Timberwolves Trade Deadline Feb. 8

[Lipoli390]

Monte Morris has done next-to-nothing in 6 games with the Pistons since returning from injury.

Is that a sign that he's still struggling with the injury? Or, an opportunity for the Wolves to nab a Tyus Jones-lite type player for a discount?

Remember, the guy spent years in Denver (Connelly) as the backup PG and was even compared to Jones.

Yeah, I think he is definitely on their radar, but I wonder if they have higher value targets that they are going after first and then he's in that second tier of options.

He's only played 68 minutes in those 6 games, so it's understandable that he's still rusty. The thing that gives me comfort is that if you look at his prior 5 or 6 seasons, "Consistency" should be his middle name. It's ridiculous how consistently solid he's been year to year. Feels like putting him in a well-defined role on a good team like the Wolves would allow him to put up those kinds of numbers again once he gets his sea legs.

Yeah. There's a very Being John Malkovich ceiling with Morris, but at least the floor has been very solid. And he brings a lot of Mike Conley vibes.

And yes... he's definitely a second-tier guy to get. I just don't think the Wolves have enough to land better gets.

Yep. I’d say Monte would be the Wolves best get via trade.

The Wolves can’t trade a future 1st and they need to be judicious in handing over their limited selection of furniture 2nd-round picks. Right now, the Wolves have 4 second-round picks in the next 6 drafts (2024 least favorable of Grizz or Wizards, 2025 Jazz, 2026 least favorable of Pacers/Heat/Spurs, own 2029). The two best of those four will likely be the 2024 and 2025 picks. That’s not enough to get Tyus unless perhaps the Wolves give up all those picks, which would be foolish in my view.

At this point, I wouldn’t give up Miller, Minott, the 2024 second or 2025 second for a backup PG the rest of this season. I’d see what we can get for Moore, Shake, the 2026 2nd-rounder and cash. If we can’t land Monte or Delon Wright with those assets then I’d set my sights on the best available guard in the buy-out market. There’s little doubt that Lowry will be bought out and I would think the Wolves would be a very attractive landing spot for him. I’m also not read to write off JMac as our main backup PG, which which case it might make sense to look for a three-point marksman in the buyout market.

[Coolbreeze44]

Lip, why wouldn't you give up Minott? I don't think anyone would place real value on him, but I would certainly trade him if someone wanted him.

[FNG]

I would be surprised if we completed any trades at this point...or at least any trade that I would like. As others have said, we are asset poor with respect to picks and players we would be willing to give up. Unlike many others here, I would not endorse trading SloMo unless there was an unrealistic return...not likely. I think team chemistry has a lot to do with our success this year, and Kyle is a big part of that. I have no problem with moving on from Minott, Moore or Miller (but not Garza), but I think they have limited attractiveness around the league. I'm guessing there will be no deals, unless we make a minor pickup in free agency. I think management believes we have a roster capable of challenging for a chip, and they will be reluctant to screw anything up.

[60WinTim]

I pretty much expect a trade now, which I didn't really expect a whole lot before.

The two most likely targets are Delon Wright and Bones Hyland.

Bones would cost two 2nd round picks, top off our roster at 15, and leave us less than $60,000 below the luxury tax threshold. I like the idea of adding Bones. I don't like the idea of removing ourselves from the buyout market. Unless another trade, such as Shake for a 2nd round pick, was made to free up both a roster spot and $s under the tax!

Delon Wright works if we can convince the Wizards to take Moore, with his guaranteed salary next year, and Shake, plus maybe a 2nd rounder. A perk of this trade is we have two open roster spots, but only enough space under the tax to sign one buyout candidate. Of course, if you replace Moore with TBJ, you'll have the roster spots and $s to sign two buyout candidates! That is kind of intriguing!

[Q-is-here]

Delon Wright seems gettable. That would be going all in on defense without making us worse on offense (but not necessarily better) since he's no more limited than little Mac. Not my first option, but it would be interesting.

[KiwiMatt]

I think Tyus is a pipe dream. Better off to wait till the off season and see what happens with our salary cap and inevitable moves. Don't get me wrong, I love Tyus and would love him on this team, but matching salaries and depleting our draft capital for the risk of him walking in free agency is a gamble. Especially considering we are all ready 'up shit creek' when it comes to 24/25 cap space. He would make the perfect 'Mike Conley insurance policy' though.

Monte Morris, however, is getable and would make more sense as a potential short term solution to our PG depth. His trade value is low, after being injured all season and coming back playing limited minutes in a crowded Detroit back court and shooting poorly.

Could potentially be acquired without giving up Kyle Anderson and TBJ.

Monte Morris for Shake Milton, Wendell Moore Jr and 2024 2nd RP.

Solid 9 man rotation:
Conley
Edwards
McDaniels
Towns
Gobert

Morris
NAW
Anderson
Reid

TBJ & McLaughlin for depth

[thedoper]

Shake up this team. Im all for it after tonight.

[60WinTim]

I think Tyus is a pipe dream. Better off to wait till the off season and see what happens with our salary cap and inevitable moves. Don't get me wrong, I love Tyus and would love him on this team, but matching salaries and depleting our draft capital for the risk of him walking in free agency is a gamble. Especially considering we are all ready 'up shit creek' when it comes to 24/25 cap space. He would make the perfect 'Mike Conley insurance policy' though.

Monte Morris, however, is getable and would make more sense as a potential short term solution to our PG depth. His trade value is low, after being injured all season and coming back playing limited minutes in a crowded Detroit back court and shooting poorly.

Could potentially be acquired without giving up Kyle Anderson and TBJ.

Monte Morris for Shake Milton, Wendell Moore Jr and 2024 2nd RP.

Solid 9 man rotation:
Conley
Edwards
McDaniels
Towns
Gobert

Morris
NAW
Anderson
Reid

TBJ & McLaughlin for depth

Last time I did the math, this trade puts the Wolves just into the luxury tax, which I doubt they will do.

[Lipoli390]

Lip, why wouldn't you give up Minott? I don't think anyone would place real value on him, but I would certainly trade him if someone wanted him.

Because I don’t see any player we could get by the deadline who would elevate this Wolves team, which is playing barely over .500 the past couple weeks, to a championship level. Therefore, I wouldn’t trade either of our two talented youngsters (Miller or Minott) and further deplete an organization that’s already bereft of draft assets and high-upside young talent. It’s just not worth it. I’d keep my chips and see what can be done more comprehensively this summer.

[Coolbreeze44]

Lip, why wouldn't you give up Minott? I don't think anyone would place real value on him, but I would certainly trade him if someone wanted him.

Because I don’t see any player we could get by the deadline who would elevate this Wolves team, which is playing barely over .500 the past couple weeks, to a championship level. Therefore, I wouldn’t trade either of our two talented youngsters (Miller or Minott) and further deplete an organization that’s already bereft of draft assets and high-upside young talent. It’s just not worth it. I’d keep my chips and see what can be done more comprehensively this summer.

Minott is a fringe NBA player at best. He will probably be playing in Europe in the next couple years. No reason whatsoever thinking that you have something for the future.

Can we all agree we need to add offense at the deadline? I'm back to wanting to add Alec Burks. I think he would have the biggest impact on our team.