Draft Blogging, pt. ii
by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT
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You can't trade the kid. If anyone has a link to a picture with him in a Wolves hat, please place it in the comments.
- 7:52- Indy takes Psycho T
- 7:56- Phoenix takes Earl Clark. Rumors of an Amare to GSW deal abound. Phoenix is in full-fledged rebuilding mode. Did Phoenix just take Clark for Minny?
- 8:03- Detroit takes Austin Daye. So much for any Clark/Daye dreams at 18 for the Wolves. Quick thought on the Flynn/Rubio business. The more I think about it, the more I can see the benefit in taking the top 2 players on your board if you're a bad team. However, with guys like Lawson and Maynor still on the board, if a team wants a stout PG, they can get it for a lot less than what the Wolves are probably asking. Perhaps the Wolves will tell Rubio to stay over another year. Maybe there is something in his buyout that speaks to this. Perhaps the amount goes down. If that's the case, this is a fantastic pick and they can play Flynn for a year while Rubio stays in Europe and then they trade one of them in the loaded 2010 draft. I'm not sold on Flynn as a player but that wasn't a bad pick.
- 8:08-Bulls take James Johnson from Wake. Apparently he's a martial arts champion.
- 8:13-Holiday finally goes. The Sixers got great value with Jrue falling.
- 8:20-At 18 the Wolves grab their third point guard with Ty Lawson. Crazy. Something's gotta give.
- 8:21-And give it does: Lawson to Denver for Charlotte's future 1st rounder.
- 8:26- Hawks grab Jeff Teague
- 8:32- Jazz grab Eric Maynor. Love freaks out over all the point guards: "what are we doing????????????????? omg we better trade....what are we doing??????????? i dont even know"
- 8:34- First mention from Wolves that Rubio may not come over next season.
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8:34-Protection on Charlotte's pick from Denver is top 12 protected in 2010, top 10 protected in 2011, top 8 protected in 2012, top 3 protected in 2013, and unprotected in the 2014.
- 8:40-Portland grabs Victor Claver with number 22., a Spaniard.
- 8:42-With #23, Sacramento goes with Omri Casspi. Let's hear it for the Israelis.
- 8:50-Mullens, only the 2nd center to be drafted falls to the Mavericks at 24.
- 8:54-OKC takes Rodrique Beaubois and flips him back to Dallas for Mullens. No word on what other parts are involved.
- 9:00-Can't believe Chicago passed on DeJuan Blair at 26, but they did and took Taj Gibson. Seems like a reach for Gibson based on the mocks.
- 9:04-The Grizz snatch up DeMarre Caroll. Let's hope the Wolves get Calathes and land 4 points guards.
- 9:10-The Wolves use 28 on Wayne Ellington. Solid pick. A guard, but not a point guard. I'll take it.
- Lakers take Toney Douglas and the Cavs take Christian Eyenga
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Bilas
Just finished talking about length and pullupability-how long until he slips and says pulloutability?
by GACTwinFan on Jun 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if his girlfriend enjoys his pulloutability?
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as much as
his “second jumpability”
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should be considered a legit skill for some of the NBAers
at least a money saver
by GACTwinFan on Jun 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Shawn Kemp wished he had learned that...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i learned about that
…in health class
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know
you went to Catholic school.
Rooting for a Rubio Revolucion since roughly 10:20 a.m. on June 24th, 2009
by PoorDick on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
St. Kevin's
In South Minneapolis…followed by Creighton. I have massive amounts of guilt.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are insisting insisting insisting that
they won’t trade either.
I’m completely flummoxed.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know who the best guy is going to be at 18?
Ty Lawson. Has to happen
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol that would be our luck to land a 3rd pg
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Plan?
Who is going to replace Foye & Millers 26 pts/game?
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by FishingMN on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Ford says..
“My gut says that Rubio will be the one who’s moved and Flynn will stay. But we’ll see.”
Please no.
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it.
I’m thinking the same way Chad Ford is. I feel dirty.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad Ford
Hasn’t proven too prescient with his mock draft
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kahn will probably once again
out smart us all
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bulls will probably take Mullens so then we're left with PGs
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well lets assume they don't take another pg
who’s left?
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They might get a shot at
Blair. Who they have no need for but might be the BPA.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Philly has to take
Lawson, right?
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a shooter chase budinger at 18 and wayne ellington at 24
by mr.right on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been on his bandwagon too...
He really started to shed his soft / choker image this year. He has so much physical ability…would love to see us take a chance on him…
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budinger? Meh.
