More KG Speculation, Wolves Still Targeting Hawes?
From the Boston Herald (thanks I Heart KG):
Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge acknowledged yesterday that he has talked with the Minnesota Timberwolves about a potential trade for Kevin Garnett.
However, Ainge refused to comment about a published report that had the Celts shipping Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and the fifth pick in next week’s NBA draft for the All-Star forward.
A league source confirmed the teams have talked but are not close to a deal.
That deal is an absolute steal for the Wolves. So it’s probably nothing more than a rumor…it sucks, because that trade would completely turn this franchise around.
Here’s what would happen: The Wolves take Corey Brewer at #5 and Joakim Noah at #7. Then, they use Theo’s expiring contract to make a big signing in the 2008 offseason. Also, Al Jefferson, at age 22, is already on the brink of becoming an all-star caliber big man.
Add in the Wolves’ current nucleus of promising young talent: Foye, McCants, and Craig Smith. That would be insane…they’d be contenders in two-three years, and would continue to be a major factor in the West for many seasons.
Hey, we can dream, right?
Elsewhere, here’s the big question as we head towards draft day: Do the Wolves really intend to take Spencer Hawes, of all people?
According to Andy Katz, the answer is no. In a recent live chat on ESPN.com (sorry, don’t have the link), he basically stated that Hawes wouldn’t have struggled with the decision to leave school if the Wolves had indeed promised to take him. Makes sense.
They’ve got to stay away from Hawes at #7…give me Corey Brewer, Jeff Green, or Al Thornton. But if the Wolves absolutely must take Hawes, how about dealing #7 to Philly for #12 and #21?
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3 Responses to “More KG Speculation, Wolves Still Targeting Hawes?”
June 19th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Interesting, but Sixers reportedly like Hawes AND Green. If you’re implying that the Sixers would move up to 7 to take Green and let Hawes go at 12, I’m not sure if that’s the case. They clearly like Green and are less clear on Hawes. Hawes is better than Jianlian and worth the fifth pick in my opinion. Others are not so sure (little too thin, weak on the boards, not a great defensive presence). I believe the Sixers would entertain the thought.
June 20th, 2007 at 10:59 am
I agree here, that trade would be huge for the Timberwolves. You get everything you want: cap relief, draft picks, and young talent. A lineup of Jefferson, Noah, Smith, Brewer, and Foye would rival the Blazers and Bulls in terms of best young talent.
Of course, McHale isn’t smart enough to make this come to fruition. He’d either balk on the trade until it’s too late or blow the draft picks on stiffs if the deal ever comes true, anyways.
June 21st, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Rumor has it that the deal is now stuck becuase the Wolves want the Celtics to take Jaric as well to free up cap space.
I really want to keep KG, but a deal look more likely than before.
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