TWolves looking to add vets around Love

[kozlodoev]

If it gives you a clue as to what sort of veteran they want, Minnesota is reportedly one of the teams asking about Evan Turner.  It sounds like they want someone who can provide scoring off the bench, so maybe when Rondo comes back, they might be interested in seeing if Crawford can be a poor man's JR Smith (last season's JR Smith, not this season's).

In theory, Shved as a 6'6" combo guard sounds like what people want backing up Rondo and Bradley.  In practice, maybe a Euro who has not demonstrated a solid three-point shot or good defense yet may not be that great.

They really need an established wing/big coming off the bench. So Wallace, Bass, and Humphries may be fits. Sadly, they don't have salary to send back. Boo.

In any case, the closest I see to potentially happening is this:

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jw62t84

It works with and without Brooks.

On the other hand, Crawford is also big enough to fit the "big guard with PG skills off the bench" role that you're describing (he's 6'4). And he's also the better player.

[Moranis]

Rajon Rondo, Courtney Lee
for
Ricky Rubio, Derrick Williams, Alexey Shved, Shabazz Muhammad, 2014 first round pick

Boston depth chart:
PG: Rubio / Crawford
SG: Bradley / Shved / Brooks
SF: Green / Wallace / Muhammad
PF: Sullinger / Bass / Williams
C: Olynyk / Faverani
Why for us: It's a tank trade, I won't sugar-coat it, but we get younger and get some nice pieces and a pick.

Minnesota depth chart:
PG: Rondo / Barea
SG: Martin / Lee
SF: Brewer / Budinger
PF: Love / Cunningham
C: Pekovic / Turiaf / Dieng
Why for Minnesota: Rondo is that second star that can make them a legitimate title contender with Love.

Also, this is going to be controversial, but I have to call it somewhere:

Kevin Love will win the 2013-14 NBA MVP

While I'm not all aboard the trading Rondo train, I would love to get the chance to watch Ricky Rubio more often.

REALISTIC trades.  That one is one of the least realistic trades I've seen on this board.

Why? Williams, Shved, and Muhammad have done nothing this year (combined 9 ppg, 4 rebs, and 0.5 ast on .406, .200, and .333 shooting, respectively - compare that to Lee's 8.3, 2.1, and 0.6 on .571) and their potential really isn't all that high. Minny's pick will be very late, and you can't deny the difference between Rondo and Rubio. One is an all-star and a top-10 player come playoff time. The other isn't.

You can say you think it won't happen, but I think you're being a little hyperbolic.

they wouldn't even trade Rubio straight up for Rondo, nonetheless add a first rounder and numerous young players

[Rhyso]

Rajon Rondo, Courtney Lee
for
Ricky Rubio, Derrick Williams, Alexey Shved, Shabazz Muhammad, 2014 first round pick

Boston depth chart:
PG: Rubio / Crawford
SG: Bradley / Shved / Brooks
SF: Green / Wallace / Muhammad
PF: Sullinger / Bass / Williams
C: Olynyk / Faverani
Why for us: It's a tank trade, I won't sugar-coat it, but we get younger and get some nice pieces and a pick.

Minnesota depth chart:
PG: Rondo / Barea
SG: Martin / Lee
SF: Brewer / Budinger
PF: Love / Cunningham
C: Pekovic / Turiaf / Dieng
Why for Minnesota: Rondo is that second star that can make them a legitimate title contender with Love.

Also, this is going to be controversial, but I have to call it somewhere:

Kevin Love will win the 2013-14 NBA MVP

While I'm not all aboard the trading Rondo train, I would love to get the chance to watch Ricky Rubio more often.

REALISTIC trades.  That one is one of the least realistic trades I've seen on this board.

Why? Williams, Shved, and Muhammad have done nothing this year (combined 9 ppg, 4 rebs, and 0.5 ast on .406, .200, and .333 shooting, respectively - compare that to Lee's 8.3, 2.1, and 0.6 on .571) and their potential really isn't all that high. Minny's pick will be very late, and you can't deny the difference between Rondo and Rubio. One is an all-star and a top-10 player come playoff time. The other isn't.

You can say you think it won't happen, but I think you're being a little hyperbolic.

they wouldn't even trade Rubio straight up for Rondo, nonetheless add a first rounder and numerous young players

Umm trading Rubio for Rondo straight up would be more than fair, probably closer to theft by Minnesota. Considering Rondo's 4 All Star selections, two time first team and second team all defensive teams, consistently top five level performer in assists and steals, and his proven playoff performance ability, Rondo is the better point guard, assuming he recovers from his injury of course.

[BleedGreen1989]

Rajon Rondo, Courtney Lee
for
Ricky Rubio, Derrick Williams, Alexey Shved, Shabazz Muhammad, 2014 first round pick

Boston depth chart:
PG: Rubio / Crawford
SG: Bradley / Shved / Brooks
SF: Green / Wallace / Muhammad
PF: Sullinger / Bass / Williams
C: Olynyk / Faverani
Why for us: It's a tank trade, I won't sugar-coat it, but we get younger and get some nice pieces and a pick.

Minnesota depth chart:
PG: Rondo / Barea
SG: Martin / Lee
SF: Brewer / Budinger
PF: Love / Cunningham
C: Pekovic / Turiaf / Dieng
Why for Minnesota: Rondo is that second star that can make them a legitimate title contender with Love.

Also, this is going to be controversial, but I have to call it somewhere:

Kevin Love will win the 2013-14 NBA MVP

While I'm not all aboard the trading Rondo train, I would love to get the chance to watch Ricky Rubio more often.

REALISTIC trades.  That one is one of the least realistic trades I've seen on this board.

Why? Williams, Shved, and Muhammad have done nothing this year (combined 9 ppg, 4 rebs, and 0.5 ast on .406, .200, and .333 shooting, respectively - compare that to Lee's 8.3, 2.1, and 0.6 on .571) and their potential really isn't all that high. Minny's pick will be very late, and you can't deny the difference between Rondo and Rubio. One is an all-star and a top-10 player come playoff time. The other isn't.

You can say you think it won't happen, but I think you're being a little hyperbolic.

they wouldn't even trade Rubio straight up for Rondo, nonetheless add a first rounder and numerous young players

Agreed. No chance they even trade Rubio for Rondo straight up. Rubio is younger, healthier, cheaper, and just as talented in some eyes.