TSJ is going to show out this season and become that wing scorer they need with NAW leaving.

The Wolves can say goodbye to any chance at a top 10 defense if they do that. asking a currently 18-year-old to step into Rudy's role even for backup minutes is a pretty massive step down, no matter what you project Beringer to actually become in a few years

Post #2270 » by **zimpy27** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:58 am

Pablo Torre will not go away kawhietly.

This has been a joy to watch.

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shrink · Post #2271 » by **shrink** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 5:01 am

zimpy27 wrote:Pablo Torre will not go away kawhietly.

Best thing I read today! Bravo zimpy!

Post #2272 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 11:24 am

zimpy27 wrote:Pablo Torre will not go away kawhietly.

This has been a joy to watch.

A+ pun work. We like our puns around here.

SlimShady83 · Post #2273 » by **SlimShady83** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 9:47 pm

Watch Lakers pick up Love after buyout?

chrbal · Post #2274 » by **chrbal** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 9:57 pm

SlimShady83 wrote:Watch Lakers pick up Love after buyout?

I mean that’s probably why he’s agreeing to a buyout. This almost feels like the obvious move

Post #2275 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 1:48 pm

chrbal wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote:Watch Lakers pick up Love after buyout?

I mean that’s probably why he’s agreeing to a buyout. This almost feels like the obvious move

Maybe, but LA would have to make a trade to clear a little more than $1m from their guaranteed salary to be able to sign Love to a vet minimum and stay below their hard cap at the 1st Apron.

Bornstellar · Post #2276 » by **Bornstellar** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 3:57 pm

Biyombo returns to Spurs on one year deal

Can't believe this poor guy was forced to start for us last year because of how terrible our front court depth was after Vic went down. Now he'll be an emergency third string C which is a role he's more suited for

Spurs went from Collins/Biyombo/Bassey to Kornet/Olynyk/Biyombo. Much better rotation behind Vic next season

jayu70 · Post #2277 » by **jayu70** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:05 pm

Warriors offered Jonathan Kuminga a three-year, $75.2M contract
Sep. 15, 2025, 11:21 AM EDT
The Warriors have strengthened their effort. Late last week, Dunleavy offered Kuminga a three-year, $75.2 million deal with a team option in the third season, sources told ESPN. That's $48.3 million guaranteed in the first two seasons and basically the same per year salary as fellow restricted free agent Josh Giddey, who re-signed with the Chicago Bulls for four years and $100 million. The difference: Half the length and a team-controlled third season and a subliminal understanding that the contract is more trade asset than commitment to a partnership.

ESPN

toooskies · Post #2278 » by **toooskies** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:13 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:
chrbal wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote:Watch Lakers pick up Love after buyout?

I mean that’s probably why he’s agreeing to a buyout. This almost feels like the obvious move

Maybe, but LA would have to make a trade to clear a little more than $1m from their guaranteed salary to be able to sign Love to a vet minimum and stay below their hard cap at the 1st Apron.

Yeah, Love is mostly-cooked and I'm not sure LA would bother making room for him.

Teams with open roster spots include Golden State (5), New York (2), Cleveland (2), Minnesota(2), Detroit(1), Philadelphia (1), Sacramento (1). Golden State has a bunch of those spots spoken for, and the Knicks haven't signed Shamet/Mathews according to Spotrac (for cap reasons).

Cleveland and Minnesota would be interesting homecoming reunions for Love. Detroit is probably keeping a spot open for Beasley. Don't see Philly or Sacramento as basketball fits, but Philadelphia is close to his offseason home (New York).

Bornstellar · Post #2279 » by **Bornstellar** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:32 pm

jayu70 wrote:Warriors offered Jonathan Kuminga a three-year, $75.2M contract
Sep. 15, 2025, 11:21 AM EDT
The Warriors have strengthened their effort. Late last week, Dunleavy offered Kuminga a three-year, $75.2 million deal with a team option in the third season, sources told ESPN. That's $48.3 million guaranteed in the first two seasons and basically the same per year salary as fellow restricted free agent Josh Giddey, who re-signed with the Chicago Bulls for four years and $100 million. The difference: Half the length and a team-controlled third season and a subliminal understanding that the contract is more trade asset than commitment to a partnership.

ESPN

Crazy how long this situation has dragged out. If he refuses, if I'm GS I'm rescinding the QO and moving on. They need to get the rest of the dudes waiting on this signed and ready for training camp already

SlimShady83 · Post #2280 » by **SlimShady83** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:34 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:
chrbal wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote:Watch Lakers pick up Love after buyout?

I mean that’s probably why he’s agreeing to a buyout. This almost feels like the obvious move

Maybe, but LA would have to make a trade to clear a little more than $1m from their guaranteed salary to be able to sign Love to a vet minimum and stay below their hard cap at the 1st Apron.

Could be the reason for Wiggins trade heating up?