Trade rumor

[Captain B.R.K]

I'm not sure if this is a start in the right direction or something that stinks to high heaven but I heard on WCCO 5:30pm news radio that Wolfies are trying to put something together for Marbury

It will be a long shot if it happens but McHale is quoted as wanting to get something done.

PLEASE NOT PENNY! PLEASE!!

[Juan Grande]

Penny would be a big mistake unless his contract is up next season.

Q Richardson is decent player, but his three point shooting ability was greatly inflated by playing with Nash last year. That guy can make three point shooters out of anyone. Raja Bell is hitting two per game this year because Nash penetrates and then kicks out.

[bucketmouth64]

McHale would be an one-who-thinks-I-am-silly to bring Marbury back. He makes $16 million/season. He doesn't like it here, doesn't want to be overshadowed by KG, and he has been a loser everywhere he has been. We have nothing to give other teams since Wally has left. We aren't a playoff team, we won't make the playoffs,and we have too many overpaid average players. McHale should be trying to get # 1 draft picks back. Then again he would screw up that pick too.

[Captain B.R.K]

McHale with a #1 draft pick again....We don't need another Ebi or Rickert leaving the organization after playing a whopping (maybe) 100 minutes total between the 2!

We need help!

[eyechaser99]

I thought he meant the better richardson, Jason from golden state. Him or Stevie franchise would be great. Jaric and hudson can pack there bags cause they wont be here long.

[Big Pine Walleye]

I was reading the newest issue of the spoting news and saw a full size picture of KG and the caption was ..."on the block!' Read the article to hear them say that KG is on the trading block with about 5 other "superstars" of the league. Unless we can pull of the Hershall Walker trade of basketball I sure hope that we do not let KG go. But with McHales last few decisions...

[Stratosman]

Package up T-Dud, Jaric, and Madsen and move em out. Start A.C. at point guard and Blount at center with Eddie off the bench. Not sure who's available for P.G.'s out there, but we need someone there I think.

[cybermuskie]

This would stink if this happens! I would stop watching period!

Wednesday, February 22

ESPN's rumor central:

Kevin Garnett

Timberwolves Knicks? Is KG Heading To New York?

Feb 22 - Web site RealGM, is reporting that New York and Minnesota are in serious discussions about a deal which would send Kevin Garnett to the Knicks in exchange for Penny Hardaway and Channing Frye.

[ozzie]

There goes that trade exactly but the knicks just picked up Steve Francis for Penny Hardaway

[cybermuskie]

Thank Goodness!

[PierBridge]

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There goes that trade exactly but the knicks just picked up Steve Francis for Penny Hardaway

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So Marbury's going to be traded tonight.???

Who's the point guard then??

[cybermuskie]

I can't find anything yet...Did the Wolves dump, I mean trade, Jaric???

I wish they would have look to Utah"s Boozer for a possible trade! But that's just me.

[nofishfisherman]

haven't heard anything. Rumors had him going to NY for Q. Richardson.

[Mudcutter]

Should have gotten rid of KG when he was at the top of his game. too late now for championship players in return. He's a good guy, great player, but not a champion. His career is on the downside. You might say-- no supporting cast, OK. But is Szcerbiak/Ricky Davis/ any better/worse than Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili??? The later are gamers. Just like the NCAA, guard play is the key. 2 yrs ago-- nobody knew about them: parker/ginobli. AND,,, I'll take Duncan anytime straight up vs. KG anytime espec the playoffs. MN guy in Iowa with a realistic look on things.

I'am sure this draws the irk of many,, but who will back their words,... I'll back mine,, The T-wolves will not win a championship with KG./ or maybe not make the playoffs ever again>??? Said it a year ago, and not changing my thoughts.

Heck, KG is nothing compared Lebron. Look at the #'s. and Lebron has 2 years in the leauge.

Wake up T-Wolves front office. MCchale has been a joke. Flip who???? Oh yeah. Coaches some Detroit team that's going to win close to 65-70 games this year, with a MVP player the T-wolves got rid of for next to nothing that's is one of the best clutch players in the leauge--- BILLUPS!!!!

Still a T-wolves fan--- but it's tough!!!

[Quackaddict9]

oh well, nothing we can do but complain

[fishyguy]

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You might say-- no supporting cast, OK. But is Szcerbiak/Ricky Davis/ any better/worse than Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili???

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Mud,

I don't disagree with much of your post except the quote above. Duncan over KG...Yep, but Duncan has them both at the same time and KG only has had Wally or Davis. The only time KG had 2 worthy supporters he almost got them there and probably would have had Cassell been healthy in the playoffs. Again, no major disagreements here but I don't think you have given KG a completely fair shake with his supporting cast.

McHale....? Should have gone long ago.

[bigbucks]

I think you pretty well nailed it fishyguy.

[Mudcutter]

Fish-

that's a fair take. I agree. But KG has had his time. Champions rise to the task. 2004 was KG's fair take. SAM and Latreel. No done deed. Sam was hurt, but I've seen many times real Champs come to the top and overcome these situations for a game or series. That's what make them champions.

