Dash Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have had discussions about a trade that would send forward Anthony Randolph to the Timberwolves, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the talks. No trade is imminent, but the Timberwolves have strong interest in acquiring the 20-year-old Randolph. The Warriors, who own the sixth pick in this year's NBA draft, would like to move up to get a higher selection. Minnesota has the fourth pick. The 6-10 Randolph, who left LSU after one season, played only 33 games last season, averaging 11.6 points and 6.5 rebounds before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. In December, ESPN.com reported that the Warriors had interest in dealing Randolph and that the team and representatives of Randolph had met to discuss concerns over Randolph's playing time. The team reportedly was unhappy with his maturity. "If Golden State wants to trade Anthony, we're not opposed to that," his agent, Bill Duffy, said in December. "He hasn't asked for or demanded a trade, but if the Warriors feel it would be beneficial to them to trade him, we wouldn't be opposed to that at all." Golden State has asked a high price for Randolph in the past. A team source said that continues to be the case. Minnesota is high on Randolph and has been monitoring his offseason workouts in Dallas, his hometown. Randolph, who weighed 210 pounds last season, has added 20 pounds of muscle, according to two sources. The discussions between the two clubs took place last week when several teams, including the Warriors, sent representatives to Minnesota to watch 42 potential draft picks work out at the Timberwolves' practice facility. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I think that if Randolph gets the minutes he can really be a star so trading him to T'Wolves would be benficial to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I wonder whether he would be starting or playing off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 "If Golden State wants to trade Anthony, we're not opposed to that," his agent, Bill Duffy, said in December. "He hasn't asked for or demanded a trade, but if the Warriors feel it would be beneficial to them to trade him, we wouldn't be opposed to that at all." I thought the Wolves - Warriors were DISCUSSING a deal. Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Seems like a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I wonder whether he would be starting or playing off the bench. He can play the 3 if the T'Wolves want to play big and Brewer can move to the 2 guard. If they want to play fast then he can play the 4 or the 5. He is a better match to Al Jefferson than Kevin Love IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I thought the Wolves - Warriors were DISCUSSING a deal. Hmmmm. What does that have to do with them discussing a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Reports have surfaced about the Warriors talking to Minnesota about a trade involving Anthony Randolph, the Timberwolves No. 4 pick and maybe one of Minnesota's big men, Al Jefferson or Kevin Love.A team source said the talks with Minnesota are just part of the Warriors exhausting all options heading into the draft. General manager Larry Riley would not confirm or deny trade rumors, per team policy. "My position all along on Randolph is that we aren't trading him unless there is a really good player on the other end. "Every time my phone starts ringing, people start asking him. What does that tell you? I'm not rushing to make any rash decisions. But it's my job to listen." He said the interest in the pick falls short of "solid." Because of that, Riley did say it is looking like he is going to use the No. 6 pick, though he acknowledged plenty discussions are still to come.Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67032/20100605/warriors_anticipating_more_trade_discussions/#ixzz0q3AJzHZl The 4th pick AND Al/Love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Please go through..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Kevin Love would be great with the Warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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