I’d rather have Danny Green.
by Sulla on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellington, I think
Will make some 2nd round contender happily surprised
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our Pick should be telling
I’m hoping it somebody who looks good in a Kings Uni
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What about -
We draft Blair, and then trade Flynn to OKC for Harden?
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I thought
The best player left is Lawson. I double dog dare Kahn to take him
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Philly Takes Jrue Holliday..
BJ Mullens or Sam young?
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Flynn pick is sitting there..
..like Shelden Williams. Obviously, we can’t know, but just glancing up and down – it is the least justifiable right? By like a mile.
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we're keeping the pick....
take Mullens
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Radio Guys are saying they are trying to move this pick
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
I doubt they are picking for themselves. I don’t want it either
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we take Casspi or Blair...
I think that confirms we have a deal in place with SAC…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do we want evens so bad?
the kid cant shoot and either can rubio. We need someone to spread out the defense. I just dont get it???
by mr.right on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Rubio and Evans...
is better than Rubio and Flynn. I’m grasping at straws here! Work with me!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rumor...
via SLAM is Rubio to the Knicks for Nate Robinson and Hill.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you that it’s not true.
by The Walker Wiggle on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that is nuts
on so many levels
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be robbery
We really need Robinson and Flynn on the same roster
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woj now also reporting Knicks are in pursuit of Rubio.
“The New York Knicks are working hard to cut a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire guard Ricky Rubio, a Western Conference said.
One league GM said a deal ‘isn’t 100 percent,’ but likely."
by The Walker Wiggle on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Badly in need of a scorer
..in the 2 spot.
by Boss10 on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that last TV shot of our draft room
had a “Holy Shit” what do we do now feel to it!!
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wanted him, so screw it if we have three pgs. Now we have to run a fast break team. Lawson, Rubio, Telfair, these guys are all fast break pgs.
by oblivionspocket on Jun 25, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lol’ed
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Jun 25, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lawson...
AHAHAHA…… Awesome. Well it’s good value. Zero on the need scale?
by Boss10 on Jun 25, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is so hilarious.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOVE this pick
totally makes up for Flynn. Lawson is the BPA.
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch us trade Lawson and Rubio
And Flynn flames out.
by Sulla on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He took my double dog dare!
obviously not staying
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Convinces me...
more than ever that Kahn has a number of pots on the burners. Looking forward to see how he finishes this off.
by Elastico on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so we trade lawson for a FUTURE PICK?!?!?!1
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlotte's ??
There must be something else.
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
package flynn for JR SMITH
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats the point? Makes no sense..
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There has been a deal
Lawson to Denver for future pick
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lawson...
for a future Charlotte #1. I’m OK with that…likely to be lottery.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bassy Telfair just called the draft room...
they couldn’t make out what he was saying for all the tears
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Decent value in a weak draft...
Might be a good move to trade for a future pick. Not sure about net present value.
by Boss10 on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good move by Kahn.
Getting more assets. If 2010 is the year the big man, then you have dry powder to possibly make something happen. Potentially 3 firsts next year.
by Elastico on Jun 25, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zagoda on Lawson
Lawson’s going to Denver for a future first-round pick owed the Nuggets by Charlotte.
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The pick the Nuggets received remains protected for the top 12 in 2010, the top 10 in 2011, the top eight in 2012 and the top three in 2013. It’s unprotected in 2014, which means conceivably Denver could get the top selection in the draft.
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys
I said yesterday that we had to move at least 1 st rounder – 2 if Kahn wants to resign Carney. We were out of roster space – unless we wanted to use 1st rounders on Euros to stash (a 1st round stash pick would be a huge strike against Kahn in my book – after the need to rebuild the roster quotes)
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
never mind..
…that they have 10 forwards and 4 points right now ;)
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh - check out these Rubio quotes after he was drafted
On the weather in Minneapolis: “It’s cold there. My mom hates cold places. But we are going to see.”
On whether he was excited to go to Minnesota: “I’m excited to come to the NBA.”
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus this from Kahn:
Kahn also shared with fans attending a draft rally the possibility that Rubio might not be playing in Minnesota next season at all.
Sounds like buyout concerns??
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell, one Nike contract...
could pay for the buyout with the chump change alone.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? Did he get booed off the stage?
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For heavens sake.
If they trade him for 50 cents on the dollar, I’ll spew.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The buyout...
is not a concern. The kid was making something like 80K / year in Europe. Now that the buyout is reduced to $4mil, he will net about $5 mil over 3 years on his Rookie deal.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get ready to be dissapointed MN; No rubio no lawson
Just flynn, some lame veteran or two, and a future draft pick
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Lawson pick
Denver traded their 2008 first rounder for Charlotte’s 2009 1st rounder (lottery protected in 2009, top 12 protected in 2010, top 10 protected in 2011, top
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are spinning out of control...
