JBMasterAngler Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 So what are the timberwolves supposed to do? Clearly, they’re not going to make the playoffs this year. Kind’ve hard to rebuild a team with 2 players under max contracts. I get the impression that tibs will get fired this season also. Will be interesting to see what we get for Butler if, and when we trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Ok, wolves just traded Butler to philly for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and 2nd round draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimmz Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I'm ok with the trade. Best we can get under the circumstances. I don't think it'll be enough to make a playoff push this season but I feel it will help build the future around our current player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I think the trade sucks if they actually had the Heat's offer of Josh Richardson and a 1st round pick plus another player...even Richardson and the first round pick would be better then Saric, Covington, and a 2022 2nd! Maybe I am off on this (Saric and Covington aren't the worst return) but looking back I wish they had stuck with Lavine, Markinen, and Dunn! Oh well glad to put this behind us and start the healing process!! hope Butler brings the 76ers and their "Process" down!! Go Wolves!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 I’m glad Lavine is gone! With him on the team, wolves would’ve been in last place last year. He is NOT a winner! Chicago sucked last year! They suck this year! And they’re going to suck next year! I think Jimmy Butler would have stayed if we would have shipped off Wiggins. If anything, this trade should help reduce minutes for KAT and Gibson in a positive way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimmz Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Great showing by the team last night! It was exciting to see the effort level way up and the new guys seem to plug into their roles well. Much more excited for the rest of the season! ozzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceHawk Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Have to agree great game looked real good definitely more aggressive time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingstar Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 This team is not going anywhere with Tom Thibodeau as there coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaffmj Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 All's they do is win without Butler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 I’m still in awe of Rose’s turn around! I think the biggest surprise is his threat beyond the arc! Even during his prime he was never a 3 point shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceHawk Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hate to say it but they do seem to have better chemistry without Butler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 4 hours ago, IceHawk said: Hate to say it but they do seem to have better chemistry without Butler. Time will tell. They could make some noise if they become a true "team". And it's obvious to any observer that somebody needs to light a fire underneath Wiggins butt. Don't truly know if that is even possible? I'm not gonna miss the prima donna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Hasn’t been looking too good for the wolves lately. Sure seems like all signs are pointing to thibs getting fired after the season. I’ve heard some rumors that there was some interest in bringing Hoiberg in as the coach. Goodness I hope not! chaffmj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Yep, thibs solidified his departure lastnight with the loss to Atlanta. That was inexcusable! Now the question is, will he survive the season? ozzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimmz Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I doubt he makes it to the all star break. That was a nice win last night, but inexcusable loss to Atlanta. Thibs made a lot of questionable calls in the Atlanta game. I think his coaching style is dated and too easily defeated by all the "shoot every shot as a three" teams of the modern NBA. Prior to the Butler trade, I don't think he's even improved our defense. Wiggins and Rose still struggle on defense and Towns is frequently out of position. Not a lot of arguments for Thibs right now, except his draft/scouting abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingstar Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 woles fired tibs after the win over the lakers flips kid Ryan Sanders will take over. ozzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, fishingstar said: woles fired tibs after the win over the lakers flips kid Ryan Sanders will take over. I heard/read Fred HOIBERG??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingstar Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I hope they take there time to find the right guy and so Glen Taylor does not pick him out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleFloyd Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I hope nobody is banking on Glen making a good personnel decision on a basketball team. He is exceptionally good at his core business ( or was before he stepped back) but he should have nothing to do with the basketball team except cutting checks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimmz Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 hours ago, PurpleFloyd said: I hope nobody is banking on Glen making a good personnel decision on a basketball team. Haha amen to that! I hope Ryan gets to coach out the season and the organization makes a decision in the off season. Doubt it works out that way, but I can dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Definitely surprised by that decision, especially coming off of two consecutive blowout wins. Will be interesting to see how the team responds. Right now I’m hoping for UCLA to throw an insane amount of money Hoiberg’s way, that he is unable to resist. I also heard Chauncey Billups name mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimmz Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sounds like Hoiberg as GM and Billups as coach is being thrown around. I'd be ok with Hoiberg as GM, not sure how I feel about Billups as a coach now that he's been an analyst for so long. I'm cautiously optomistic about the change. Saunders is close in age to our starts and he's well respected in the locker room. If I remember right, a bunch of our players attended his wedding and he's close with Wiggins, Towns, and Tyus. I think his newer age style of ball will translate well to our younger players and maybe inspire them to play harder. First test later tonight! ozzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBMasterAngler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Well, things went pretty well. All the players were sure excited about his first win. It appears that these guys are going play harder, and more inspired due to the respect they have for Saunders. I hope it’s enough to sway the front office to hire him on a permanent basis. I would feel much better with Saunders as the coach, than with Hoiberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofishfisherman Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Id rather role with Saunders then hire another retread coach that got fired somewhere else. I think the NFL is starting to learn that rehiring retread coaches typically only yields the same results. Now they are looking for younger more innovative first time coaches and they've been having a lot of success. I think its time for the NBA to do the same thing. Hopefully Saunders can have some success this season and earn the full time job. I know Flip would sure be looking down as one proud dad. ozzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 It will be interesting to see how the next 20 games go. They responded well last night, can they keep the fire burning for an extended amount of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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