re: Shams: Pels one of teams interested in Beal

I'm all for getting him, but i'm not trading Jrue for him, and i really don't want to trade Lonzo either, which is something i never thought i'd say, but i really like how Lonzo and Zion play together, although i would not be upset in the least bit if Lonzo had to be part of the deal to get Beal. I obviously am not trading Ingram and Zion.

That being said, i don't see a way to get him unless we win the lottery again.

A lineup with Jrue/Beal/Ingram/Zion is really good, 2 veterans in their prime and 2 rising stars. Stagger the minutes between Beal and Ingram so they can each have time to get in a groove scoring. Beal's defense hasn't been great lately, but i think that's more b/c his team sucks.
That lineup still lacks a prototypical 3/4 that can guard guys like Lebron/Durant/Kawhi/PG, even though i'll take Jrue guarding anyone anyday over most any 3/4 in the league.

and a reminder, the Twolves traded the 7th pick and Zach Lavine to get Jimmy Butler and the 16th pick, which was considered a steal by the TWolves at that time.