Bontemps also said Utah might tank to keep their pick
We pulled the trigger at the exact right time. So glad we didn't kick the can down the road for another year or two before trading him.
This can’t be stated enough. I really don’t even know why Cleveland did it in the first place.
This can’t be stated enough. I really don’t even know why Cleveland did it in the first place.
They aren't going to get a rotation rookie, three picks, two swaps, and another freaking all star? Freaking bad economy. . .I guess they figure they can trade him if they have to? They're not going to get as much for him as they gave up to get him tho.
Because they can recycle Donovan I don't think they did. They won't get what they spent but I bet they could get much more than Wolves could get for Rudy. I think the Wolves are likely to trade KAT and the Rudy deal was made with that in mind.I know almost nobody will agree with me, but I lowkey believe the Cavs made an even worse trade than the Wolves did.
Part of it is also that I still believe the Wolves have a viable path toward contention with Rudy whereas I think the Cavs with Mitchell have a low ceiling at this point.Because they can recycle Donovan I don't think they did. They won't get what they spent but I bet they could get much more than Wolves could get for Rudy. I think the Wolves are likely to trade KAT and the Rudy deal was made with that in mind.
Time will tell though.
I know almost nobody will agree with me, but I lowkey believe the Cavs made an even worse trade than the Wolves did.
I'm still very high on both teams for this upcoming year. I think the cavs will be a top 3 seed in the east and the wolves will a top 4 seed in the west.Part of it is also that I still believe the Wolves have a viable path toward contention with Rudy whereas I think the Cavs with Mitchell have a low ceiling at this point.
A lot of it depends on Mobley. His second year he didn't show the development needed on offense. I think Don and Ant are similar offensive engines right now. If Ant takes a step and Rudy hangs on to his prime I think they have an easier route to potential contention. Minny's wings are solid... would also be nice if they hit a homerun on a KAT trade. I think Cleveland is boxed in a bit... if Don committed they could crush it in a Garland deal but kinda have to stick with the small backcourt cuz if Don bails then Garland is beyond critical.Part of it is also that I still believe the Wolves have a viable path toward contention with Rudy whereas I think the Cavs with Mitchell have a low ceiling at this point.