We are finalizing a deal for JJ Barea?

Den Masters · Post #1 » by **Den Masters** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:42 pm

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Source: Timberwolves finalizing four-year deal with J.J. Barea. Check the Hang Time Blog.
1 minute ago

I read it from realgm general nba discussion board viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1143143

Post #2 » by **Worm Guts** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:44 pm

I'm assuming 4 years, 16 million. It wouldn't be a Wolves offseason if we didn't hand out a contract to back up level point guard.

phonzadellika · Post #3 » by **phonzadellika** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:50 pm

I'm a fan of mighty mouse...but 4 years...really?

Where does Ridnour get traded to?

Den Masters · Post #4 » by **Den Masters** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:52 pm

I think we are bringing JJ Barea for his persistent defense.

LOBO 7 · Post #5 » by **LOBO 7** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:52 pm

Hmm, I do love Barea. Maybe we envision him playing some minutes alongside Rubio, with Rubio guarding the 2 and Barea guarding the 1? I don't know. Offensively he plays more like a 2, and his offense compliments our team very well, that's for sure.

Kurosawa · Post #6 » by **Kurosawa** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:57 pm

Barea's a good fit in Adelman's offense. He'll take most of Ridnour's PG minutes backing up Rubio.

Three possible scenarios for Ridnour, in descending order of probability:

(1) He plays more SG as a situational spot-up shooter. (His defense at the 2 will be a problem, though).
(2) He's part of a trade, along with one of our bigs, for a vet SG, or maybe just traded for a pick.
(3) He's amnestied (doubtful--we're in a comfortable cap position).

shrink · Post #7 » by **shrink** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:03 pm

phonzadellika wrote:Where does Ridnour get traded to?

Good question. LAL for their TPE? San Antonio?

He's a decently-priced back-up PG that can start for you in a pinch.

Busch Legion · Post #8 » by **Busch Legion** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:22 pm

Ridnour/Johnson for Martin..... who knows.

Why would HOU want Ridnour anyway?

It doesn't make sense to keep him, so obviously he goes somewhere though.

champalift · Post #9 » by **champalift** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:25 pm

Even though we again have a jam at point, I have to say this excites me.
Simply based on the fact (yes money and years weren't there) but with rumors of Barea re-signing with the champion Mavs or the Knicks, he is coming here! Who says we can't sign free agents.

I am really curious if they plan on using him as a point or more as an off guard. I will have to do my Barea research now. At the very least we now have someone to speak spanish with Ricky..?..

champalift · Post #10 » by **champalift** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:28 pm

And someone for Beas to complain about Bynum's punk-ass with

phonzadellika · Post #11 » by **phonzadellika** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:34 pm

champalift wrote:And someone for Beas to complain about Bynum's punk-ass with

phonzadellika · Post #12 » by **phonzadellika** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:39 pm

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Sources close to situation say J.J. Barea's four-year deal with Timberwolves, first reported by @daldridgetnt, is valued at $19 million
1 minute ago

Robbed it from the general board.

Seems like a fair deal...JJB is probably a touch better than Ridnour

champalift · Post #13 » by **champalift** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:44 pm

phonzadellika wrote:
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Sources close to situation say J.J. Barea's four-year deal with Timberwolves, first reported by @daldridgetnt, is valued at $19 million
1 minute ago

Robbed it from the general board.

Seems like a fair deal...JJB is probably a touch better than Ridnour

I imagine a Luke trade is inevitable based on those numbers?

phonzadellika · Post #14 » by **phonzadellika** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:47 pm

champalift wrote:
phonzadellika wrote:
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Sources close to situation say J.J. Barea's four-year deal with Timberwolves, first reported by @daldridgetnt, is valued at $19 million
1 minute ago

Robbed it from the general board.

Seems like a fair deal...JJB is probably a touch better than Ridnour

I imagine a Luke trade is inevitable based on those numbers?

Kahn's probably already got a destination in mind for him...hopefully as part of a KMart trade...

Esohny · Post #15 » by **Esohny** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:16 pm

phonzadellika wrote:
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Sources close to situation say J.J. Barea's four-year deal with Timberwolves, first reported by @daldridgetnt, is valued at $19 million
1 minute ago

Robbed it from the general board.

Seems like a fair deal...JJB is probably a touch better than Ridnour

Ugh. Seriously?

Post #16 » by **C.lupus** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:21 pm

Yeah, that seems like overpaying.

Narf · Post #17 » by **Narf** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:28 pm

Beasley, Pekovic, and Ridnour for Martin/Thabeet (expiring)?

Post #18 » by **Klomp** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:32 pm

phonzadellika wrote:Kahn's probably already got a destination in mind for him..

RJ

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funkatron101 · Post #20 » by **funkatron101** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:33 pm

Narf wrote:Beasley, Pekovic, and Ridnour for Martin/Thabeet (expiring)?

I think Thabeet got amnestied.