Kaminski would fit greatly with Bobcats and their roster just like McRoberts did when they had their best season
Marvin Williams is an undersized PF that could post up and shoot the 3pter as well which will be an expiring to allow Kaminski some time to adjust
With his maturity and age, he likely will be able to contribute more and faster than many other players that we would likely be selecting, maybe WCS depending on which team/system
He would fit well IMO with their style of play and talents they have, especially with Kemba PnR and Battum
Don't know what to expect of Al Jefferson at his age but Biyombo *improved much and solid defender/rebounder and built chemistry already* and Maxiell *for vet min type money* are both solid players as well
I don't think he passes 12 for sure
In fact I agree, he won't even pass the Bobcats with the trades they made, he would fit in with Kemba's ability to penetrate, along with the defenders/versatility of
The addition of Battum and MKG gives them 2 VERY GOOD WING DEFENDERS in addition to the development of PJ Hairston and a BIG PG in Brian Roberts that also needs to work on his 3pt shot and maybe some post up's
They kind of both can give similiar skill sets to a Pippens role together, though Pippen was able to play POINT/PF, Battum is highly skilled but just had a bad year due to torn ligaments in his shooting wrist
Battum (his worst career year due to injury to shooting wrist)
Very solid verastile player that can defend multiple position, play point/forward as 2nd/3rd ball handler as a Triple double threat with a pair of steals and blocks
MKG, needs to fill out his body and get stronger without losing quickenss/speed/athleticism, and work on a LEGIT WIDE OPEN 3pt game, possibly even add a mid range post game like Jordan
I think we will have a tough time matching up vs Bobcats this year, but lets see how we will out our roster, as they have many returning players with chemistry already as we likely will have new lineups that need to build chemistry and exectue a different system together
I really like PJ Hairson as well and Jeff Taylor has a qualifying offer that could be let go *had domestic abuse issues last season*
Think Jeff Taylor and Jeff Adrien could both be solid pickups for us, for the cheap
I also really agree with Briggs that we should look to acquire Shabazz Muhammad, along with some of their other younger talents like Dieng, with 2 early 2nd rounders as well in this draft
Twolves really are interested in KP and I believe they would have no problem drafted him had they slipped to 3 and allowing him to develop with their young core
Rubio has been injured much but if he can turn it around like Curry had earlier in his career, his ability to penetrate/finish/facilitate would open things up if their young athletic talents like Wiggons/KAT/Lavine could elevate their games and hit a wide open 3pter, with Pekovic/Dieng playing Center
Had Rubio stayed healhty, I believe Thad Young would have if in nicely, playing off the ball as a lefty/versatile F
Justin Hamilton due to injuries was starting to be a solid plyaer for a couple of games before he got injured and was picked up off waivers
Then there is also Kevin Martin, though I think he is a luxury that I wouldn't want for us till we are contenders, but not worth his salary currently for us...
They have a lot of young talent and likely would want to trade Pekovic to get rid of his salary
I would be interested in a player like Pekovic if we are not trying to contend next season and can obtain many pieces to get him, even Budinger, as he is a solid post presence/rebounder if healhty
Though I still would consider Pekovic and Budinger negative contracts, if we can trade Calderon, and acquire assets *only if there is a likely chance of having another amnesty in the works after next season, if things do not turn out right* Maybe they even would take our pick and give us their #1 and allow KP to develop with KG developping him and Flip Saunders along with talents like
Shabazz Muhammad
Dieng
picks 31 (1st pick in 2nd round)
picks 37
future draft picks
015 second round draft pick from Sacramento
Sacramento's 2015 2nd round pick to Minnesota (via Houston) [Houston-Sacramento, 9/17/2014; Houston-Minnesota-Philadelphia, 12/19/2014]
2016 second round draft pick from Houston
Houston's 2016 2nd round pick to Minnesota protected for selections 31-45 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then Houston's obligation to Minnesota will be extinguished) [Houston-Minnesota-Philadelphia, 12/19/2014]
2017 second round draft pick from New Orleans
New Orleans' 2017 2nd round pick to Minnesota protected for selections 31-55 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then New Orleans' obligation to Minnesota will be extinguished) [Minnesota-New Orleans, 7/13/2012]
2019 second round draft pick from Miami
Miami's 2019 2nd round pick to Minnesota (via Charlotte) [Charlotte-Miami, 6/26/2014; Charlotte-Minnesota, 2/10/2015]
http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/f...
We need many upgrades and young talent if we are going to sign veterans on controlled salaries and with KP, there is a possiblity that both Twolves and Knick's could come to a deal
IF Philly does not select KP themselves
I think they have to draft KAT over OK4 as they have 2 solid centers already and KAT is more versatile just like Wiggons/Parker last season
Some say Russell could be the 2nd pick, which I find very hard to believe, I think Lakers are just trying to see if a team is willing to overpay for whoever they can get with the 2nd pick to speed up their rebuilding process and they were very lucky to be able to develop Jordan Clarkson last year as a LATE 2nd rounder and possibly the steal of the draft
Twolves are very interested in KP as they view him as a possible KG type talent and I do not think it is possible for them to trade with us due to the difference of salaries of #1 pick and #4 pick
They know they need 1-2 more season and together as they have a young core and it would allow KP to develop as well
So maybe there is just a 2% chance or so of acquiring KAT, though we would likely need to acquire Pekovic in the process, and again, would need assets to come with it, along with the swap of Calderon on a lower salary
