monsterpile wrote:TeamRicky wrote:I like Aldrich a lot if we can get him on a decent deal. Deng is a also a good pickup if he signs for a reasonable amount. The only issue I have is the backup defense is terrible with Jones, Lavine, Muhammad and Murray/Hield. We need to trade Bazz or draft a better defender as Murray is terrible at defense and Hield has question marks on defense too. If we could get a top 3 pick then we go Ingram, Simmons/Bender, but if not I would look to parlay that pick into Luwawu and Valentine. Valentine is one of the most ready to play rookies, very high IQ guy and he plays both ways. I think Luwawu has the best upside outside of the top 3 guys (and I think under Thibs his defense could shine right away and his offense will probably need a year of development). If we really are sold on Hield (that he can defend and be more than a 3pt specialist), then I grab Buddy and try to swap Bazz for a wing who can defend.
I'd be interested to see what Thibs can do with some guys that are considered defensive liabilities for a year. Name the best defensive coach (head coach or assistant) that a guy like Bazz (just an example) has played for in his NBA career.
Also like Q has mentioned trading Bazz might not make a lot of sense at this point. The Wolves have 3 wings on guaranteed contracts for next year Lavine, Wiggins and Bazz. Your plans (and other posters as well) outline adding a lot more but we will see what happens.
Maybe so. I'm not opposed to keeping Bazz around another year if we can't get anything in return, however, my expecations are tempered by Bazz's poor lateral quickness, court awareness and tunnel vision, plus he's not good at sharing the ball. I have more hope for Tyus's defense because despite his physical deficiencies, he has good court awareness. Lavine should absolutely be transformed into a good defender, but it won't happen overnight. I think we need to use the draft and free agency to add guys capable of being above average on both sides of the ball.