60WinTim wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 5:11 pm
There might be a few posters here who would struggle cheering for LeBron. Just sayin’….
I despise the arrogant asshole! I hate his title chasing, even more I hate the person he is. A superstar like Shaq remains down to earth, treats fans, especially kids great. LeBronda is to good for the little people.
If he were to sign with the Wolves, damn that'd make watching hard for me, even if he helps them win.
60WinTim wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:16 pm
Nice find, Q! I thought there was more good than bad. His activity stood out and he is a threat from deep. He has a chance to provide some depth on the BIG team, even if he stays on a 2-way. And you never know what might happen once he gets some legit opportunities.
I really like Freeman in the 2nd round coming out of that draft. It would be a nice feather in TC's cap if he can develop into a positive contribution for the Wolves.
Excerpt from No Ceilings pre-draft scouting report on him a couple years ago:
"So much of what Enrique Freeman does on the court perfectly complements star players. His defensive versatility and discipline allow him to impact a myriad of areas on the court. When it comes to rebounding, there weren’t many as dominant or as consistent as him. While Freeman’s shot is a massive question, his physicality, awareness, rebounding, and passing give him a level of versatility that raises the floor of his team’s offense. Enrique Freeman won’t be a star and likely won’t be a starter in the NBA. However, he is one of the more intriguing two-way complementary forwards who will do the dirty work that leads to winning basketball, raise the floor of a rotation, and make life easier for stars. On paper, taking an older undersized center isn’t what fans want. As we’ve seen, though, Freeman is far more than that. What he provides on both ends of the floor can be implemented in a myriad of ways. He may not be who you want your team to take in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he could be exactly who you need."
Positionless Swiss Army Knife
LeBron James - Unrestricted Free Agent ($52.6M) - Planning on leaving the Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga - Unrestricted Free Agent ($24M) - Team option declined by Atlanta Harrison Barnes - Unrestricted Free Agent ($19M) - UPDATE - Returning to San Antonio for $8M
Rui Hachimura - Unrestricted Free Agent ($18.3M)
Naji Marshall - $9.4M
Kyle Anderson - Unrestricted Free Agent ($9.2M)
Jeremy Sochan - Unrestricted Free Agent ($7.7M)
Kenrich Williams - Unrestricted Free Agent ($7.1M) - Team Option declined by OKC Dean Wade - Unrestricted Free Agent ($6.6M) - UPDATE - Signed by the Sixers for $9.8M per year
Nicolas Batum - Unrestricted Free Agent ($5.9M) - Team Option declined by LAC
Stretch Power Forward/Centers
Kelly Olynyk - Unrestricted Free Agent ($13.4M)
Guerschon Yabusele - Unrestricted Free Agent ($5.5M)
Kevin Love - Unrestricted Free Agent ($4.2M)
Sandro Mamukelashvili ($2.3M) Will likely exercise his Player Option and opt for FA Jock Landale - Unrestricted Free Agent ($2.3M) - UPDATE - Returning to Atlanta for $14M
Traditional Power Forward
P.J. Washington - $19.8M, $21.4M, $22.9M, $24.6M
Jonathan Isaac - Unrestricted Free Agent ($15M) - Waived by Orlando
Marvin Bagley III - Unrestricted Free Agent ($2.6M) Precious Achiuwa - Unrestricted Free Agent ($2.1M) UPDATE - Returning to Kings for $5.75M per year
Wing Shooter/Scorer
Khris Middleton - Unrestricted Free Agent ($33.3M) Kevin Huerter - Unrestricted Free Agent ($17.9M) UPDATE - Returning to Detroit for $9M per year
Kelly Oubre Jr. - Unrestricted Free Agent ($8.4M)
60WinTim wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:16 pm
Nice find, Q! I thought there was more good than bad. His activity stood out and he is a threat from deep. He has a chance to provide some depth on the BIG team, even if he stays on a 2-way. And you never know what might happen once he gets some legit opportunities.
I really like Freeman in the 2nd round coming out of that draft. It would be a nice feather in TC's cap if he can develop into a positive contribution for the Wolves.
