SteveJeltzPhanClub wrote:WilliamC wrote:SteveJeltzPhanClub wrote:heyeaglefn wrote:T-wolves would have to be dumb to do that deal.
I think the T-Wolves expectation that they are going to get the #1 overall pick for an unrestricted FA to be is equally dumb.
That UFA is sort of helping their stance there since he is already all but trying to re-up in Cleveland. Love>>>Wiggins by far. I think Cleveland will give in. If not GSW might finally cave with Thompson.
What's to stop Love from finishing out the '14-'15 season with the T-Wolves, and then signing with Cleveland as UFA, with no compensation to MIN? CLE's long-term picture is much better off with Wiggins and Love, is it not? A one year delay might be worth the long term ramifications. I don't think that this scenario will play out, but the threat is certainly on the table. Love is a significant upgrade over Wiggins right now, but is 1 year of Love >>> multiple cap friendly years of Wiggins?
During the draft, there was a lot of conversation that the Celtics (at pick #6) and the Lakers (at pick #7) where possible landing spots for Love, with the lottery pick being the primary compensation. Fast forward a few weeks, and the asking price is up to #1 overall. Strange little market adjustment, don't you think?
who knows how close those deals were though. my guess is not very. the wolves really have little use for thad as he'd likely opt out quicker there then here. waiters and late first for love? might as well keep him.
