Bring Them All Back?

[rapsuperstar31]

Pelton on ESPN has an article on 25 free agents this summer. and had this to say on our free agents.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/453 ... more-stars

Tier 1: All-Stars with options unlikely to move and Randle is listed 4th.

After some early growing pains, Randle's strong close to the regular season and his monster first two playoff rounds were key to the Timberwolves returning to the Western Conference finals. Wrapping up an extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2021, Randle has a $29.5 million player option that he has outperformed. Minnesota and Randle have multiple options for how to handle it. He could decline the option and sign a long-term deal in free agency or exercise it in conjunction with another extension, which would give the Timberwolves more spending power as they deal with two other free agents in my top 25 (Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid).

Tier 5: Top reserves and fringe starters, Naz 17 and NAW 21st are both in this list as well as our home town guy Tyus at 25 so I will add what he says about him.

A year removed from being named Sixth Man of the Year, Reid actually averaged more points, rebounds and assists this season, albeit on slightly weaker efficiency. Reid has had a major impact as a third big man, but he probably would be stretched defensively as a starter. That and the lack of cap space should help the Timberwolves navigate Reid's $15 million player option. The sides could agree to exercise the option then build a long-term extension off it to keep the fan favorite in Minnesota.

A screaming value on a two-year, $9 million deal signed as a restricted free agent two years ago, Alexander-Walker is in line for a big raise. He averaged a career-high 25.3 MPG as the Timberwolves' third guard, defending lead ball handlers and shooting 38% from 3-point range. Alexander-Walker isn't quite good enough as a distributor to serve as a full-time point guard, and he has slumped beyond the arc in the playoffs, but he should more than double his previous salary.

Adding Jones on a minimum contract didn't prove the coup the Suns had hoped for last summer. He produced as expected, shooting 41% on 3-pointers and posting his usual high assist-to-turnover (4.7), yet he couldn't help Phoenix's offense deliver on its potential. For all their talent, the Suns were barely better than league average in offensive rating, and Jones started just four games after the All-Star break. He might need to sign another short-term contract to rebuild his value. One interesting option: Could Jones return to his hometown Timberwolves if Alexander-Walker heads elsewhere?

[Monster]

Pelton on ESPN has an article on 25 free agents this summer. and had this to say on our free agents.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/453 ... more-stars

Tier 1: All-Stars with options unlikely to move and Randle is listed 4th.

After some early growing pains, Randle's strong close to the regular season and his monster first two playoff rounds were key to the Timberwolves returning to the Western Conference finals. Wrapping up an extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2021, Randle has a $29.5 million player option that he has outperformed. Minnesota and Randle have multiple options for how to handle it. He could decline the option and sign a long-term deal in free agency or exercise it in conjunction with another extension, which would give the Timberwolves more spending power as they deal with two other free agents in my top 25 (Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid).

Tier 5: Top reserves and fringe starters, Naz 17 and NAW 21st are both in this list as well as our home town guy Tyus at 25 so I will add what he says about him.

A year removed from being named Sixth Man of the Year, Reid actually averaged more points, rebounds and assists this season, albeit on slightly weaker efficiency. Reid has had a major impact as a third big man, but he probably would be stretched defensively as a starter. That and the lack of cap space should help the Timberwolves navigate Reid's $15 million player option. The sides could agree to exercise the option then build a long-term extension off it to keep the fan favorite in Minnesota.

A screaming value on a two-year, $9 million deal signed as a restricted free agent two years ago, Alexander-Walker is in line for a big raise. He averaged a career-high 25.3 MPG as the Timberwolves' third guard, defending lead ball handlers and shooting 38% from 3-point range. Alexander-Walker isn't quite good enough as a distributor to serve as a full-time point guard, and he has slumped beyond the arc in the playoffs, but he should more than double his previous salary.

Adding Jones on a minimum contract didn't prove the coup the Suns had hoped for last summer. He produced as expected, shooting 41% on 3-pointers and posting his usual high assist-to-turnover (4.7), yet he couldn't help Phoenix's offense deliver on its potential. For all their talent, the Suns were barely better than league average in offensive rating, and Jones started just four games after the All-Star break. He might need to sign another short-term contract to rebuild his value. One interesting option: Could Jones return to his hometown Timberwolves if Alexander-Walker heads elsewhere?

Thanks for posting this. I'm curious where he gets the 29.5 million number from. Randle also has some incentives he can earn in that final year of his deal.

[DNatagal]

Pelton on ESPN has an article on 25 free agents this summer. and had this to say on our free agents.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/453 ... more-stars

Tier 1: All-Stars with options unlikely to move and Randle is listed 4th.

After some early growing pains, Randle's strong close to the regular season and his monster first two playoff rounds were key to the Timberwolves returning to the Western Conference finals. Wrapping up an extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2021, Randle has a $29.5 million player option that he has outperformed. Minnesota and Randle have multiple options for how to handle it. He could decline the option and sign a long-term deal in free agency or exercise it in conjunction with another extension, which would give the Timberwolves more spending power as they deal with two other free agents in my top 25 (Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid).

Tier 5: Top reserves and fringe starters, Naz 17 and NAW 21st are both in this list as well as our home town guy Tyus at 25 so I will add what he says about him.

A year removed from being named Sixth Man of the Year, Reid actually averaged more points, rebounds and assists this season, albeit on slightly weaker efficiency. Reid has had a major impact as a third big man, but he probably would be stretched defensively as a starter. That and the lack of cap space should help the Timberwolves navigate Reid's $15 million player option. The sides could agree to exercise the option then build a long-term extension off it to keep the fan favorite in Minnesota.

