[Krawczynski] It is also clear through conversations that the Wolves believe they’re still RIGHT in the thick of this for the short and long term. More flexibility. DDV is a great fit and one of best contracts in the league. When NYK put him on the table, the door opened
by WeathrNinja
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Divincenzo must have done wonders with the Knicks, on the Warriors he was so bad I would have traded him for a bag of chips but everybody is talking about Knicks losing an “important” piece when they got fucking Karl Anthony Town for basically Randle and a role player.
One major constant for championship winning teams is how good the contracts are of your role players.
Going into this year we’ve got Naz, NAW, and Donte on fantastic contracts.
I get that they wanted more flexibility, but they got worse in the short term especially in a super competitive western conference
The infamous Warriors double timeline but without the Chips
They actually trying to spin a roleplayer like DDV is actually going to make them a contender lol
I think they’d have had more flexibility if kept Towns to trade and waited to see if could get a Bam, KD, AD or Zion level guy if any of those situations blow up this year
Feels weird to think about long term when getting Rudy seemed like an all in short term move. Hope it works out though.
They still need to flip Randle for a useful fit
I love the trade for the wolves. I think towns and randle both have similar playoff weaknesses. I don’t think they changed their championship odds at all after the trade.
So basically Minny got a cheaper version towns, a great role player in ddv & a draft pick.
And their books are a lot cleaner for Ant’s prime years. Homerun of a trade if you ask me.
Trading 5 1st round picks for Gobert then 2 years later salary dumping KAT for Randle, Donte, and a 2nd round pick “for flexibility” is certainly a choice.
Towns might legit be the most underrated player in the league. This is awesome for the Knicks but glad he is out of the West.
Woj’s nephew has entered the chat
Because wolves management and ownership is so famously in touch with reality. If they couldn’t get over the hump with KAT they’re definitely not gonna do it with Randle
I believe Sydney Sweeney will fall madly in love with me.
It’s only a matter of time.
Man “Cap Flexibility” needs to be the best player off the bench for Minny otherwise they got worse in a better conference.
The wolves weren’t winning a title paying towns as much as they were. It’s a simple fact.
Donte “door opener” DiVincenzo
“I got two words for you. NAZ REID and LUKA GARZA. Must-see TV”
Wolves didn’t want to be locked into KAT’s 4 year $220M which kicks in this upcoming season. DiVincenzo is making pennies in the second year of a 4 year $46M contract while Randle has at 2 years $60M left with a player option for 2025-26.
Can wait for Anthony edwards to become a laker in FA