Camden0916 wrote:Watch James Wiseman's name get called first overall to the Timberwolves, me get excited with newfound confidence in this organization, and then hear that they traded his rights away just seconds later. I'm trying to prepare myself for that.
Let's say that does happen. What kind of trade package would make you have some level of confidence in the organization again?...until they made a pick a few minutes later. Lol
Camden0916 wrote:Watch James Wiseman's name get called first overall to the Timberwolves, me get excited with newfound confidence in this organization, and then hear that they traded his rights away just seconds later. I'm trying to prepare myself for that.
Let's say that does happen. What kind of trade package would make you have some level of confidence in the organization again?...until they made a pick a few minutes later. Lol
These have been my best possible outcomes for this number one pick for months now.
1. Trade for Ben Simmons
2. Trade for Devin Booker
3. Trade for Bradley Beal
4. Draft James Wiseman
Now, 1-3 look like they won't be happening this off-season. So, the absolute best thing that they could do, in my opinion, is take Wiseman and hold on to him. As soon as they trade his rights without getting back an All-Star -- or just straight up pick someone besides him -- I become less confident in this organization.
But I guess the hope is that the Wolves at least trade down to Charlotte's spot and pick up Miles Bridges and their second-round pick.
I'm more invested in this draft than any in recent memory. Maybe ever?
Helps that there's less going on + more unknowns, including Wolves have the #1 + no perceived definitive top player + lots of trade option possibilities.
My stance on this draft is well documented by now.
Hearing Timberwolves continue to operate like they do not want to pick at #1. Sources say Minnesota even signaling it could draft for another team--like Wiseman for Charlotte--and hope to figure out a deal later. Sounds like more demand for Wiseman than LaMelo and Edwards.
Hearing Timberwolves continue to operate like they do not want to pick at #1. Sources say Minnesota even signaling it could draft for another team--like Wiseman for Charlotte--and hope to figure out a deal later. Sounds like more demand for Wiseman than LaMelo and Edwards.
Camden0916 wrote:"I think it's about a 70% chance it will be Anthony Edwards."
- Darren Wolfson on the Timberwolves plans for the No. 1 pick.
This could be right, but doesn't it sound more like speculation than actual reporting? This is one of the reasons I can't take Wolfson seriously.
I listened to all of Jon K's recent podcasts. I'm not knocking him at all by saying this but it sounds to me like he has zero intel on what they will do. If he doesn't know Or have any real inkling...Wolfson doesn't know either and is guessing...right along with pretty much everyone else except the Wolves are open to moving the pick. We don't need reporters to tell us that the Wolves have said that from basically the beginning.
Camden0916 wrote:Watch James Wiseman's name get called first overall to the Timberwolves, me get excited with newfound confidence in this organization, and then hear that they traded his rights away just seconds later. I'm trying to prepare myself for that.
Let's say that does happen. What kind of trade package would make you have some level of confidence in the organization again?...until they made a pick a few minutes later. Lol
These have been my best possible outcomes for this number one pick for months now.
1. Trade for Ben Simmons
2. Trade for Devin Booker
3. Trade for Bradley Beal
4. Draft James Wiseman
Now, 1-3 look like they won't be happening this off-season. So, the absolute best thing that they could do, in my opinion, is take Wiseman and hold on to him. As soon as they trade his rights without getting back an All-Star -- or just straight up pick someone besides him -- I become less confident in this organization.
But I guess the hope is that the Wolves at least trade down to Charlotte's spot and pick up Miles Bridges and their second-round pick.
Thanks for the response Cam. So there is basically no way the Wolves can come out of this draft making you believe unless they draft Wiseman or trade for a star? Honestly I think (I know I'm probably getting my hopes up too high) that the offers for 1 are actually better than that Bridges and the 2nd type offer. We will see.
Camden0916 wrote:Watch James Wiseman's name get called first overall to the Timberwolves, me get excited with newfound confidence in this organization, and then hear that they traded his rights away just seconds later. I'm trying to prepare myself for that.
Let's say that does happen. What kind of trade package would make you have some level of confidence in the organization again?...until they made a pick a few minutes later. Lol
These have been my best possible outcomes for this number one pick for months now.
1. Trade for Ben Simmons
2. Trade for Devin Booker
3. Trade for Bradley Beal
4. Draft James Wiseman
Now, 1-3 look like they won't be happening this off-season. So, the absolute best thing that they could do, in my opinion, is take Wiseman and hold on to him. As soon as they trade his rights without getting back an All-Star -- or just straight up pick someone besides him -- I become less confident in this organization.
But I guess the hope is that the Wolves at least trade down to Charlotte's spot and pick up Miles Bridges and their second-round pick.
Thanks for the response Cam. So there is basically no way the Wolves can come out of this draft making you believe unless they draft Wiseman or trade for a star? Honestly I think (I know I'm probably getting my hopes up too high) that the offers for 1 are actually better than that Bridges and the 2nd type offer. We will see.
I believe you either trade for a star or take the guy that I presume will be a star, yes. Granted, we'll see how things play out in time, but I'm just that sure of my evaluation.
And I also agree that the offers for the top pick are likely better than that. I'm saying at least get that much. Anything less probably isn't even worth drawing up the paperwork.
