The Timberwolves don’t project to have cap room, though that won’t stop them from attempting to make major moves this offseason, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic notes. The team will have major stakeholders in Los Angeles for meetings on Sunday with an eye on recruiting free agents.
Karl-Anthony Towns has taken on the role of a recruiter. D’Angelo Russell appears to be a target with Krawcynski citing the two players’ friendship as just part of the reason a pairing makes sense. Much has to be done before Minnesota can truly become a threat to land Russell, as he is still technically a restricted free agent and the franchise can’t compete with some of the other organizations with max cap space already on hand.
As we wait to see what moves the Timberwolves have in store, let’s take a look at some rumors from around the league:
- Seven teams have expressed “varying levels” of interest in DeMarcus Cousins, Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated hears. The Knicks are among the teams with serious interest and the Clippers are “intrigued,” Spears writes.
- The Pacers have yet to exercise or decline the option on Edmond Sumner, as they are discussing a long-term deal with the point guard, J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star relays. The former second-round pick appeared in 23 games for Indiana last season.
- Sources tell Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link) that it’s unlikely that there will be an update on Kristaps Porzingis‘ sexual assault allegations before free agency on Sunday. The Mavericks and Porzingis are still expected to come together on a full, five-year max contract, Townsend adds.
A healthy and motivated Boogie would be a great catch. Yes, he’s no Durant, Kawhi, etc but he WAS one of the best centers in the game prior to injury. I wouldn’t mind a 1/$20 mil deal with an option. If not him, then Randle. Cousins can space the floor although I wouldn’t ask him to be an outside shooter. But he and Randle could each be a good compliment to Robinson who’s offensive game is limited at the moment.
Well DMC might not be KD… but prior to injury I would take him everyday of the week & twice on Sundays over Kawhi…
Over a guy that just led his team to the Championship? Crazy take right there.
PLEASE LET THE KNICKS GET CRY BABY BOOGIE. PLEASE LET THEM MISS ON EVERYONE ELSE EXCEPT FOR COUSINS
It would be a great test to see if he’s really “matured” on the court.
With his mobility limited, and still the desire to do it all himself, and the pressure at MSG, he would be a potential blow-up every game. Get your tickets!
With 105 million in contracts for 2019-2020, and another $7 million (give or take) in roster holds, Minnesota needs to jettison $34 million in 2019-2020 salary to get to a place where they can pay D’Angelo Russell the max. Granted, Russell might not get a max offer, but still – about $30 million needs to go away.
Either Minnesota has found a home for Wiggins (unlikely), or they plan to ship out Teague and Covington to clear space. Both guys have value, only I don’t know how they get rid of them without taking money back.
Seems like signing Russell is a longshot.
Sign & trade & most likely a 3-team deal
Towns wants to show off his domain.
Towns, Wiggy, RoCo, Teague, Okogie, Diop, Dieng= $105MM.
Culver cap hold: $5.8MM
4 empty roster spots: $3.5MM (Teams min is 12 players)
About $115MM and luxury tax is $132MM ($17MM available).
Diengs contract is $16MM this year/$17MM next year and he sucks. Waived and stretched his cap hits are $6.5MM over 5 instead. That gives Minn about $27MM and allows them to give DLo a near max contract. They could trade Teague too to add more space if they don’t take too much salary back. For example Baynes($4.5MM) in PHX. They could send BKN a lottery protected 1st in 2020 or 2021 and that could work considering they’re getting Kyrie.