murphman
02-15-2010, 12:33 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvKM3nISljyzRqejHj0UyIm8vLYF?slug=aw-tradebuzz021510&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Once the Timberwolves trade Al Jefferson this summer, they can re-sign Thomas and plug him into the frontline with Love. Jefferson is expected to be traded for a talented, young small forward.
Minny has made it clear that Al will not be traded this week but most speculate that he will be on the block after this season. With the cap shrinking, I'm not sure there will be a ton of teams lining up to get him especially after the free agency period begins. With so many free agents, many players will be forced to sign one or two year deals because that is the best offer available and thus teams in need of a PF will look there first. Jefferson has three years left at a very high price tag so I think the suitors will be small.
There is good chance he may stick with Minny through the 1st half of next season and with Chandler's expiring plus some other trade bait (not to mention our draft picks in 2011), they may be willing to trade.
Felton (re-signed), Jackson, Wallace, Jefferson & Nazzy = sick.
(yes, I realize that a lot of things will have to fall in place for that to work and it would make luxury taxes a problem for the new owner but who wouldn't that team.)
Once the Timberwolves trade Al Jefferson this summer, they can re-sign Thomas and plug him into the frontline with Love. Jefferson is expected to be traded for a talented, young small forward.
Minny has made it clear that Al will not be traded this week but most speculate that he will be on the block after this season. With the cap shrinking, I'm not sure there will be a ton of teams lining up to get him especially after the free agency period begins. With so many free agents, many players will be forced to sign one or two year deals because that is the best offer available and thus teams in need of a PF will look there first. Jefferson has three years left at a very high price tag so I think the suitors will be small.
There is good chance he may stick with Minny through the 1st half of next season and with Chandler's expiring plus some other trade bait (not to mention our draft picks in 2011), they may be willing to trade.
Felton (re-signed), Jackson, Wallace, Jefferson & Nazzy = sick.
(yes, I realize that a lot of things will have to fall in place for that to work and it would make luxury taxes a problem for the new owner but who wouldn't that team.)