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**RollWithEm** · 06-26-2012, 07:22 AM

http://www.basketballforum.com/nba-f...ml#post6895432

On one hand, why is Minnesota trying to build a team of white guys?

On the other hand, Budinger is better than whoever they were likely to get at #18.

This probably means they will be letting Beasley walk.

**Prince** · 06-26-2012, 01:43 PM

1. He did a great job in his first season with the team. If it wasn't for the Rubio injury, this team would have competed for a playoff spot and Rick was a big reason why they were in that position.

2. Rubio, Love, Derrick Williams, and Pekovic.

3. I would let Beasley walk with Budinger joining the team. If Randolph can be brought back cheap, get him.

4. Budinger

5. No and no.

6. If there are offers out there for Beasley, then trade him.

7. No.

8. Veterans, defensive spark plug

**RollWithEm** · 06-29-2012, 05:33 AM

So Robbie Hummel is a guy who might actually make this team as a bench shooter. I mean, he is does fit the team profile, after all. Pigmentation, check. Knee injury, check. High assist-to-turnover ratio, check.

It turns out that the Rockets got Terrence Jones with Minny's pick. If you are trying to win now, I think I like Budinger a bit more, but it's close. Not ready to call this a good move for the Wolves just yet.

**Prince** · 06-29-2012, 10:58 AM

Robbie Hummel has a lot of fight in him. He went through two devastating knee injuries and kept coming back. If he stays healthy, he will be an excellent addition to the team.

DaBabyBullz · 06-30-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RollWithEm

How do you feel about the job Rick Adelman did this season as head coach?

10 out of 10. The change in that team was unreal.

Who would you consider the Wolves core players at this time?

Rubio and Love, maybe Pekovich (he had a dominant stretch last year before getting hurt)

What sort of offer sheet would you consider matching for Michael Beasley? Anthony Randolph?

I like both Beasley and Randolph personally, but I don't expect either back. Idk why Randolph didn't play more. He showed late last year that he can really play, yet Adelman didn't play him. Makes no sense.

What would you do with the 18th pick?

Trading it for Budinger was a great move. Best possible outcome to me.

Would you exercise your team option on Martell Webster ($5.7 mil)? Brad Miller ($5.1 mil)?

No. With Budinger he isn't necessary. It really all hinges on if they trade Williams for Gasol, and/or if they keep Beasley. Miller is done!

What trades would you make?

Would you consider using your amnesty on Darko Milicic?

Yes, he shows flashes but he's cleary in Adelman's doghouse.

How would you approach free agency?

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/minnesota.htm

bolded are my answers to osme of em

DaBabyBullz · 06-30-2012, 12:55 PM

The best part about this offseason, is they added 2 shooters in Hummel and Budinger, that the team was sorely lacking last year. If they'd had shooters besides Love, I think they'd have easily been a playoff team. Hell they really should've been a playoff team as it was, if not for Rubio, Love and Pekovich being injured down the stretch.

**RollWithEm** · 07-02-2012, 05:39 AM

I like the looks of this team moving forward. I think they need to make a run at both OJ Mayo and Nicolas Batum.

NK1990 · 07-02-2012, 07:00 AM

Well it seems the wolves are going after batum. The blazers could match any offer the wolves could
give, but then they would potentially lose out on roy hibbert. Decisions decisions for the blazers

**RollWithEm** · 07-03-2012, 12:03 PM

Is Stiemsma a good fit for the Wolves because he fits the pigmentation profile?

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/161236995.html

**RollWithEm** · 07-05-2012, 02:30 PM

Now that Beasley is officially out the door, will this team be better off without him? Was this addition by subtraction?

**RollWithEm** · 09-12-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Robbie Hummel has a lot of fight in him. He went through two devastating knee injuries and kept coming back. If he stays healthy, he will be an excellent addition to the team.

Robbie Hummel off to Spain

Kingsgm · 09-12-2012, 12:07 PM

The Timberwolves don't need to be fixed period. This team is set and ready to contend I think. If Rubio is healthy watch out.

**Bogg** · 09-12-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingsgm

The Timberwolves don't need to be fixed period. This team is set and ready to contend I think. If Rubio is healthy watch out.

If Rubio comes back healthy they're ready to make a leap into the playoffs, but they aren't contending without another major move or two.

Kingsgm · 09-12-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogg

If Rubio comes back healthy they're ready to make a leap into the playoffs, but they aren't contending without another major move or two.

