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Q-is-here wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:43 pm

rapsuperstar31 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:33 pm

AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 1:58 pm Maybe another way to ask: is this team really an above average PG away?

I find myself unconvinced of that and I'm suspicious that a more serious shakeup is necessary (not mid season mind you). So it's just just something I ponder.

We'll see how it looks having Ant back in the lineup and Bones in the rotation

I think a point guard or at least someone that can handle the rock is important, but I also think just getting a consistent 7th/8th man would be nice. Clark is the closest thing we have to that 7th man. When he can't hit that wide open shot that defenders are leaving him alone to double someone else it really hurts on offense. I thought one of Shannon, Rob, or Clark could have provided that at this point, and they haven't been able to.

Ditto. I thought NAW was expendable because at least two of these three, if not all three, would fill the void and then some. It's been the total opposite and has kind of screwed us since their value as trade assets is going down too.

With the 2nd apron restrictions, you just have to find rotation guys on rookie contracts. Clark is the only one providing plus-level play, but he has a fairly narrow role and now he's starting to miss his open 3s. Just not a good situation all the way around.

60WinTim wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:52 pm

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:43 pm

rapsuperstar31 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:33 pm

I think a point guard or at least someone that can handle the rock is important, but I also think just getting a consistent 7th/8th man would be nice. Clark is the closest thing we have to that 7th man. When he can't hit that wide open shot that defenders are leaving him alone to double someone else it really hurts on offense. I thought one of Shannon, Rob, or Clark could have provided that at this point, and they haven't been able to.

Ditto. I thought NAW was expendable because at least two of these three, if not all three, would fill the void and then some. It's been the total opposite and has kind of screwed us since their value as trade assets is going down too.

With the 2nd apron restrictions, you just have to find rotation guys on rookie contracts. Clark is the only one providing plus-level play, but he has a fairly narrow role and now he's starting to miss his open 3s. Just not a good situation all the way around.

Another thing that does not help is Finch has 3 mouths to feed minutes. Which means none of those mouths are getting the kind of minutes for them to perhaps blossom. It's a tough situation, and I don't know what the answer is.

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:58 pm Scrolling HoopsHype shows 2 interesting tidbits coming from the Stein Line. James Harden status is reportedly being monitored by teams and the same sourced article reiterates the Wolves are scouring the league for a true playmaker.

I also listened to a recent Kevin OConnor podcast about trades and he and Raheem Palmer (an LA guy) specifically talked about the Wolves and Harden being the best match on the court.

I know Ju has seemed to endear himself with many Wolves fans but could Harden be a step up from Julius?

Ju, Mike and Rob for Harden, Batum and Kobe Brown works in Spotrac.

Harden/Bones
Ant/JC
Jaden/TJ
Naz/Batum
Rudy/Joan

This would open up more time at the 4 and 5 for Jaden. Harden and Ant would be a handful. I see that Harden and Batum have veto powers on a trade. Hopefully the chance to win and for Batum to team up with Rudy would be enticing. If not, winning probably isn't that important to them anymore. I am intrigued by the idea.

60WinTim wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:52 pm

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:43 pm

rapsuperstar31 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:33 pm

I think a point guard or at least someone that can handle the rock is important, but I also think just getting a consistent 7th/8th man would be nice. Clark is the closest thing we have to that 7th man. When he can't hit that wide open shot that defenders are leaving him alone to double someone else it really hurts on offense. I thought one of Shannon, Rob, or Clark could have provided that at this point, and they haven't been able to.

Ditto. I thought NAW was expendable because at least two of these three, if not all three, would fill the void and then some. It's been the total opposite and has kind of screwed us since their value as trade assets is going down too.

With the 2nd apron restrictions, you just have to find rotation guys on rookie contracts. Clark is the only one providing plus-level play, but he has a fairly narrow role and now he's starting to miss his open 3s. Just not a good situation all the way around.

Another thing that does not help is Finch has 3 mouths to feed minutes. Which means none of those mouths are getting the kind of minutes for them to perhaps blossom. It's a tough situation, and I don't know what the answer is.

