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The Heat get Iguodala for Justice Winslow. Who knows what else is being moved back and forth. There’s also rumors about them getting Gallinari, which would give them an fascinating Big 3 in Butler, Adebayo, and Gallinari, who I think is underrated.

The Grizzlies are going to be a lot of fun to watch once Winslow returns from a low back injury. It feels like he's been in the league for a long time, but he's still only 23 years old. Him, Ja Morant, and Jaren Jackson make up a good young core to build around.
 
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Some badly needed outside shooting for the Sixers. They'll have to create two roster spots for Burks and Robinson since they were already at the 15 player roster limit, so I wonder if they'll try to move a rotation guy for a second rounder or something.
 

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Some badly needed outside shooting for the Sixers. They'll have to create two roster spots for Burks and Robinson since they were already at the 15 player roster limit, so I wonder if they'll try to move a rotation guy for a second rounder or something.

Zhaire Smith anyone?
 
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Yeah, I think it's a 15 man roster and then two two-way guys in addition to that.

So then Smith is definitely an option. From what I've been reading and hearing the Sixers aren't willing to part with Thybulle although multiple teams have asked. He's already a defensive menace, and if he can ever develop a credible jumper he'll be an outstanding 3 and D guy for them. Thybulle and Brandon Clarke were two of my favorite guys in the last draft class. Happy to see them both doing so well in their rookie seasons.
 

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So then Smith is definitely an option. From what I've been reading and hearing the Sixers aren't willing to part with Thybulle although multiple teams have asked. He's already a defensive menace, and if he can ever develop a credible jumper he'll be an outstanding 3 and D guy for them. Thybulle and Brandon Clarke were two of my favorite guys in the last draft class. Happy to see them both doing so well in their rookie seasons.

Yeah, I think Thybulle makes Smith expendable. Judging by Philly fans reactions to the rising stars rosters they’d probably riot if they traded Matisse. Although who really wants to see a heavily defense first player in the rising stars game.
 
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Great trade for the Wolves. You have to keep Towns happy and they just did that by bringing in his friend Russell. And you get rid of Wiggins terrible contract.
 

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now maybe the Twolves can win a single game in February.
 

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Yeah, I think Thybulle makes Smith expendable. Judging by Philly fans reactions to the rising stars rosters they’d probably riot if they traded Matisse. Although who really wants to see a heavily defense first player in the rising stars game.

Philly fans are weird. He's good but severely offensively challenged right now. I do like his upside quite a bit, though.
 

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Rosas should be in the Executive of the Year discussion just for unloading Wiggins. That he got a potential longterm running mate for KAT in the process is just gravy.

And who knows, maybe with a fresh start Wiggins can become something closer to the player everyone thought he'd be coming out of Kansas. It sure as hell wasn't ever going to happen for him in Minnesota.
 

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Wolves front office has to be partying right now. Thought they came out of that with a great deal.

I don't love Deangelo Russell, but the fact that KAT wanted him and they got him definitely counts for something. And unloading Wiggins is a win in and of itself.
 
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Wowwwwww...looks like Golden State lowered their demands a bit depending on what the protection is on that 2021 pick.

Top three protected, Golden St was the team pushing for 2021 picks instead of 2020. Still seems like they could have done better. I’m looking forward to Draymond getting to deal with Wiggins.
 
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Top three protected, Golden St was the team pushing for 2021 picks instead of 2020. Still seems like they could have done better. I’m looking forward to Draymond getting to deal with Wiggins.

Maybe they think they can get him turned around with a fresh start. If you squint a little you can see Wiggins eventually working in the Iguodala role in whatever revamped Lineup of Death they roll out next season when everyone is healthy again. But that's the problem with him - his whole career he's been an "if you squint a little, you can see him as..." type of player. Based on his athletic gifts alone he could be a beast on the boards and/or a lockdown wing defender and a terror filling a lane or wing on the break. But he's just none of those things. Not that the Wolves care anymore; he's Golden State's puzzle to figure out now.