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Dane Moore NBA Podcast: Why Did The Timberwolves Cut Rondae Hollis-Jefferson?

By Dane Moore and Jack Borman
Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images

There had to be some reason the Minnesota Timberwolves waived Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, right?

On today’s episode, Jack Borman joins the pod to discuss the value in financial flexibility gained by waiving Hollis-Jefferson, and we weigh that against the value that will be lost on the floor.

  • How does this move lay the groundwork for a potential PJ Tucker trade?
  • What sort of hindrance would have Hollis-Jefferson’s contract presented?
  • What impact would have Hollis-Jefferson made in the Timberwolves rotation?
  • Who would have/should have Hollis-Jefferson played over if he were still on the team?

Jack and I also watched the Detroit Pistons’ final preseason game in advance of the Wolves season opener against the Pistons.

  • Where should the Wolves’ offense be able to cook against a weak Pistons defense?
  • What type of offensive threats do Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose pose to the Wolves’ defense?
(If you can’t access the Spotify player, click here to listen to the latest episode.)