Kahn: "I don't expect many changes this season"

[Tirion]

So let me get this straight, the Wolves just got slapped and laid out by another young team at home and David Kahn STILL doesn't think that any move is needed? And the fans on this board are happy with that and everything is rosy in Minnesota where they call a 10-12 team "a success"? Well damn! It's good to have high standards, i tell you that. Things go like that, this franchise will finally field a fringe playoffs team in two years, just before Love has that opt-out option.

[Tirion]

It's a long shot, of course, but it would be interesting to see what Kahn does if the Wolves find themselves on the edge of a playoff berth. Again, it's unlikely, especially in the Western Conference. But Kahn has thought about it.

"I'd hate to do something if it sacrifices future success, but sometimes there is a sweet spot," he said. "I know it would be great for the young guys to make the playoffs. But I don't think it would be the end of the world for them if they didn't make it this year."

Wolves fans should not think about the playoffs. It could result in another manic mood swing one way or the other. And most of them already are half batty.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_19872854

Okay let me spell it out in a bigger font for yall:

Wolves fans should not think about the playoffs.

Really why do that? Why think about such things as team record, playoffs and whatever. David Kahn has some sound advice:

I told people, though, I think I was very clear that I thought it would be a fun year. Just fun. I thought that there would be a feeling of newness, a lot of excitement around some of the newer players. I thought about that excitement around Rick's arrival. I didn't know what to expect in terms of wins and losses because you're never playing in a vacuum.

Repeat with me:

Just fun.

[TMo519]

So let me get this straight, the Wolves just got slapped and laid out by another young team at home and David Kahn STILL doesn't think that any move is needed? And the fans on this board are happy with that and everything is rosy in Minnesota where they call a 10-12 team "a success"? Well damn! It's good to have high standards, i tell you that. Things go like that, this franchise will finally field a fringe playoffs team in two years, just before Love has that opt-out option.

First off, Kahn never said that.

Also, you can't make knee jerk reactions when you're trying to build a team. 10-12 considering all of the injuries this team has had is actually not bad at all. You gotta give this coaching staff at least a little time to try to figure out how all of these pieces will eventually fit when everyone's out there.

A move for a 2-guard would be nice, but it's a whole lot easier to talk about the need for one than to actually go out and execute a trade or whatever for one

We've won 32 games over two years. Getting to 10-12 is a success, when you're coming off that kind of stretch, I don't care what anyone says. But, the potential is so much greater. Let's let these guys try to figure some things out before making any rash moves just for the sake of change.

[Tirion]

So let me get this straight, the Wolves just got slapped and laid out by another young team at home and David Kahn STILL doesn't think that any move is needed? And the fans on this board are happy with that and everything is rosy in Minnesota where they call a 10-12 team "a success"? Well damn! It's good to have high standards, i tell you that. Things go like that, this franchise will finally field a fringe playoffs team in two years, just before Love has that opt-out option.

First off, Kahn never said that.

Also, you can't make knee jerk reactions when you're trying to build a team. 10-12 considering all of the injuries this team has had is actually not bad at all. You gotta give this coaching staff at least a little time to try to figure out how all of these pieces will eventually fit when everyone's out there.

A move for a 2-guard would be nice, but it's a whole lot easier to talk about the need for one than to actually go out and execute a trade or whatever for one

We've won 32 games over two years. Getting to 10-12 is a success, when you're coming off that kind of stretch, I don't care what anyone says. But, the potential is so much greater. Let's let these guys try to figure some things out before making any rash moves just for the sake of change.

Sorry, you're not saying anything. This team is one legit swingman away from playoffs. You don't have one in five weeks, pretty sure Kevin Love will notice.

[Basti]

I think his statement is really more of a "let's not make trades for the sake of making trades". While Oklahoma's situation is different, as they have a legit superstars (if not two), but they didn't really make any major moves in that one off-season between their 1st year in OKC and their 2nd. Their record improved vastly, though. Sometimes getting really used to each other and your other teammates' strengths and weakness is a major improvement.

This doesn't mean Kahn should be done trading or acquiring assets. I'm really sure he knows we're one above average starting SG and/or Center away from making serious noise.

Trading Ridnour, Beas, Darko etc. for example for an upgrade doesn't scream like making major moves to me.

[Klomp]

Sorry, you're not saying anything. This team is one legit swingman away from playoffs. You don't have one in five weeks, pretty sure Kevin Love will notice.

Yup, you're right. Whatever moves David Kahn makes or doesn't make will ultimately be the sole deciding factor three years from now in whether Kevin Love stays in Minnesota or not.

[Klomp]

I think his statement is really more of a "let's not make trades for the sake of making trades". While Oklahoma's situation is different, as they have a legit superstars (if not two), but they didn't really make any major moves in that one off-season between their 1st year in OKC and their 2nd. Their record improved vastly, though. Sometimes getting really used to each other and your other teammates' strengths and weakness is a major improvement.

At that time, Durant and Westbrook were not legitimate superstars. Not even close.

[Tirion]

Sorry, you're not saying anything. This team is one legit swingman away from playoffs. You don't have one in five weeks, pretty sure Kevin Love will notice.

Yup, you're right. Whatever moves David Kahn makes or doesn't make will ultimately be the sole deciding factor three years from now in whether Kevin Love stays in Minnesota or not.

Kevin Love is hated in his hometown for choosing UCLA over UO. Pretty sure, the only factor that can keep him here, is team being competitive. And by competitive I don't mean "barely making playoffs".

[cpfsf]

Sorry, you're not saying anything. This team is one legit swingman away from playoffs. You don't have one in five weeks, pretty sure Kevin Love will notice.

Yup, you're right. Whatever moves David Kahn makes or doesn't make will ultimately be the sole deciding factor three years from now in whether Kevin Love stays in Minnesota or not.

Kevin Love is hated in his hometown for choosing UCLA over UO. Pretty sure, the only factor that can keep him here, is team being competitive. And by competitive I don't mean "barely making playoffs".

The Wolves can offer an extra year and far more money.

[Saltine]

The Wolves can give him a two year extension 6 months before he can opt out, both paying more then anyone can give him... I'm not sure why people are so worried about something that may occur in 3.5 years.

[Devilzsidewalk]

now I can finalize my Wolves 2k roster