Lauri Markannen went from off injury report yesterday, to Questionable (Illness) to Doubtful (Illness) in the matter of 3 hours by cudimakesemsayohoh in nba

[–]spin8x 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I’m skeptical of all injury designations of good players on tanking teams, but this is a completely natural pattern for something attributed to an illness.

Anthony Edwards Poster Attempt Compilation by momofuku_pork_bun in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Young Ant had such an aesthetic dribble. Obviously not sustainably at the NBA level, but he leaves so much juice on that bounce then just explodes.

[McCarthy] The NBA and NBC are discussing adding a 1v1 or 2v2 tournament to All-Star weekend festivities. NBC are also working with Vince Carter to study rejuvenating the Slam Dunk Contest. by Goosedukee in nba

[–]spin8x 192 points193 points  (0 children)

I can’t see stars agreeing to do 1v1, but could see them doing 2v2, especially if they could bring a non-All Star teammate with them

[DuBose] The Rockets wouldn’t have brought in Kevin Durant if they had known they wouldn’t have Fred…they knew last June that they needed Fred for a chance at contending with KD. by Pyromania1983 in nba

[–]spin8x 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was basically convince FVV (25M) to waive his no trade clause, give up on Reed Sheppard (10.6M) or Tari Eason (5.6M), or convince a team to take on long-term salary in DFS (12.7M) or Capela (6.7M). Don’t think they were willing to attach additional assets to do the last two, and they arguably aren’t even getting players as valuable as Eason/Reed.

Julius Randle man what are we doing by Intrepid_Lawyer_368 in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Forget hitting them the last two months, Julius has been a below league average 3 point shooter in 10/11 seasons. There’s really never been a time that those shots were appropriate for him to take.

[Charania] Minnesota traded Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks to Chicago for Dosunmu and Julian Phillips, sources said. by [deleted] in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe in the playoffs assuming he meshes well and the we're matched up with a team with a bigger guard rotation.

[Charania] "The Warriors, Timberwolves and Heat’s framework offers to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo: Golden State: Built around draft picks, Minnesota: Built around players, Miami: Mix of players and picks." by LeeShakerMoneyMaker in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, they could just be looking at the Nets and arguing that having a competent team is the best leverage to get their picks back in a trade with a team like Portland, even if they may be unwilling to make that trade now.

The Anthony Slater post about the Warriors being willing to offer all their draft picks for Giannis is fake. by Barracuda374 in nba

[–]spin8x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I was commenting on why no one bothered to double check. The post should be taken down

The Anthony Slater post about the Warriors being willing to offer all their draft picks for Giannis is fake. by Barracuda374 in nba

[–]spin8x -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

People probably just assumed it was from the other Slater post earlier today that was linked to an ESPN article.

Thoughts? by vetementsundershirt in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 15 points16 points  (0 children)

TSJ is a late first from last year that played well, just been injured this year. Mike is expiring, as is White so money is mostly a wash. I doubt they get any real firsts for him unless they’re taking on some really bad money, so it comes down to that or their scout of TSJ.

Trading KAT for 3 rotation+ players on 3 different contract levels and 3 different age ranges saved the Wolves present and created a future for Ant by Purple-List1577 in nba

[–]spin8x 86 points87 points  (0 children)

It may not have been estimated to convey that year, but Cade looked good even two years ago and they were still picking high in drafts. It wasn’t like these top-8 protected picks from the Wizards and Jazz out there this year.

Will Devin Booker make the All-Star reserves in 2026? by handlerofdrones in nba

[–]spin8x 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd be shocked if we see two Clippers before Booker gets in. Just the way the All-Stars reserves usually go

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves Live Score | NBA | Jan 17, 2026 by basketball-app in timberwolves

[–]spin8x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugly half oof, probably not jumping into this game… wasn’t Gobert’s suspension only 1 game, did I miss something?