Trading KAT would be idiotic. There’s no other player like him out there and he’s grown so so much over the past two seasons.
badkiwi42
No team is going to trade KAT for something that would be of equal value to us anyways, there’s just no reason to trade him. Let’s roll with the guy who’s been loyal to our franchise at its absolute worst
soft-cookie
This is the most confused I’ve been about KAT in like 5 years. I was convinced he could not raise his game when the lights were brightest, and against Dallas the moment looked way too big for him.
On the flip side, we don’t beat Denver without his defense and shotmaking.
There’s strong arguments to be made for trading him and keeping him, let’s just hope Connelly picks up his option because that’s the guy I trust to maximize this roster.
waatpies
I think they have to run it back next year with this core. And then make a move next offseason depending on how the 24-25 season goes.
I don’t think there’s a big move out there that makes the team better in the short term that doesn’t involve trading KAT, who, by every metric, is our second best player.
I think it’s highly unlikely we are a better team next year without KAT. And I think that when people talk about trading players, they ignore the potential for players to improve. I know the counter argument would be that KAT is who he is at this point, but he has shown that he’s able to change his game to fit Rudy into the team over the last two years. If he can work on becoming a better scorer in the post that could really open up our offense, and I think he’s capable of doing that.
They can deal with the tax stuff for one season. Our top 7 guys are all under contract for 24-25 so I think the front office was prepared to deal with the tax issues.
villain75
I don’t think disrupting this team will be worth what it costs in team dynamic.
They have a solid core, with some flaws, just like any team does. With some improvement in key areas, we will have even more success.
Ant needs to be freed up more on offense, and to do that they need more scoring threats. KAT is a good one, but they need more threats to overcome his negatives. Jaden continuing to improve his shot helps a lot. Anderson having a reliable mid-range makes him a threat and opens up the offense when he’s in. Gobert is who he is at this point.
NAW and Naz continuing to improve will also open things up for Ant, who I expect to come back from the Olympics with a great experience boost.
We might not get more out of KAT himself, but as things develop around him and Ant, they should get more to open up. They will need to improve their vision and decision making to capitalize.
ty5486
The only way a KAT trade leads to us being a better team is Ant leaping to a MVP type production. Now isn’t the time to be taking steps back.
And it just doesn’t make sense in any facet, he’s the perfect running mate with Ant on and off the court
bwillpaw
I think we need to run it back but we need to find some way to add another legit PG besides Mike. This squad was honestly very close to going up 3-2 on the Mavs so if Jaden and Naz and Ant keep improving plus we add a solid PG that should put them over the top. This was a close series with game 5 the only game that couldn’t have gone either way. Really good series for experience, Ant has already learned he needs better conditioning for deep playoff runs. He was gassed games 1 and 2 this series.
Also Kat isn’t exactly old at 28, that’s typically when a player actually starts entering their prime. So yeah imo keep Kat. I’m fine with Rudy for another year but if he’s such an offensive liability you basically have to bench him in the playoffs again yeah see ya big Roo. He helps a lot for the regular season but it’s hard watching him fumble the ball so much in the playoffs.
And yeah KA can go his shot is so slow it’s literally a liability at the end of quarters or really any time in the 4th.
juzzbert
Personally I think that KAT has not done enough consistently to really warrant a lot of confidence in him as a championship level star. But I don’t really see how you move off of him, you’re probably stuck continuing to develop his maturity and mental fortitude, which was stated multiple times in the post game conferences as an area for the team to improve overall and not just KAT. But that said, I do think KAT’s consistency on offense and defense has a lot to do with mental fortitude and not allowing emotions to get in the way of discipline and always playing the most intelligent style of ball on both ends of the court.
Growth aside, what about his contract and the suggested value he’s supposed to be bringing from that number. It feels a bit difficult to grapple with.
JohnnyWeapon
Only way I’d ever want to move KAT is for the future at PG. I’ve seen Trae Young and Darius Garland’s names floated. I mean, I shouldn’t say ONLY, but that feels like the position that makes the most sense. And imagine Conley running the second team… it’s intriguing.
KAT is a unique player and hard matchup. When he’s good, he’s SO good. I’m not going to knee-jerk my opinion of him based on his struggles against the Mavs. I would need something substantial to move him, just my 2 cents.
I love the opportunity he provides with roster depth, too. Bringing someone like Naz Reid off the bench, who could start on most other rosters, is MASSIVE for our team.
TheJazzyLad
Please do not blow this up 🤞
DiscountedCashBro1
Would be stupid to let KAT go this year after the chemistry this team has built. Sure, KAT had a bad series against the MAVS, but let’s not forget his star-studded performance against the reigning champions.
SadOutlandishness710
All the bickering about KAT on here seems kinda useless, I think it’s clear the FO will do the right thing and get really aggressive about improving this team around the margins. It’s exactly what Connelly did when he went out and got Bruce Brown and KCP on Denver.
Also to everyone floating the KAT/Trae swap, the hawks have the #1 pick in the draft where they’re projected to draft a big. They also have Capela, Okongwu, & Jalen Johnson on their roster still. If they trade Trae it won’t be for a guy like KAT let’s be serious
Falconsbane
I think trading KAT would be a mistake unless you can get a dynamic playmaker for him which seems very unlikely. Also, if they do trade him do not move him to the West.
Mirizzi
I trust Connelly will make the right move given whatever options are available. There are very good arguments to both trading and keeping KAT. It is not as clear cut as most redditors like to say.
If this was his last game as a Wolf, he will be missed no matter what 💜🐺
BonesawMT
Whatever was Allowing Gordon and Lively to oop and dunk freely on us in the paint needs to be fixed.
