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Post by Nick K on Apr 2, 2024 17:51:27 GMT -6
Its a rock and a hard place situation as to who I'm "rooting" for.. I'm not sure how much I trust ALore to keep the team here long-term, and there is definitely a bit of Shyster to both of them. With Glen, there is no doubt he loves the Wolves and Minnesota. But he's like 185 years old and his wife and heirs have no interest in running the team. My worry is if he goes, Becky immediately sells to the highest bidder, no matter what their plans for the franchise are. That's exactly my concern too. Glen is showing his age alarmingly so. He's 82 and who knows he could be gone in the next few years. If he dies his estate sells it to the first bidder and the team is moved.
Lo/Rod offers us a good chance they stay here.
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Post by levine on Apr 2, 2024 18:03:36 GMT -6
Its a rock and a hard place situation as to who I'm "rooting" for.. I'm not sure how much I trust ALore to keep the team here long-term, and there is definitely a bit of Shyster to both of them. With Glen, there is no doubt he loves the Wolves and Minnesota. But he's like 185 years old and his wife and heirs have no interest in running the team. My worry is if he goes, Becky immediately sells to the highest bidder, no matter what their plans for the franchise are. That's exactly my concern too. Glen is showing his age alarmingly so. He's 82 and who knows he could be gone in the next few years. If he dies his estate sells it to the first bidder and the team is moved.
Lo/Rod offers us a good chance they stay here.
They certainly might. Although ARod does have the Seattle connections...
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 3, 2024 10:37:16 GMT -6
The ownership question now goes to arbitration. What happens if the arbitration process extends beyond the 90 window that LoRod's interpretation of the contract says they should get to have the league approve the sale? If I'm understanding their POV, the contract allows them 90 days to gain approval with the league after submitting their documentation etc. The league isn't going to vote on it now as Glen has taken the sale off the table. What happens if LoRod win in arbitration, but it's now beyond that 90 window? Could Glen doing what he did create the situation where the contract actually does void? That would seem contrary to the spirit of the contract, but legally could it work? I almost wonder if the NBA will vote on it because documentation has already been submitted in regards to the purchase agreement prior to Glen backing out. The NBA does have "pre-approved" groups, like Dyal. It could be a situation where the NBA votes on Lo-Rod's funding and pre-approves them to be owners. From what I understand, that's what the NBA is voting on. Whether or not their funding is legit for them to be owners. Once they're approved, then the money switches hands and they become principal owners. So I THINK, with all the wealth of legal knowledge I have, that they could get the approval done, which would fall within the 90 day extension. Then, if Glen is ruled to have violated the contract, they would have all of that done within the 90 day extension that was supposed to have been given, making them compliant to the demands of the agreement, meaning Glen has to surrender control of the team per the terms of the agreement. I heard on Jonny K's pod this morning that the league will NOT be doing anything while the ownership is in question. The arbitration must be concluded apparently before they will do anything.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 3, 2024 10:40:36 GMT -6
That's exactly my concern too. Glen is showing his age alarmingly so. He's 82 and who knows he could be gone in the next few years. If he dies his estate sells it to the first bidder and the team is moved.
Lo/Rod offers us a good chance they stay here.
They certainly might. Although ARod does have the Seattle connections...Way overblown IMHO.
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Post by levine on Apr 3, 2024 11:34:54 GMT -6
McLaughlin is now shooting 51% from 3 and 48% overall on the season.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 3, 2024 12:19:53 GMT -6
McLaughlin is now shooting 51% from 3 and 48% overall on the season. One of my favorite developments from the season. Love that he's made himself important again. I know when the playoffs start we cut down how many we play, but it sure seems like somehow we need to find some minutes for Jmac. On another subject: Let say KAT comes back in middle of first series. It sounds like they probably would put him right back in the starting lineup. (I think it was Dane or Jonny K that said that). I feel thats a mistake. Why not bring him off the bench for at least a few games and let him get reacclimated to the speed of the game against 2nd line players? I am truly a bit concerned that once KAT gets back our ball movement will stop. That doesnt mean I dont want him back, because I do. But I think Finch will be in a bit of a tough spot managing how things play out.
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Post by tmirvin on Apr 3, 2024 12:30:01 GMT -6
McLaughlin is now shooting 51% from 3 and 48% overall on the season. One of my favorite developments from the season. Love that he's made himself important again.  I know when the playoffs start we cut down how many we play, but it sure seems like somehow we need to find some minutes for Jmac. On another subject: Let say KAT comes back in middle of first series. It sounds like they probably would put him right back in the starting lineup. (I think it was Dane or Jonny K that said that). I feel thats a mistake. Why not bring him off the bench for at least a few games and let him get reacclimated to the speed of the game against 2nd line players?  I am truly a bit concerned that once KAT gets back our ball movement will stop. That doesnt mean I dont want him back, because I do.  But I think Finch will be in a bit of a tough spot managing how things play out.  I'd start him. He'll be loose after warmups - no reason to make him come in cold - and if he starts, he won't feel he has to "carry" the offense because ant will be out there. I think they need to be very mindful of his minutes and play him how the game dictates. Plus, Kat's gotten off to a fast start numerous times this year. Lastly, backups get less minutes in the playoff, so he'd be going against starters most of the time anyways.
