Will Gores really hire a new Head of Basketball Operations? (final say on all moves)

[Snakebites]

He's only been in Minny for two years so he didn't draft Ant and he wasn't the person who first brought in undrafted Naz Reid. His first big move was going all-in for Gobert and he was generally roasted for that move until this season.

Not sure he is the right guy for where we are or not but he did do a great job in Denver so it seems reasonable that he would be able to turn things around for us better than Weaver.

“We get all this unfair credit for drafting him. We had two picks prior! We could have picked him earlier. We waited ’til 41. It was just kind of lucky scouting, to be honest with you.”

Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connely, The Athletic

He also brought in Conley Jr and NAW.

You can poke holes in any GM’s resume. My only concern with him would be the same concern I had overpaying Monty.

Different though I suppose. By all accounts Connelly wants a job next year- with Monty we were competing with him taking a year off.

[Rip32]

Connelly seems like a pipe dream but if Gores is willing to do negotiations like he did with Monty where he just keeps raising the dollar figure then it's a possibility.

The other names seem a bit underwhelming, especially the Chicago GM given their direction over the past few years.

Yep overpay for another guy who will use this opportunity to get paid. He has no desire to be here w/o being paid.

[Snakebites]

Connelly seems like a pipe dream but if Gores is willing to do negotiations like he did with Monty where he just keeps raising the dollar figure then it's a possibility.

The other names seem a bit underwhelming, especially the Chicago GM given their direction over the past few years.

Yep overpay for another guy who will use this opportunity to get paid. He has no desire to be here w/o being paid.

Not to mention depending on how long the Wolves are still playing it could be a while before someone is in place- Connelly or not.

2 more games minimum. Likely more, possibly a whole other series or more.

[WuTang_OG]

I feel for you guys. Hopefully you can find the right leader and get out of the bottom. At least DET Lions are on the right path and a real team

[Sort]

Whoever Gores chooses will have one decisive advantage: having basic competency will go a long way compared to Weaver.

[flow]

Whoever Gores chooses will have one decisive advantage: having basic competency will go a long way compared to Weaver.

Who's to say the next choice will be any more competent? Weaver was the next big thing when we hired him. That's what everyone told me when I questioned his early stuff. He apprenticed under one of the best - Sam Presti. He had his pick of jobs. He has a plan, give him time.... On and on it went.

F that. I am giving ZERO benefit of ANY doubt to anyone unless they come in with a successful track record as a GM. Not as an assistant GM, not as a GM in waiting, not as a wonderkind.

[Cowology]

I just think it would be kinda funny if we hired Eversley to be Weaver's "boss", after Weaver was selected over him in 2020. We're probably saddled with Monty's contract regardless, but Eversley would be the 1 guy who 100% would be kicking Weaver to the curb... right??

[zeebneeb]

The Conelly news is big. Gores was willing to go deep for Monty, let's see how deep he goes for Conelly.

I can't think of a better person for the job. His resume over the past two teams is steller, based on results.

Get it done Gores.

[BDM22]

The Conelly news is big. Gores was willing to go deep for Monty, let's see how deep he goes for Conelly.

I can't think of a better person for the job. His resume over the past two teams is steller, based on results.

Get it done Gores.

What could go wrong!!!

[zeebneeb]

The Conelly news is big. Gores was willing to go deep for Monty, let's see how deep he goes for Conelly.

I can't think of a better person for the job. His resume over the past two teams is steller, based on results.

Get it done Gores.

What could go wrong!!!

Hey, I'm just using some folks logic around here pertaining to the draft, and applying it to the front office.

Can't get a good pick? Keep trading and tanking.

Can't get a good POBO/GM/COACH? KEEP THROWING MONEY AT IT.

We'll see if two wrongs make a right, or a big, gargantuan, messy, wrong.

[Sheeeeed]

If Gores gets Connelly, and leaves him to do whatever he wants, I don't see an issue.

[zeebneeb]

If Gores gets Connelly, and leaves him to do whatever he wants, I don't see an issue.

I don't see how it can get worse. Last place, to laster place?

[BDM22]

The Conelly news is big. Gores was willing to go deep for Monty, let's see how deep he goes for Conelly.

I can't think of a better person for the job. His resume over the past two teams is steller, based on results.

Get it done Gores.

What could go wrong!!!

Hey, I'm just using some folks logic around here pertaining to the draft, and applying it to the front office.

Can't get a good pick? Keep trading and tanking.

Can't get a good POBO/GM/COACH? KEEP THROWING MONEY AT IT.

We'll see if two wrongs make a right, or a big, gargantuan, messy, wrong.

Yeah, FWIW, I think Connelly is by far the safest bet. Just thought the Monty comparison was funny considering how terrible he was and now we're stuck

[Sheeeeed]

Just remember it illitch awhile to get it right with the Tigers.

[Kilo]

Connolly will only leave Wolves with deal in hand. Other than that and he is using Pistons as leverage. Only a sucker accepts Gores first offer. Monty is paid a lot for a coach, but isn't for a player, he's a bad mle signing and that player signing would never be allowed to kill a franchise for 7 years. Eat the contract and move on.

[Sheeeeed]

T-Wolves has ownership issues. Connelly came in because of the A-Rod group coming in, and that's fallen apart.

[Snakebites]

Connolly will only leave Wolves with deal in hand. Other than that and he is using Pistons as leverage. Only a sucker accepts Gores first offer. Monty is paid a lot for a coach, but isn't for a player, he's a bad mle signing and that player signing would never be allowed to kill a franchise for 7 years. Eat the contract and move on.

Yeah. It’s clear his preference is to remain.

I’d rather roll the dice on a smaller name and get this show moving forward.

[A_dub06]

Hoping we can pry Connely or Trajan Langdon

[flow]

While reports have made clear that Weaver will be demoted or ultimately fired, the first real-life indication of this seems to have taken place. Weaver always talks to the media after the draft lottery. Either the same day or next day. Didn't happen this year. (unless I missed it).

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[Mr Peanut]

While reports have made clear that Weaver will be demoted or ultimately fired, the first real-life indication of this seems to have taken place. Weaver always talks to the media after the draft lottery. Either the same day or next day. Didn't happen this year. (unless I missed it).

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Yeah, someone correct me if mistaken but I don't think Weaver has had any correspondence with the media since the season finished? I feel like that's probably a sign he's on the outer but who knows with this organization.