The Wolves Insider Said Quentin Grimes' Name TWICE and Nobody Is Ready For What's Next
Hold up, Seattle sports fanatics, we gotta talk about what’s brewing in Minnesota. I know, I know, it’s not our beloved Kraken tearing up Climate Pledge or the Mariners crushing it at T-Mobile Park, but when a top insider starts dropping names, you listen! Jon Krawczynski, the guy who knows everything about the Timberwolves, just pulled a move that's got the entire league buzzing. He named Quentin Grimes, a pending 76ers free agent, not once, but TWICE in radio interviews on Tuesday. And when Krawczynski name-drops, it's never an accident. This dude usually keeps it tight, so you KNOW something big is brewing for the Wolves!
Step One Is Done, But What's Next for Minnesota?
Remember when the Wolves traded Julius Randle and re-signed Ayo Dosunmu? Well, Krawczynski told Chad Hartman on WCCO Radio that those were "literally just step one." He even said, "We will see just what happens as step two, step three, step four down this line." So, yeah, they are NOT done making moves. While a big Rudy Gobert trade seems less likely right now, the NBA Draft is tonight, and the Wolves hold the 33rd and 59th overall picks in the second round for Wednesday. But Krawczynski isn't ruling out some draft fireworks, telling Hartman he wouldn't be "shocked" if GM Tim Connelly finds a way to sneak into the first round, maybe even around the 20th pick!
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They even had Alabama point guard Labaron Philon, a projected top-20 pick, in for a workout last week. Moving up in the draft for a guy like Philon seems like a no-brainer, especially since they traded their No. 28 pick and Randle to the Nets, ultimately securing the No. 33 spot. Krawczynski even hinted that the 33rd pick might actually be more valuable than the 28th because the talent doesn't drop off much, and second-round picks can negotiate without the rigid first-round rookie scale contracts. Smart stuff, right?
Quentin Grimes: The Next Piece of the Puzzle?
Alright, let's get back to Quentin Grimes, because that's the real kicker here. Krawczynski, in his chat with Hartman, specifically called out Grimes as someone who could "add another quality rotation player to this team." He said, "When the dust settles, they bring in a Quentin Grimes, they bring in someone who's a good shooter, a good ball-handler that can really help them and round out their depth a little bit." And he didn't just say it once! Hours earlier, Krawczynski name-dropped Grimes during an interview on KFAN radio with Paul Allen. This isn't just a casual mention, folks. This is a clear signal.
So, what's it all mean? The Wolves just wrapped up their first big moves, are eyeing draft day fireworks, and have a pending free agent like Quentin Grimes firmly on their radar to fill out the roster. It's a total "wait-and-see mode right now in terms of what's going to happen next," according to Krawczynski. But mark my words: when Krawczynski speaks, especially twice about the same guy, you better believe something is about to drop. The Wolves are on the hunt, and the league is definitely watching what "step two" is going to be!
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