The possibility of trading #5 and/or some of the players looms over the process but I'm not in favor that, at least as far as the pick goes. Dumping Rudez, Prince, Pek and Payne would all be acceptable first steps. I'm on the fence as far as Garnett and Bjelica being on the team goes. The remaining eight could loosely be considered the current core of the team, though that may be a stretch for Jones and Greg Smith.
The best teams are able to go 10 or even 12 players deep, as needed. That's a gap of at least two but as many as six players. Even if the team were to add six to the eight player core there would be one open spot on the roster, not a bad possibility, just a fact.
I hope that one of those six is Buddy Heild, via the draft. It's also quite possible that a second round pick or undrafted free agent gets brought into the fold but that's extremely speculative so I'm going to dispense with that possibility as of now.
There is a list of more then 150 free agents to be on NBA.com. I'm going to try to whittle that list down to the ten players I'd most like to see added.
After scanning through the list, I identified 12 players. Obviously that's two more then 10 but I'll put the also rans before I jump in.
None of these guys will merit anywhere close to max contracts because it's not too early to start planning for the eventual big money that some of our guys are going to get in a few years.
#12: Jordan Hill
I would like any forward that the Wolves sign to be a passable three point shooter, which Jordan Hill has not been during his career. In spite of that, on a one or two year deal, worth like three million per year he would be a decent addition to the bench.#11: DJ Augustin
Not the best point guard of the bunch, but would probably be signed for a reasonable contract, is an experienced player to help Tyus develop and could serve as the backup in the interim. Didn't find out any info regarding his play on both ends but guys who aren't at least passable on defense don't usually make it at the pro level for eight years. A two or three year contract at four million per year would be a good addition.#10: Cleanthony Early
This one would be more on potential then actual production. When he was at Wichita St. He was a good player and with quality coaching may still be able to capitalize on his athleticism. I would put him in the same category as Buddy Heild - young veteran status with the key difference being that he's actually played in the NBA, while Heild is just of that age. He's listed by the NBA as a forward but I would consider him to be a back up to Wiggins, which may be as a small forward, I guess. A two year contract, with the second year being a team option, worth about 5 million seems right to me.#9: Jeremy Lin
Yeah, yeah I know that Linsanity in MSP is a long shot but statistically he's similar to Rubio which may or may not be a positive. What isn't deniable is the impact that Rubio had when he played so maybe Lin could have a similar impact. It would be nice if he were a better three point shooter so that he could play off the ball some but again, he's a lot like Rubio. He would probably command something like a 3 year, $15 million contract which may be too rich.Is there anyone else that should be a fringe possibility for the Blue and White?
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