With a roster depleted this year, KG has been average---(to his stats) is that because he's got nobody around or that he really is not a champion??? KG is not as good a player as we think he is or is going down hill fast. I'd take a Kobe Bryant minus KG with this team anyday- same goes with AI, and LEBRON (who is arouund them,??? and all playoff teams. the list goes on and on. AS a T-Wolves fan,, a championship is not going to get done with the current players.

Too late to trade KG--- ask anybody out their. (that is to get championship players in return.)

KG is the CHuck Foreman of this generation.

[nofishfisherman]

AI might get his team to the playoffs but he'll never win one, KG took the t-wolves to the playoffs for something like 9 years in a row with nothing better then bit players. One man can get a team to the playoffs but it takes 2-3 to win a tittle, that has been proven over and over and over and over again.

Also a point gaurd or someone who handles the ball is so much more able to single handedly win a game because they control when the get the ball and when they take shots. Big men like KG, and Shaq and Duncan all need a good player to get them the ball. You won't see a big man win a championship without someone to give him the ball.

[eric anderson]

Get rid of KEVIN GARNET!!!!! so your saying when the twolves had an awesome season and kevin won the mvp he should have traded him??? that doesnt make sense. He is one of the most consistent players in the league. he is on his downside when is averaging around 22pts the leagues leader in rebounding this year with around 13 rebounds a game. just because the twolves arent winning you cant point the finger at Kevin. to win a champioship it takes a team. i agree that Mcahle is not doing a good job. we need some supporting cast around kevin.

[giddyup99]

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Fish-

that's a fair take. I agree. But KG has had his time. Champions rise to the task. 2004 was KG's fair take. SAM and Latreel. No done deed. Sam was hurt, but I've seen many times real Champs come to the top and overcome these situations for a game or series. That's what make them champions.

With a roster depleted this year, KG has been average---(to his stats) is that because he's got nobody around or that he really is not a champion??? KG is not as good a player as we think he is or is going down hill fast.

I'd take a Kobe Bryant minus KG with this team anyday- same goes with AI, and LEBRON (who is arouund them,???

and all playoff teams. the list goes on and on. AS a T-Wolves fan,, a championship is not going to get done with the current players.

Too late to trade KG--- ask anybody out their. (that is to get championship players in return.)

KG is the CHuck Foreman of this generation.

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What exactly has AI or Lebron won? Neither will if their respective teams don't add quality of players around them either. How has Bryant done so far without Shaq?

Outside of KG and Ricky, the Wolves have nothing. They have players that shouldn't be getting more than 10 mins that are playing 25-30 a night.

Duncan has had Manu/Parker playing along side him at the same time. In the other championship years, Duncan had David Robinson, Sean Elliot, Avery Johnson, and Steve Kerr. Give KG those supporting cast and I think you would see the same results.

[First Ice-Mike]

Mud - you're out of you mind. KG brings it every night. 28 double-doubles in a row. Kobe is a punk, Lebron is a stud, but he dominates the ball - he'll never win anything playing like that. Kobe hasn't done jack since Shaq left LA. If KG and Duncan switched spots KG would have the rings and Duncan would have squat. No way should we trade KG. I think we should see if he'll restructure his deal and get him some REAL HELP. This team need a center real bad - Mark Blount in not the answer. I hope people realize how lucky the Timberwolves organiztion is to have a franchise player like KG who gives back to the community and doesn't carry around any baggage. Not too many guys like that willing to spend most or all of their careers in Minnesota.

FI

[nofishfisherman]

I don't think that deals can be restructered in the NBA, atleast you never hear of it. Thats an NFL thing.

I have heard that it is against the collective bargaining agreement the NBA has, don't quote me on that but I just remember hearing it somewhere after I was thinking the same thing.

[woodview]

I think they can actually be restructured. Didn't shaq restructure his heat contract? Know he's making something like 30 large now, but unless the recent cba changed it I think he could theoretically restructure his contract.

Guy's making around 200 mil from the wolves for his career. Don't see him doing it but I personally don't think it's quite as dismall as some of the papers have made out for the offseason.

They've got a trade exception that I think is worthe about 4.5 mil, the mid level (4-5 mil) the LLE (1.5 ?) and a lot of bad contracts to try to trade off.

IMO Hudson's contract is the one that stands out as way, way bad. Way to much for a guy who hasn't been able to play more than two months at a stretch for them. Got a feeling they're going to try to make a push for Marbury and if Brown wants him gone bad enough they may be able to get him for Hudson, Jaric and change. I'm just hoping that the 'change' isn't Hassle.

Hate, HATE, HATE Marbury with a passion (ya it's petty bitterness over his previous crud) but might actually be able to see the sense to it if they can dump those contracts for his.

Wish Pryzbilla and Garnet could stomach eachother because I'd like to see them on the floor together.

Likely gonna see a similar team next year, but there is an outside chance that they may be able to make a couple moves before next season. Unlike almost everyone else I actually have some hope that our Minnesota GM can get something done.

Certainly seem to be working pretty hard at ensuring a decent pick this year

[cybermuskie]

One article I read today said something about that there wasa theory that the wolves were resting KG and playing the young guys so they could hang on to there 1st round draft pick! If they get the 1st thru the 10th draft pick then they don't have to give it to the Clippers over the Jaric trade. It might be a smart play. The season is already a wash.