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moss_is_1 · 07-05-2006, 03:02 PM

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Wolves officials are talking with point guard Mike James and his agent. Meetings are planned for Thursday and Friday in Las Vegas, where the Wolves have gathered for summer league play. "There's been dialogue," agent Bill Duffy said Tuesday. James is one of the biggest names remaining on the market. He averaged 20.3 points and 5.8 assists a game last season with Toronto. The Wolves probably can't afford James unless Toronto consents to a sign-and-trade deal. If the Wolves land James, the transaction would essentially guarantee the departure of free-agent point guard Marcus Banks. Minnesota officials have said re-signing Banks is a priority.

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moss_is_1 · 07-05-2006, 03:04 PM

Didn't see anything posted here so what do you guys think about bringing him in?

**bruno34115** · 07-05-2006, 03:06 PM

I really hope not...

JuX · 07-05-2006, 03:45 PM

I don't really know about this...

coco killer · 07-05-2006, 04:52 PM

maybe only because we need a good shooting guard plus we may not sign marcus banks.

kaniffmn · 07-05-2006, 08:14 PM

I don't mind it one bit. He's a decent long range threat and it'd be interesting to see if he could put up some good numbers to back up last year. To me at this point, just to hear the Wolves in a rumor is a thrill because it seems everyone else is doing something, and we aren't. For some reason, I just don't see much getting done this offseason...McHale is all bark and no bite.

Ballscientist · 07-05-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kaniffmn

I don't mind it one bit. He's a decent long range threat and it'd be interesting to see if he could put up some good numbers to back up last year. To me at this point, just to hear the Wolves in a rumor is a thrill because it seems everyone else is doing something, and we aren't. For some reason, I just don't see much getting done this offseason...McHale is all bark and no bite.

Obviously he needs to spend $40M+ to get James. Ask Raptors to take Banks/Hassell.

socco · 07-05-2006, 08:26 PM

Would be an absolutely horrendous signing. We already have Jaric, Hudson, Wright, Foye, and I would hope Banks. PG is the last thing we need.

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Obviously he needs to spend $40M+ to get James. Ask Raptors to take Banks/Hassell.

For what, Bosh?

JBoog35 · 07-05-2006, 08:51 PM

I really hope this wont happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No to Mike James, we have needs to fill....

**sheefo13** · 07-06-2006, 08:54 AM

Unless Jaric or Hudson are traded, I don't think we need Mike James. I mean he is a fearless scorer that wouldn't exactly hurt us, but I don't want another overpaid pg. No doubt he is among the best FAs out there and one that is actually interested in the wolves, you have to try to pick him up.

JBoog35 · 07-06-2006, 11:55 AM

On another board, a t wolves insider says the Wolves are quiet because they don't want to give away anything, keeping mum will make a trade more likely, supposedly around the 15th. This interest in James is making me think a big man is coming in a trade, like a SF or PF or C. If that is the case, then I am ok with getting James, because we really need a big man first.

abwowang · 07-06-2006, 09:18 PM

yea a big man and james over here for jaric, hudson and griffin..

i only want james over here if we get rid of jaric, hudson... i dont want a huge logjam where problems will be created

JBoog35 · 07-06-2006, 09:41 PM

I am hearing that James is close to signing with Houston for 30 mil.

Ballscientist · 07-06-2006, 09:52 PM

Wolves can offer $40M contract to James, then trade Hudson (or Davis) and another future first rounder for him. Rediculous contract can attract the player you like. First rounder is what Raptors need.

This is very high risk - if Wolves can't make it to the playoffs this year, they will be down for next 7 years.

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