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11:57 PM EDT, Tue June 18, 2019

Canis Hoopus

5 hours ago Trading up in the 2019 NBA Draft: Yay or Nay?

Canis Hoopus — Amid swirling rumors, should Minnesota trade up in the draft? There really is no offseason in the NBA. As the official season has come to a close, the rumor mill has heated right back up to its usual scorching temperature. There’s always going to be rumors, but the smoke around the idea of Gersson Rosas and the Minnesota Timberwolves moving up in Thursday’s draft suggests there may be fire. Darius Garland will conduct a last-minute workout in Tarrytown with the New York Knicks tomorrow, a source told ESPN. Garland is in serious consideration for the No. 3 pick. Minnesota, Boston,...
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6 hours ago Hot Take Attack - Trading for Chris Paul

Canis Hoopus — Should the Wolves make a run at CP3? The Minnesota Timberwolves are probably stuck. They have few positive assets, a clogged salary cap, and a mid-range first round pick. For all the talk about moving up in the draft or opening up space to go after someone like D’Angelo Russell, it is painfully obvious that the team has really little maneuverability. The contract for Jeff Teague, Andrew Wiggins, and Gorgui Dieng are going to serve as albatrosses unless the Wolves use substantial assets to make space. However, the NBA soap opera carousel never stops. Enter the Houston Rockets. New story:...
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15 hours ago Changing the Landscape: Can Wolves Use the 11th Pick to Move Andrew Wiggins?

Canis Hoopus — In an uninspiring draft, can the 11th pick be re-purposed? The front-office makeover at Mayo Clinic Square has brought a renewed energy and optimism to a downtrodden fan base. There is a belief that the new brain trust will improve communication, make better use of available information, and modernize operations in pursuit of on-court success. But therein lies the rub: Success in the NBA is largely determined by talent. No matter how smart, driven, and personable everyone involved is, it won’t help without good players on the court. For all of the excitement fans feel about Gersson...
15 hours ago
Jun 17, 2019 Mid-Level Microscope Part Two: Jeremy Lamb

Canis Hoopus — Could the Charlotte wing help the Timberwolves? With the Toronto Raptors wrapping up their maiden NBA championship, the time has officially come for the entire league to turn their undivided attention toward the offseason frenzy. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a dearth of cap space, so naturally, the draft has taken center stage, but it’s always worth looking at what they can bring in the free agency period. Luckily for the Wolves, the Mid-Level Exception (MLE) will be a surefire way to grab some veteran talent. The MLE is essentially a present handed to teams by the league, which...
Jun 17, 2019

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