Josh Green

[Monster]

I think that makes some sense, Aussie. I like the idea of Ayo quarterbacking our 2nd unit as a 6th man.

I think you are giving Green too much credit! He is a SG that doesn't do much else other than having a decent 3-point shot. If we are playing Jaden at the 4, Ayo (or Shannon?) is the logical 5th starter.

My thought has always been playing TSJ at the SF if we’re going with Jaden at the 4. But I see logic in starting Green. I’d still go with TSJ.

One way to look at it Green is basically the stretch 4 people kinda want only he would be playing SF instead of PF.

[TheGrey08]

Idk the more I think about it, the more I ask: why not just start Green?

I simply see more positive extranalities to that then starting Ayo even tho Ayo might be the better player.

Green on ball
Ant and Jaden on the wing and you can switch pretty much everything if you want.

You'll have to get creative against the Giannises and Zions of the world but those matchup are spares and Ant is actually a good defender in the gaps --- not that anyone here will want to admit that.

You bring Ayo, Joan, TJ and Clark of the bench and they all slide pretty easily into the same roles. Switch Clark for Green if he proves to be the better defender/shooter

I think that makes some sense, Aussie. I like the idea of Ayo quarterbacking our 2nd unit as a 6th man.

As much as I want a bigger stretch PF to start, if they fail to bring one in and put Jaden at PF, I would probably start Green too. At the very least to start the season for a stretch. Ayo the 6th man with Bones/TSJ running with him. Let that 2nd unit push the pace. In this scenario they would still need to at a backup PF.

[Q-is-here]

I kinda forgot about this but Josh Green was a major bench piece for Dallas when they went on their run to the Finals. He was their 7th man and averaged 18 MPG right up through the Boston series. So this dude has some big-time playoff experience even though he's still pretty young.

But you sure as hell better have him surrounded by "do shit" players that do most of the handling, play making, rebounding, and shot making. He's a stand-in-the corner kinda guy. The good news is he can actually make those shots (41%+ from the corners the last two seasons).

[Sundog]

I agree with Lip, there’s a lot to like with Josh Green. I asked Google to compare his game to Donte’s:

1. 3-Point Shooting Profile (Volume vs. Efficiency)
- Donte DiVincenzo (The Dynamic Volume Shooter): DiVincenzo is a highly dynamic, aggressive volume shooter. He doesn't just wait in the corners; he can shoot off movement, fly off baseline screens, hit transition pull-ups, and launch from several feet behind the arc. For instance, in his 2025–26 season, he averaged 3.0 made threes a game on high volume (7.9 attempts), converting at a strong 37.9%. He demands constant defensive gravity because of his quick release and willingness to shoot from anywhere. 

- Josh Green (The Highly Efficient Specialist): Green is much more conservative but hyper-efficient. He doesn't possess the same movement-shooting portfolio as DiVincenzo; instead, his game relies on spotting up, spacing the floor, and knocking down open catch-and-shoot looks (especially from the corners). While his volume is significantly lower, his peak accuracy is higher—highlighted by his elite 42.0% from deep in 2025–26.  

2. Defensive Identity (On-Ball Pest vs. Off-Ball Free Safety)
- Josh Green (The Point-of-Attack Defender): As an on-ball defender, Green is the superior option for checking primary ball-handlers. With his 6'5", 215-pound frame and long 6'10" wingspan, he has more physical switchability to guard positions 1 through 3. He uses his elite lateral quickness to pick up guards full-court and disrupt an offense before it gets into its sets.

- Donte DiVincenzo (The Team/Off-Ball Disrupter): DiVincenzo is a solid on-ball defender, but his true defensive genius is off the ball. He operates like an elite NFL free safety—reading the eyes of the passer, blowing up handoffs, jumping passing lanes, and rotating down from the weak side for blocks or strips. He plays with an incredibly high basketball IQ, consistently finding himself in the right position to fuel transition opportunities.

3. Offense Inside the Arc & Playmaking
- Donte DiVincenzo (Secondary Facilitator): DiVincenzo has a more advanced handle and playmaking package. He is completely comfortable running a secondary pick-and-roll, finding cutters, and acting as a connective passer (averaging 3.8 assists in 2025–26). He is also an exceptional off-ball cutter who knows exactly when to slip behind a sleeping defense. 
- Josh Green (The Athletic Rim Runner): Green’s inside-the-arc game is predicated on raw, explosive straight-line athleticism. When a defender closes out too hard on his 3-point shot, Green uses an incredibly fast first step to drive hard to the rim and finish with power. He is lethal in early transition as a lane-filler, though his half-court self-creation and playmaking are more limited compared to DiVincenzo.

