It's perfectly obvious that that the Wolves want to trade Szczerbiak, so maybe we could trade one of our picks for him. Most likely either our lottery pick or the #15 pick and Mooch would be enough to get him. I'm not saying this is my ideal (I might choose Odom, Lewis, or Butler over him), but it seems that we should consider it as a possibilty. Szczerbiak is a lot better than a broken-down Glen Rice.
You gotta be kidding me if you think Minny would take our #15 and Mooch. I don't even know if it's perfectly obvious they want to trade him. Last summer yes, but he's improved by leaps and bounds. And yes, I know that his teammates think he's selfish.
Last summer? I didn't hear much about them wanting to trade him last summer. Anyway, haven't you been hearing about how Garnett's original well-publicized pissoffedness at Szczerbiak never really faded? That he was just putting on a good public face? Coupled with that, the Wolves will most likely make their 800th first-round exit in a row in a few days. If they don't majorly shake things up, they risk turning into the next Charlotte (cough, NEW ORLEANS) Hornets. Even last year talk was rampant about trading Brandon. They now have a first-time all star who their franchise player doesn't like. You don't think it's perfectly obvious they want to trade him? His stock won't get any higher. The time to trade him is now. Here's one article that agrees with me: http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/sports/3139699.htm Look for a Wally trade this summer. I don't think it will be us, but you never know.
I just saw that article. What I had last heard about him was in Feb. Obviously things can change, and Minny might actually trade him. Although I doubt they would want any part with Moochie Norris. They are probably looking to improve their team, not downgrade it. I would imagine a draft pick would be very tempting for Minny since they don't have one.
The problem is, that Wally doesn't make that much money, so it would be hard for Minny to get fair value for him. Unless Minny tossed in some cap fillers.
Wally World is a proven vet and a #6 pick himself but had his best year this year as a SG. #15 and the Mooch? I doubt the TPups even return the call. Being in the same Division also lessens the chance of a trade. If the Rockets trade down to say #8 pick....maybe #8 + KT + Collier would start the conversation? But why do we need another SG? (No grief about the Collier part. Other than KG have you seen how small Minn.'s power players are?).
I see Wally more as a SF. Offensively, there really isn't much of a difference b/t a SG and SF. Defensively, I'd rather have Wally, not really too fast, guarding SFs than SGs.
Wally can't take us to the next level. I seem pessimistic saying this again but I hate these trade proposals for guys that are "alright" for example Wally...Croshere..Kirlenko... etc these are guys that are good team players but won't take us to the playoffs yet deep into the playoffs. We need a Supa Star! Trade anybody besides Francis, Griffin and Mobley to get the job done. Taylor+ our lottery pick or KT+ lottery and get somebody that will be our enforcer and take us to the next level. I would like somebody that can be what Ben Wallace is for Detroit. Just an enforcer that will get the job done. Perhaps a Theo Ratliff, Dale Davis, Antonio Davis type player thats younger.
If we trade a number 8 pick and KT for him I am canceling my season tix. We have enough ball hogs on our team, we dont need anymore. Plus I hate that a-hole.
Asian Sensation I think you may be wrong about Kirilenko. As far as Wally, I'd rather have Ron Artest, if we're looking for a role player. Rashard is better, if you believe there are enough basketballs for Steve Cat Eddie and Rashard I think in two years an Artest, Griffin, Wilcox? frontcourt would make things difficult for the other team.
Wally might be a good player but we do not need another scorer. we need someone to play some defense and one that brings some intangibles. He would not fit here.
I agree... But Rudy has shown, in the past, that he'll take a one-dimensional shooter, over a defensive specialist anyday of the week. I hope he changes that philosophy after our piss poor defensive season.
If we're keeping Rice, I want Artest. If we're losing Rice, I'd rather have Szerbiack. Szerbiak is on his way out. Minnesota would definitely accept something like KT, Moochie and the #15 for Wally. He'd fit nicely with this team, can do anything Lewis can, and won't demand the MAX. Of course, I'd rather have Odom. Then Lewis for much less than the Max. Then Artest. Then Wally. Then Marion. Then Lewis for the Max.
Minnesota would be better off trading Garnett. His salary is killing the team and they don't have emough of a supporting cast for him. So they either need to trade him or suck it up and pay the luxury tax and get a better cast for him. How about Rice, Cato and Taylor for Garnett? What? RealGM accepted that? interestring hehehehe With a new arena to fill I wonder if Les woudl be willing to pay the luxury tax for the first few years after it opens.
I already posted in the other Wally thread. Darn. Wally is much better than Cuttino. Cuttino + KT + pick might get it done, but Steve would implode. Too bad winning doesn't matter. I bet Magic would have figured a way to run with that damn-talented, a-hole, cold fish. Also, I just realized we would need to tie money up in guards again. No thanks to that, unless we can get a big man (or 2!) in before the new contract hits.
Y'all crazy! Trade Mobley + KT + Pick for Szcerbiak? Wally is a lot better than Cuttino? My goodness!!! 1.) Mobley averaged more points per game than Wally did this season. 2.) Mobley creates shots out of nothing, whereas Sczerbiak has to have other create his shots for him. 3.) Szerbiak seems like he's very <i>high maintenance</i>. 4.) I don't think y'all realize how much of a bargain Cuttino is. He is the 115th highest paid player in the NBA. This guy averaged 24.5 points per game on 45.5% shooting the second half of the season, and there are 114 people being paid more than him!!! You don't get rid of someone who produces like Cuttino and and at the same time doesn't take up much cap space. Szcerbiak is going to demand a lot more than Cuttino, and it wouldn't even be guaranteed that he would resign with the Rockets after next season, whereas we have Mobley signed for another five or six years. 5.) Sczerbiak wouldn't be any improvement over Cuttino defensively. I don't want anything to do with Wally.
What do you guys not understand about that we don't have any cap space, we just can't afford to sign wally to an extension if we get hiim unless we get rid or cato, mo, or rice which is nearly impossible. Plus why would we want wally, we would then become the worst defensive team in the league. I say trade either our 5th pick or 15th + kt + filler for artest who has proven to be possibly the best defender in the league. he could fill our sf spot.
No way I want Wally more then Cat, Wally is less athletic and is slow of foot. I would not trade Mobley...for him period. DaDakot
No offense, but that is the single most stupidest trade idea I have ever heard of! What the hell is wrong with you? Minnesota would do that deal and then laugh at us! I would think twice about trading KT for Scherbiatch. KT is a big guy who can creat his own shots, Scherbiatch is a guard who is not that good at creating his own shots. Plus he is not way better then KT. If its close in talent I rather keep the big guy. But noooooooo you want to include almost a lottery pick and our best player from last season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude I am serious glad you are not our GM.
