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TheFuture wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2026 12:03 am I said it once, and I'll state it again.

Kuminga should not be on the radar for this team.

The value is cool in theory, but the potential cataclysmic effect in theory is not worth it.

Everybody has accepted or applauded paying to get off Randle as an addition by subtraction. Yet, so keen to take on an obvious potential poison just because it might be cheap and HIS potential.

Your potential doesn't mean shit if you don't first accept your role when you clearly are not the shit, and demand everybody else play your game. Nobody is biting. Nobody should. If another team reaps the benefit, fine. I'd rather spend the money on somebody who accepts that they don't deserve special catering.

I do not want his mindset or energy anywhere near this team even at the minimum.

Find another big that just wants to play within himself and let the others amplify that.

This team is okay with LaMelo, Ant, Jaden, and Rudy being the noise. Get another piece that can work in silence within that core.

SameOldNudityDrew wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2026 11:41 am We need another big.

Kuminga on a minimum would be a lot of talent per dollar.

But "moodiness" basically derailed our season last year, and Kuminga has "moody" written all over him.

No thanks.

Wolvesfan21 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2026 10:09 am

SameOldNudityDrew wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2026 11:41 am We need another big.

Kuminga on a minimum would be a lot of talent per dollar.

But "moodiness" basically derailed our season last year, and Kuminga has "moody" written all over him.

No thanks.

My feeling is that he would need regular minutes otherwise he could become a headache. So I respect those thoughts for sure. However, we could just let him go/trade him if he becomes a bit of a problem. So I would be willing to take a shot on him.

I did have a dream we signed Love though.

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2026 7:57 pm

Wolvesfan21 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2026 10:09 am

SameOldNudityDrew wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2026 11:41 am We need another big.

Kuminga on a minimum would be a lot of talent per dollar.

But "moodiness" basically derailed our season last year, and Kuminga has "moody" written all over him.

No thanks.

My feeling is that he would need regular minutes otherwise he could become a headache. So I respect those thoughts for sure. However, we could just let him go/trade him if he becomes a bit of a problem. So I would be willing to take a shot on him.

I did have a dream we signed Love though.

I just wanted to emphasize your point that the Wolves can trade Kuminga if he becomes a problem or just doesn’t settle into the optimal role for him on this team. One of the positives of the bargain contract Kuminga has agreed to is that it will make Kuminga easily tradable as the trade deadline approaches.

I’d like to keep your Kevin Love dream alive, but I can’t. My prediction is that the Wolves will sign Kelly Olynyk to a vet minimum deal. I know that’s not your dream but like Kuminga I think it’s time for you to face up to reality. .

Speaking of dreams, my nightmare is waking up and learning the Wolves have brought back Wendell Moore.

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2026 7:57 pm


I just wanted to emphasize your point that the Wolves can trade Kuminga if he becomes a problem or just doesn’t settle into the optimal role for him on this team. One of the positives of the bargain contract Kuminga has agreed to is that it will make Kuminga easily tradable as the trade deadline approaches.

bleedspeed wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2026 7:34 am

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2026 7:57 pm


I just wanted to emphasize your point that the Wolves can trade Kuminga if he becomes a problem or just doesn’t settle into the optimal role for him on this team. One of the positives of the bargain contract Kuminga has agreed to is that it will make Kuminga easily tradable as the trade deadline approaches.

Good point, but if he is a problem his value is his contract expiring not talent. This contract proves he has not value as a talent. I wouldn't be shocked if he still doesn't start. I think then he becomes a problem and would be a filler for a trade for another teams bad contract on a decent player.

Monster wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2026 9:54 am If you are interested in all the upcoming possible teams like the Wolves looking to save money to make signings which could include waive and stretch of various players this article is an interesting read. Also apparently Hezonjia may not be coming to the NBA after all. He had a non-guaranteed deal with the Cavs but may be blocked from that deal by his team in Europe?

https://www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-stret ... g-jonathan