To Fly You Must Have Wings: The 2012 T'Wolves Offseason Thread II

[tremonthustler1]

Other than that still pending Ellington for Cunningham deal and signing Tolliver maybe, I think that's all they're gonna do.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

Other than that still pending Ellington for Cunningham deal and signing Tolliver maybe, I think that's all they're gonna do.

No chance we go after Iggy or Kevin Martin?

 

[tremonthustler1]

No chance we go after Iggy or Kevin Martin?

No on Iggy because of ownership.

No on Martin because of Adelman.

I think they're just gonna wait til the deadline and see if they can do something then. The weight of the entire team is gonna be on Derrick til then because he's the biggest wildcard on the team. If he plays well, we won't need Iggy. If he doesn't, everyone's losing their job. I don't envy him.

 

[tremonthustler1]

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired forward Dante Cunningham from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard Wayne Ellington.

"Dante Cunningham is a versatile forward who brings a defensive presence and an efficient offensive game to our team," Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations said. "We thank Wayne for his three seasons with the Wolves and wish him the best in Memphis."

Cunningham, 25, was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft. In three seasons in the NBA, the 6-foot-8 forward has averaged 5.2 points, on 48.5 percent shooting, and 3.3 rebounds in 205 games (25 starts).

As a rookie with Portland in 2009-10, Cunnigham averaged 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 63 games. He started the 2010-11 season with Portland before being traded on Feb. 24, 2011, along with Joel Pryzbilla, Sean Marks and two future first round draft picks to the Charlotte Bobcats for Gerald Wallace.

For the season, Cunningham averaged 6.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. He signed with the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 20, 2011, and averaged 5.2 points, shooting a career-best 51.6 percent from the field this past season. Cunningham also pulled down a career-high 3.8 rebounds per game, including grabbing a career-high 14 boards vs. Minnesota on March 27, 2012.

Ellington spent three seasons with the Wolves, averaging 6.5 points and 1.9 rebounds in 189 games (13 starts). Minnesota drafted Ellington in the first round (28th overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft.

 

[tremonthustler1]

With many free agents still available, of course, the Wolves still have options.

A source said they continue to maintain daily dialogue with agent Mark Bartelstein, who represents unrestricted free agents Dominic McGuire and Carl Landry and restricted free agent Brandon Rush. It's not known if the Wolves are more focused on one of those players over the others.

Another source said they have now initiated contact through text messaging with free-agent guard Jodie Meeks' camp. The Wolves did not reach out to them through the first three weeks of free agency -- another indication they are moving on to Plans C, D, E and beyond.

I'd LOVE to sign Landry.

C Pekovic /Stiemsma
PF Love /Cunningham
SF Williams /Budinger /Johnson
SG Roy /Shved /Lee
PG Rubio /Ridnour /Barea

Hummel still hasn't been signed yet

 

[kash10003]

wolves thinking they just got the son of 2 former viking quarterbacks in daunte cunningham

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

wolves thinking they just got the son of 2 former viking quarterbacks in daunte cunningham

The brother can play def and he hustles...plus I think he can guard both forward spots :many: Not a big trade but we need D

 

[Nick Barnes]

I know the wolves havent done a whole lot, but im liking the roster so far even though there are a lot of unknowns.

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Wes Johnson traded. What a bust.

 

[Kang Deezy]

For what is what I'm trying to figure out...

Carl Landry?

 

[daboywonder2002]

who in the hell do the wolves get in this three team deal??

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Along with Lopez, Suns would send Hakim Warrick to Hornets. Minny would send Wesley Johnson and a 1st round pick to the Suns, sources say.

 

[Kang Deezy]

Gotta be Carl Landry

 

[daboywonder2002]

but isnt landry unrestricted?

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

please be Dudley

Edit:They think its Landry

Edit again : looks like brad miller going out and some other dude I never heard of

 

[Nick Barnes]

were giving up a first?