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Q-is-here wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 5:45 pm

AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 4:51 pm I hadn't really thought much about Trey Murphy, but his name came up on Dane Moore's pod --- Kyle seems very keyed into him --- so I'll throw it to the group here.
I don't know much about him. Profiles as a good shooter and defender, although statically he hasn't actually been that great there.

I definitely like the idea of putting shooters around Ant and just kinda running things that way

It's not clear to me why he'd be made available and what asset we'd have to offer to go get him. He's sort of in that Quickley category of a real solid, mid-tier player that would be a good fit, but not sure if he's for sale.

I saw some headline a couple weeks ago that if they trade Murphy it would be for a package that resembles Mikel Bridges to the Knicks. He is a much better all around player than Quickly and he is cheaper.

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 4:00 pm

Monster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 9:43 am The trade that's come to mind the last couple days was last offseason's deal where the Clippers Traded Norman Powell to add John Collins. Wouldn't it be neat to get a player like Powell back for Randle? That was a 3 team trade with Utah taking back Anderson and Love and getting a 2nd round pick. That sounds optimistic but you never know what movement might happen to make a team have a different need than what they have now. Part of why that deal was done was the a clippers were able to add Beal so moving Powell for a PF made some sense. I remember at some point Powell was considered a bad contract. Is there someone the Wolves can trade for and end up getting a good player like Powell?

He has been discussed a few times but one guy I want to fit into this is Quickly but he is getting paid a lot and unless he has gotten bigger since drafted is undersized. How much better is he than what the Wolves got from Hyland last season? No doubt I'd take Quickly but even if Bones gets a decent chunk of money Quickly is gonna be paid at least 20 million more a year.

Regardless I'm hoping that Connelly is opportunistic this off-season and finds something creative to improve/reconfigure the roster.

I’m hoping the same, Monster. Tim Connelly came here with a reputation for having a high draft acumen, but his performance in that department has been poor. Yet, he’s been surprisingly good in the trade department with the Mike Conley and Ayo deals in particular. A lazy or mediocre NBA executive would be prone to make a hale Mary type move with much greater odds of total failure than success. All of us can come up with various moves of that type the Wolves could pursue this summer. But an elite executive would make a strategic, surgical move or two with a good chance of materially improving the team - the sort of moves that none of us would come up with. That’s what I want to see from Mr. Connelly.

Let’s all send out positive thought vibes to TC to help him make that sort of move. .

IMO what you described is exactly what Connelly has been good at here and he had some similar success in Denver too. In various trades he has often gotten value from the deal and in some cases it was a little unexpected. I have quite a bit of confidence in him. It would be nice if some of his draft picks to contribute as well.

Monster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 1:59 pm

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 5:45 pm

AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 4:51 pm I hadn't really thought much about Trey Murphy, but his name came up on Dane Moore's pod --- Kyle seems very keyed into him --- so I'll throw it to the group here.
I don't know much about him. Profiles as a good shooter and defender, although statically he hasn't actually been that great there.

I definitely like the idea of putting shooters around Ant and just kinda running things that way

It's not clear to me why he'd be made available and what asset we'd have to offer to go get him. He's sort of in that Quickley category of a real solid, mid-tier player that would be a good fit, but not sure if he's for sale.

I saw some headline a couple weeks ago that if they trade Murphy it would be for a package that resembles Mikel Bridges to the Knicks. He is a much better all around player than Quickly and he is cheaper.

Ok, then we need about 1 trillion more or thereabouts draft picks to get him, LOL. We have zero chance of getting him if they want a deal similar to what the Knicks gave up for Mikal Bridges.

I don't feel like starting another thread so I was just thinking let's say they move Randle for a younger guard that is a 3 point shooter and they need more at the PF position. It would open up some minutes for Beringer a starting spot for Reid and depending on the perimeter guys maybe more minutes for McDaniels to play there depending on situations and matchups. What else?

I would bring back Anderson if we can get him on a vet min. I know he doesn't help spacing but I think he can still play and gives some playmaking plus he still is solid on the defensive end as a PF. It seems like he would be a good guy to have on the floor with Beringer.

Is there another younger player the Wolves can bring in that could grow into something? What about Jeremy Sochan on a cheap deal? He is a theoretical Aaron Gordon type...but not as good. Lol He would likely be cheap and turned 23 last month. Obviously the. Biggest issue with him is lake of 3 point shooting but it seems like he is a really good defender and does some other shit. I was surprised at his rebounding numbers per 36 when I looked them up. Any other guys to take a flyer on? Josh Minott? Lol

Monster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 6:28 pm I don't feel like starting another thread so I was just thinking let's say they move Randle for a younger guard that is a 3 point shooter and they need more at the PF position. It would open up some minutes for Beringer a starting spot for Reid and depending on the perimeter guys maybe more minutes for McDaniels to play there depending on situations and matchups. What else?