Totally different players, but it looks to me that he’ll be a very useful player for the Wolves (unless he gets traded for a desperately needed PF, lol)

[60WinTim]

Coming back to Josh Green...

We never asked "who insisted on Josh Green?". He was completely unnecessary to make the trade, and if anything, has made the Wolves cap situation more challenging. Did the Hornets want to get off the expiring contract of Green? Or was it the Wolves who insisted they wanted Green included?

The Hornets have 17 players under contract, 2 of which are not guaranteed. But I think they plan to keep one of them, which means they'll either trade or waive at least one player. Did they insist the Wolves take Green just for the extra roster spot? They are currently 25 mil under the luxury tax, so hanging onto Green would not have been a tax problem. The Hornets are not exactly swimming in guard depth -- Green might have been useful.

It all makes me wonder if the Wolves really wanted Green for depth at the guard/wing positions. After all, Donte is out and LaMelo is an injury risk. Having Green and his 3-point shooting on the roster provides some solid depth.

[Monster]

Coming back to Josh Green...

We never asked "who insisted on Josh Green?". He was completely unnecessary to make the trade, and if anything, has made the Wolves cap situation more challenging. Did the Hornets want to get off the expiring contract of Green? Or was it the Wolves who insisted they wanted Green included?

The Hornets have 17 players under contract, 2 of which are not guaranteed. But I think they plan to keep one of them, which means they'll either trade or waive at least one player. Did they insist the Wolves take Green just for the extra roster spot? They are currently 25 mil under the luxury tax, so hanging onto Green would not have been a tax problem. The Hornets are not exactly swimming in guard depth -- Green might have been useful.

It all makes me wonder if the Wolves really wanted Green for depth at the guard/wing positions. After all, Donte is out and LaMelo is an injury risk. Having Green and his 3-point shooting on the roster provides some solid depth.

The Hornets have a bunch of guys at the wing actually. How good are they? Idk but they have them.

Based on Finch's quick response today at the presser they clearly valued Green. My guess is that the Hornets wanted to move some salalry in the deal. It's likely allowed them to take on at least one player already DFS and get multiple 2nd rounders. I won't be shocked if in a few months they are able to flip him for something. Meanwhile they have a million forwards. It's interesting that the Wolves weren't able to get one of them in some sort of deal. Like you said maybe they prefer to have Josh Green over all of them especially for the money and his age and like Q pointed out and also at the PC today he has played playoff basketball. He is sort of a young vet.

[Lipoli390]

Coming back to Josh Green...

We never asked "who insisted on Josh Green?". He was completely unnecessary to make the trade, and if anything, has made the Wolves cap situation more challenging. Did the Hornets want to get off the expiring contract of Green? Or was it the Wolves who insisted they wanted Green included?

The Hornets have 17 players under contract, 2 of which are not guaranteed. But I think they plan to keep one of them, which means they'll either trade or waive at least one player. Did they insist the Wolves take Green just for the extra roster spot? They are currently 25 mil under the luxury tax, so hanging onto Green would not have been a tax problem. The Hornets are not exactly swimming in guard depth -- Green might have been useful.

It all makes me wonder if the Wolves really wanted Green for depth at the guard/wing positions. After all, Donte is out and LaMelo is an injury risk. Having Green and his 3-point shooting on the roster provides some solid depth.

The Hornets have a bunch of guys at the wing actually. How good are they? Idk but they have them.

Based on Finch's quick response today at the presser they clearly valued Green. My guess is that the Hornets wanted to move some salalry in the deal. It's likely allowed them to take on at least one player already DFS and get multiple 2nd rounders. I won't be shocked if in a few months they are able to flip him for something. Meanwhile they have a million forwards. It's interesting that the Wolves weren't able to get one of them in some sort of deal. Like you said maybe they prefer to have Josh Green over all of them especially for the money and his age and like Q pointed out and also at the PC today he has played playoff basketball. He is sort of a young vet.

I’m sure TC could and would have found a way to re-route Green elsewhere. So it seems clear to me the Wolves wanted him.

[GhostOfZelko]

Recall the security blanket effect of Donte and Randle when they first arrived together

[BeenLurkin]

If we didn’t have this “obvious” hole at Pf would we be “upset” to be saddled with Green? I have also mentioned somewhere that he is nearly a perfect Donte bridge and can be traded at the deadline. But he isn’t a scrub. He just is eventually expendable…or better thought of as our main asset at the deadline.

[Monster]

I'll say this... IF Lebron does pick the Wolves adding a player like Josh Green suddenly looks like an even better move. So many wing options and there is the possibility of moving one for something else if needed.