Around the League 2022-23

[Lipoli390]

The Knicks lost tonight. That's a good think since we have their 2nd-round pick. Unfortunately, it's going to be very low pick. If the season ended today, it would be the #53 pick. We have a better chance of coming up with a good player from the pool of undrafted free agents.

[Coolbreeze44]

I wonder if the SP will be around at pick #53

[Monster]

The Knicks lost tonight. That's a good think since we have their 2nd-round pick. Unfortunately, it's going to be very low pick. If the season ended today, it would be the #53 pick. We have a better chance of coming up with a good player from the pool of undrafted free agents.

Yeah the Knicks suddenly are in a free fall! Lol jk

More good news in the chances of getting an undrafted FA are even better since Chicago and Philly both forfeited their 2nd round picks.

[Monster]

I wonder if the SP will be around at pick #53

He might be available but you better have plenty of cap space to be able to sign him.

[TAFKASP]

I wonder if the SP will be around at pick #53

Do people actually live that long?

[ItsJustSoSab]

I wonder if the SP will be around at pick #53

Do people actually live that long?

Not if you're a Wolves fan

[kekgeek]

Durant looks to make his return against the wolves

[FNG]

I just completed a 2-day solo drive to Arizona. During my drive I probably listened to 10 hours of NBA Radio. Here are four words I never heard during those 10 hours: Edwards, Towns, Minnesota, Timberwolves. It's astonishing how our team is ignored on the national media. What is the reason for this?

Coastal bias? To some extent, as much of the conversation is centered around the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors and Clippers. But it's not entirely coastal bias, because Dallas, Utah, Phoenix, OkC, Sac-Town and New Orleans were also discussed a lot.

Focus on teams that have a chance of making and doing well in the playoffs? Somewhat. But I'm not sure why the Pelicans, Thunder, and Jazz were topics of conversation then...I think the Wolves are at least as good as these teams.

Intrigue around prominent injured players? Again somewhat. I get that the return (or not) of players like LeBron, Zion, Durant, Kyrie and PG are valid talkers. But I would think the injury and return status of Ant (and its impact on the playoffs) is a worthy conversation also.

So yeah, I'm a little butthurt about the absence of our squad from the conversation on NBA radio the past two days...it would have helped me pass the time better. Maybe it means that my optimism about the Wolves is misguided, and that we really aren't at the same level as the 8 teams still in the running for 5th place. I don't think so though.

[Monster]

I just completed a 2-day solo drive to Arizona. During my drive I probably listened to 10 hours of NBA Radio. Here are four words I never heard during those 10 hours: Edwards, Towns, Minnesota, Timberwolves. It's astonishing how our team is ignored on the national media. What is the reason for this?

Coastal bias? To some extent, as much of the conversation is centered around the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors and Clippers. But it's not entirely coastal bias, because Dallas, Utah, Phoenix, OkC, Sac-Town and New Orleans were also discussed a lot.

Focus on teams that have a chance of making and doing well in the playoffs? Somewhat. But I'm not sure why the Pelicans, Thunder, and Jazz were topics of conversation then...I think the Wolves are at least as good as these teams.

Intrigue around prominent injured players? Again somewhat. I get that the return (or not) of players like LeBron, Zion, Durant, Kyrie and PG are valid talkers. But I would think the injury and return status of Ant (and its impact on the playoffs) is a worthy conversation also.

So yeah, I'm a little butthurt about the absence of our squad from the conversation on NBA radio the past two days...it would have helped me pass the time better. Maybe it means that my optimism about the Wolves is misguided, and that we really aren't at the same level as the 8 teams still in the running for 5th place. I don't think so though.

The real question is whether anyone discussed Josh Okogie's shocking shooting slump.

As you alluded to there is a lot to talk about right now in the NBA. It is at the very least a little weird although quite frankly not surprising the Wolves weren't mentioned.

[FNG]

I just completed a 2-day solo drive to Arizona. During my drive I probably listened to 10 hours of NBA Radio. Here are four words I never heard during those 10 hours: Edwards, Towns, Minnesota, Timberwolves. It's astonishing how our team is ignored on the national media. What is the reason for this?

Coastal bias? To some extent, as much of the conversation is centered around the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors and Clippers. But it's not entirely coastal bias, because Dallas, Utah, Phoenix, OkC, Sac-Town and New Orleans were also discussed a lot.

Focus on teams that have a chance of making and doing well in the playoffs? Somewhat. But I'm not sure why the Pelicans, Thunder, and Jazz were topics of conversation then...I think the Wolves are at least as good as these teams.

Intrigue around prominent injured players? Again somewhat. I get that the return (or not) of players like LeBron, Zion, Durant, Kyrie and PG are valid talkers. But I would think the injury and return status of Ant (and its impact on the playoffs) is a worthy conversation also.

So yeah, I'm a little butthurt about the absence of our squad from the conversation on NBA radio the past two days...it would have helped me pass the time better. Maybe it means that my optimism about the Wolves is misguided, and that we really aren't at the same level as the 8 teams still in the running for 5th place. I don't think so though.

The real question is whether anyone discussed Josh Okogie's shocking shooting slump.

As you alluded to there is a lot to talk about right now in the NBA. It is at the very least a little weird although quite frankly not surprising the Wolves weren't mentioned.

Come on, monster...Sharpshooter Josh was 2-4 on threes last night!

Nope, no mention of Josh at all during my drive...shocking! All kidding aside, Josh continues to get 20+ minutes per night despite his poor shooting. I think the fact that the Suns give up 6.1 fewer points per 100 possessions when JO is out there is the reason for that. It will be interesting to see who loses a starting role when Durant comes back...personally I would keep Josh in the lineup and move Craig to the bench.

This board is divided right now between those who are excited about the Wolves' prospects (if healthy) in the playoffs, and those who think the season is over. Frankly, the absence of any talk about the Wolves tells me the media is on the side of the pessimists.