OT Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia

[Natebishop3]

How the hell does Minnesota keep getting good value out of must-trade players in the final year of their contract?

Kevin Love got them a #1 pick.

Butler got them Saric and Covington.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Minnesota got

Who are the two good shooters that Minnesota got back?

Covington has a career FG% of 40.0% and 3P% of 35.9%, although he is shooting better this year (small sample).

Saric has a career FG% of 42.7% (horrible for a big man) and a 3P% of 35.1%. This year (small sample) his FG% is 36.4% and 3p% is 30.0%.

Good. I stand corrected. They always seemed to shoot well from deep when I watch.

 

[Scalma]

I am not honestly sure which pair I think is better...

I would trade Et and Aminu for Covington and Saric so fast I’d trip over myself.

 

[hoopsjock]

I would trade Et and Aminu for Covington and Saric so fast I’d trip over myself.

It's probably wishful thinking but maybe Saric and/or Covington just became more attainable? Especially if they struggle with Minny.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

The ClutchFans tears over this are delish.

 

[Scalma]

It's probably wishful thinking but maybe Saric and/or Covington just became more attainable? Especially if they struggle with Minny.

I could see Saric struggling to fit in with Thibs. If he became available I’d trade for him in a second. He’d fit into the Vonleh TPE too.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I would trade Et and Aminu for Covington and Saric so fast I’d trip over myself.

Honest question... Why...?
Covingtons not as over paid as ET but he’s progressively gotten worse and he’s not “young” in nba terms, anymore. Sarics got hype around him. Neither of them is going to give you the defense Aminu will. ET’s probably the most legitimate ball handler.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Minnesota got


Good. I stand corrected. They always seemed to shoot well from deep when I watch.

Everyone shoots well against the Blazers, least it seems that way heh.

 

[Natebishop3]

I could see Saric struggling to fit in with Thibs. If he became available I’d trade for him in a second. He’d fit into the Vonleh TPE too.

They had nothing to offer.... do they really think 5 shitty first rounders was better than this?

 

[Scalma]

Honest question... Why...?
Covingtons not as over paid as ET but he’s progressively gotten worse and he’s not “young” in nba terms, anymore. Sarics got hype around him. Neither of them is going to give you the defense Aminu will. ET’s probably the most legitimate ball handler.

Covington is a better defender than Aminu and probably a better shooter as well. He’s also under contract longer.

Saric is a personal favorite of mine. Offensively can do a little bit of everything, including playmaking.

 

[Scalma]

They had nothing to offer.... do they really think 5 shitty first rounders was better than this?

What?

 

[Natebishop3]

What?

Ah shit I responded to the wrong post somehow. Trying to respond to the Houston one by Fez.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Covington is a better defender than Aminu and probably a better shooter as well. He’s also under contract longer.

Saric is a personal favorite of mine. Offensively can do a little bit of everything, including playmaking.

I know the stats point to Covington but I think Aminu one on one defense is better, Aminu also rebounds better (which is an extension of defense imo).

Saric to me has always had some hype around him and you see it here and there but he’s hasnt seemed to adjust well to Embiid / Simmons becomming the focal points of the offense.

I dont know to me overall its 4 guys who are all role players and I guess Covington / Saric are “probably” better but its not that big of a jump in my opinion.

 

[andalusian]

Damian Lillard.

Wash your beak.

 

[Natebishop3]

For the most part I'm seeing Houston fans understanding that Saric/Covington is better than 4 late firsts.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Everyone shoots well against the Blazers, least it seems that way heh.

yeah especially the other team's stretch 4 or center.

 

[H.C.]

The ClutchFans tears over this are delish.

Something, something, something NBA doesn't want Houston to dethrone the Warriors.
Something, something, something Adam Silver blocked the trade.
Something, something, something we'll get Boogie for the vet min next year.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

It seems to be implied in the ESPN article that Butler or his agent were amenable to re-signing in Philly and also that it was important for Minny to get him out of the West.

"The Sixers and Butler, a four-time All-Star, have every intention of formalizing a long-term agreement this summer, sources said"

"The Timberwolves accomplished one goal in the trade, league sources said: sending Butler to the Eastern Conference and not to a Western rival."

 

[BigGameDamian]

How the hell does Minnesota keep getting good value out of must-trade players in the final year of their contract?

Kevin Love got them a #1 pick.

Butler got them Saric and Covington.

They must have a good GM that isn't afraid to make changes.

 

[hoopsjock]

I could see Saric struggling to fit in with Thibs. If he became available I’d trade for him in a second. He’d fit into the Vonleh TPE too.

How badly do you want Saric?

Aminu and Leonard for Dieng and Saric? It would suck to take on Dieng's contract but is that worth getting Saric for practically nothing (if Aminu leaves after this season)?

 

[Scalma]

How badly do you want Saric?

Aminu and Leonard for Dieng and Saric? It would suck to take on Dieng's contract but is that worth getting Saric for practically nothing (if Aminu leaves after this season)?

In a second. Saric in Portland’s system? Yes please.

 

[hoopsjock]

They must have a good GM that isn't afraid to make changes.

Posts like this are stupid and why your shtick is lame. Minnesota has been to the playoffs once in the last 14 seasons as an 8th seed last year. Taking all those risks sure pay off for them big time!

Gee I wish we had a GM that took risks leading to never making the playoffs. Get a clue man/robot!

 

[Natebishop3]

They must have a good GM that isn't afraid to make changes.

Not really..... other teams are just being stupid and overpaying.

 

[andalusian]

They must have a good GM that isn't afraid to make changes.

I would take the blazers record in since the love trade everyday over the brave gm's record

 

[hoopsjock]

In a second. Saric in Portland’s system? Yes please.

I wonder how badly the Wolves want out of Dieng's contract? A Saric, Nurk, Collins big rotation would be among the best in the NBA for the next 7-8 years.

 

[Lukee]

I would really love Saric at Portland. Been watching him since he was 16, such a useful player, sticking to his task.

Who are the best 5 teams in the league right now?

 

[Scalma]

I wonder how badly the Wolves want out of Dieng's contract? A Saric, Nurk, Collins big rotation would be among the best in the NBA for the next 7-8 years.

Probably bad. Thibs doesn’t seem to like him, just by looking at his minutes since last year. Saric isn’t going to fit in Thibs system either. That’s bound to fail. Mirotic didn’t like playing for him either. Aminu is made for Thibs. Doesn’t need as much freedom. I’d even add our pick. That’s how much I’d want Saric in Portland.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/index.php...ome-in-peace-all-is-not-lost-my-dudes.285263/

Bumpity bump bump.

 

[CupWizier]

Bones doesn't sleep yall.

but do you work? lol

 

[CupWizier]

So inc blazer fans all mad when they realize Philly didnt have to give up much to get him.

Hard to say as Minnie might not have wanted to deal him to a division rival either.