Woj says derrick rose was hoping to go to Minnesota to reunite with thibs but wolves went in a diff direction with Teague lol
I'm surprised the Wolves didn't make a run at Kyle Lowry. That seems like a better fit to me.
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Wolves making run for Millsap too
https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/880996542328565760
I'm guessing it's a salary cap thing. Teague didn't get the max whereas a player like Lowry might command it. I think the Wolves would rather have Teague-Millsap than just Lowry. Man, imagine that lineup:
Teague-Butler-Wiggins-Millsap-KAT
The wolves are looking good! I'd root for them.
Teague is also two years younger than Lowry.
Unless they clear more space Millsap would have to take a discount to join Minnesota. They have about 15 million free now, according to ESPN.
I know everybody is excited about this team but I will hold my breath a little. Teague, Butler, Wiggins, are all not really great 3 pt. shooters. Butler will help their D a little, but he doesn't help Towns, Wiggins, or Teague become good defenders all of a sudden. I would have rather they find shooters and tough defenders to surround Towns with, but I understand those guys are hard to find.
Anyway, this is just a temporary move for these next two years. The key for the Wolves is still Towns' development. What the trade does is make the Wolves legitimate, after which it will be easier for them to attract stars in the future.