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 7:52 pm

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:58 pm Scrolling HoopsHype shows 2 interesting tidbits coming from the Stein Line. James Harden status is reportedly being monitored by teams and the same sourced article reiterates the Wolves are scouring the league for a true playmaker.

I also listened to a recent Kevin OConnor podcast about trades and he and Raheem Palmer (an LA guy) specifically talked about the Wolves and Harden being the best match on the court.

I know Ju has seemed to endear himself with many Wolves fans but could Harden be a step up from Julius?

Ju, Mike and Rob for Harden, Batum and Kobe Brown works in Spotrac.

Harden/Bones
Ant/JC
Jaden/TJ
Naz/Batum
Rudy/Joan

This would open up more time at the 4 and 5 for Jaden. Harden and Ant would be a handful. I see that Harden and Batum have veto powers on a trade. Hopefully the chance to win and for Batum to team up with Rudy would be enticing. If not, winning probably isn't that important to them anymore. I am intrigued by the idea.

What is the goal of acquiring Harden? The only thing that would change is that if the Wolves lose in the WCF it'll completely be Harden's fault.

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 10:04 pm

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 7:52 pm

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:58 pm Scrolling HoopsHype shows 2 interesting tidbits coming from the Stein Line. James Harden status is reportedly being monitored by teams and the same sourced article reiterates the Wolves are scouring the league for a true playmaker.

I also listened to a recent Kevin OConnor podcast about trades and he and Raheem Palmer (an LA guy) specifically talked about the Wolves and Harden being the best match on the court.

I know Ju has seemed to endear himself with many Wolves fans but could Harden be a step up from Julius?

Ju, Mike and Rob for Harden, Batum and Kobe Brown works in Spotrac.

Harden/Bones
Ant/JC
Jaden/TJ
Naz/Batum
Rudy/Joan

This would open up more time at the 4 and 5 for Jaden. Harden and Ant would be a handful. I see that Harden and Batum have veto powers on a trade. Hopefully the chance to win and for Batum to team up with Rudy would be enticing. If not, winning probably isn't that important to them anymore. I am intrigued by the idea.

What is the goal of acquiring Harden? The only thing that would change is that if the Wolves lose in the WCF it'll completely be Harden's fault.

To insulate Ant who is becoming hated here, obviously.

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 10:04 pm

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 7:52 pm

Phenom wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 3:58 pm Scrolling HoopsHype shows 2 interesting tidbits coming from the Stein Line. James Harden status is reportedly being monitored by teams and the same sourced article reiterates the Wolves are scouring the league for a true playmaker.

I also listened to a recent Kevin OConnor podcast about trades and he and Raheem Palmer (an LA guy) specifically talked about the Wolves and Harden being the best match on the court.

I know Ju has seemed to endear himself with many Wolves fans but could Harden be a step up from Julius?

Ju, Mike and Rob for Harden, Batum and Kobe Brown works in Spotrac.

Harden/Bones
Ant/JC
Jaden/TJ
Naz/Batum
Rudy/Joan

This would open up more time at the 4 and 5 for Jaden. Harden and Ant would be a handful. I see that Harden and Batum have veto powers on a trade. Hopefully the chance to win and for Batum to team up with Rudy would be enticing. If not, winning probably isn't that important to them anymore. I am intrigued by the idea.

What is the goal of acquiring Harden? The only thing that would change is that if the Wolves lose in the WCF it'll completely be Harden's fault.

To insulate Ant who is becoming hated here, obviously.

D-Loser25 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:38 pm According to Jon K, McConnell and Schroeder are two of the names to watch. Honestly, these two are the clear top two that I would go for overall. Neither are overpaid, both are under contract for multiple years after this year (according to he article) and both would fit really well imo. I don’t want some ball dominant, center of attention guy like Morant or Trae. Either McConnell or Schroeder would be great. We might have to give up some combo Dilly, DDV, Conley and Shannon (have to keep at least one of Dilly/Shannon for sure in my opinion), but this is the way to. Maybe we could get a backup big thrown in somewhere too.

This team has enough scorers… we need a very solid, real PG to add to our rotation. This is the way to go, and the sooner the better.