Rate the Wolves Off-Season So Far

[60WinTim]

This is how NBA 2K for 2027 rates the Wolves offseason...

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[Wolvesfan21]

The Wolves won 49 games and finished 6th in the West last season. Assuming Donte doesn’t get back on the floor until the playoffs or the very end of the seasons, we won’t have Donte, Randle or Naz for the regular season. Those three are out and in their place we’ll have Ayo, Ball and Kuminga. In my mind, the question about whether this Wolves offseason has been a success boils down to the following quesiton: Are we a better team with Ayo, Ball and Kuminga instead of Donte, Randle and Naz?

I look at it more as how much better will Ant be now that they are playing to his strengths rather than putting him in roles not suited for him. Can peak Ant be a top 3 player? If so they are much better

Yep, I believe Ant was #1 in the NBA in catch and shoot 3P % last year, he just didn't have enough of them though!!! So yeah, with Ball opening up good looks for him, you know whats coming.

The thing too is Ant still struggled with handling the ball and passing out of doubles. He OK and much better then a few years ago, but it's still not great. Just remembering the Spurs series and basically every game he's played, it been obvious he needs to be off the ball more.

Not only that Ball is now an elite outlet guy who if the defense is coming off a double from Ant, Ball is elite at passing and making the opponent pay. We really didn't have an elite option to either score on their own but more importantly continue to break down the defense with dribble drive and pass and make them pay for doubling Ant.

I'm excited to see Ant playing next to an elite PG and I can't see how it doesn't make both of the better. Ant never really clicked that much on court with either Ju or KAT if we're honest!!!

[Lipoli390]

The Wolves won 49 games and finished 6th in the West last season. Assuming Donte doesn’t get back on the floor until the playoffs or the very end of the seasons, we won’t have Donte, Randle or Naz for the regular season. Those three are out and in their place we’ll have Ayo, Ball and Kuminga. In my mind, the question about whether this Wolves offseason has been a success boils down to the following quesiton: Are we a better team with Ayo, Ball and Kuminga instead of Donte, Randle and Naz?

I look at it more as how much better will Ant be now that they are playing to his strengths rather than putting him in roles not suited for him. Can peak Ant be a top 3 player? If so they are much better

Yep, I believe Ant was #1 in the NBA in catch and shoot 3P % last year, he just didn't have enough of them though!!! So yeah, with Ball opening up good looks for him, you know whats coming.

The thing too is Ant still struggled with handling the ball and passing out of doubles. He OK and much better then a few years ago, but it's still not great. Just remembering the Spurs series and basically every game he's played, it been obvious he needs to be off the ball more.

Not only that Ball is now an elite outlet guy who if the defense is coming off a double from Ant, Ball is elite at passing and making the opponent pay. We really didn't have an elite option to either score on their own but more importantly continue to break down the defense with dribble drive and pass and make them pay for doubling Ant.

I'm excited to see Ant playing next to an elite PG and I can't see how it doesn't make both of the better. Ant never really clicked that much on court with either Ju or KAT if we're honest!!!

That’s a good analysis. If we’re going to be better with Ball, Kuminga and Ayo than we were with Randle and Naz it will be because of the synergies we get that make Ant better and the team overall better.

[60WinTim]

I look at it more as how much better will Ant be now that they are playing to his strengths rather than putting him in roles not suited for him. Can peak Ant be a top 3 player? If so they are much better

Yep, I believe Ant was #1 in the NBA in catch and shoot 3P % last year, he just didn't have enough of them though!!! So yeah, with Ball opening up good looks for him, you know whats coming.

The thing too is Ant still struggled with handling the ball and passing out of doubles. He OK and much better then a few years ago, but it's still not great. Just remembering the Spurs series and basically every game he's played, it been obvious he needs to be off the ball more.

Not only that Ball is now an elite outlet guy who if the defense is coming off a double from Ant, Ball is elite at passing and making the opponent pay. We really didn't have an elite option to either score on their own but more importantly continue to break down the defense with dribble drive and pass and make them pay for doubling Ant.

I'm excited to see Ant playing next to an elite PG and I can't see how it doesn't make both of the better. Ant never really clicked that much on court with either Ju or KAT if we're honest!!!

That’s a good analysis. If we’re going to be better with Ball, Kuminga and Ayo than we were with Randle and Naz it will be because of the synergies we get that make Ant better and the team overall better.

On one hand, you have to include Donte as one of the missing pieces, but on the other hand, you need to add Beringer and Lyles as new to the rotation.

For most of the last two seasons our frontcourt was Rudy, Randle and NAZ. It might be the case of the grass being greener, but I am looking forward to a frontcourt of Rudy, Kuminga, Beringer and Lyles -- more options, hopefully better defense. And bring on the LOBS!!!

Ball and Ayo replacing Donte and Mike/Bones will also be an improvement, especially for ANT not always having to create offense. And is sure would be nice if Shannon can play more than half a season...