Malik Beasley has received a qualifying offer from the Timberwolves, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The $3,895,424 offer means Beasley will be a restricted free agent and Minnesota can match any offer he receives.
Beasley was extremely effective in 14 games with the Wolves after being acquired from Denver in a four-team trade in February. He moved into the starting lineup and averaged 20.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 42.6% from beyond the arc.
While Beasley figures to be in line for a huge payday, some teams may be reluctant to pursue him because of his recent legal troubles. Beasley faces felony charges of fifth-degree drug possession and threats of violence after being arrested in September and recently had his parental rights challenged.
I think a sign and trade is the best option since we drafted Edwards and acquired Ricky. Aaron Gordon?
i agree, and i think that trade would be awesome!
make it happen rosas
Wolves team salary
103m for 9 players
Add 3 First Round Picks 13m
SubTotal 116m
Add Beasley 10m
Add Juan H 8m for starter
Total 134m
Repeater tax
Wolves has 7-man rotations
All offensive players
6 small guys and 1 big guy
Juan is unrestricted FA
Use MLE to pay additional tax?
Sign and trade Beasley for a defensive PF
Yeah what will they do. If he’s innocent worth keeping a yr. You can trade him at deadline. Plays well for a contract. Then you get more value for him. He played well last yr.
T-Wolves’ D will leave a lot to be desired w/ their present rotation.