Timberwolves 2012-2013

[Scott M]

1-9 in the last 10. Rough year is going to get worse. Lakers are talking about next year, Wolves should do the same.

[Snag]

Rubio is starting to trust his new knee. Looks quicker and is getting into the lane much easier.

I'm guessing the Gasol trade rumors are all so we can please Rubio. I wouldn't trade Love no matter how unhappy he gets.

[Scott K]

I dont want Pau here. He is way over paid, aging, declining, and is injury prone. I know our front office is smarter then that. Now I would take his brother!

[schmitty3]

Am I the only way that can NOT stand JJ Barea?

[Bryce]

Him and Ridnour should help each other pack.

[fishersofmen]

Love said he can't wait to get back on the court in mid-March.....why wouldn't they just sit him the rest of the year at this point? He has already broke his hand twice and its obvious the team is going nowhere this year.

[mrklean]

maybe they can beat the calves tonight two bottom dwellers going at it should be a good game....but probably not

[schmitty3]

Rubio vs Irving is a bit intriguing. I'll watch until the Wild start.

[mrklean]

well they won the stink fest last night which was nice but still the season had so much promise

[Scott K]

I have been down a lot with the Wolves this year, but I recently thought about it. Love, and Buddinger will be back next month. We could easily make a decent trade for a good wingman, they could actually right this ship back to a strong finish to the season, and possibly grab a 8th seed yet. With a healthy team, they could actually do some damage in the playoffs.

Or, they could trade away some of the mid level talent, for picks, and intentionally tank for a better draft pick. Personally, I say make the trades to improve, and not give up on the season. Our young core needs the experience, and would benefit from it more in the future.

The way I see it is, we have Williams, Ridnour, JJ, DC that we could part with, to bring in a decent wing, that we could keep for next year as well. We could also throw in a pick as well. I think a combination of Williams, Luke, and this years 1st, could get us JJ Reddick. Reddick on the Wolves would be a nice addition to the starters we have, if healthy.

Rubio PG

Reddick SG

AK SF

Love PF

Peck C

Off the bench

Buddinger

Schved

Cunningham

Chris Johnson

JJ

On paper and Healthy, it looks good, I know they are 11 games below .500, but they are only 7 games out from the 8th seed.

[mrklean]

do we have a first round pick this year or did we trade that away at some point?

[Scott K]

I think we have 3 1st round picks. Some are lottery protected though.

[Scott M]

Still have the 2013 First Round pick.

You've got Dallas, L.A., and Portland all gunning for the 8 spot on the outside looking in at Golden State, Utah, and Houston, it's not gonna be the Wolves in there. Forget this year, yet again.

I don't want to rent J.J. Reddick for a couple months for a lottery pick, Derrick Williams, and Luke Ridnour. Orlando couldn't say yes fast enough.

They are playing about .200-.250 ball with a bunch of 10 day contract guys because of all the injuries. They need to keep losing at this clip and improve their draft positioning.

Resign Pek, see if you can get Budinger cheap, exercise the team option on Cunningham, draft some help, and go get some veterans that want to play here, even if you have to overpay a little bit. They showed how little depth they had on the bench this year. If they have their heart set on trading Williams, get it done. At least he's showing some flashes with Rubio throwing him the ball.

[Scott M]

I think we have 3 1st round picks. Some are lottery protected though.

Those conditionals are for other teams; at least Kahn was smart enough to lottery protect these potential trades. Lots of scheming happening with trades these days.

[Scott K]

Ya, I didnt quite grasp what that was saying.

We had a strong bench, until all of our starters went down, and our bench became the starters. Roy, was just a prayer, and a dumb decision by the Wolves. Sure it had a lot of up side, but to much gamble. I think Buddinger will extend his contract.

But Reddick would have to agree on an extension, and not be a rental. I would love for him to be here next year. I agree, Reddick shouldnt cost that much, I was just saying, we could trade that to get him, or a different caliber player. Not saying we should trade that much.

I wouldnt have a big problem with the Wolves tanking, except, they should try to add/trade for a starting caliber wingman that we can have for the future.

I think anyone except Rubio, Love, AK, Schved, Buddinger, and Pek shouldnt be feeling to comfortable.

[Storm]

Didn't get to watch the game tonight against utah but looking at the stats it looks like derrick williams improved his trading value a little. An alarming stat for the night though is only three players had assists on our team.Probably due to poor shooting but that still shouldn't happen.

[mrklean]

thats the least williams can do for us is improve his trade value he hasnt done anything else since hes been here

[Snag]

I was at the Knicks game and Williams is playing pretty well. He had 24 and 16 in the last game.

I don't trust Kahn with drafting or trading players. I'm sure we won't get much for any trade. Unless the roster is set to win a championship, I doubt Rubio will stay in Minnesota for the max. We will be back to starting over in two years.

[Scott K]

If Williams can keep up good numbers, call me stupid, but trading Love, maybe the best option this club has to win a championship.

While it is nice having an allstar power forward that can post some decent offensive numbers, and get a bunch of rebounds, he is a liability on defense. That is if he decides to play it, and not sit at the opposite end of the court, and complain to the refs. I am not saying the Wolves should be out seeking a trade, but I wouldnt hold a deaf ear to teams that are willing to throw out some ridiculous offers.

This team needs a good outside shooter or two, to open up the inside. If we had a legitimate SG, or SF that could knock down some shots, it would clear underneath the basket for Pek, and clear a lane for Rubio.

I am not giving up on the season yet, if everyone can get healthy, they can put on a good run towards the end of the season, even if they dont make the playoffs, the drive to get in to the playoffs is very beneficial to the young players on this club.

[Scott M]

Trade deadline on Thursday, 2 p.m.!

[Scott M]

Nice win for the Wolves tonight. Pek is going to get expensive this summer!

[mrklean]

that's if they don't let him go

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

do we have a first round pick this year or did we trade that away at some point?

Doesnt matter, the meerkat will screw it up anyway. Gosh this franchise has had an epic history of gm's

[Scott K]

This team is starting to play decent together without Love in the game, kinda like earlier this season. Williams is getting some trust from the coach, and is either increasing his trade value, or lobbying for a role on the team.

Pek is a monster, and I would really hate to see us let him go for nothing this summer. I would imagine, if he isnt dealt by 2 today, we have every intention to give him the payday he deserves.

Pek's game really revolves around having another shooter having a good game, to be a decoy inside. If no one else is hitting their shots, then there is a traffic jom in the paint, and Pek has a bad game. Pek needs to get fed under the basket, and be able to shoot without having to dribble in traffic, because he isnt a pretty dribbler.

If we can get Buddinger back, and Williams can stay hot, Pek should be a 20-20 guy with Rubio feeding him the ball inside.

[Scott K]

Well the trading deadline has come and gone, some nice players have been dealt, but it doenst appear any moves by the Wolves.

I guess I dont understand not trying to get rid of Luke, or JJ for any other reason then to clear cap space, and playing time for Shved. Oh well, I wanst expecting the Wolves to get anybody huge, and I am actually happy they didnt deal Williams, because I would like to see him stick with us another year. He has been getting some decent minutes, and has been showing some promise.