What would this be? They brought in Roy and ak47. I think this team is good enough to be honest.

**Bogg** · 09-13-2012, 03:29 PM

If we were talking prime Roy and Kirilenko then they'd be in the mix at the top of the conference(assuming Rubio is healthy), but Roy's already retired once because his knees went on him and Kirilenko's a good utility guy, but that's it at this stage. Both players were positive additions, but without another top-flight scorer, they're going to struggle come playoff time.

06-26-2012, 07:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Space Invaders Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 30,856 Rep Power: 6045213	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? http://www.basketballforum.com/nba-f...ml#post6895432 On one hand, why is Minnesota trying to build a team of white guys? On the other hand, Budinger is better than whoever they were likely to get at #18. This probably means they will be letting Beasley walk. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

06-26-2012, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Prince Formerly Known as Quite Frankly Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 11,971 Rep Power: 4606109	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? 1. He did a great job in his first season with the team. If it wasn't for the Rubio injury, this team would have competed for a playoff spot and Rick was a big reason why they were in that position. 2. Rubio, Love, Derrick Williams, and Pekovic. 3. I would let Beasley walk with Budinger joining the team. If Randolph can be brought back cheap, get him. 4. Budinger 5. No and no. 6. If there are offers out there for Beasley, then trade him. 7. No. 8. Veterans, defensive spark plug __________________ 2032 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Eddy Sweet \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Andre Wright Finals MVP: Greg Hope 2033 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Joseph McDaniels \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Peter Acres Finals MVP: Greg Hope Fear the Deer Minnesota Timberwolves

06-29-2012, 05:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Space Invaders Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 30,856 Rep Power: 6045213	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? So Robbie Hummel is a guy who might actually make this team as a bench shooter. I mean, he is does fit the team profile, after all. Pigmentation, check. Knee injury, check. High assist-to-turnover ratio, check. It turns out that the Rockets got Terrence Jones with Minny's pick. If you are trying to win now, I think I like Budinger a bit more, but it's close. Not ready to call this a good move for the Wolves just yet. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

06-29-2012, 10:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
Prince Formerly Known as Quite Frankly Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 11,971 Rep Power: 4606109	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? Robbie Hummel has a lot of fight in him. He went through two devastating knee injuries and kept coming back. If he stays healthy, he will be an excellent addition to the team. __________________ 2032 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Eddy Sweet \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Andre Wright Finals MVP: Greg Hope 2033 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Joseph McDaniels \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Peter Acres Finals MVP: Greg Hope Fear the Deer Minnesota Timberwolves

06-30-2012, 12:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
DaBabyBullz Just Say HELL NO To Kobe Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,684 Rep Power: 755916	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? The best part about this offseason, is they added 2 shooters in Hummel and Budinger, that the team was sorely lacking last year. If they'd had shooters besides Love, I think they'd have easily been a playoff team. Hell they really should've been a playoff team as it was, if not for Rubio, Love and Pekovich being injured down the stretch.

07-02-2012, 05:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Space Invaders Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 30,856 Rep Power: 6045213	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? I like the looks of this team moving forward. I think they need to make a run at both OJ Mayo and Nicolas Batum. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

07-02-2012, 07:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
NK1990 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? Well it seems the wolves are going after batum. The blazers could match any offer the wolves could give, but then they would potentially lose out on roy hibbert. Decisions decisions for the blazers

07-03-2012, 12:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Space Invaders Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 30,856 Rep Power: 6045213	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? Is Stiemsma a good fit for the Wolves because he fits the pigmentation profile? http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/161236995.html __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

07-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Space Invaders Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 30,856 Rep Power: 6045213	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? Now that Beasley is officially out the door, will this team be better off without him? Was this addition by subtraction? __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

09-12-2012, 12:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
Kingsgm Thunder GM vs 2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 129 Rep Power: 1	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? The Timberwolves don't need to be fixed period. This team is set and ready to contend I think. If Rubio is healthy watch out.

09-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bogg Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,750 Rep Power: 4050067	Re: How Would You Fix the Timberwolves? If we were talking prime Roy and Kirilenko then they'd be in the mix at the top of the conference(assuming Rubio is healthy), but Roy's already retired once because his knees went on him and Kirilenko's a good utility guy, but that's it at this stage. Both players were positive additions, but without another top-flight scorer, they're going to struggle come playoff time.

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