Expirings Valued More?

[classik] · Post #1 » by **[classik]** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:33 am

Hearing the latest rumors plus the Chandler trade (salary dump) I got wondering - do you think the current economy and owner's panic has made this year's expiring contracts better trade assets for the Wolves than next year's in terms of 2011 talent?

I almost believe this year's are more valuable at this point. It does not sound like there are as many teams offering up their expirings this year compared to what might be out there next year. I am sure we will start seeing some big names resign and teams realize they are not in the running for FA signings so more teams would be looking to trade - reducing our leverage.

Opinions?

shrink · Post #2 » by **shrink** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:36 am

You're right. The economic decline has caused owners to lose a large percentage of their net worth. Teams are built with player raises, but its possible the salary cap and lux may shrink in 2010. Even owners who aren't running for financial cover still want to carry out their financial plans in 2010. I think expirings are worth more right now than I can ever remember.

4ho5ive · Post #3 » by **4ho5ive** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:48 am

Classik, you just made shrinks day.

deeney0 · Post #4 » by **deeney0** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:51 am

I don't think shrink will be happy until we've got a roster full of players who are paying the Wolves for the privilege of being in the NBA.

shrink · Post #5 » by **shrink** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:23 am

LOL! For most basketball fans, the Finals are the greatest week of NBA.

For me, its Trade Deadline

4ho5ive · Post #6 » by **4ho5ive** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:30 am

Trade deadline is my 2nd favorite week

john2jer · Post #7 » by **john2jer** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:39 pm

Trade Deadline, Draft Lottery, and the Draft are my three favorite times. Oh and definitely that first week of free agency.

When I used to really get into video games I used to auto-sim the seasons of Madden, NBA2k, etc just so I could get to the draft, free agency period, and complete trades.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #8 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:50 pm

^^^ me too, but the computer always ruins my perfect rosters with their under-performing simulating

Post #9 » by **revprodeji** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:56 pm

as wolves fans we hardly enjoy the mystical playoffs.

john, I did the same.

john2jer · Post #10 » by **john2jer** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:15 pm

The actual game play never compared to the GM Management. It's because of this I'm completely convinced that I could rebuild the Wolves, Vikings, and Twins in one season. Hey, if I can do it on the playstation, real life is a piece of cake. Mmmmm, cake...

I'll be right back, I'm hungry now. :-)