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Post by Minnesota Timberwolves on Jun 14, 2016 16:22:39 GMT -6
Minnesota Sends:
C Walter Tavares 1.00 1.00
SAS 2016 1st (#14)
Chicago Sends:
PF/C Pau Gasol 7.80
SAS 2016 2nd (#30)
I accept. Pau Gasol brings with him the assurance that the Timberwolves will get production from the 4 and the 5 even if we have to deal with injuries, as well as a veteran presence to help guide Towns to rightful league-dominance. He does these things at a great value, too. Sure there is risk in not staying in the first round of the draft, but something something a bird in the hand and a bush. Right?
I hope Tavares makes it in the league because he could be exciting to watch. But #30 will come at a lower price point and with the option not to sign at all. Plus there's some sneaky value down there!
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Post by durantula on Jun 14, 2016 16:28:52 GMT -6
I accept. I trade away an old player and a low pick for a player with lots of potential as well as another first round pick.
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Jun 14, 2016 17:01:31 GMT -6
Chicago was going to decline Gasol's option so I'm not sure why he's suddenly worth #14. His contract is not ideal either given his age and uncertain future which makes me think that there is a possibility that he could be had for lower than $7.80m.
I don't see this trade being bad enough to warrant a rejection but this does seem to favor Chicago.
I accept.
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Post by Minnesota Timberwolves on Jun 14, 2016 19:20:04 GMT -6
Hmm. I may have undervalued #14 (I've been known to do that kind of thing), but you might be undervaluing Ol' Man Gasol. He petered off towards the end of the year, sure, but he still put up a respectable average that justifies his salary, and it bears mentioning that his team was something of a dumpster fire. He might regress next year, but he'll contribute--certainly more than #14 will this year, and maybe more than #14 will ever!
I didn't know he was a cut candidate, and knowing that would obviously have affected my decision, but regardless, that could have just as much to do with Chicago's situation as anything else. Chicago obviously benefits from this trade, but that doesn't mean I can't, too.
Oh, and I know that you're approving the trade, I just enjoy debate.
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Post by Boston Celtics on Jun 15, 2016 15:00:38 GMT -6
This will be one of those hindsight trades where we don't see who won until down the line.
I accept.
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Post by murg on Jun 15, 2016 15:05:03 GMT -6
Yeah in one of the worst drafts ever, "apparently", pick 14 may not amount to anything. If Gasol can approach his averages from last year again, he will be great value.
And the Bulls get a pick in the 1st round of the draft in return for a guy who they would struggle to keep on the team.
I accept.
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Post by Boston Celtics on Jun 15, 2016 15:09:49 GMT -6
Yeah in one of the worst drafts ever, "apparently", pick 14 may not amount to anything. If Gasol can approach his averages from last year again, he will be great value. And the Bulls get a pick in the 1st round of the draft in return for a guy who they would struggle to keep on the team. I accept. I think it's getting touted as one of the worst drafts because it's a "2 Man Draft" but it's also really deep with solid looking prospects. |
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Post by Minnesota Timberwolves on Jun 15, 2016 17:15:51 GMT -6
I agree with Boston on this. I think there are a fair number of people in this draft that are worth a couple of years. That said, if you're pushing to make it to the top I imagine there's a limit to how much bench you can dedicate to players who aren't ready yet.
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Jun 16, 2016 20:25:02 GMT -6
Trade passed.
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