Thursday’s agreement with Kyle Anderson will give the Timberwolves 15 players under contract, but they’re not done with offseason moves, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Minnesota remains in the market for another big man and has talked to the Jazz about Rudy Gobert, sources tell Krawczynski.
Although the Wolves used a first-round pick on Auburn’s Walker Kessler, they want to add a veteran center so there’s not too much pressure on Kessler to produce right away. They were interested in free agents JaVale McGee and Isaiah Hartenstein, but they both reached deals with other teams Thursday night.
Minnesota’s talks with Utah about Gobert began before the draft, but the Jazz are asking a lot in return for their perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate. If the Wolves can’t work out a trade for Gobert, Krawczynski cites the Pacers‘ Myles Turner and the Hawks‘ Clint Capela as other options, although he adds that Minnesota’s talks with Atlanta haven’t gotten very far.
There’s more from the Northwest Division:
- The Timberwolves talked to the Spurs about Dejounte Murray but weren’t willing to meet the asking price, Krawczynski confirms. There was also skepticism that Murray would re-sign with Minnesota once his contract expires in two years.
- Teams have been making calls to gather background info on Timberwolves wing Malik Beasley, but no deal is imminent, tweets Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News. Beasley, who will make $15.45MM next season, carries a team option for his $16.52MM salary in 2023/24.
- Bruce Brown possibly could have made more than the $13+ million he’ll receive from the Nuggets over the next two years, but he believes he’s entering a good situation in Denver, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link). A source tells Reynolds that “fit” was more important to Brown than money.
- Vasilije Micic‘s representatives are pressing the Thunder to trade him, but Oklahoma City isn’t willing to give the European star up cheaply, according to Aris Barkas of EuroHoops. The Nuggets, Bucks, Bulls and Spurs have all expressed interest in Micic, Barkas hears.
Twin Tower?
Gobert/Towns
Russell does not have good trade value
Gobert/Towns would compliment each other quite well, I just don’t see anything the Jazz would want as Edwards would be redundant.
There is no galaxy that exists where the Wolves would include Edwards in a grade for Gobert.
Bruce Brown is better O’Neale this season
I have no idea why Nets offer 2023 First for O’Neale.
Nets probably could of kept Bruce Brown rather than giving up a first round pick.
Any rumors on Lance Stephenson I really hope he signs somewhere he is in great shape and ready to play now!!!!!!
He’s only good with the Pacers. Everywhere else he sucks
Props to Denver man, what a week, got the supermax done, got Braun, got Kcp, now Brown ! Not gonna lie Kcp and Brown were 2 of my biggest reasonable targets for Lal a week ago. Haven’t loved all their decisions of the past but this was a good week Imo
Even shed a little extra payroll for 24′ when Jokers ext makes that team a top 5 payroll in the league
A+
New sheriff in town (Booth). I’d give him an “A” (he lost the + with the DeAndre Jordan signing). No doubt he’s done great in addressing the dead zone on the roster with secondary assets. He’s acquired 4 big physical wing players. The 3 you mention and also Watson (pick #30, which they got in the Green trade). Connelly didn’t acquire half that many in 8 years.
At some point, I still think DEN will need a more high level move, but the situation isn’t ripe for that now. So, so good.
Bruce Brown is a splendid replacement for Monte Moore, and at a good price.
Still a big risk ahead in assessing Porter. Gordon is a good Porter complement but if there’s no Porter, Gordon is less useful as a jackofalltrades.