[6-13] GRRRRR. | @ Hornets (We Stung Them!)

[kibaxx7]

Ah, tough loss against Denver! Nice debut by Salim.

[hova-]

So Salim's back. Good move, I know you like him. It's tough to see you loosing, but I guess that's better because you'll end up with a high pick at least.

[Lamrock]

RealGM: "Al Jefferson Unhappy?"

Al Jefferson Not Happy In Minnesota

November 26, 2009 - Minnesota Timberwolves star Al Jefferson is rumored to be unhappy with the Wolves. An inside reporter is said to have heard the 24 year old big man shout a myriad of profanities. Jefferson reportedly also complained about the team's record (4-11, 14th in the West), playing out of his position and cold weather.

Jefferson leads the Wolves in scoring with 18.2 PPG, but has seen most of his stats drop with the emergence of second year guard Kevin Love. When asked about it, Timberwolves general manager David Kahn denied that this tirade had ever occurred. Potential destinations for Jefferson could include Indiana, Houston or Oklahoma City.

Al Jefferson wanting out makes sense. I can attest to the Minneapolis weather... well, sucking balls, and the team is pretty bad. Plus, I could imagine being a player of Jefferson's caliber, having to play for a bad team in a bad climate, you'd want to be the top dog on that team. With frontcourt partner Kevin Love leading the team in rebounds, and averaging just 1.6 less points per game (on far more efficient shooting), Jefferson's status is threatened. Big Al is clearly no KG, and I think at this point, most people would take Love over him.

I, for one, would not be opposed to dealing Al Jeff. He's a very talented player, and star big men are a rare commodity. However, the frontcourt pairing of Jefferson and Love clearly does not work. The deal would almost certainly be a drop-off talent wise, but if we can get a decent pick and serviceable Center, I'll be satisfied. There are other rumors of Jefferson for Danny Granger, but as cool as that would be, I'm not buying it.

While I'd like to see Jefferson go, I hope this rumor isn't true. The last thing we need is for him to dilute his trade value and do further damage to our already piss poor chemistry. I know he isn't the next KG, but I hope he follows in his footsteps by taking the high road in trade requests.

[Fresh8]

Bring in some expiring contracts GM Washburn.

[Lamrock]

Unfortunately, Kahn now knows to always lock his computer when he leaves. I just don't have that kind of power.

[J@3]

I think that headline should read "Lamrock wants Jefferson out"

[dare]

Don't trade Big Al

[The X]

Make sure to trade Big Al. Kevin Love is the team's starting PF. Jefferson was only a gap-fill for the time being.

[J@3]

Any decent big men in the draft? You could trade him for a pick + expiring or something.

[Lamrock]

I'm looking at DeMarcus Cousins, though right now he's listed as a PF/C. Still, at 280 lbs, he can easily play the 5. If I can get a decent pick and an expiring for him, I may just have to accept it.

I put him on the trading block and Boston offered KG for him.

[hova-]

Well, the classic 7 foot center is a dying out species, so you could also let Love play C and stretch the floor for a PF guy like Cousins. (still this could be a liability on defense)
I think Big Al is a bit overpowered in the game, so you should definitely get something decent in return. If he wants out, I'd pull the trigger.

[The X]

Hova, I think if you had Cousins, it would be Love at PF stretching out the defense with his ability to hit midrange/outside shot.

EDIT: Btw Lamrock, I'll be annoyed if you take a classless thug like Cousins I'd prefer Wesley Johnson or even Evan Turner

[dare]

But what if you get the 1st pick, surely you will go with J.Wall.

In my dynasty I have no choice but to picked him even though I really need a SG, funny that Turner was pick 20th in my dynasty.

[hova-]

Okay, I missed that Cousins is also 6-11. Thought he was not that tall. Then it's clear to have him play at C. But if you trade Big Al, I'd take a big man in the draft.
A guy I noticed for my Bobcats was Ed Davis. Oh man, I imagine myself taking him in the draft (I would have done that, really!) and I guess everyone would have killed me ^^ I just like undersized bangers.

[|)e8*]

Get Damion James :p trade Brewer and Al

[The X]

A guy I noticed for my Bobcats was Ed Davis. Oh man, I imagine myself taking him in the draft (I would have done that, really!) and I guess everyone would have killed me ^^ I just like undersized bangers.

I would've loved it because that is such a Bobcats' move to make, taking a Tarheels' product over somebody that will help you more

[Alpha_]

dont waste ur pick on DeMarcus Cousins.. u better draft Ed Davis.

[Martti.]

Get Turner from the draft, sign Joe Johnson. Then trade Al for like Al Horford or Kaman and scrubs.

C - Kaman or Horford
F - Love
F - Turner
G - Johnson
G - Flynn

[|)e8*]

Forget what I said,get Kalin Lucas then trade Flynn lol

[kibaxx7]

I always liked Jefferson, I wouldn't trade him, but it's up to you and Kahn.

[Rip32]

I did a trade involving the Wolves one time where it was based around them getting Anthony Randolph, Azubuike, a first rounder, and Corey Maggette from the Warriors. I think Al Jeff and Mark Blount ended up with my Pistons team in the deal though... lol, so it may be harder to swing without the another team willing to take a shit sandwich

I doubt you want Maggette's contract, but the other pieces could be helpful.

[Lamrock]

Maggette would be a great addition, but I hate him. Randolph is one of my favorite players, but is a 4. Cousins is a thug, and my #1 priority is getting a star swingman (either via draft of free agency), but if Cousins is the BPA (and he is a top 5 talent...), I'll take him. Its still a ways down the line though.

Played the Suns last night, but after falling behind 20 in the third, I gave up. Will probably do a recap like I do for simmed games, but with a couple pics.

[Lamrock]

Suns Hand Minnesota Worst Loss Of The Season



November 27, 2009 - The first half was fairly close, and Wolves fans held on to a slim hope that their team would pick up their first victory over a non-sub-.500 squad. Unfortunately for them, basketball is a game of two halves. The Suns outscored the home team 71-38 in the second half, routing the young squad. The Suns accomplished this on the backs of Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire among others. The Wolves failed to have a single player score over 20, and neither Kevin Love nor Al Jefferson scored in double digits. The silver lining in the game was third year bench warmer Alondo Tucker scoring 13 points on efficient 6-8 shooting. Mercurial swingman Corey Brewer led them with 16.

23 23 36 35 117 (10-6) | Nash: 23/4/11 | Stoudemire: 28/7/2 | Richardson: 21/1/1
26 17 20 18 81 (4-12) | Brewer: 16/2/3 | Tucker: 13/0/1, 6-8 FG | Flynn: 12/2/4

Nuggets Finish Month With Rout Of Timberwolves

November 29, 2009 - Last time these two teams played, Carmelo Anthony exploded for 43 points and 5 boards in an intense overtime Nuggets win. This time around, Melo once again notched 43 and 5, and his team got the win. However, no extra period was necessary, as they steamrolled the Wolves 110-87. The game was all Nuggets, with the defending division champs winning every quarter. The Wolves, who got decent games out of Kevin Love and Ramon Sessions, and nobody else, fell to 4-13, good for worst in the conference and second worst in the NBA.

22 20 30 15 87 (4-13) | Love: 19/12/2 | Sessions: 18/5/3 | Gomes: 13/4/1
29 23 32 26 110 (11-6) | Anthony: 43/5/3, 17-25 FG | Billups: 17/4/8 | Nene: 11/10/4 blocks

[Valor]

ouch....2 blowout losses but i guess the good thing is if you keep this up, you'll have very good chances of getting the top pick

[dare]

At this rate looks like your not going to beat my wins