Kyle Anderson

[AbeVigodaLive]

Not rooting for it... not discounting it either.

If the Wolves are serious about a postseason run... his shooting/spacing (especially when on the court with Gobert) will definitely be a problem. But obviously, he's versatile, unselfish, solid on defense and can defend up a position.

If the Wolves aren't planning on bringing him back next season, then I think it's more likely he gets moved in the final year of his deal.

But as noted... for who?

[Jester1534]

Thanks for reply’s everyone the vote total is what o thought it would end up being. I don’t want to trade him either but the only way to get a tyus jones type player is to trade him. I really hope this team gets a good buy out candidate at the trade deadline and keeps all there assets because there going to have most likely use them next year to get a player or 2

[Q-is-here]

Not rooting for it... not discounting it either.

If the Wolves are serious about a postseason run... his shooting/spacing (especially when on the court with Gobert) will definitely be a problem. But obviously, he's versatile, unselfish, solid on defense and can defend up a position.

If the Wolves aren't planning on bringing him back next season, then I think it's more likely he gets moved in the final year of his deal.

But as noted... for who?

I think the key is he has to be the primary facilitator and ball handler to somewhat eliminate the spacing issue. If they lay way off of him as the ball handler, he can just drive into that open space and shoot his little push shot over the defense. But he absolutely can't be out there with Shake Milton AND Rudy. That's too few shooters. And even NAW is streaky. We could really use a pure sniper IMO more than anything.

[Monster]

Not rooting for it... not discounting it either.

If the Wolves are serious about a postseason run... his shooting/spacing (especially when on the court with Gobert) will definitely be a problem. But obviously, he's versatile, unselfish, solid on defense and can defend up a position.

If the Wolves aren't planning on bringing him back next season, then I think it's more likely he gets moved in the final year of his deal.

But as noted... for who?

I think the key is he has to be the primary facilitator and ball handler to somewhat eliminate the spacing issue. If they lay way off of him as the ball handler, he can just drive into that open space and shoot his little push shot over the defense. But he absolutely can't be out there with Shake Milton AND Rudy. That's too few shooters. And even NAW is streaky. We could really use a pure sniper IMO more than anything.

It’s really interesting how Connelly has built this roster. Anderson is basically a PG that plays as a forward. One of the problems of teams not guarding him is you give him a chance to get his momentum going and if he gets into the paint you basically allowed him to get where he wanted anyway. Jim peterson talked about giving space to Zion just gives him a chance to get going eat up space and then he is tough to stop. In a different way it’s the same for Anderson. Pack the paint meet him there who cares. Anderson can play with Gobert because he has the size and skill to get Rudy easy baskets. Anderson isn’t a major threat to score but he also is a guy that’s actually cabaple of getting a basket at times and it doesn’t have to be just the right set of circumstances Anderson has the ability at times to create his own way to a scoring or playmaking opportunity. He doesn’t have to be the primary playmaker to be valuable. Part of that is that I think he is good enough defensively that you can live with his lack of shooting. Connelly really made a heck of a signing getting Anderson and on a pretty reasonable deal.

The Wolves are top 10 offensive team in terms of efficiency. They don’t take a lot of 3’s but they make the ones they take at a good percentage. They take the 2nd fewest shot attempts in the NBA and Miami is 30th. There are 2 categories that are both a little surprising that are likely keeping the Wolves from being a better team and they both have to do with fewer shot attempts. They are bottom third in the league in TOs and offensive rebounds. I’m not gonna suggest they start crashing the glass all the time but you would think with their size they could up themselves from 26th…but of course when you make a high percentage of your shots there are fewer rebounds. Cutting back on TOs seems reasonable. It would be nice to get a volume 3 point guys but if Naz keeps up his success there with his volume and Towns ups his attempts there that would help. Denver doesn’t get a lot of their point from 3 either and they won an NBA championship. They dumped Bones Hyland a guy that only played 820 minutes and was 5th in attempts in the regular season for the Nuggets and they certainly didn’t miss him. It’s not easy to get volume 3 point shooter that also plays decent defense. One of the things the Wolves have is guys that can make a 3 and are average or well above average defenders. That kind of combination is worthwhile in the playoffs.

[Wolvesfan21]

Not rooting for it... not discounting it either.

If the Wolves are serious about a postseason run... his shooting/spacing (especially when on the court with Gobert) will definitely be a problem. But obviously, he's versatile, unselfish, solid on defense and can defend up a position.

If the Wolves aren't planning on bringing him back next season, then I think it's more likely he gets moved in the final year of his deal.

But as noted... for who?

