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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

This is going to be a challenging off-season. Whoever winds up owning the Wolves, stands to pay a pretty hefty chunk of luxury tax without significant changes. Connelly has already indicated he wants to remain no matter who prevails in the ownership fight.

Where do they go from here?

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Meanwhile, there is unlikely to be any real progress on the ownership front before the Wolves enter the draft at the end of June or free agency in July. The uncertainty has put a strain on the entire Wolves operation, from the business and marketing sides to the basketball operations department.

“We’re all caught in the middle,” one Wolves employee said on condition of anonymity because employees are not authorized to speak publicly on the situation.

That makes mapping out the future of this team more complicated than it normally would be, especially for a roster that is about to get expensive.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

Yes my scenario assumes you acquire another big. You don’t just leave a hole in KAT’s spot. But they can do that by other means.

I’m not questioning that they took a big step this year. They did. But standing near completely pat in two consecutive off seasons without adding anything of value just makes me nervous.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

Yes my scenario assumes you acquire another big. You don’t just leave a hole in KAT’s spot. But they can do that by other means.

I’m not questioning that they took a big step this year. They did. But standing near completely pat in two consecutive off seasons without adding anything of value just makes me nervous.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

KAT frustrates the ever living crap out of me, but if they move him, they better have a plan to replace what he brings to the table. Nobody else on that roster can fill that #2 offensive option. Honestly, if he can find a way to stay aggressive without picking up fouls 50 feet from the basket, that would move him up.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

Yes my scenario assumes you acquire another big. You don’t just leave a hole in KAT’s spot. But they can do that by other means.

I’m not questioning that they took a big step this year. They did. But standing near completely pat in two consecutive off seasons without adding anything of value just makes me nervous.

Its not really standing pat. They barely had Conley and NAW last season. Not to mention McDaniels and Naz missing the Playoffs.

I just don't see how you move KAT and upgrade both his spot and Conley's.

We need to count on continued growth from Ant and (especially) McDaniels. And there was honestly a ton of growth from KAT this year. That needs to continue.

Then hopefully onof Miller or Minnott can become a true rotation player. And ideally we draft a PG to grrom with our 1st round pick.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

Yes my scenario assumes you acquire another big. You don’t just leave a hole in KAT’s spot. But they can do that by other means.

I’m not questioning that they took a big step this year. They did. But standing near completely pat in two consecutive off seasons without adding anything of value just makes me nervous.

Can Connelly turn Minott/Miller/Garza and our 1st/2nd into filling those needs?

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ownership dispute will probably preclude any major moves. Too bad because they shouldn’t stand pat. They did that last year, only bringing in Shake Milton and that other guy who is also no longer with the team. In other words, no real changes. They made a definite step forward by standing pat, but I can’t see doing it again without stagnating.

They need to trade Towns.

This isn’t even an angry anti-Towns rant. I’m beyond that. He is what he is. He’s 28 years old. He has definite value but remains a puzzle this team has yet to fully figure out.

Trade for an up and coming point guard. I love Conley but he’s not getting younger. They’re going have to start being very judicious with his minutes to keep him fresh all year. You need an alternative to share those minutes other than have other players pretend to be a pg. you need a real one.

Get that and a draft pick for Towns and I’d be happy.

They spent most of the year as the #1 seed, were the 3rd to last team eliminated, knocked off the World Champs and were 9 points shy of being up 3-1 over Dallas.

If you trade KAT for a PG, it better be an ALL-NBA caliber player because we become a lot weaker without KAT. And we don't have anyone to take his place.

Yes my scenario assumes you acquire another big. You don’t just leave a hole in KAT’s spot. But they can do that by other means.

I’m not questioning that they took a big step this year. They did. But standing near completely pat in two consecutive off seasons without adding anything of value just makes me nervous.

Its not really standing pat. They barely had Conley and NAW last season. Not to mention McDaniels and Naz missing the Playoffs.

I just don't see how you move KAT and upgrade both his spot and Conley's.

We need to count on continued growth from Ant and (especially) McDaniels. And there was honestly a ton of growth from KAT this year. That needs to continue.

Then hopefully onof Miller or Minnott can become a true rotation player. And ideally we draft a PG to grrom with our 1st round pick.

I’m not denying Towns has value. But that’s why he’s a good trade candidate. I’m not one of those fans who propose pie in the sky trades. I know you have to give up something to get something. I especially want a draft pick or picks in the deal too. Not being a menaingful player in draft post-Rudy depresses me.

Towns has value but he’s an enigma. I’m tired of trying to figure out. Let some other team do it.

And they were 14-6 without Towns this year. That’s almost the same as their % with him, so they did okay, and that was subtracting Towns and adding nothing.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

Darius Garland could be on the block. But he is as inconsistent as KAT. It would allow us to shed some salary as that Garland is at 40ml per vs KAT's 50ml per. Not sure how the money works though.

I think I'd refrain from this trade idea but it does make some sense for us. But at this juncture KAT is clearly the better player and this trade makes us a worse team.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

What's a good KAT trade in your opinion?

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

What's a good KAT trade in your opinion?

Good or realistic? Good can mean a lot of things.

At minimum, a good, ‘true’ point guard capable of sharing minutes with Conley and potential to take over starting role eventually, and a high draft pick. And whatever other bullshit needs to be added in make the trade work. They may end up contributing or may not, but I’d trust Connelly to at least come up with auxiliaries pieces that aren’t complete junk. Nobody thought NAW was anything more than a throw-in at the time either.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

What's a good KAT trade in your opinion?

Good or realistic? Good can mean a lot of things.

At minimum, a good, ‘true’ point guard capable of sharing minutes with Conley and potential to take over starting role eventually, and a high draft pick. And whatever other bullshit needs to be added in make the trade work. They may end up contributing or may not, but I’d trust Connelly to at least come up with auxiliaries pieces that aren’t complete junk. Nobody thought NAW was anything more than a throw-in at the time either.

So you've got nothing? Just some general archetypes, but no suggested way to improve the team other than getting rid of KAT?

I was a huge fan of getting NAW in the D'Lo trade. I was a fan of his going back to his draft. He was horribly miscast on the Hornets as a scorer, but he had quietly remade himself completely in Utah, but his strengths were less obvious on a bad team.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

What's a good KAT trade in your opinion?

Good or realistic? Good can mean a lot of things.

At minimum, a good, ‘true’ point guard capable of sharing minutes with Conley and potential to take over starting role eventually, and a high draft pick. And whatever other bullshit needs to be added in make the trade work. They may end up contributing or may not, but I’d trust Connelly to at least come up with auxiliaries pieces that aren’t complete junk. Nobody thought NAW was anything more than a throw-in at the time either.

So you've got nothing? Just some general archetypes, but no suggested way to improve the team other than getting rid of KAT?

I was a huge fan of getting NAW in the D'Lo trade. I was a fan of his going back to his draft. He was horribly miscast on the Hornets as a scorer, but he had quietly remade himself completely in Utah, but his strengths were less obvious on a bad team.

Yep. I’m a big picture guy. I leave the details to my staff.