@NBA__Courtside So in 3 years if it don't work, Ant gets moved for 10 first round picks. Wolves just showed that they will do anything to adjust and stay at the top of the West.
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Adam R
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Nick Wright says we will look back on the LaMelo Ball trade, similar to Dame Lillard going to Milwaukee that was the first big domino in the superstar asking out:
“I think in two years when one of the big topics is Minnesota going to trade Anthony Edwards, that will be because this last week of moves has blown up on them.”
(Via @WhatsWrightShow)
NBA Courtside@NBA__Courtside
Nick Wright says he loves the move that the Charlotte Hornets did by trading LaMelo Ball: “Listen, I’m not going to do any I told you so’s because it’s unbecoming. But coming off his best year and the teams best season, and his healthiest year, and at the peek of his popularity. The Charlotte Hornets said let’s get out of the LaMelo Ball business for Naz Reid and one first, and a hand full of swaps. And that’s smart.” (Via @WhatsWrightShow)
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As it currently stands, Minnesota would have a ton of size in its starting lineup.
PG: LaMelo — 6’7”
SG: Ant — 6’4”
SF: Jaden — 6’10”
PF: TBD — Likely 6’7”-6’10” range
C: Rudy? — 7’1”
That’s a lot of length. I’d like to see them add a physical PF who can handle the bigger guys.
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@jrborman13 The new fans since the Ant era don't know of the dark days when all we had to look forward to was the lottery and the draft. TC changed all that and isn't afraid to take swings. At least one pro team in MN is all in😄
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I catch a lot of flak for my defense of Tim Connelly. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
I'm a fan is because he is a creative mastermind. A real sicko when it comes to ideating cutting edge, out-of-the-box ways to improve a team or get a deal done. And he's not afraid to swing big. That's the only way I'd do the job if I was a GM, and I have a lot of respect for that.
Jon Krawczynski@JonKrawczynski
Say whatever you want about LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. To me, the biggest take-away is this: This organization is always going for it. No matter what.
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@NoahF31511 @PlusEV Overpaid Ayo🤣ask the Lakers what they paid to keep Reaves!
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@PlusEV They got so much worse,a total F of a offseason.Their front office is so stupid. Who do they think Lamelo is? lol, he hasn’t even been a all nba player for the salary dump Randle. Losing Naz Reid is the biggest issue here though+ they overpaid Ayo. Plus all the pick swaps+1 first
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If you think the wolves got better from this, especially long term, you are delusional
ESPN@espn
Breaking: The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell @ShamsCharania.
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If we can find a serviceable PF with some size this timberwolves team is going to be MASSIVE
Lamelo - 6’7”
Ant - 6’5
Jaden - 6’10”
???
Rudy - 7’
Ayo - 6’4”
Beringer - 7’
TJ - 6’7”
Clark - 6’5”
Slomo - 6’9”
Rocco - 7’3”
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@jrborman13 Just think of all the car insurance doors Lamelo will open tho
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Sneaky part of this LaMelo Trade?
Josh Green’s 3pt shooting ability:
He has shot above 38.5% the last 4 seasons in Dallas and Charlotte on >2.5 attempts per game.
He gives you depth at the SF position with TSJ
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I admittedly don't know much about the NBA but this LaMelo Ball trade has disaster written all over it....
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@KillHimJoziah You special needs? 1 pick and swaps plus scratch offs🤣
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@TimGarrisonMN Stop the trading! I swear 90% of fans think it's a video game. 3 huge transactions in like one week is enough for now
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I do wonder if the Wolves will try to explore a Rudy trade as to get younger and break his contract into cap space or two pieces.
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@PaulCharchian You don't even watch NBA Paul! Ball has Curry range and will make everyone better as he isn't selfish one bit. Only negative is giving up Naz, those picks are all swaps outside of the 33.
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Dislike. Ball is hurt constantly and wants the ball in his hands. Even if you throw out Naz’s icon status, he’s an important offensive inside-out big man for the Wolves. Plus the picks.
Shams Charania@ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.
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I’m moving back to Minnesota later this year to personally drive LaMelo Ball around during the winter.
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@TWolvesLead Of course they that because that's what ESPN says. I like Mitchell from SJU if they think he can develop an offensive game.
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If the Wolves keep their #33 pick tonight, who should they draft?
Seeing quite a few people say Isaiah Evans from Duke?
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@WillRagatz Glad you're excited but 90% of the time, they bust and are out of the league in 2 years. For every Ayo, there are 30 Joe Schmo's.
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@20Powerbeast23 Not all second rounders are equal! Players picked in the 30s the last five years include Ayo Dosunmu, Herb Jones, Neemias Queta, Andrew Nembhard, Jaylin Williams, Ajay Mitchell, Jaylen Wells, Ryan Kalkbrenner
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Here’s a look at the players the Wolves could be picking from at 33 tonight.
I would be thrilled if they land Isaiah Evans.
si.com/nba/timberwolv…
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@WolvesGotNext All the twitter GM's trying to delete those posts ASAP😆
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And they were calling Ayo an overpay LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Shams Charania@ShamsCharania
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.
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