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If peak Lonzo is here to stay, does KAT become the target?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:19 am
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:19 am
KAT (yes I know his defense is meh) but I think helps stretch the floor for Zion and can maybe grow together defensively.
The key is how we get him?
Bledsoe/Hayes/NAW/Picks will do it? The Timberwolves are legit worse than any other team in the league right now.
Would leave us with:
Kira / OPEN
Zo / Reddick
BI / Hart
Zion / Melli
KAT / Willy
KAT's FG3% is a fire 42.3% which defenses would have to honor, leaving Zion to feast at the paint.
Opinions on this?
The key is how we get him?
Bledsoe/Hayes/NAW/Picks will do it? The Timberwolves are legit worse than any other team in the league right now.
Would leave us with:
Kira / OPEN
Zo / Reddick
BI / Hart
Zion / Melli
KAT / Willy
KAT's FG3% is a fire 42.3% which defenses would have to honor, leaving Zion to feast at the paint.
Opinions on this?
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Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:20 am to 50_Tiger
quote:
does KAT become the target?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:22 am to 50_Tiger
SVG might commit seppuku after watching the defense for 2 games
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:28 am to 50_Tiger
KAT’s defense is not as bad as most people think anymore.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:29 am to 50_Tiger
Not this year most likely.....
But there is a good chance he asks out before or during next season if he doesn’t want to continue the rebuild with Finch.
If the trade goes down next season, and you are keeping Lonzo then let’s say his salary is around 18mil. You are replacing JJ’s salary with resigning Josh Hart. And Adams’ and Bledsoe’s salaries are $17mil and $19mil respectively.
In order to make the trade work financially, you would have to send out Adams and Bledsoe. The money would work, but it’s doubtful the T-Wolves would like those players. Obviously picks would be involved, but they likely would prefer either NAW or Hayes to be included with the picks, and the Vets would go elsewhere.
It could work though....
But there is a good chance he asks out before or during next season if he doesn’t want to continue the rebuild with Finch.
If the trade goes down next season, and you are keeping Lonzo then let’s say his salary is around 18mil. You are replacing JJ’s salary with resigning Josh Hart. And Adams’ and Bledsoe’s salaries are $17mil and $19mil respectively.
In order to make the trade work financially, you would have to send out Adams and Bledsoe. The money would work, but it’s doubtful the T-Wolves would like those players. Obviously picks would be involved, but they likely would prefer either NAW or Hayes to be included with the picks, and the Vets would go elsewhere.
It could work though....
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:38 am to 50_Tiger
KAT is a loser. We don't need that mentality down here.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:43 am to JayWalkTiger
quote:
KAT’s defense is not as bad as most people think anymore.
This. His defensive rating is actually Top 100 in the league this year, while playing for a dumpster fire team albeit in a small sample size.
Someone like him or Aaron Gordon from Orlando would definitely help this team - we need defensive talent more than anything.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:43 am to 50_Tiger
Or we continue to use assets to put the perfect complementary role players on the team and add depth.
The team already has two young all-stars (Zion will for sure make the all-star team) on the squad.
The team already has two young all-stars (Zion will for sure make the all-star team) on the squad.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:47 am to 50_Tiger
I don’t like locking that much money up in bigs. This isn’t the era to have a max PF and C.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 11:51 am to TigerinATL
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I don’t like locking that much money up in bigs. This isn’t the era to have a max PF and C.
Yes. We have spent the past 10 years acquiring big after big after big.
Enough. Spend your time focusing on Guards and Wings.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:09 pm to 50_Tiger
KAT would be an upgrade comparing to Adams for spacing and fit.
Unfortunately, he's too soft...The Pels need a leader.
Unfortunately, he's too soft...The Pels need a leader.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:10 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:
Yes. We have spent the past 10 years acquiring big after big after big
I do agree with this, but unless Zion develops any outside threat then we will eventually have to find a stretch post player that can shoot and defend. I would hope that Zion can continue to develop his game though. I think you saw yesterday with Ingram getting to the rim a decent amount, that you need perimeter spacing from your Center to allow Zion and Ingram to attack the rim.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:18 pm to 50_Tiger
quote:
Bledsoe/Hayes/NAW/Picks will do it?
Dude, I dont think anybody wants our trash bench guys. All these hypothetical trades that include jj ,naw ,hayes and even Bledsoe. I doubt anybody wants any of our sloppy seconds or old washed up guards
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:34 pm to 50_Tiger
I doubt he's even available.
But I'd rather be looking for a max guard/wing.
I do think we need 1 more dude on this team that can get his own shot from all levels, and obviously, the better he is at it(up to a max dude) the better.
But I'd rather be looking for a max guard/wing.
I do think we need 1 more dude on this team that can get his own shot from all levels, and obviously, the better he is at it(up to a max dude) the better.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:35 pm to Tigerpride18
quote:In fairness, we do have to add Bledsoe or Redick to make salaries work for a max guys. That or Steven Adams.
Dude, I dont think anybody wants our trash bench guys. All these hypothetical trades that include jj ,naw ,hayes and even Bledsoe. I doubt anybody wants any of our sloppy seconds or old washed up guards
But I think as of now, Minnesota wouldn't even really take the discussion, and certainly wouldn't entertain it without Kira being added. Again, that's just as of right now this season before the deadline. Maybe 1-2 years down the road, that could change.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:44 pm to 50_Tiger
Kat would be an unreal fit next to Zion. He's the best shooting "not counting KD as a big" in the league.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:45 pm to LSU Fan 90812
quote:On offense...
Kat would be an unreal fit next to Zion.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:45 pm to LSU Fan 90812
So why would they trade karl Anthony towns? Isnt he the best player they have?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:46 pm to Tigerpride18
Is naz reid starting to take his minutes or gas he at least been playing better when he does play?
Or is naz playing the 4 and towns the 5
Or is naz playing the 4 and towns the 5
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