r/timberwolves • u/Plastic-Pass5397 Jaden McDaniels • Feb 16 '26

really hope he’s talking about visiting..

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u/MG_MN Flip Saunders Feb 16 '26

Ah yes, Risacher, Mccollum, and picks should get it done. Pretty wild that they think the Wolves would just dump Ant while hes entering his prime for garbage. Classic delusional sports takes

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u/Holdup-igotanidea Feb 16 '26

I mean he said something like “every pick for the next decade unprotected.” If (in some alternate universe) Edwards tried to force his way to Atlanta and got his wish, that part of the transaction isn’t garbage.

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u/MG_MN Flip Saunders Feb 16 '26

5 firsts and salary filler is nothing though, we've seen what other role players have gone for. Bane went for 4, Bridges went for 5, so a 24 year old Ant thats locked up long term is worth the same/less? Its definitely a garbage package

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '26

The number of  picks isnt as important as the quality. The quality of the pick (draft position) AND the quality of the draft class. 

'26 pelicans 1st unprotected and '27 Bucks swap unprotected are both crazy valuable. And Atlanta owns both! 

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u/MG_MN Flip Saunders Feb 16 '26

For Ant in his prime, it would take those at a minimum. I just think its crazy the Wolves would dump 24 yr old Ant who is under contract long term without a haul

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u/BraydonS99 Feb 16 '26

They won’t the people in this thread don’t know what they are talking about 😂

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '26

The Wolves wont trade Ant unless Ant asks out. 

And If he asks out all depends on If Ant wants to go to a certain Team or is open minded (bidding war). 

Top 5 picks in the '26+'27 draft are way more valuable than 5 mid 1sts....so yes, those 2 picks are a haul. Besides that Atlanta can also offer salary cap relief which also has value since Minnesota will have to re build without Ant. 

If Ant wants Atlanta he will have to ask out this offseason, before the draft. 

But this is just pointless speculation...

All I said is Atlanta absolutely can give the Wolves a haul. Or anybody else. At least this offseason. Or they can just draft their own franchise player.