Philly-Minnesota

[Philadelphia 76ers]

Philly sends:

Kyle Lowry (12.0, 12.0)

Philly 2017 2nd rounder

Zaza Pachulia (1.0)

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Minnesota sends:

Nikola Vucevic (11.8, 12.3, 12.8)

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I accept because it gives me a little bit of cap relief (this year), Lowry is almost 31, Vucevic just turned 26 and has one more year on his deal (with a team option). I was going to waive Zaza anyways and picks aren't super important to me at the moment.

[Minnesota Timberwolves]

I accept.

First and foremost, I am excited to be out of the "Orlando Magic" business. Good riddance.

Second, while I do take a cap hit, and create a little bit of a logjam at PG (expecting Holiday's SG eligibility any day now), I couldn't pass up the consistently high performance of Kyle Lowry. He's ready to win now and so are we. Zaza comes to fill in some of the Center minutes, even if he doesn't do as much with them, and the second rounder is just the cherry on top.

[Minnesota Timberwolves]

Meant to add that I'll be sending Z-Bo to the IR to accomodate the roster spot. He's out at least through Saturday, so I know I'll have at least the weekend to decide who to cut (looks menacingly at a certain Milwaukee Buck) or to work out another trade to free one up.

[Dallas Mavericks]

I think I like Vucevic more than Lowry. However, Kyle Lowry is a great return for him, especially now that Vucevic is in Vogel's dog house and coming off the bench.

I accept.

[akadyje]

I accept.

[Dallas Mavericks]

Trade passed and processed.