X's T'wolves (NBA 2K11)

[kibaxx7]

Btw, I wouldn't suggest doing a write-off this long, it's crazy. Do something more creative presentation-wise

Yep that's the idea. I would say I can defend myself at recapping games, but as a lot of you guys say, I'm more of a graphic guy.

[The X]

2011 OFF-SEASON UPDATE - ROOKIE SIGNING / FREE AGENCY PERIOD


ROOKIE SIGNING

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced it had signed all six draftees (Floyd Bradley, Johan Svensson, Marcel Moore, Benjamin Dragic, Marc Scott and Malcolm Hoffman) to contracts. Whilst Bradley and Svensson are expected to take prominent roles this season, the second round draftees have a tall task ahead of them even cracking the first twelve.

It is expected that two of the second round draftees will end up being assigned to the D-League, with Marc Scott appearing to be starting the season with the Timberwolves' affiliate.


FREE AGENCY PERIOD

The Minnesota Timberwolves number one priority this off-season was to re-sign restricted free agent swingman Corey Brewer. Brewer had some interest around the league, especially from the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors, who offered him a 4 year, $15 million and 4 year, $16 million deal respectively. The Cleveland Cavaliers were late to the party, but finally came on board by sweetening the deal for Brewer by adding a guaranteed fifth year, for a 5 year, $20 million deal, which Brewer ended up signing an offer sheet for.

As expected, the Timberwolves matched the Cavaliers offer sheet and locked up Corey Brewer for 5 years at about $4 million per season. With the departure of Wesley Johnson, Brewer has a chance to cement a spot in the starting lineup.

With not many quality free agent available this season, GM David Kahn looked to fill the void left by Darko Milicic. He found it in centre Joel Przybilla, a Minnesota native. After being traded to the Toronto Raptors with Patrick Mills in the Jose Calderon deal, Przy-bizz didn't seem to fit in with the Raptors' plans for the future. That worked out well for the Timberwolves, who coveted Przy-bizz's ability to protect the rim at the defensive end.

Joel Przybilla was signed to a 1 year deal at the veteran's minimum with a team option for a second year. It is not known whether Przy-bizz is being brought in to mentor younger players or to player meaningful minutes inside for the Timberwolves. Either way, he was a bargain.

[hova-]

Good signings in Brewer and Przydhsajdhjsadh. A complete roster view would be great, right now it seems like your pretty thin at that C spot.

[kibaxx7]

As you said X, a bargain for Przybilla and Brewer staying. Acceptable

[The X]

Good signings in Brewer and Przydhsajdhjsadh. A complete roster view would be great, right now it seems like your pretty thin at that C spot.

I'll get up roster at end of off-season, but I think it looks a bit like this:

C- J.Przy-bizz/N.Pekovic
PF- K.Love/J.Svensson/J.Hill/Dragon
SF- M.Beasley/M.Webster
SG- C.Brewer/W.Ellington/M.Hoffman/M.Scott
PG- J.Flynn/R.Rubio/F.Bradley/Mark.

That is primary positions, although Jordan Hill & Johan Svensson will play time at centre too. My centre rotation is not really any weaker than it was last season and my power forward rotation is a lot stronger.

Compare last season, Darko/Peko ('10) vs Przy-bizz/Peko ('11) at C and Love/Hill/Tolliver ('10) vs Love/Svensson/Hill/Dragon ('11). Based on that, I would argue that I've now got more depth inside.

Brewer can play a little SF, Webster a little SG, Bradley a bit of SG. I like players that can play multiple positions.

Naturally I don't know who I will be starting at this stage. Love & Beasley are only guaranteed starters.

Either way, I know I need to deal one of my top 3 PG's

As you said X, a bargain for Przybilla and Brewer staying. Acceptable

It came down to a point where 2011 available free agent were crap considering all the main guys re-signed. I'll save cash for next summer

[Lamrock]

Needless to say, that is not a playoff team. Glad to see you re-sign Brewer to a reasonable price though. He may suck in real life but he's done well for you here.

[Houndy]

This looks like an 8 seed to me. Good luck this year

[The X]

Needless to say, that is not a playoff team. Glad to see you re-sign Brewer to a reasonable price though. He may suck in real life but he's done well for you here.

It's not a situation that can be turned around in one off-season. Hopefully after 2012 off-season I will have a playoff calibre team

This looks like an 8 seed to me. Good luck this year

Not in the West. Could be a 30-35 win team though.

[Grandmama Johnson]

GM David Kahn looked to fill the void left by Darko Milicic.

I think a void still counts as an upgrade over Darko

[hova-]

It will be interesting to see wether or not Przybilla can help you containing some of the decent big men in the West like Gasol, Bynum, Aldridge and others. What I don't like that much is Beasley at the three. I don't think he's quick enough and find him better on PF. Your two best players are PFs though.

One question: If all big FAs hit the market in 2012, which one was your first choice? I think I'd go with Dwight, simply because I need a big man down-low.

[Fresh8]

J Flynnn for Sam Bow... I mean Greg Oden.

Do it

[Grandmama Johnson]

One question: If all big FAs hit the market in 2012, which one was your first choice? I think I'd go with Dwight, simply because I need a big man down-low.

