Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss:
Wolves would be smart to trade Wiggins.
I honestly think I would have kept Lavine over Wiggins, and I'm sure they probably could have swung another player with Butler if they did that. I think Wiggins is a tad overrated, too much of a volume shooter, isn't that efficient(and I'm a KU fan). Lavine has the potential to be a more well rounded player, as well as a scorer. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Again, I know it sucks, but Wolves fans STILL have to be patient. I'm not sure spending $$$ on bench player free agents is the answer. At least this year, anyway.
Enjoy the incredible upgrade that Butler will give the team. They'll win a lot more games this year, and they might or even probably will be in the playoffs. It's the first time in forever that's happened.
We can figure out long term stuff next season. Hopefully Butler will be willing to re-sign at the end of his two remaining years. And we also have to account for new deals upcoming for Wiggins and Towns in the approximate near future. We've got the money, but that also means being smart with how we build a consistent team that can and will legitimately compete.
No issue with being patient and saving the money for legitimate paydays. I was more asking if there was a Brogdon or Jordan Bell type player (not those players specifically) out there to be had for minimal cost. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
I honestly think I would have kept Lavine over Wiggins, and I'm sure they probably could have swung another player with Butler if they did that. I think Wiggins is a tad overrated, too much of a volume shooter, isn't that efficient(and I'm a KU fan). Lavine has the potential to be a more well rounded player, as well as a scorer.
A bit overrated? Isn't that efficient? Understatements. Wiggins is pure shit defensively, which is weird since his rep all along was he could guard anyone (and he did at KU, quite well). The times I've watched him he's lazy as f*** unless the ball is in his hands.
The Wolves defensive rating is 27/30 teams and nobody on the team is a plus-defender by the metrics. I don't follow any of this trash outside of KU players in the league, so maybe they're actually better than the data. Either way, it suggests Butler is going to add about 10 wins to their record. That implies they'll eke in, so they can get swept by G.S. [Reply]
Anybody gonna get caught up with this Big3 league Ice Cube put together? It's weird they're going to air the games the night after they take place. First games happen tomorrow, but will be shown on FS1 Monday night. I'll check out atleast one week of games to give it a shot. [Reply]
Three way trade between Cleveland, Indiana and Denver for Paul George and Kevin Love being discussed. Cleveland gets George. Denver gets Love is the main parts. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mcaj22:
the non factor 4th piece of the Warriors won DPOY.
He's not relevant though, doesn't count when talking about their talent, just average.
I still say he is overrated. Saying he is not relevant is taking it too far but I don't believe anyone here ever posted that.
Dray is good but I'd take Durant, Curry and Klay over him in a heartbeat and it isn't close. Like I said before he benefits from playing with a lot of talent but put Dray on a bad team and I bet barely anyone talks about him.
He still might get DPOY but lets face it there are not that many good defensive basketball players in the league anymore. Not downplaying the award he got, it's an impressive award to get but face it today's NBA is pretty much all about scoring.. [Reply]
Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy:
I still say he is overrated. Saying he is not relevant is taking it too far but I don't believe anyone here ever posted that.
Dray is good but I'd take Durant, Curry and Klay over him in a heartbeat and it isn't close. Like I said before he benefits from playing with a lot of talent but put Dray on a bad team and I bet barely anyone talks about him.
He still might get DPOY but lets face it there are not that many good defensive basketball players in the league anymore. Not downplaying the award he got, it's an impressive award to get but face it today's NBA is pretty much all about scoring..
That's why they call him a glue guy, not someone who elevates the team, but fits in and does all of the dirty work. [Reply]
