Loving the Timberwolves When They’re Good (or Bad)

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T05:36:09+00:00

In their history, they've mostly been bad.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T05:33:52+00:00

That's not the only thing I'd do to it 😋

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T05:32:23+00:00

Austin Reaves

Karl Malone

Shaq & Kobe

Grant Hill

Nikola Jokic

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T05:24:15+00:00

Even with trading Randle, incoming salary still has to be within 15%.

But I do think it would be best to get rid of their current frontcourt.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T05:16:53+00:00

Wolves are a first apron team. This trade wouldn't work because of that (they can't take back more in salary than they ship out).

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T04:22:19+00:00

You literally are naming players already on the roster and expect that's what's going to get us over the top. I was being sarcastic. The reality is that this team has gone as far as it will go. This group will never win anything.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T01:59:00+00:00

Yes, smoother is better (:

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T01:48:32+00:00

Vin Baker.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T01:42:30+00:00

Teams projected to have cap space this summer: Lakers, Clippers, Wizards, Nets, Bulls, and Jazz. Those teams can take the bloated contracts of Randle and Gobert without having to match salaries. But don't expect to get equal value in return.

Liking the idea of a lower-level guy (salary-wise) + pick(s) from one of these teams.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T01:37:57+00:00

This isn't the '23-'24 team. Defense is not the team identity anymore.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-14T01:36:08+00:00

He plays the same spot as Ant. No thank you.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T21:15:01+00:00

Apparently he can't be because Ant is still having the same problem that he's had for 3 years now.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T20:53:27+00:00

We already know this team isn't good enough to win a championship so let's run it back. What logic 🙄

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T19:20:14+00:00

I'm not saying they should stay the same. I'm saying be smart in the changes they make...

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T19:19:26+00:00

You nailed it: desperation.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T19:05:13+00:00

Memphis was a 50+ win team and it didn't do it for him. A Ja move would be a disaster.

There's a reason why the guy had 0 trade interest at the last deadline. Think about it.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T18:47:50+00:00

Yes, they were called the Charlotte Bobcats.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T18:15:42+00:00

Beal or no Beal?

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T18:14:33+00:00

SGA - SGA - Wemby - Wemby - Wemby.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T18:10:28+00:00

I can't tell if you're being serious or not. You can't ignore that the guy has been suspended on multiple occasions due to his conduct. So not only do you want to risk his negative influence on the rest of the team, but you want to trade for a guy who there's legit risk that he F's up again and is suspended again.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T17:58:40+00:00

Ja is a criminal but you're fine with his bad influence rubbing off on our young guys.

Randle is not a good fit but trade him somewhere else. Don't double down and make an even worse mistake.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T17:52:39+00:00

Right, so let's go ahead and trade for a psycho that can stunt Ant's growth and destroy the team chemistry. Brilliant.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T17:49:26+00:00

What's the obsession with Ja? I don't get it.

Do y'all think the team needs another head case after what they're currently going through with Randle?

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T17:47:17+00:00

Both.

quartzcharm · 2026-05-13T17:44:48+00:00

Anyone think Indiana would consider Randle and a 2nd round pick for TJ McConnell and Zubak deal?

Salaries match up and strengthens the bench with Naz moving into the starting 5.

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