I am seriously doubting we ever see Rubio here. We just traded away 18. That leaves us with a backcourt of Flynn, Bassy, and Bobby Brown. YUCK!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Look for another move
Don’t be surprised if Wolves use this pick and something else for Gerald Wallace. Kahn wants a dynamic 26-27 year old and Wallace fits the mold. Also a way for Wolves to use expiring contracts to upgrade.
by Rumblebee on Jun 25, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed....
…they have a lot of room for movement tonight and after july 1st
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't doubt that.
I’m just feeling that the movement is going to involve keeping Flynn and moving Rubio. I really, really don’t like Flynn much.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's be clear
We traded 2 solid NBA performers with valuable expiring contracts to get the #5 pick to use it on a player who may not want to play for us.
Hope this is not true – but I am getting a sick feeling.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah
Foye and Miller are not all that and if we trade Rubio we will get value.
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
The Washington trade was the right move. It’s just that moving Rubio makes me uneasy, especially since we’re left with Flynn.
He must have really impressed McHale Kahn at that dinner.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might’ve missed it further up, but Rubio in Wolves’ hat pic:
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing in Europe
is damn good money. Teams pay taxes, teams provide housing, teams provide cars. You play 1 time per week in your country’s league and 1 time per week in the Euro league.
The only thing to be worried about – not all teams are owned by wealthy individuals. You can get stuck with a poor (non wealthy) owner that may not be able to pay you.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rubio was making next to nothing in Europe
He was only on about 100k a season.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio's 2009 contract is for
300,000 Euros = $425,000. Tax free. Plus living expenses.
Equivalent to ~1M NBA salary.
He is also on the Euro equivalent of the “Rookie” scale and will see a sizable jump at age 21.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
but he still makes more at the five slot, surely.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rookie scale
http://www.nbpa.org/cba_exhibits/exhibitB.php
For Rubio:
2009/10: $2,724,300
2010/11: $2,928,600
2011/12: $3,132,900 (option)
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Currently playing on an HBO channel...
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. Eerie.
by pagingstanleyroberts on Jun 25, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone make us feel better about Flynn?
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, Leadership?
He ain’t no Foye. Or McCants. Or Ebi.
Or Jefferson for that matter.
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn
is absolutely a fine pick. Athletic as hell, a true point.
The problem is #5 for Rubio…….
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, a true PG . . .
that’s a weak scorer, that can’t shoot, can’t defend, and saw his stock rise based on pre-draft workouts and interviews.
by Sulla on Jun 25, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Real GM
Rubio to NY
Hill to Memphis
Thabeet to Minnesota
and posted by a Wolves fan.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo reporting this
as likely but not 100%
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tweeted that
and got back possible – but not until July 1. Dependent on Lee’s decision/demands.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won't want to go to Memphis
and the Griz won’t want to pay him massive dollars with Gasol and Thabeet in the front court.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we lose the best PG
gain Thabeet and have to pay him a number 2 contract amount.
I feel sick
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shaq's...
talking about he hasn’t talked to LeBron yet, but that he’s been having “mental conversations” with LBJ. Hilarious…think we should start trying to have mental conversations with Kahn right now?!?!?!?
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now I could use some calm reassurances in a Mr. Rogers voice.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here goes...
We are going to screw this up.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if we trade Rubio to New York...
We can convince them to take Darius Songalia’s contract off our hands!
by Blakeley on Jun 25, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since we traded #18...
Who do we take at #28? We desperately need backcourt players.
Budinger, Ellington, yet another PG?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was worried about this...
Kahn formed a Brokeback Mountain man-crush on Flynn, and just wouldn’t let reality change his opinion. Typical rookie mistake. Just like when Zygi Wilf fell in love with Brad Childress…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's a dumb move.
This player’s a great guy! He said his biggest flaws were that he works too hard and that he’s too selfless!
You ever noticed that people who are big bullshitters are often really prone to falling for other people’s bullshit?
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't know if I can take trading away Rubio after he fell to us and still be a T-Wolves fan.
I mean, I will, but only because I’ve been abused so long I apparently crave punishment.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'd be awful...
I have faith that Kahn realizes this.
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will have to
I just don’t see him coming here.
