Eamon Cassels

New Hampshire

NBA Writer at Last Word On Sports

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Top Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori was not among the five finalists for the Suns' open head coach role.

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Micah Nori is set to return to Minnesota. Micah Nori is one of the most well-respected assistant coaches around the league. After interviewing for the Phoenix Suns' open head coach position, many Minnesota Timberwolves fans feared they would lose Nori. However, after the Suns officially revealed their five finalists for their head coach vacancy, Nori is set to return to the Timberwolves next season.
Ideal Kristaps Porziņģis Trade Destination is Hiding in Plain Sight

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Eamon Cassels

If the Nets are interested in Porziņģis, it would greatly benefit the Celtics’ unprecedented cap situation. Currently, the Celtics are deep in the second apron with a combined payroll and tax penalty bill nearing $500 million. Their payroll of $231 million is well above the second apron limit of $207.8 million. Moving off a $30 million contract in a salary dump move would help the Celtics get under the second apron.
Ideal Kristaps Porziņģis Trade Destination is Hiding in Plain Sight

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

After a disappointing second-round loss and Jayson Tatum‘s devastating Achilles injury, the Boston Celtics are facing major roster changes this offseason. This is in large part due to their historic payroll. Big man Kristaps Porziņģis is one of the most likely players to be on the move. His expiring $30 million contract and lengthy injury history make him a clear trade candidate. Porziņģis is coming off a disappointing playoffs where he was battling the aftereffects of a mysterious illness.
Timberwolves are one piece away from building a title winner around Anthony Edwards

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

The Wolves need a point guard. The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently down 3-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. This series has highlighted a key roster flaw for the Wolves: a lack of point guard. While the Wolves' point guard play has been a problem all season, the WCF has exposed this issue. The Wolves have averaged 16.5 turnovers this series, which has been a key problem. At 37, Mike Conley can't provide the same level of production.
Rob Dillingham problem the Timberwolves must immediately sort out

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Dillingham's upside is clear but what's his future with the team? In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves surprisingly traded up to the No. 8 pick to select Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham. After that, many expected Dillingham to play a significant role as a rookie. However, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged just 10.5 minutes, 4.5 points, 2 assists, and 1 rebound. In the playoffs, Dillingham has played just 10 total minutes.
Anthony Edwards must improve key weakness this offseason

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Edwards must add a mid-range shot. Anthony Edwards has established himself as one of the league's best players. His rise to superstardom is largely due to his elite scoring and shot creation abilities. However, these playoffs have highlighted one key area of improvement for Edwards: the mid-range game. In the playoffs, Edwards is shooting just 28.6 percent on 2 mid-range attempts per game. Additionally, he shot just 37.6 percent on 2.7 mid-range shots in the regular season.
Julius Randle problem will only get worse for the Timberwolves

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Julius Randle's luckluster play and effort is hurting the Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a heartbreaking Game 4 loss. One of the key issues of this game was Julius Randle's underwhelming play. He scored just five points on 1-7 shooting and committed five turnovers. Randle's one made field goal was in the first quarter, and he was completely scoreless in the second half. Once his offense went cold, Randle seemed uninterested and was disengaged on both ends of the floor.
Anthony Edwards must make a season-saving adjustment

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Ant needs to be aggressive yet calculated. After a heartbreaking Game 4 loss, the Minnesota Timberwolves are down 3-1. In Game 4, Anthony Edwards struggled, scoring 16 points on 5-13 shooting while committing five turnovers. The Timberwolves got incredible production from their supporting cast, especially Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo, in Game 4. However, their lack of star production from Edwards and Julius Randle hurt the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves facing impossible Nickeil Alexander-Walker decision this offseason

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

It's unclear if the Timberwolves will be able to re-sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been one of the Minnesota Timberwolves' best players in the playoffs. Impressively, in the Western Conference Finals, NAW is averaging 15 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 51.2/48/80 shooting splits. Alexander-Walker is a free agent this summer and will demand a massive contract on the open market in a weaker free agency class.
Timberwolves' biggest strength gives them a chance to accomplish the improbable

1 week ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Eamon Cassels

Don't count out the Timberwolves yet. After a heartbreaking 128-126 Game 4 loss, the Minnesota Timberwolves are now down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. There were a lot of negatives for the Wolves in this game, including turnovers, poor rebounding, and underwhelming star play. However, the Timberwolves got incredible production from their complementary players.