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Domantas Sabonis

The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired young Domantas Sabonis from the Philadelphia 76ers for Cheick Diallo.  Diallo has been tearing it up in the summer league, and Sabonis was just recently traded to the NBA Pacers.  We are extremely excited to have a young lottery pick from last year on the team.  So, what do we know about Domantas?

He was born in Portland, Oregon to famed Lithuanian Center Arvydas Sabonis.  He stands 6’11” tall, and has some of skilled moves for a 21-year-old.  He already has a good jump shot, and has a very high basketball IQ.  Athletically, he doesn’t compare to Diallo, however we feel he is in a good situation in Indiana to compete for the starting job.  Diallo isn’t going to crack the starting lineup with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins on the team.  Where does Sabonis fit in on an NBA team now?  He is the prototypical NBA stretch 4 already.  He can space the floor, pass, and is quick enough to get by most bigs.  He needs to work on his finishing in the paint, but he has a bright future still

Where does he fit in our lineup?  He will be competing with another stretch 4 in Nemanja Bjelica for the backup PF spot.  Expect him to see a lot of playing time to develop his skills.  This is yet another move in the offseason of change for the Timberwolves.  The roster looks to be completely different at opening day next season than the game 7 loss to the Spurs.  The goal has been to get younger, and get more talent

As far as salary, the Timberwolves had to cut backup point guard Deron Williams.  He had a $13.5 Million cap hit, which wouldn’t have gotten us the max MLE.  After his roster cut, it leaves the team in a spot at backup point guard, with Ron Baker likely returning as the backup.  The team is going to be going after a backup in free agency to fill in.

Expect more moves to follow as a Danilo Gallinari is imminent!