Post by youngstabullz on Sept 23, 2008 20:14:50 GMT -5
MINNEAPOLIS - The hiring of new Minnesota T-Wolves GM in the middle of the season was a very questionable one. Youngstabullz had no formal experience in operating basketball teams besides of his work in a few independent leagues. However, the man has set the team up for some possible success along the road.
He has been actively pursuing trades with other teams and will most likely have another extremely active off season.
The GM traded former superstar point guard Stephon Marbury and Tyrus "Free Money" Thomas along with their 2013 First round pick to Memphis in return for big time defensive center Samuel Dalembert, solid point guard Daniel Gibson, and power forward Craig Smith.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves organization felt the need to completely revamp this team. While our 2013 First round pick had quite some value, we created some financial stability on our team and added a Double-Double machine center who is entering his prime and a big man who last season in only 25 minutes averaged 14.8 PPG."
Daniel Gibson was later traded to Indiana for Thabo Sefelosha who when played last season was a 18.8 PTS/6.6 REB/3.5 APG/2.2 SPG.
"Thabo seems to be the ultimate 4-Tool Player. He will most likely be a strong part of the core team for the future. He is only 27 years old."
Most of the veteran players on the team will be in need for extensions next season which opens up a ton of trade possibilities for Minny's GM along with the lottery pick they will have for next season.
"We are still not done here in Minny and will most likely be making more moves before the season is done and definitely a few roster adjustments before next season. We still hope to expand some of the youngsters on our team this year such as Peng, De Colo, Robinson, and Cole Aldrich."
In other news, the team released C Spencer Hawes to make room for the trade with Memphis. The 23 year old center will probably be picked up by another team. The T-Wolves had no plans to resign Hawes as he has shown to be a defensive liability and has not progressed offensively in the 5 seasons he has been in the league.
"We wish the best to Spencer and his family."
He has been actively pursuing trades with other teams and will most likely have another extremely active off season.
The GM traded former superstar point guard Stephon Marbury and Tyrus "Free Money" Thomas along with their 2013 First round pick to Memphis in return for big time defensive center Samuel Dalembert, solid point guard Daniel Gibson, and power forward Craig Smith.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves organization felt the need to completely revamp this team. While our 2013 First round pick had quite some value, we created some financial stability on our team and added a Double-Double machine center who is entering his prime and a big man who last season in only 25 minutes averaged 14.8 PPG."
Daniel Gibson was later traded to Indiana for Thabo Sefelosha who when played last season was a 18.8 PTS/6.6 REB/3.5 APG/2.2 SPG.
"Thabo seems to be the ultimate 4-Tool Player. He will most likely be a strong part of the core team for the future. He is only 27 years old."
Most of the veteran players on the team will be in need for extensions next season which opens up a ton of trade possibilities for Minny's GM along with the lottery pick they will have for next season.
"We are still not done here in Minny and will most likely be making more moves before the season is done and definitely a few roster adjustments before next season. We still hope to expand some of the youngsters on our team this year such as Peng, De Colo, Robinson, and Cole Aldrich."
In other news, the team released C Spencer Hawes to make room for the trade with Memphis. The 23 year old center will probably be picked up by another team. The T-Wolves had no plans to resign Hawes as he has shown to be a defensive liability and has not progressed offensively in the 5 seasons he has been in the league.
"We wish the best to Spencer and his family."
