[dbeal21Participant]

 Who does everyone think the Wolves should Target in this years draft? Pretty safe to assume they end up with a pick in the 1-7 range. That being said I really believe Buddy Hield isn’t being talked about as a prospect to the wolves enough. With all of the pieces on the Wolves a player they are really missing is a knock-down shooter which Buddy hield definetely is. He could provide an instant spark off the bench. 

[high floorParticipant]

Most on this forum have agreed that his floor is JJ Redick, and a player of his caliber could be really valuable as their young core continues to mature.

I think he could bring a little more to the table offensively than JJ. He’s getting to the FT line nearly 6 times per game which is pretty decent for a perimeter oriented player. He’s already 210lbs, and JJ was 185 pounds soaking wet coming out of college.. so his body may stand up to the rigors of an 82 game schedule sooner than we think. Especially on the defensive end. 

[kazamParticipant]

 Over the course of JJ’s four year career at Duke he had a Free Throw Attempt Rate of .381. 

Over the course of Buddy’s four year career at Oklahoma he has a FTr of .259. 

Not sure what exactly Hield brings that JJ didn’t at the outset. Both great shooters, neither particularly effective ball handlers or defenders (at the time). JJ has worked his way into being a solid defender. 

 

 

 

 

[kazamParticipant]

 Over the course of JJ’s four year career at Duke he had a Free Throw Attempt Rate of .381. 

Over the course of Buddy’s four year career at Oklahoma he has a FTr of .259. 

Not sure what exactly Hield brings that JJ didn’t at the outset. Both great shooters, neither particularly effective ball handlers or defenders (at the time). JJ has worked his way into being a solid defender. 

 

 

 

 

[high floorParticipant]

Most on this forum have agreed that his floor is JJ Redick, and a player of his caliber could be really valuable as their young core continues to mature.

I think he could bring a little more to the table offensively than JJ. He’s getting to the FT line nearly 6 times per game which is pretty decent for a perimeter oriented player. He’s already 210lbs, and JJ was 185 pounds soaking wet coming out of college.. so his body may stand up to the rigors of an 82 game schedule sooner than we think. Especially on the defensive end. 

[MopgrassParticipant]

 I like Jamal Murray for them. They don’t need a true PG since Wiggins and LaVine handle the ball so much… they need a shooter. Skal at PF if they drop. Shooting is always good. 

[Bankroll PJParticipant]

 Respectfully, I disagree. I think they should go after Kris Dunn because he’s a true PG while still being a threat to score and an elite defender. Dunn is still developing his perimeter shot but Lavine, Wiggins, and KAT all shoot well enought to demand respect.  

I think what this team needs more than anything however is a coach that will demand more from Wiggins. His scoring is fine but with his length and athleticism he should be getting way more rebounds, steals, and blocks.  His assist numbers are pretty low for how often he has the ball as well. I don’t think this team makes a big jump until Wiggins becomes a major two-way player.  

 

[MopgrassParticipant]

 Big time isolation guys like Jordan or Kobe played best when their PG’s 3 point shooting experts. Wiggins is not a glimmer of either of them, but his type of isolation requires shooters. Kris Dunn shoots… what? 35% from 3 in college? When he goes pro, it’ll likely be less than 30%. LaVine, Wiggins, and Towns are developing 3 point shooters. None are great yet. If we learn anything from what might end up being the winningest team of all time, the Warriors, it’s that shooting is insanely important. You need to couple good shooting with the ability to break down the defense. The Wolves have Wiggins and LaVine to breakdown the D and surrounding them with more shooters makes s lot of sense. 

[dbeal21Participant]

 Thank you I was a big Dunn fan until I watched him play more, We would essentially be getting a less experienced player that does a lot of the things Rubio does and in my mind isnt an upgrade, also with tyus as a backup what would be the point of adding another PG unless Rubio is forsure not in the future plans. And Shooters is a huge thing the wolves need.

[dbeal21Participant]

 Thank you I was a big Dunn fan until I watched him play more, We would essentially be getting a less experienced player that does a lot of the things Rubio does and in my mind isnt an upgrade, also with tyus as a backup what would be the point of adding another PG unless Rubio is forsure not in the future plans. And Shooters is a huge thing the wolves need.

[MopgrassParticipant]

 Big time isolation guys like Jordan or Kobe played best when their PG’s 3 point shooting experts. Wiggins is not a glimmer of either of them, but his type of isolation requires shooters. Kris Dunn shoots… what? 35% from 3 in college? When he goes pro, it’ll likely be less than 30%. LaVine, Wiggins, and Towns are developing 3 point shooters. None are great yet. If we learn anything from what might end up being the winningest team of all time, the Warriors, it’s that shooting is insanely important. You need to couple good shooting with the ability to break down the defense. The Wolves have Wiggins and LaVine to breakdown the D and surrounding them with more shooters makes s lot of sense. 