I don’t believe anyone thought we could get him. We had to take him. Now we have to get value for him.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's the case
I declare him a prima donna and we shoulda let him drop to hurt his contract value
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memphis
Blair would be a GREAT choice for the Grizzlies coming up.
by Blakeley on Jun 25, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah definitely
surprised he’s not already gone
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that's good news.
Presti seems under the impression Mullens will be worth it. His mistake.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are loving this...
No doubt they take Blair here…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we trade Rubio
We better then trade for Curry or I hope the wolves curse themselves for the rest of existence.
by Cory K on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im still mad we didn't take Curry instead of Flynn
almost a perfect draft
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Some good news.
Also from Woj, “Timberwolves officials are thus far resisting the advances of the Knicks and the wishes of the player’s agent and insisting that Rubio will stay in Minnesota.”
by The Walker Wiggle on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
there goes my 2nd round man crush (Gibson). Of course, after trading for Washington’s entire frontcourt, we didn’t really need him anymore.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blair would be nice...
but we kinda need a shooting guard
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's another Starbury
YAY!! we got our PG… Oh wait he hates playing in/refuses to play in MN
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does our draft room...
look like a teacher’s lounge at a community college?
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A question
How long do we hold Rubios rights for? I think money will rule the day and he will play here.
by Foilage on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point - let's get Blair
He is better than Craig Smith.
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Blair-Flynn Project?
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Jun 25, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Summers or stash Jerekbo acceptable too
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets
trade Rubio for a veteran, and then trade for Curry so we have someone to shoot :)
by Cory K on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have no shooting guards people!!!
No stashing here. Take Budinger. Great talent…good gamble at this spot…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we wanted Johnson ...
.why didnt we use 18 and 28 to move up and get him?
Why trade 18 this year for 14 next year or 17 in two years (guessing obviously). Why? There is more value in Lawson than that
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the trade of Ty confirmed or rumored?
I am new to this site (Vikings Blogger) O follow all my Minny teams here in FL but have to confess I am not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to basketball-just a fan.
I see our next pick is generating some activity. I’’ check back
by CitrusFLViking on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad...
if he’s got the right PG to set him up.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another North Carolina 2 guard...
Can’t wait for the Ellington-??? Death Match…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
like dis pick mayn wayne ellington gonn abe kinda thowed not too thowed doe
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell!
Another guard??? This is why I am not a T-wolves fanatic
This is like drafting 4 running backs in a row.
Someone make sense of this for me
by CitrusFLViking on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lawson's gone
Ellington is a shooter not a PG. We’ve got lots of forwards… And I’m skeptical we keep both flynn and rubio anyways
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We needed a 2 guard
The three prior guards we drafted are definitely points.
by PDGirl on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we are not keeping Lawson, and we needed two guards.
by Cory K on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, Blair is nice pick-up for the Cavs
could be more valuable than Shaq next year
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
blair is not a 2nd round pick
this is ridiculous
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, earlier Bilas said..
..Blair ‘absolutely beasted Thabeet.’ I think Thabeet needs to get used to being beasted.
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
If we keep Rubio (and get him next year) and Ellington along with getting something decent for Flynn, I would consider this draft a pretty good success.
Switch the names Rubio and Flynn above and I call it a letdown
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lots of decent players left
in the 2nd round. Might see some more wheelin’ and dealin’ real soon!
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to piss anybody but this link...
http://www.marca.com/2009/06/26/baloncesto/nba/1245982412.html
It’s Ricky’s father saying Ricky is probably staying in Europe for a while
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
by DaniBCN on Jun 25, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll see what happens.
But I’m not surprised by this at all.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easeus if you're from Melbourne you'll be
familiar with the Chris Judd deal.
And the job his mother got.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats this about the Judd deal?
You talking about him moving back to Melbourne to be with his family?
by Dulluz on Jun 25, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best three Australian footballers ever
was traded last year; this is like moving LeBron. But the league runs a hard cap and penalises teams heavily for stepping over. This included jobs on the side. Evidently it doesn’t included family. Judd’s mother, who is a poet and folk singer, got a job at a paper recycling plant.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh right didn't know that
I’m from Perth, big Eagles fan haha but never heard of that. Does that have something to do with Pratt then (Carlton boss), he owns a cardboard company right?
Maybe they should give Rubio’s mom a job somewhere in MN. Somewhere warm…
by Dulluz on Jun 25, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlton Blues
I cheer for them from afar – wish I could still watch the games in the US though
by John H IL on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even my rusty Spanish can make it out...
The significant quotes:
“With this selection, it’s possible Ricky plays a year or two more in Europe.”
“Anything is possible, but it is more probable that he stays in Europe longer.”