I would bring back Anderson if we can get him on a vet min. I know he doesn't help spacing but I think he can still play and gives some playmaking plus he still is solid on the defensive end as a PF. It seems like he would be a good guy to have on the floor with Beringer.

Is there another younger player the Wolves can bring in that could grow into something? What about Jeremy Sochan on a cheap deal? He is a theoretical Aaron Gordon type...but not as good. Lol He would likely be cheap and turned 23 last month. Obviously the. Biggest issue with him is lake of 3 point shooting but it seems like he is a really good defender and does some other shit. I was surprised at his rebounding numbers per 36 when I looked them up. Any other guys to take a flyer on? Josh Minott? Lol

Your first paragraph is one of the main reasons for trading Randle - in order to open up a starting spot for Naz Reid, get Jaden more opportunities with the ball in his hands, and to get Beringer a regular rotation spot off the bench. It's something a lot of us were talking about last offseason, but alas, Connelly and Finch stuck with Randle.

You mention outside names for frontcourt positions, but it's our back court that is in real need of shoring up assuming we don't trade Rudy and also have Naz, Jaden, Joan, and Rocco. There you go - that's a pretty solid front court.

I think we mentioned it on the Point Guard thread, but to me Memphis is the team we should be looking to make a deal with for guard depth. They have a glut of quality guards not named Ja Morant: Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Scottie Pippen Jr., and Cedric Coward.

Monster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 6:28 pm I don't feel like starting another thread so I was just thinking let's say they move Randle for a younger guard that is a 3 point shooter and they need more at the PF position. It would open up some minutes for Beringer a starting spot for Reid and depending on the perimeter guys maybe more minutes for McDaniels to play there depending on situations and matchups. What else?

I would bring back Anderson if we can get him on a vet min. I know he doesn't help spacing but I think he can still play and gives some playmaking plus he still is solid on the defensive end as a PF. It seems like he would be a good guy to have on the floor with Beringer.

Is there another younger player the Wolves can bring in that could grow into something? What about Jeremy Sochan on a cheap deal? He is a theoretical Aaron Gordon type...but not as good. Lol He would likely be cheap and turned 23 last month. Obviously the. Biggest issue with him is lake of 3 point shooting but it seems like he is a really good defender and does some other shit. I was surprised at his rebounding numbers per 36 when I looked them up. Any other guys to take a flyer on? Josh Minott? Lol

The easy answer is to draft a big man at 28. I've been a big proponent of Joshua Jefferson or even Zuby Ejiofor as a backup 4.

If there's a SF to target if possible is probably high end, Khris Middleton or Simone Fontecchio. Both can hit threes. Fontecchio made 123 3's in 17 mpg.

What I don't want this team to do is to keep adding defenders at the expense of outside shooting. That's how you become the Orlando Magic.

Does the backcourt need help? Yes.

Do I think if Randle or Gobert goes it will be for a guard? Probably. IMO if you can't get Tyus Jones on a vet min for assured PT behind Ayo, he's never gonna come back.

To me that's the key in any roster construction: Whatever the return will affect roster construction and therefore, needs will change.

Wasn't sure where to put this, but they debuted the new jersey's today. Virtually every rotation player was featured in some way except Randle.

I didn't follow up with a comment after voting, but even though I'm pro the idea of a healthy Kyrie at a reasonable price, I voted for the rotation pieces b/c I'm against just throwing DDV into a trade as filler. Gotta get something else back for sending him out as I'd rather the team try to extend him at least a year.

Q-is-here wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 8:55 pm

Monster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 6:28 pm I don't feel like starting another thread so I was just thinking let's say they move Randle for a younger guard that is a 3 point shooter and they need more at the PF position. It would open up some minutes for Beringer a starting spot for Reid and depending on the perimeter guys maybe more minutes for McDaniels to play there depending on situations and matchups. What else?

I would bring back Anderson if we can get him on a vet min. I know he doesn't help spacing but I think he can still play and gives some playmaking plus he still is solid on the defensive end as a PF. It seems like he would be a good guy to have on the floor with Beringer.