[Bankroll PJParticipant]

 Respectfully, I disagree. I think they should go after Kris Dunn because he’s a true PG while still being a threat to score and an elite defender. Dunn is still developing his perimeter shot but Lavine, Wiggins, and KAT all shoot well enought to demand respect.  

I think what this team needs more than anything however is a coach that will demand more from Wiggins. His scoring is fine but with his length and athleticism he should be getting way more rebounds, steals, and blocks.  His assist numbers are pretty low for how often he has the ball as well. I don’t think this team makes a big jump until Wiggins becomes a major two-way player.  

 

[MopgrassParticipant]

 I like Jamal Murray for them. They don’t need a true PG since Wiggins and LaVine handle the ball so much… they need a shooter. Skal at PF if they drop. Shooting is always good. 

[TravelinTravParticipant]

 The wolves need a shooter/scorer badly especially on the second unit.Hopefully whom ever they draft will become a starter mid season. It obviously depends where the pick lands but I like the following 3 in this order.

1Ingram

2Murray

3Heild

If the Wolves land Ingram I’m callin playoffs next year.

If those 3 are gone then a big to go next to KATand to relieve Deng and KAT of all the minutes they play.

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Ingram would be the ultimate dream for the Wolves. Seeing him play in the NCAA tournament, his shot is just so easy… would fill in perfectly on the wing or as small-ball PF next to KAT

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Ingram would be the ultimate dream for the Wolves. Seeing him play in the NCAA tournament, his shot is just so easy… would fill in perfectly on the wing or as small-ball PF next to KAT

[TravelinTravParticipant]

 The wolves need a shooter/scorer badly especially on the second unit.Hopefully whom ever they draft will become a starter mid season. It obviously depends where the pick lands but I like the following 3 in this order.

1Ingram

2Murray

3Heild

If the Wolves land Ingram I’m callin playoffs next year.

If those 3 are gone then a big to go next to KATand to relieve Deng and KAT of all the minutes they play.

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 If the Wolves come out of the draft with a player like Sabonis that can play a team game and help spread the floor a bit I think the playoffs are within reach soon,

 

 

 

 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 If the Wolves come out of the draft with a player like Sabonis that can play a team game and help spread the floor a bit I think the playoffs are within reach soon,

 

 

 

 

[UncledrewParticipant]

Assuming Minnesota doesn’t get the number 1 pick but still lands in the top 5 with Simmons and Ingram already off the board, I’d select Jamal Murray. To me murray would be the leader they need at point. No offense to rubio but he would apply more pressure to defenses, his shot creating and 3 point shooting should translate to the nba game. Dark horse would be Dragen Bender because his mobility and versatility at 7 foot next to Karl towns could be the missing piece in there front court, assuming he were to reach his potential.

[UncledrewParticipant]

Assuming Minnesota doesn’t get the number 1 pick but still lands in the top 5 with Simmons and Ingram already off the board, I’d select Jamal Murray. To me murray would be the leader they need at point. No offense to rubio but he would apply more pressure to defenses, his shot creating and 3 point shooting should translate to the nba game. Dark horse would be Dragen Bender because his mobility and versatility at 7 foot next to Karl towns could be the missing piece in there front court, assuming he were to reach his potential.

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 It may sound counter intuitive, but I think with how well Rubio and Lavine have played together over the last six weeks or so, Kris Dunn is the guy I want. 

The achilles heal of this Wolves team is the bench. Drafting a SG like hield or Murray doesn’t make sense because who gets them the ball if they play on that second unit? If they start, Lavine goes to the bench where he’s the primary ball handler of the second unit and he might put up numbers but his effectiveness goes way down. 

Draft a guy like Dunn, let him run that second unit. If Rubio regresses (shooting 44 percent and 37 from 3 over his last 20 games), you’ve got a point guard who’s gained experience as the backup and ready to step into a bigger role. If he doesnt, by the time his contract comes up, it’ll be about the same time as Dunn’s and you have options/decisions to make. 

I look at this way, the Wolves need three guys. A backup PG, a 3 and D wing (not necessarily starter but good rotation guy) and a 3rd big (again, starter would be nice, but good rotation guy at worst). Point guards are the hardest to find in free agency of that group. 

Draft Dunn, sign a wing (lets just say Courtney Lee for the sake of this post) and sign a post (Let’s say Terrence Jones for the sake of this post). 