Hard to project with Dwight. In my association, he's extremely loyal. He wouldn't even test free agency when Orlando was missing the playoffs. You might have different luck, but I wouldn't be waiting around for him.

[shadowgrin]

Hard to project with Dwight. In my association, he's extremely loyal. He wouldn't even test free agency when Orlando was missing the playoffs.

Same here. In my (2K10) association he finished his career with the Magic. Even held the record for most games played when he retired. Even when the Magic was sucking he wasn't even a ring chaser like Joe Johnson, which I got.
Would even be harder in 2K11 with his player value. Only way you can get him is offering him the max and if Orlando had a losing season and your team has a winning one. Considering that you're the Wolves...

[The X]

I doubt I'll ever get Dwight

Not a bad proposal Sit. However, in this multiverse I believe Oden is injury free (for now) and Blazers have locked him long term.

[Fresh8]

Anything is possible in the multiverse. Oden + Rubio = championships

[The X]

Anything is possible in the multiverse. Oden + Rubio = championships

In a Lamrock created multiverse maybe

[The X]

2011 OFF-SEASON RECAP - FREE AGENCY PERIOD


FREE AGENCY PERIOD

The following is a list of the notable players signed by each team:

Atlanta
C/PF- A.Horford: Re-signed 6 years, $103m
SF- S.Battier: Signed 4 years, $8m
PF- Kenyon Martin: Signed 1 year, $2m

Boston
C- K.Perkins: Re-signed 5 years, $61m
PF- G.Davis: Re-signed 6 years, $38m

Charlotte
PG- S.Brown: Signed 5 years, $37m
SG- Delonte West: Signed 4 years, $20m

Cleveland
SG- A.Affalo: Re-signed 4 years, $8m
SG- A.Gee: Signed 4 years, $21m

Denver
SF- C.Anthony: Re-signed 6 years, $124m
SG- J.Smith: Re-signed 4 years, $31m

Detroit
PG- R.Stuckey: Re-signed 5 years, $60m
PF/SF- T.Young: Re-signed 4 years, $39m
SF- J.Dudley: Re-signed 6 years, $30m
SF- C.Butler: Signed 4 years, $41m

Golden State
PF- B.Wright: Re-signed 4 years, $19m

Houston
C- Yao: Re-signed 5 years, $101m
PG- A.Brooks: Re-signed 6 years, $93m

Indiana
PG- T.Ford: Re-signed 5 years, $30m

LA Clippers
C- D.Jordan: Re-signed 4 years, $16m (team option for 5th year)

LA Lakers
SF- A.Morrison: Re-signed 5 years, $7m

Memphis
C- M.Gasol: Re-signed 5 years, $67m
PG- M.Conley: Re-signed 6 years, $75m

Miami
PG- M.Chalmers: Re-signed 6 years, $44m
C- J.Anthony: Re-signed 4 years, $12m

New Orleans
SG- M.Thornton: Re-signed 4 years, $37m
SG- Jamal Crawford: Signed 4 years, $26m
PF- Troy Murphy: Signed 4 years, $8m

New York
SF- W.Chandler: Re-signed 5 years, $48m (player option for 6th year)
C- E.Curry: Re-signed 5 years, $10m

Oklahoma City
PF- J.Green: Re-signed 5 years, $55m
SG- A.Iverson: Signed 2 years, $15m

Philadelphia
C- S.Hawes: Re-signed 5 years, $56m (player option for 6th year)

Phoenix
SG- J.Richardson: Re-signed 3 years, $12m

Portland
C- G.Oden: Re-signed 6 years, $86m
PG- A.Miller: Re-signed 1 year, league veteran’s minimum

Sacramento
PF- C.Landry: Re-signed 5 years, $43m
SG- F.Garcia: Re-signed 2 years, $12m (team option for 3rd year)
C- A.Mark: Signed 4 years, $32m

San Antonio
PG- T.Parker: Re-signed 5 years, $64m

Toronto
SF- T.Prince: Signed 4 years, $13m

Washington
SF- A.Kirilenko: Re-signed 4 years, $13m
SG- N.Young: Re-signed 6 years, $36m
PF- Y.Jianlian: Re-signed 4 years, $40m
PF- Z.Randolph: Signed 5 years, $56m

[The X]

I'll post each team's starting line-up (plus 6th man) in next couple of days. Let me just say this, Atlanta Hawks, with addition of Buchanan, Kenyon Martin & Shane Battier, plus the re-signing of Horford are tough. They're my pick to win it all in next season or two

[shadowgrin]

Atlanta, Detroit, Lakers, Miami, Oklahoma, and Washington got some good signings.

[Martti.]

OKC has a lot of cash to spend 15M on Iverson.

[Lamrock]

86 million for Oden

[shadowgrin]

OKC has a lot of cash to spend 15M on Iverson.

Shut you mouf hater.

[The X]

86 million for Oden

Prepare for some Oden-Witt showerfun

[shadowgrin]

Prepare for some Oden-Witt showerfun

Best use of showerfun in recent memory.

[Valor]

New York still wants Eddy Curry? For five years too?