“We have to talk to the people from Minnesota…and see what happens because as of this moment, we could be in Minnesota or somewhere else.”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio will never wear a Wolves uniform...
Things are different in Europe. If a player wants to be traded, it is far more culturally acceptable to sit out or feign injury to force your team’s hand. Happens in European soccer all the time. If Rubio’s agent is already maneuvering against us, we have no leverage.
Damn shame. All the promise of this draft, and all we end up with is Flynn. I’m going to throw up and then go to bed…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A. Rubio has not said he doesn’t want to be here
B. If that’s true, is it possible that the Flynn choice plays a part in that? Supposedly he wanted minutes and the ball in his hands. To draft another high PG undercuts that.
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He knows what the pecking order will be.
Rubio has been playing pro ball for a while; he’ll back himself against Flynn surely.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Rubio has not said he doesn’t want to be here"
No, his agent and dad have already taken care of that for him…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely they spoke to his agent.
I don’t mind drafting him and leveraging him for a trade if that we knew this would happen all along, but if they didn’t know this would happen that is David Kahn’s fault.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What has happened so far? Lots of body language analysis by sportswriters?
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An article in Marca
with Ricky’s dad saying he staying in Spain.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, well. Don’t they keep his rights forever unless he sits out of pro ball for an entire year.
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm prepared to take one for the team
and go kick Rubio’s dad in the nuts if this happens
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is...
not going to end well for us. Today is possibly a new low point in Wolves history.
by twolvesgm on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
“One game is not going to make some guy a first round draft pick.”
Thank you Jay Bilas.
Thabeet >>>>>>>>>>>>> Blair
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless they have some big trade worked out
I think they’ll sell Rubio on Minny. I kind of liked the idea of him and Law in the same backcourt. Seems there is still some who have the jusry out on Flynn.
by CitrusFLViking on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
does kahn twitter too?
maybe jerry can text him
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lawson>Flynn
I really think Flynn is overrated but we’ll see.
This night is not going as planned.
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by FishingMN on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Wizards Just Traded #32 to the Rockets..
Flip is Screwed ha
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We should package our 2 second round picks and move up
Getting Chase Budinger a legit small forward who can shoot well would be a steal and would make me feel a little better that we didnt get curry…. a little better….
by mr.right on Jun 25, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
traduction -sorry for my english :P
4.10 in the morning. Esteve Rubio answers our phone call to give us his first impressions of what happened in the Draft. And he makes it clear: “With this pick, it is possible that Ricky will play one or two more years in Europe.”
Is pretty clear for the player’s father: “He can go (to the NBA) now, he can wait a year… even two. Everything is open, though the most probable thing is for him to stay in Europe for some time. We have to talk with Minnesota… and see what happens, because, at this point, we can be in Minnesota or somewhere else” he declared.
For the family, the Draft has been an incredible experience. Ricky enjoyed it, even in the tougher moments. It is an experience that happens just once in life. We had a great time."
by Zena on Jun 25, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how awesome is your team
when nobody wants to play for you
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no need to tell me...
i am a warriors fan :(
by Zena on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Llull breaks the record
for most L’s in the shortest surname. And he is pick 34 to Denver. Who have as many point guards as us now.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DaJuan Summers to Detroit
with the Dupree pick, 35.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/fans/draft_central_2009.html
David Kahn interview
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Basically:
Saying that he really believes that they can both play together and that he has talked to Rubio’s agent and said that the option is there for Rubio to play a year or even two in Spain.
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he explain why flynn over curry?
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just that Flynn was the BPA
and that he does think they can play together.
Also said that the Wolves have a lot of time to build their core so they won’t be rushing anything but he seemed really really high on Rubio – described him as a very special player and his eyes went all misty. But he wouldn’t give anything away about what their next move would be
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good night everyone...
I’m going to go cry myself to sleep over this pathetic draft…
To quote The Who, “Meet the new boss…same as the old boss!!!”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Today
has definitely been a complete mess, I’m still hoping Kahn can come through with the goods.
Can Flynn = Westbrook? E.g underrated pg who goes higher than most people expected. I could definitely live with that…
by Dulluz on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so
And is there any chance that Flynn comes off the bench with Rubio starting and occasionally shifting to the 2 when playing with Flynn? Bassy wasnt mentioned as part of the “core” in his interview so maybe Bassy will be paired with Cardinal to get us a 2 or a 3
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calathes...
Nice grab at #45. I thought we’d take him at #28.
by Boss10 on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good euro-stashes
Nice to see the T-Wolves doing the smart, modern thang.
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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