Starters

Rubio-Lavine-Wiggy-Jones-Towns

Bench

Dunn-Lee-Bazz-Bjelica (minimum PT)-Dieng (24-28 mpg)

That’s a team I’d enjoy watchin. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 It may sound counter intuitive, but I think with how well Rubio and Lavine have played together over the last six weeks or so, Kris Dunn is the guy I want. 

The achilles heal of this Wolves team is the bench. Drafting a SG like hield or Murray doesn’t make sense because who gets them the ball if they play on that second unit? If they start, Lavine goes to the bench where he’s the primary ball handler of the second unit and he might put up numbers but his effectiveness goes way down. 

Draft a guy like Dunn, let him run that second unit. If Rubio regresses (shooting 44 percent and 37 from 3 over his last 20 games), you’ve got a point guard who’s gained experience as the backup and ready to step into a bigger role. If he doesnt, by the time his contract comes up, it’ll be about the same time as Dunn’s and you have options/decisions to make. 

I look at this way, the Wolves need three guys. A backup PG, a 3 and D wing (not necessarily starter but good rotation guy) and a 3rd big (again, starter would be nice, but good rotation guy at worst). Point guards are the hardest to find in free agency of that group. 

Draft Dunn, sign a wing (lets just say Courtney Lee for the sake of this post) and sign a post (Let’s say Terrence Jones for the sake of this post). 

Starters

Rubio-Lavine-Wiggy-Jones-Towns

Bench

Dunn-Lee-Bazz-Bjelica (minimum PT)-Dieng (24-28 mpg)

That’s a team I’d enjoy watchin. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SubZeroParticipant]

Are we giving up on Tyus Jones already?

[SubZeroParticipant]

Are we giving up on Tyus Jones already?

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 I am going to go with Sabonis, too.

3 bigs rotating in and out: KAT, Sabonis, Dieng.

If they can get into the second round they can go after some perimeter guys.  Somebody like Danuel House as a 2 guard or Fred Van Vleet at point guard.  Thomas Walkup could probably be had cheaply.

I can see KAT and Sabonis being a killer big man combo.  Then Rubio runs the show.  LaVine and Wiggins drive, dunk, and work on their jumpers. 

That’s a good core.  From there, they can add solid role players.

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 I am going to go with Sabonis, too.

3 bigs rotating in and out: KAT, Sabonis, Dieng.

If they can get into the second round they can go after some perimeter guys.  Somebody like Danuel House as a 2 guard or Fred Van Vleet at point guard.  Thomas Walkup could probably be had cheaply.

I can see KAT and Sabonis being a killer big man combo.  Then Rubio runs the show.  LaVine and Wiggins drive, dunk, and work on their jumpers. 

That’s a good core.  From there, they can add solid role players.

 

 

 

 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 Tyus Jones needs time to develope.   He can become a good NBA point guard but he will have wait for his chance.  More and more be is receiving opportunities to play.

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 Tyus Jones needs time to develope.   He can become a good NBA point guard but he will have wait for his chance.  More and more be is receiving opportunities to play.

[MattHoopsParticipant]

 Right now we have a pretty good 5 in Rubio, LaVine, Wiggins, Dieng, and Townes.  Our bench is very weak besides Shabazz.  Shabazz has his faults but would be a rotation guy for a playoff team.  Tyus Jones and Nemanja Bjelica still have potential.   In a perfect world, Dieng would be a great first big off the bench.  I would love for us to sign Barnes as a FA and start him at PF.  We could go small with Rubio, LaVine, Wiggins, Barnes, and KAT or we could could go bigger when we bring Dieng in.  We would then have LaVine, Wiggins, Barnes, Dieng, and KAT.  

Then, we would draft Buddy Hield.

However, Barnes is a guy that will be too expensive for the T-Wolves probably.  I would also like Terrance Jones.  Not sure if he would come here..

I think Barnes and Jones are probably not very likely.  How about a Marvin Williams?  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MattHoopsParticipant]

 Right now we have a pretty good 5 in Rubio, LaVine, Wiggins, Dieng, and Townes.  Our bench is very weak besides Shabazz.  Shabazz has his faults but would be a rotation guy for a playoff team.  Tyus Jones and Nemanja Bjelica still have potential.   In a perfect world, Dieng would be a great first big off the bench.  I would love for us to sign Barnes as a FA and start him at PF.  We could go small with Rubio, LaVine, Wiggins, Barnes, and KAT or we could could go bigger when we bring Dieng in.  We would then have LaVine, Wiggins, Barnes, Dieng, and KAT.  

Then, we would draft Buddy Hield.

However, Barnes is a guy that will be too expensive for the T-Wolves probably.  I would also like Terrance Jones.  Not sure if he would come here..

I think Barnes and Jones are probably not very likely.  How about a Marvin Williams?  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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