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Post by levine on Apr 3, 2024 12:33:53 GMT -6
Seeing SloMo thrive without KAT seems to be validating the idea that he's strictly a PF.
I was always more concerned about playing SloMo with Rudy, but its SloMo and KAT that can't really share the floor.
Interestingly, it appears that when we have Rudy/SloMo/Naz out there together, Naz is pretty clearly the SF.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 3, 2024 14:32:43 GMT -6
Seeing SloMo thrive without KAT seems to be validating the idea that he's strictly a PF. I was always more concerned about playing SloMo with Rudy, but its SloMo and KAT that can't really share the floor. Interestingly, it appears that when we have Rudy/SloMo/Naz out there together, Naz is pretty clearly the SF. While we miss KAT, I think this is just showing how his 50 million could potentially be spent differently.
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Post by jojo on Apr 3, 2024 14:56:15 GMT -6
One of my favorite developments from the season. Love that he's made himself important again.  I know when the playoffs start we cut down how many we play, but it sure seems like somehow we need to find some minutes for Jmac. On another subject: Let say KAT comes back in middle of first series. It sounds like they probably would put him right back in the starting lineup. (I think it was Dane or Jonny K that said that). I feel thats a mistake. Why not bring him off the bench for at least a few games and let him get reacclimated to the speed of the game against 2nd line players?  I am truly a bit concerned that once KAT gets back our ball movement will stop. That doesnt mean I dont want him back, because I do.  But I think Finch will be in a bit of a tough spot managing how things play out.  I'd start him. He'll be loose after warmups - no reason to make him come in cold - and if he starts, he won't feel he has to "carry" the offense because ant will be out there. I think they need to be very mindful of his minutes and play him how the game dictates. Plus, Kat's gotten off to a fast start numerous times this year. Lastly, backups get less minutes in the playoff, so he'd be going against starters most of the time anyways. Finch should feel free to use KAT is his preferred rotations since he’s got cover that he should be on a minutes restriction when he comes back. That includes bringing him off the bench, or pulling him when they face small ball lineups. It could work out well if KAT has his shooting stroke since that could help take the pressure off Ant.
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Post by langcow on Apr 3, 2024 16:03:17 GMT -6
Seeing SloMo thrive without KAT seems to be validating the idea that he's strictly a PF. I was always more concerned about playing SloMo with Rudy, but its SloMo and KAT that can't really share the floor. Interestingly, it appears that when we have Rudy/SloMo/Naz out there together, Naz is pretty clearly the SF. What about KAT at C and SloMo at PF?
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Post by levine on Apr 3, 2024 16:17:48 GMT -6
Seeing SloMo thrive without KAT seems to be validating the idea that he's strictly a PF. I was always more concerned about playing SloMo with Rudy, but its SloMo and KAT that can't really share the floor. Interestingly, it appears that when we have Rudy/SloMo/Naz out there together, Naz is pretty clearly the SF. What about KAT at C and SloMo at PF? Maybe? Or maybe they just don't mesh, because SloMo has been KAT's worst 2-man lineup mate, among rotation players, the past 2 seasons.
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Post by Nick K on Apr 3, 2024 19:36:11 GMT -6
Seeing SloMo thrive without KAT seems to be validating the idea that he's strictly a PF. I was always more concerned about playing SloMo with Rudy, but its SloMo and KAT that can't really share the floor. Interestingly, it appears that when we have Rudy/SloMo/Naz out there together, Naz is pretty clearly the SF. While we miss KAT, I think this is just showing how his 50 million could potentially be spent differently. If Rudy or Reid go down we're f=u=ked. We're far better with Kat if we want to win a championship that is. They have to find a way to keep him. They paid McD too much. Anyway, why should we care if they go over the cap? It's not your money.
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Post by levine on Apr 3, 2024 19:53:10 GMT -6
They did not pay McD too much.
He’s going to be making like 17% of the cap on his new contract.
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Post by WolvesLife on Apr 4, 2024 6:55:56 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs?
I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year.