Is there another younger player the Wolves can bring in that could grow into something? What about Jeremy Sochan on a cheap deal? He is a theoretical Aaron Gordon type...but not as good. Lol He would likely be cheap and turned 23 last month. Obviously the. Biggest issue with him is lake of 3 point shooting but it seems like he is a really good defender and does some other shit. I was surprised at his rebounding numbers per 36 when I looked them up. Any other guys to take a flyer on? Josh Minott? Lol

Your first paragraph is one of the main reasons for trading Randle - in order to open up a starting spot for Naz Reid, get Jaden more opportunities with the ball in his hands, and to get Beringer a regular rotation spot off the bench. It's something a lot of us were talking about last offseason, but alas, Connelly and Finch stuck with Randle.

You mention outside names for frontcourt positions, but it's our back court that is in real need of shoring up assuming we don't trade Rudy and also have Naz, Jaden, Joan, and Rocco. There you go - that's a pretty solid front court.

I think we mentioned it on the Point Guard thread, but to me Memphis is the team we should be looking to make a deal with for guard depth. They have a glut of quality guards not named Ja Morant: Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Scottie Pippen Jr., and Cedric Coward.

Wait are you in on even Rocco seeing some minutes this year?

Good thoughts.

I'm ready to move on from Randle (I'm not desperately wanting him off the roster) but I think sometimes it's downplayed that he is a good player (despite his flaws) and makes quite a bit of positive impact especially in the regular season. I don't think we can just trade him and then plan to fill in with guys already here. If Naz or Gobert miss any reasonable amount of time I want a other reasonably legit option other than just playing Jaden there as a full time PF...depending on what else they add on the perimeter. I'll say that if Kyle Anderson can still be anywhere near as effective for the team as he was his last season with the Wolves that's a solid backup plan during the regular season especially since my guess is he would come back for the vet min. I will say that Jaden has some nice chemistry with Gobert as a passer so playing next to him might be interesting. I like Jaden playing as SF where his size is an advantage for the team. Just looked up Kyle Anderson and he doesn't turn 33 till September. He isn't super old and never replied on being a big athlete anyways.

I think part of what I was getting at is that if we move Randle is there some value players we can add to the "Bigs" on the roster. Connelly has found some perimeter guys that have turned out to be good or at least good vet min contracts. Garza was a solid addition to the roster when they brought him on. He is at least an NBA player. Remember when it felt like this franchise couldn't find a guy like that? I think it's more likely to find those guys now than 10 or more years but yeah. Anyways I would like to see Connelly and the Wolves find someone worthwhile at the end of the roster. I'd like a tough rangy defender that can play PF or another guy that can stretch the floor is what I would be looking for.

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 9:00 pm

Monster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 6:28 pm I don't feel like starting another thread so I was just thinking let's say they move Randle for a younger guard that is a 3 point shooter and they need more at the PF position. It would open up some minutes for Beringer a starting spot for Reid and depending on the perimeter guys maybe more minutes for McDaniels to play there depending on situations and matchups. What else?

I would bring back Anderson if we can get him on a vet min. I know he doesn't help spacing but I think he can still play and gives some playmaking plus he still is solid on the defensive end as a PF. It seems like he would be a good guy to have on the floor with Beringer.

Is there another younger player the Wolves can bring in that could grow into something? What about Jeremy Sochan on a cheap deal? He is a theoretical Aaron Gordon type...but not as good. Lol He would likely be cheap and turned 23 last month. Obviously the. Biggest issue with him is lake of 3 point shooting but it seems like he is a really good defender and does some other shit. I was surprised at his rebounding numbers per 36 when I looked them up. Any other guys to take a flyer on? Josh Minott? Lol

The easy answer is to draft a big man at 28. I've been a big proponent of Joshua Jefferson or even Zuby Ejiofor as a backup 4.

If there's a SF to target if possible is probably high end, Khris Middleton or Simone Fontecchio. Both can hit threes. Fontecchio made 123 3's in 17 mpg.

What I don't want this team to do is to keep adding defenders at the expense of outside shooting. That's how you become the Orlando Magic.

Does the backcourt need help? Yes.

Do I think if Randle or Gobert goes it will be for a guard? Probably. IMO if you can't get Tyus Jones on a vet min for assured PT behind Ayo, he's never gonna come back.

To me that's the key in any roster construction: Whatever the return will affect roster construction and therefore, needs will change.

Good thoughts here. When I look at the FA and how there aren't a ton of teams that have money to spend I think the Wolves will have a chance to add a couple worthwhile players for cheap especially if there is some legit minutes available...which like you said will depend on how the roster is configured.