I think the key is he has to be the primary facilitator and ball handler to somewhat eliminate the spacing issue. If they lay way off of him as the ball handler, he can just drive into that open space and shoot his little push shot over the defense. But he absolutely can't be out there with Shake Milton AND Rudy. That's too few shooters. And even NAW is streaky. We could really use a pure sniper IMO more than anything.

It’s really interesting how Connelly has built this roster. Anderson is basically a PG that plays as a forward. One of the problems of teams not guarding him is you give him a chance to get his momentum going and if he gets into the paint you basically allowed him to get where he wanted anyway. Jim peterson talked about giving space to Zion just gives him a chance to get going eat up space and then he is tough to stop. In a different way it’s the same for Anderson. Pack the paint meet him there who cares. Anderson can play with Gobert because he has the size and skill to get Rudy easy baskets. Anderson isn’t a major threat to score but he also is a guy that’s actually cabaple of getting a basket at times and it doesn’t have to be just the right set of circumstances Anderson has the ability at times to create his own way to a scoring or playmaking opportunity. He doesn’t have to be the primary playmaker to be valuable. Part of that is that I think he is good enough defensively that you can live with his lack of shooting. Connelly really made a heck of a signing getting Anderson and on a pretty reasonable deal.

The Wolves are top 10 offensive team in terms of efficiency. They don’t take a lot of 3’s but they make the ones they take at a good percentage. They take the 2nd fewest shot attempts in the NBA and Miami is 30th. There are 2 categories that are both a little surprising that are likely keeping the Wolves from being a better team and they both have to do with fewer shot attempts. They are bottom third in the league in TOs and offensive rebounds. I’m not gonna suggest they start crashing the glass all the time but you would think with their size they could up themselves from 26th…but of course when you make a high percentage of your shots there are fewer rebounds. Cutting back on TOs seems reasonable. It would be nice to get a volume 3 point guys but if Naz keeps up his success there with his volume and Towns ups his attempts there that would help. Denver doesn’t get a lot of their point from 3 either and they won an NBA championship. They dumped Bones Hyland a guy that only played 820 minutes and was 5th in attempts in the regular season for the Nuggets and they certainly didn’t miss him. It’s not easy to get volume 3 point shooter that also plays decent defense. One of the things the Wolves have is guys that can make a 3 and are average or well above average defenders. That kind of combination is worthwhile in the playoffs.

Offensive rebound percentage is 19th. It could be prioritizing getting back in transition due to their slower team. They could lead the league in OR% but then I imagine the defense would take too big of a hit. It's good to have size in spots though for sure. End of game type of scenario. You need a bucket. Go all out for the board (if there is one).

[WildWolf2813]

To me it comes down to whether the team thinks Leonard Miller can step right in and not have much of a dropoff. Since they clearly feel this is a redshirt year for all intents and purposes for Miller on an NBA level, they can't, but they really need to monitor Miller's development, because as soon as next year he could be starting.

I say no and pray the buyout market lands them a shooter. If it doesn't this season, it never will.

[Q-is-here]

Thanks for reply’s everyone the vote total is what o thought it would end up being. I don’t want to trade him either but the only way to get a tyus jones type player is to trade him. I really hope this team gets a good buy out candidate at the trade deadline and keeps all there assets because there going to have most likely use them next year to get a player or 2

I change my vote. Yes, trade Kyle if we have to in order to go get Tyus. Although I suspect the Wizards will want something else since both are expiring contracts. Shit, can we even trade a 1st rounder at this point, LOL?

[thedoper]

Someone posted a deal for Dennis Schroder in the game thread. Dont know we could get him without giving up Kyle, but Id be more interested in him than bringing back Tyus. I feel Toronto is going to have a fire sale too even though Ujiri is hard to deal with. A little cheaper too.

[Q-is-here]

Someone posted a deal for Dennis Schroder in the game thread. Dont know we could get him without giving up Kyle, but Id be more interested in him than bringing back Tyus. I feel Toronto is going to have a fire sale too even though Ujiri is hard to deal with. A little cheaper too.

Yeah, not a bad option either. He's a guy that gets up for big games too.

[Lipoli390]

To me it comes down to whether the team thinks Leonard Miller can step right in and not have much of a dropoff. Since they clearly feel this is a redshirt year for all intents and purposes for Miller on an NBA level, they can't, but they really need to monitor Miller's development, because as soon as next year he could be starting.

I say no and pray the buyout market lands them a shooter. If it doesn't this season, it never will.

I agree. I think Leonard Miller would have to be included in any package for Tyus and I wouldn’t be willing to make that deal. Actually, I wouldn’t even part with Josh Minott. Let’s see where things are at when we get close to the February trade deadline. If Conley goes down with an injury for an extended time, then we might have to consider giving up Minott or Leonard for a Tyus or someone comparable. But we’re still in first place and perhaps there’s a G-League PG/shooter out there who we can bring in.