Minnesota Sports Forum

So glad we didn't make this list.

http://hoopshype.com/2016/07/14/what-are-the-worst-contracts-of-free-agency-2016/

First of all, thanks for posting.

But in a way, as native Minnesotans, if Jon Leuer is on the list, aren't we all on the list?

And I can't help but point out that there are a lot of names on that list mentioned on this board, and the money mentioned isn't THAT different from what they got. There's a good chance that Khans is out robbing liquor stores right now to raise the money necessary to outbid HOU for Eric Gordon.

And not to drag the thread off topic, but I have to ask: Those alternative "Sleeved" Pelican road jerseys are kinda cool, right?

Love seeing Portland with 2 of the top 6. Pretty much agree with his rankings overall.

I'm very happy with the Wolves restraint this summer! With the amount of money available this offseason you knew that average or worse players were going to cash in, in a big, and soon to be very ugly way. As all this cap space fills up over the offseason and next things will get back to normal with stars making big money and bench players getting leftovers and when it does the Wolves will retain flexibility because they won't have any of these absurd, untradeable bench players on star player contracts!!!

I'm happy to see the restraint on behalf of thibs/layden as well. But this absurdity is going to hit our team sooner than later. Maybe even next off-season when we try and assess the value of Dieng and/or Bazz or someone else. Let's enjoy the savings now!

BizarroJerry wrote:I'm happy to see the restraint on behalf of thibs/layden as well. But this absurdity is going to hit our team sooner than later. Maybe even next off-season when we try and assess the value of Dieng and/or Bazz or someone else. Let's enjoy the savings now!

From what I've read the spending level from this off-season has already somehow lowered the expected cap number for next season. As fewer and fewer teams have cap space readily available the market is going to change for the mid-level and lower players. This was the season to be an average free agent, next year should be better as there will be less cash available, and the year after that the money will be even more restricted unless you're a star. Or at least that's what I'm seeing.