Free Agency, Rumors, Thoughts in General 2.0

[HornetJail]

My guess is Kupchak is too stingy with his assets and Orlando's asking price is too high for Vuc

Every one of Kupchak's trades have either been draft day moves to gain extra 2nd rounders or formalities for our two free agent signings. It's either he's too stingy, or we're doing a **** version of the Danny Ainge thing where we hear about all the players we'd love to get leaked to the media but don't actually try to get a deal done.

[Texas Chuck]

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[bondom34]

Not sure if thread worthy, he's been kinda bad but:

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[blind prophet]

Wiretap about Porzingis being available?

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/261808/League-Perception-Is-Mavericks-Have-Made-Kristaps-Porzingis-Available-In-Trade-Talks

If we assume he is, what does Dallas want?

I'm having trouble gauging his contract + health risks.

[BlazersBroncos]

I think if Dallas wants to move Zinger its not because of his contract, his play or his injuries. Its because of his attitude. I think he has some Andris Biedrins like tendencies if you know what I mean.

[daoneandonly]

I think if Dallas wants to move Zinger its not because of his contract, his play or his injuries. Its because of his attitude. I think he has some Andris Biedrins like tendencies if you know what I mean.

Curious, what do you mean? Mind elaborating?

[BlazersBroncos]

Curious, what do you mean? Mind elaborating?

Andris was known for being pretty deep in the club scene in the bay. Great tipper by all accounts though.

[Dave DaButcher]

Curious, what do you mean? Mind elaborating?

Andris was known for being pretty deep in the club scene in the bay. Great tipper by all accounts though.

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[K_chile22]

Tucker is technically available to play but isn't even on the bench

[bondom34]

Tucker is technically available to play but isn't even on the bench

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[Dr Positivity]

Who is the next superstar to request a trade even if it’s not for a few years? Will Giannis become unhappy if Milwaukee still hasn’t won after the 2022-23 season or so?

Towns is easy choice for the guy on the clock for me, they should consider trading him now to get ahead of it like Deron. If you mean a real MVP contending type of superstar then I guess Giannis in a few years yes

[bondom34]

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[Mr B]

I think if Dallas wants to move Zinger its not because of his contract, his play or his injuries. Its because of his attitude. I think he has some Andris Biedrins like tendencies if you know what I mean.

I live in Dallas and if KP was out and about and hitting the clubs and bars it would have gotten out and the city would have heard about it. Dirk and Nash were well know to hit the bar scene in Dallas when they first got here. Haven’t heard anything about KP though.

I do get the feeling that there is something going on between him and Luka though. I’m thinking there might be some jealousy going on. KP has been the alpha on pretty much every team he has been on until the Mavs. He’s nowhere near the alpha in this team and I think that really bothers him. Also Luka is child like sometimes. You can tell by his attitude sometimes that he still a little immature. KP on the other hand is a very serious kind of person. It might just be a clash of attitudes. It does feel like something is going on though.


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[shrink]

Who is the next superstar to request a trade even if it’s not for a few years? Will Giannis become unhappy if Milwaukee still hasn’t won after the 2022-23 season or so?

Towns is easy choice for the guy on the clock for me, they should consider trading him now to get ahead of it like Deron.

I believe Deron had 1.5 years left on his contract, and it was still a surprise. Towns has 3.5. Hard for me to see him on the clock.

I don’t think they have to get ahead of anything, nor does KAT have any leverage for a trade request, with this much time left on his deal.

[DroseReturnChi]

Who is the next superstar to request a trade even if it’s not for a few years? Will Giannis become unhappy if Milwaukee still hasn’t won after the 2022-23 season or so?

Towns is easy choice for the guy on the clock for me, they should consider trading him now to get ahead of it like Deron.

I believe Deron had 1.5 years left on his contract, and it was still a surprise. Towns has 3.5. Hard for me to see him on the clock.

I don’t think they have to get ahead of anything, nor does KAT have any leverage for a trade request, with this much time left on his deal.

Towns is not the type to demand trades with his own family situation and even if he became trae young, that would not be until last yr of contract. Thats like 3 yrs from now not worth discussing.

[Captain Ballmer]

I think if Dallas wants to move Zinger its not because of his contract, his play or his injuries. Its because of his attitude. I think he has some Andris Biedrins like tendencies if you know what I mean.

I live in Dallas and if KP was out and about and hitting the clubs and bars it would have gotten out and the city would have heard about it. Dirk and Nash were well know to hit the bar scene in Dallas when they first got here. Haven’t heard anything about KP though.

I do get the feeling that there is something going on between him and Luka though. I’m thinking there might be some jealousy going on. KP has been the alpha on pretty much every team he has been on until the Mavs. He’s nowhere near the alpha in this team and I think that really bothers him. Also Luka is child like sometimes. You can tell by his attitude sometimes that he still a little immature. KP on the other hand is a very serious kind of person. It might just be a clash of attitudes. It does feel like something is going on though.


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I do agree with the bold part definitely. I think you can say the same thing for every other star players if you put them in KP's position tough. Luka is amazing no doubt, fun to watch, but the way NBA locates him into the spotlight is a litte bit premature. Luka needs to play without a star for couple years and establish himself if that spotlight road will be taken. No duo, no drama, just his team like LBJ Cleveland.

[Domejandro]

Towns is easy choice for the guy on the clock for me, they should consider trading him now to get ahead of it like Deron.

I believe Deron had 1.5 years left on his contract, and it was still a surprise. Towns has 3.5. Hard for me to see him on the clock.

I don’t think they have to get ahead of anything, nor does KAT have any leverage for a trade request, with this much time left on his deal.

Towns is not the type to demand trades with his own family situation and even if he became trae young, that would not be until last yr of contract. Thats like 3 yrs from now not worth discussing.

Next year is likely the decider on whether or not the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns relationship works out. Technically, they will have one season after that, but next season Minnesota needs to be a Playoff team (which is possible, with health and Lottery luck).

[bondom34]

There's a name to probably take off the market.

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[shrink]

As the Timberwolves have begun to play more of their young players, Minnesota has received calls from teams on several of their veterans, including Ed Davis, Ricky Rubio, Juancho Hernangomez and Jake Layman, HoopsHype has learned. 4 hours ago – via Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype”

I agree that all of these players are on the block.

I will add that our good local podcaster Dane Moore has talked to some execs in other front offices, who claim Rosas’ offers are as a buyer, not a seller.

[Mike lorenzo]

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