Ayo Dosunmu

[Scotto] Source: The four second-round picks the Minnesota Timberwolves traded to the Chicago Bulls in the Ayo Dosunmu deal are a 2026 second (least favorable of DEN/GSW), a 2027 second (via Cavs), a 2031 second (more favorable of MIN/GSW), and a 2032 second (more favorable of PHX/HOU).

 

I would’ve have offered the 27 Phoenix pick protected for 1-6 or so. We wouldn’t have had to add Reed who is miles further along than Dillinger. I would’ve considered Reed without a pick though, if I was convinced Ayo’s 3 pt shot is for real. I’m not qualified to make that assessment though and I think Reed’s ceiling is lower than others.

 

Great trade for minnesota. Solves their biggest weakness

Was never going to happen here with useless chode stone

 

The dude is age 30 my man

I know it feels like he's been in the league a long time.

If we do get him (I'm skeptical we will) at least he can shoot the damn ball.

 

I would take Portis but LOL on adding another pure 4.

 

I would’ve traded whatever Minnesota did to get Dosunmu. He’s a solid player for sure. Minny looking nice

 

cannot believe bulls moved ayo...hometown kid, they supposedly loved him

tough business

 

He was right there for the taking….

 

He's a good player. Perhaps they didn't see him as enough of an upgrade over Okogie, who does some similar things, to be worth any draft capital, even 2nd rounders. I think that's wrong though personally, because what Ayo would have brought is what Okogie, DFS, Tari, Jabari, and even Aaron Holiday all struggle with: Secondary playmaking.

 

I'm skeptical Ayo and Reed could play together. I see Ayo as annoying on defense, but not sure he can switch onto bigger players well enough to play with Reed.

Even if they could, doubtful Ime would play them together. Not easy finding a player with some playmaking, can switch onto bigger players as needed in Rockets defense, and provide shooting when Amen is on the floor.

 

Yeah - I'm not convinced our issues lie in the margins.
We need to do something other than to upgrade roster spots 5-10.
I think our biggest issue is establishing a #1 (still), and/ or a primary playmaker who can look after the ball under pressure.

If FVV is playing we probably paper over that issue because he has nice synergy with the playing group. He can bring what is lacking and we might well have 5-6 extra wins, and be drinking the 'we're really good' cool-aid. But I still think the problem is there...