Joe ingles back!

[Lipoli390]

I'm talking about signing a guy that is NOT the 13th to 15th man, but is higher on the depth chart.

Who do you want to take minutes away from in the rotation now?

If it were a vet PG, it would take minutes away from Conley.

If it were a backup defensive Center, it would allow us to rest Rudy a bit more and also situationally reduce the minutes of Reid/Randle when playing against bigger teams.

That’s my thinking, Q. If up to me, I’d sign one more player, taking the roster to 14, and that one additional player would be a backup defensive center for the reasons you gave. It seems pretty clear cut to me. But I keep scratching my head over who among the remaining free agent bigs would fit the bill. Mo Bamba? Moussa Diabate? Other?

[D-Loser25]

On the flip side you have what Jingles brings though, he's not going to be pushing to play either so his attitude for not playing versus a guy you don't know who could be cancerous. Risk of player unknown is a thing too.

I'm a little surprised a bit as well, don't love it but I'm fine with it, understand it and like his value off the court and in the locker room.

I suppose ideally you try and develop a younger guy, but how many Naz Reids are there out there without the opportunity to play? We're already deep enough right now that playing time is at a minimum. And Joe can still play if need be!

There is a known value Jingles brings, chemistry, coaching, leadership, and play OK if needed, etc... It's fine.

I mean ingles is great as a vet, I guess I just don’t like the optics. It’s like you’re giving up. Theres a lot people making a lot of money to find the next Naz or the next Ty Jerome, but instead we don’t try lol. It’s just weird to me.

Running it back isn’t the issue and even having a locker room guy at the end of the bench for the minimum doesn’t hurt.

It’s that it’s hitting people that the core is good but not good enough.

Like we’re good but not great and need to take a couple home run swings to have any chance at catching OKC next year… but we strike out looking

[guest81]

I'm talking about signing a guy that is NOT the 13th to 15th man, but is higher on the depth chart.

Who do you want to take minutes away from in the rotation now?

If it were a vet PG, it would take minutes away from Conley.

If it were a backup defensive Center, it would allow us to rest Rudy a bit more and also situationally reduce the minutes of Reid/Randle when playing against bigger teams.

Conley played 24 minutes a game last year and that's without Rob barely playing. So how much are you taking from Conley without giving any of those minutes to Rob?

[60WinTim]

You know, it wouldn't surprise me if Joe's deal is non-guaranteed, or only partially guaranteed, ala Dozier last year. That way they benefit from Joe's contributions early on, but have the flexibility to address any roster issues later in the season by releasing Joe and making another move.

Anyway, I am looking forward to the Wolves winning one for both Mike and Joe, who are both probably entering their final year in the NBA.