A screaming value on a two-year, $9 million deal signed as a restricted free agent two years ago, Alexander-Walker is in line for a big raise. He averaged a career-high 25.3 MPG as the Timberwolves' third guard, defending lead ball handlers and shooting 38% from 3-point range. Alexander-Walker isn't quite good enough as a distributor to serve as a full-time point guard, and he has slumped beyond the arc in the playoffs, but he should more than double his previous salary.

Adding Jones on a minimum contract didn't prove the coup the Suns had hoped for last summer. He produced as expected, shooting 41% on 3-pointers and posting his usual high assist-to-turnover (4.7), yet he couldn't help Phoenix's offense deliver on its potential. For all their talent, the Suns were barely better than league average in offensive rating, and Jones started just four games after the All-Star break. He might need to sign another short-term contract to rebuild his value. One interesting option: Could Jones return to his hometown Timberwolves if Alexander-Walker heads elsewhere?

You beat me to it!

[AbeVigodaLive]

NAW just priced himself out of Minnesota?

I'd say Randle being benched 2x in the past 3 games might make it obvious that he wouldn't want to come back... and the Wolves wouldn't care too much. But he's also played so terribly in those games that his market might be cool.

I'm still in the pivot from Dillingham camp.

[Wolvesfan21]

NAW just priced himself out of Minnesota?

I'd say Randle being benched 2x in the past 3 games might make it obvious that he wouldn't want to come back... and the Wolves wouldn't care too much. But he's also played so terribly in those games that his market might be cool.

I'm still in the pivot from Dillingham camp.

I'm heavily buying Dilly stock along with Minott stock. Everyone is giving them away it seems.

What we need that extra bucket getter who can also play make (possibly Dilly). Two things which will force teams to double/triple Ant less or more easily punish teams for doing so.

Conley for as much as we love him isn't it anymore. If Conley can play good enough defense then damn it Dilly, put on 15-20 pounds and get stronger. I believe he can too. He's just too thin now, not heavy enough for a short guy. How tall is Brunson? I don't think he would benefit from 50 extra pounds , but 15-20 sure.

[Q-is-here]

NAW just priced himself out of Minnesota?

I'd say Randle being benched 2x in the past 3 games might make it obvious that he wouldn't want to come back... and the Wolves wouldn't care too much. But he's also played so terribly in those games that his market might be cool.

I'm still in the pivot from Dillingham camp.

I'm heavily buying Dilly stock along with Minott stock. Everyone is giving them away it seems.

What we need that extra bucket getter who can also play make (possibly Dilly). Two things which will force teams to double/triple Ant less or more easily punish teams for doing so.

Conley for as much as we love him isn't it anymore. If Conley can play good enough defense then damn it Dilly, put on 15-20 pounds and get stronger. I believe he can too. He's just too thin now, not heavy enough for a short guy. How tall is Brunson? I don't think he would benefit from 50 extra pounds , but 15-20 sure.

Yeah, I am certainly not giving up on Dillingham yet. Minott.....I think his window has pretty much closed.

[rapsuperstar31]

NAW just priced himself out of Minnesota?

I'd say Randle being benched 2x in the past 3 games might make it obvious that he wouldn't want to come back... and the Wolves wouldn't care too much. But he's also played so terribly in those games that his market might be cool.

I'm still in the pivot from Dillingham camp.

I'm heavily buying Dilly stock along with Minott stock. Everyone is giving them away it seems.

What we need that extra bucket getter who can also play make (possibly Dilly). Two things which will force teams to double/triple Ant less or more easily punish teams for doing so.

Conley for as much as we love him isn't it anymore. If Conley can play good enough defense then damn it Dilly, put on 15-20 pounds and get stronger. I believe he can too. He's just too thin now, not heavy enough for a short guy. How tall is Brunson? I don't think he would benefit from 50 extra pounds , but 15-20 sure.

I love everything that Mike did for this organization, but i would trade him this summer. There is always team that wants a veteran and would take him for nothing. I know we supposedly promised him we wouldn't trade him, but we have to with the 2nd tax apron and trying to keep players. I would be proud to have him back as an assistant coach one day.

[rapsuperstar31]

NAW just priced himself out of Minnesota?

I'd say Randle being benched 2x in the past 3 games might make it obvious that he wouldn't want to come back... and the Wolves wouldn't care too much. But he's also played so terribly in those games that his market might be cool.

I'm still in the pivot from Dillingham camp.

With very little money in free agency, if the Wolves do decide to move on from Randle best case is he opts in and you work out a trade for him. I'm not going to react to a bad WCF, when he was really good for about 35 games in a row. But we certainly do have options if they decide to go in a different direction.

[thedoper]

KD's defensive fire will be relit by playing beside his favorite player to watch Ant man. He would be punishing OKC's scheme right now, I'm clearly in the minority here but I strongly want us to trade for him.

Im with you Bloop. This team can do so little to shake it up at this point. Lets go for the fun squad with KD. At least its interesting.

[FNG]

KD's defensive fire will be relit by playing beside his favorite player to watch Ant man. He would be punishing OKC's scheme right now, I'm clearly in the minority here but I strongly want us to trade for him.

Im with you Bloop. This team can do so little to shake it up at this point. Lets go for the fun squad with KD. At least its interesting.

Anybody that watched KD play this year would have a difficult time thinking he would make this a fun squad. He's going to be 37 years old when the season starts, and he has appeared joyless on the court for some time now. Giving up assets to bring in a player well past his prime with the assumption that his attitude is going to change overnight merely because he gets to play next to a rising 23 year old doesn't sound like a very good strategy to me. It also doesn't sound like something TC would be inclined to do.