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Did Connelly nail the McDaniels extension, or get too cute with the one-year structure? Make your case in the comments:
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McDaniels had three guaranteed years and $84M left on his deal. Nobody in NBA history had ever been extended in that spot. Minnesota did it anyway, squeezed a discount, and handed him a raise that quietly pays off twice.
They traded the 2nd most productive player on the team in Julius Randle to facilitate the Melo deal.
I'd say the core last season was Ant, Jaden, Rudy, Julius, and Naz. So that would be 40% of the core if we're being specific.
Has Ant earned the right to talk, or is it empty bravado from a ringless team? Make your case in the comments:
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Cam Newton says Ant's warning is fool's gold. Chad Johnson says the Wolves scare nobody. Both are grading an October quote against a ring Minnesota never claimed to have. That was never the test. Wednesday in Miami is.
Are the new-look Wolves ready for Giannis and Bam on opening night, or does Miami expose them? Make your call in the comments:
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Chris Finch's whole pitch two days before the opener: 'We'll see if we're ready.' Minnesota traded half its core for LaMelo and drew Giannis and Bam on night one. The honest answer is also the terrifying one.
This is the start of something very special…
Anthony Edwards on why he and LaMelo have clicked:
“First of all, we’re both Leos. Second of all, we’re big on putting our pride to the side, putting our ego to the side, and just doing whatever for the team. … Man, we’re going to be great together.”
(via @JonKrawczynski )
With Randle gone to Brooklyn, how many points does Jaden McDaniels average this year? Put your number in the comments:
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LaMelo Ball just compared Jaden McDaniels to a maxed-out 2K create-a-player. The kicker: Minnesota locked him up for $40 million the same afternoon, and may still have gotten a discount on the player he's about to become.
Best case, worst case, or the boring middle for the LaMelo-era Wolves? Make your case in the comments:
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One outlet gave the new Wolves three futures: a first-round flameout, another second-round funeral, or the first title in 37 years. But Finch has spent all of camp pointing at the glass. That tells you which season is actually the honest bet.
Don’t fade Ant + Melo. Edwards has never had a creator like this next to him. His game is about to unlock the next level.
Is the LaMelo gamble going to push the Wolves past the second round this year? Make your case in the comments:
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They cashed in the picks, broke up a two-time conference finalist, and bet the whole thing on Ant and LaMelo sharing one backcourt. Safe got them 49 wins and a second-round exit. This front office finally decided safe wasn't the goal. Buckle up, Wolves Nation.
He's 25 now. This is the age where the real stars elevate their games and bring their team titles.
The timing of this team just feels right.
Is this finally the year Ant drags the Wolves to the Finals? Make your case in the comments:
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