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Post by tmill720 on Apr 4, 2024 8:14:43 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs? I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year. I'd rank them as: 1. Kings (no Monk or Huerter means their small-ball spacing is much less scary) 2. Warriors (they're just not that good, and I'd love to put them in their place) 3. Suns (would rather face them early without KAT tbh) 4. Mavs (Luka is scary but we have as good of a matchup with them as anyone else does) 5. Pelicans (Zion kills us) 6. Lakers (AD/LeBron and the Laker whistle)
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 4, 2024 8:23:21 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs? I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year. I'd rank them as: 1. Kings (no Monk or Huerter means their small-ball spacing is much less scary) 2. Warriors (they're just not that good, and I'd love to put them in their place) 3. Suns (would rather face them early without KAT tbh) 4. Mavs (Luka is scary but we have as good of a matchup with them as anyone else does) 5. Pelicans (Zion kills us) 6. Lakers (AD/LeBron and the Laker whistle) I agree on the Kings. They're injuries change that matchup a lot. The Suns are still scary to me. Booker and KD could go off multiple games and outplay even the best defense. Mavs are hot. I think they might be least favorite option in the first round. Pels aren't a great matchup for us, but they've been slumping. Ingram should be back, but Zion hasn't been great recently. I know we don't matchup with him well, but I'm more ok with them now that the Mavs are so hot and have Luka. Lakers and Warriors should both be beatable. I'd rather have the Warriors.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 4, 2024 8:27:09 GMT -6
On the sale thing, would we hear if LoRod filed an arbitration case? Just wondering why it hasn't been leaked out there yet? LoRod seems VERY clear that their contract is ironclad. If that's true, why not file right away? Glen thinks he has outs as well. Is that why this isn't going right to arbitration? It's probably just that they're letting the dust settle and letting the lawyers handle things for awhile. Maybe one side just needs time to process and determine that they probably aren't correct? It seems like they would make sure that a solution can't be reached before heading to arbitration. Or, maybe the league got involved and told them to hold on this as the playoff stretch is here.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 4, 2024 9:20:29 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs? I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year. I'd rank them as: 1. Kings (no Monk or Huerter means their small-ball spacing is much less scary) 2. Clippers. (we have their number) 3. Warriors (they're just not that good, and I'd love to put them in their place) 4. Suns (would rather face them early without KAT tbh) 5. Mavs (Luka is scary but we have as good of a matchup with them as anyone else does) 6. Pelicans (Zion kills us) 7. Lakers (AD/LeBron and the Laker whistle) I'd go (with #1 team I'd most like to face, leaving out Denver and OKC): 1. Kings (for reasons you said above) 2. Warriors (they can get hot..but I dont think they can do it for 4 games) 3. Suns (and hope that none of the big 3 get hot.) 4. Lakers (I am concerned about the NBA wanting them to go farther...because LeBron is old) 5. Mavs (They are playing really well right now) 6. Pelicans. (We have no answer for Zion).
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Post by araxen on Apr 4, 2024 10:17:02 GMT -6
They converted Garza's contract.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Apr 4, 2024 10:21:23 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs? I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year. What are you talking about? lol Sacramento would be my choice. I hate to see Dallas and Phoenix. 1. Warriors (They are terrible and we match up really well against them) 2. Kings (We've beaten them all season and they have injuries) 3. Lakers (Highly doubtful they beat us in a 5 game series and Lebumm struggles with NAW or Jaden on him so he is a none factor) 4. Dallas. Luka is so easy to get distracted when he doesn't get the calls and complains way to much (similar to KAT) 5. Suns with Booker have had our number. And I would prefer we play them without KAT. 6. Pelicans (Zion kills us) With all that said if the Refs continue calling Wolves games the way they have the last 3-4 games bring em on. Any of them.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Apr 4, 2024 10:22:23 GMT -6
They converted Garza's contract. I'm guessing TJ Warren will be gone or someone else?
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Post by levine on Apr 4, 2024 10:42:09 GMT -6
Anyone have a preference who we face in the playoffs? I personally don't want to face either Sacramento or the Lakers. Bad matchup, we have not done well against either this year. What are you talking about? lol Sacramento would be my choice. I hate to see Dallas and Phoenix. 1. Warriors (They are terrible and we match up really well against them) 2. Kings (We've beaten them all season and they have injuries)3. Lakers (Highly doubtful they beat us in a 5 game series and Lebumm struggles with NAW or Jaden on him so he is a none factor) 4. Dallas. Luka is so easy to get distracted when he doesn't get the calls and complains way to much (similar to KAT) 5. Suns with Booker have had our number. And I would prefer we play them without KAT. 6. Pelicans (Zion kills us) With all that said if the Refs continue calling Wolves games the way they have the last 3-4 games bring em on. Any of them. They've beaten us 2 out of 3 games...
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Post by levine on Apr 4, 2024 10:42:58 GMT -6
They converted Garza's contract. I'm guessing TJ Warren will be gone or someone else? We had an empty roster spot.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 4, 2024 13:22:55 GMT -6
I'm guessing TJ Warren will be gone or someone else? We had an empty roster spot. I thought "maybe" they'd use that spot on a 10 day (which could be converted) for a 4 who could spend some time guarding Zion if it came down to it. Pick up some fouls and just try to slow him down a bit. But it probably makes more sense to know you have another center in case KAT cant come back or is ineffective.
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