Excerpt from No Ceilings pre-draft scouting report on him a couple years ago:
"So much of what Enrique Freeman does on the court perfectly complements star players. His defensive versatility and discipline allow him to impact a myriad of areas on the court. When it comes to rebounding, there weren’t many as dominant or as consistent as him. While Freeman’s shot is a massive question, his physicality, awareness, rebounding, and passing give him a level of versatility that raises the floor of his team’s offense. Enrique Freeman won’t be a star and likely won’t be a starter in the NBA. However, he is one of the more intriguing two-way complementary forwards who will do the dirty work that leads to winning basketball, raise the floor of a rotation, and make life easier for stars. On paper, taking an older undersized center isn’t what fans want. As we’ve seen, though, Freeman is far more than that. What he provides on both ends of the floor can be implemented in a myriad of ways. He may not be who you want your team to take in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he could be exactly who you need."
60WinTim wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:16 pm
Nice find, Q! I thought there was more good than bad. His activity stood out and he is a threat from deep. He has a chance to provide some depth on the BIG team, even if he stays on a 2-way. And you never know what might happen once he gets some legit opportunities.
I really like Freeman in the 2nd round coming out of that draft. It would be a nice feather in TC's cap if he can develop into a positive contribution for the Wolves.
Excerpt from No Ceilings pre-draft scouting report on him a couple years ago:
"So much of what Enrique Freeman does on the court perfectly complements star players. His defensive versatility and discipline allow him to impact a myriad of areas on the court. When it comes to rebounding, there weren’t many as dominant or as consistent as him. While Freeman’s shot is a massive question, his physicality, awareness, rebounding, and passing give him a level of versatility that raises the floor of his team’s offense. Enrique Freeman won’t be a star and likely won’t be a starter in the NBA. However, he is one of the more intriguing two-way complementary forwards who will do the dirty work that leads to winning basketball, raise the floor of a rotation, and make life easier for stars. On paper, taking an older undersized center isn’t what fans want. As we’ve seen, though, Freeman is far more than that. What he provides on both ends of the floor can be implemented in a myriad of ways. He may not be who you want your team to take in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he could be exactly who you need."
LET'S GOOOOOOOO
That’s encouraging. There’s certainly a reason the organization got him and appears to be sticking by him. I think Connelly and his front office cohorts are very smart basketball minds. They’ve certainly whiffed on some draft picks but maybe not on TSJ, Beringer, Clark and Rocco. The jury’s still out on all four of those guys and I’ve seen enough of TSJ in big games against really good teams to already view him as a very good pick. They clearly did not whiff on Walker Kessler. They got it right with NAW in the Mike Conley deal. Rudy’s contribution has certainly been exactly what they expected. So if Tim and his cohorts really like Freeman, then I’m encouraged. They obviously like Ball a lot and I’m encouraged that they’ve been interested in and watching him for a couple years. We’ll see what happens. In the end, it’s about results. But I’m pretty optimistic right now.
Last edited by Lipoli390 on Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
OK. I’ve said we should stay away from Marvin Bagley III. But at this point if we can sign him for the $5.8M MLE we’re able to offer then TC should just do it. He’s too talented and productive to not to acquire him at that price if possible. He’s that rare PF available right now who can rebound and hit from the perimeter. While more of a short range scorer, he has a mid-range shot and can hit from behind the arc. His defense comes and goes but we can’t have everything. Just sign him and move on.
Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:53 pm
OK. I’ve said we should stay away from Marvin Bagley III. But at this point if we can sign him for the $5.8M MLE we’re able to offer then TC should just do it. He’s too talented and productive to not to acquire him at that price if possible. He’s that rare PF available right now who can rebound and hit from the perimeter. While more of a short range scorer, he has a mid-range shot and can hit from behind the arc. His defense comes and goes but we can’t have everything. Just sign him and move on.
I would add Guershon Yabusele as a good candidate.
Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:53 pm
OK. I’ve said we should stay away from Marvin Bagley III. But at this point if we can sign him for the $5.8M MLE we’re able to offer then TC should just do it. He’s too talented and productive to not to acquire him at that price if possible. He’s that rare PF available right now who can rebound and hit from the perimeter. While more of a short range scorer, he has a mid-range shot and can hit from behind the arc. His defense comes and goes but we can’t have everything. Just sign him and move on.
I would add Guershon Yabusele as a good candidate.
Sounds like most teams believe Mamu and Grimes will be Lakers.
I have been pining for Olynyk for years now. Sign Olynyk and SloMo. Let Finch figure out who starts -- Olynyk, SloMo or Jaden -- plus you have both Freeman and Joan capable of guarding 4s. The rotation will sort itself out.
