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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#21 » by tidho » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:09 pm

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tidho wrote: I really think what Cleveland offers in this deal fits incredibly well with the TWolves. I also see that its not quite enough.

"Not quite enough?"

Yep, not quite enough.

The Timberwolves are clearly giving up more talent, but its redundent talent. Looking at just the Wolves before and after this deal I think its a lot closer to even than most are suggesting (largely because Andy seems to be undervalued because he doesn't fill up a box score - the reference to him as a 'flopper' in particular demonstrates that his game isn't fully understood). Considering the financial benefit and factoring Rubio in I think it can improve the Wolves.

...but...

The Timberwolves are clearly giving up more talent. I would think they could package that talent for something even better in return - which is why I said Minnesota fans wouldn't go for it.
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#22 » by Klomp » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:26 pm

tidho wrote:
shrink wrote:
tidho wrote: I really think what Cleveland offers in this deal fits incredibly well with the TWolves. I also see that its not quite enough.

"Not quite enough?"

Yep, not quite enough.

The Timberwolves are clearly giving up more talent, but its redundent talent. Looking at just the Wolves before and after this deal I think its a lot closer to even than most are suggesting (largely because Andy seems to be undervalued because he doesn't fill up a box score - the reference to him as a 'flopper' in particular demonstrates that his game isn't fully understood). Considering the financial benefit and factoring Rubio in I think it can improve the Wolves.

...but...

The Timberwolves are clearly giving up more talent. I would think they could package that talent for something even better in return - which is why I said Minnesota fans wouldn't go for it.


So if you have five 20 dollar bills (redundant), and you want to exchange, are you going to exchange for a few 10s, 5s, and 1s, because its not as redundant, even though the value clearly is not there?
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#23 » by tidho » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:33 pm

Klomp wrote:So if you have five 20 dollar bills (redundant), and you want to exchange, are you going to exchange for a few 10s, 5s, and 1s, because its not as redundant, even though the value clearly is not there?

Does something in my post lead you to believe I'm trying to talk anyone into the deal? What I'm saying is that I believe (all things considered) it makes the Timberwolves better, but it isn't maximizing the value of their assets so they could be even better doing something else.
...which is why the Wolves turn the deal down.
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#24 » by AQuintus » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:45 pm

Klomp wrote:So if you have five 20 dollar bills (redundant), and you want to exchange, are you going to exchange for a few 10s, 5s, and 1s, because its not as redundant, even though the value clearly is not there?


I would exchange for a 40 dollar bill. :thumbsup:
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#25 » by karch34 » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:37 pm

I hate to be negative as value is somewhat relative, but this is awful. I don't know if I would give up #16 for all 3 of those players. I like West and Parker, but they're nice backups at best. Redundant talent is still better than a lack of.
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#26 » by Slum_Dillinger » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:43 pm

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#27 » by Swimmer » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:48 pm

I can't imagine what you must be thinking to come up with or defend this deal. I don't think MIN should even give up cap space for those players, for free.

Al >>> Varejao. Al is a definitely #2 or #3 on most teams. The OP suggests that MIN starts him with Love (who would score??) or plays off the bench (MIN needs starters!). So, trading a overpaid premier PF/C for an overpaid role player.

Sessions> West. MIN should be waiving West for $$. However, MIN used to have that $$. They spent it on Sessions. Ergo, Sessions > Raw Cap Space > West.

#16 (Wing)>>> Parker. Parker is old. The wing is young, and likely to be as good/better.

Also, no one sells #16 pick, at their very stupidest, MIN would sell the #23. But they won't sell the #23, because it's likely to be good. CLE should be aiming at like... #26-#30.
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Re: Cleveland trade suggestion 

Post#28 » by horaceworthy » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:27 pm

Slum_Dillinger wrote:"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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"A while back,'' Cardinal said, "I took a picture of the standings and texted it to Love, just to bust his chops,'' Cardinal said. "He sent me a picture back of a snowdrift.''

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