Developing Ant, Jaden, Naz, and NAW together should be the focus IMO, though im quite a bit higher on Jaden than NAW.
Driving to the net and ending up on the ground whether making the shot or not while the other team responds with an easy basket is also an issue. Noticed this a lot with KAT and Naz.
Wolves Back, the next few years should be bright unless ownership issues destroy it somehow.
-Casual fan thoughts.
No_Somewhere_8744
Kat is a great player but he makes a lot of boneheaded moves; Ant basically said to win most games, Kat has to be rolling and be more consistent.
I mean he tried, but didn’t prevail this time. Don’t break up the core that got you there; things just take maturity and needs time.
Look at kyrie; he was the odd one out, always talking shit. Now, he is just so mature and mellowed out, and experienced.
DFSxBigDoeDoe
Keep him please
irahaze12
Gotta get away from Kat and lean into Jaden. Jaden hardly ever getting touches on offense is bad for the future hope of the franchise. Need him to be scottie to ants MJ.
ryvie001
I don’t even bother thinking about this. I bet Ant’s opinion on the matter helps affect this decision. If ant thinks he can win with Kat, I bet the front office thinks that too. Not to say he runs the show or anything, but they both just went to the conference finals. I bet all they need is a hell yeah from the team’s best player.
Witty-Stock
They need better half court execution. Whether it’s scheme or personnel, I dunno. But a mediocre offense is not gonna get it done in the conference and NBA finals.
Strength-Speed
“I 100% have to say this”
frallet
Wonderful, can we stop entertaining pointless trade talks now?
CaptErv
Just add Klay Thompson and run it back.
angiezieglerstye
We aren’t a team with a lot of playoff experienc/ dscipline. It’s important to remember that we beat and lost to teams that have plenty. I’m sure the guys learned a lot this run that they’ll take with them next post season.
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Trading KAT would be idiotic. There’s no other player like him out there and he’s grown so so much over the past two seasons.
No team is going to trade KAT for something that would be of equal value to us anyways, there’s just no reason to trade him. Let’s roll with the guy who’s been loyal to our franchise at its absolute worst
This is the most confused I’ve been about KAT in like 5 years. I was convinced he could not raise his game when the lights were brightest, and against Dallas the moment looked way too big for him.
On the flip side, we don’t beat Denver without his defense and shotmaking.
There’s strong arguments to be made for trading him and keeping him, let’s just hope Connelly picks up his option because that’s the guy I trust to maximize this roster.
I think they have to run it back next year with this core. And then make a move next offseason depending on how the 24-25 season goes.
I don’t think there’s a big move out there that makes the team better in the short term that doesn’t involve trading KAT, who, by every metric, is our second best player.
I think it’s highly unlikely we are a better team next year without KAT. And I think that when people talk about trading players, they ignore the potential for players to improve. I know the counter argument would be that KAT is who he is at this point, but he has shown that he’s able to change his game to fit Rudy into the team over the last two years. If he can work on becoming a better scorer in the post that could really open up our offense, and I think he’s capable of doing that.
They can deal with the tax stuff for one season. Our top 7 guys are all under contract for 24-25 so I think the front office was prepared to deal with the tax issues.
I don’t think disrupting this team will be worth what it costs in team dynamic.
They have a solid core, with some flaws, just like any team does. With some improvement in key areas, we will have even more success.
Ant needs to be freed up more on offense, and to do that they need more scoring threats. KAT is a good one, but they need more threats to overcome his negatives. Jaden continuing to improve his shot helps a lot. Anderson having a reliable mid-range makes him a threat and opens up the offense when he’s in. Gobert is who he is at this point.
NAW and Naz continuing to improve will also open things up for Ant, who I expect to come back from the Olympics with a great experience boost.
We might not get more out of KAT himself, but as things develop around him and Ant, they should get more to open up. They will need to improve their vision and decision making to capitalize.
The only way a KAT trade leads to us being a better team is Ant leaping to a MVP type production. Now isn’t the time to be taking steps back.
And it just doesn’t make sense in any facet, he’s the perfect running mate with Ant on and off the court
I think we need to run it back but we need to find some way to add another legit PG besides Mike. This squad was honestly very close to going up 3-2 on the Mavs so if Jaden and Naz and Ant keep improving plus we add a solid PG that should put them over the top. This was a close series with game 5 the only game that couldn’t have gone either way. Really good series for experience, Ant has already learned he needs better conditioning for deep playoff runs. He was gassed games 1 and 2 this series.
Also Kat isn’t exactly old at 28, that’s typically when a player actually starts entering their prime. So yeah imo keep Kat. I’m fine with Rudy for another year but if he’s such an offensive liability you basically have to bench him in the playoffs again yeah see ya big Roo. He helps a lot for the regular season but it’s hard watching him fumble the ball so much in the playoffs.
And yeah KA can go his shot is so slow it’s literally a liability at the end of quarters or really any time in the 4th.
Personally I think that KAT has not done enough consistently to really warrant a lot of confidence in him as a championship level star. But I don’t really see how you move off of him, you’re probably stuck continuing to develop his maturity and mental fortitude, which was stated multiple times in the post game conferences as an area for the team to improve overall and not just KAT. But that said, I do think KAT’s consistency on offense and defense has a lot to do with mental fortitude and not allowing emotions to get in the way of discipline and always playing the most intelligent style of ball on both ends of the court.
Growth aside, what about his contract and the suggested value he’s supposed to be bringing from that number. It feels a bit difficult to grapple with.
Only way I’d ever want to move KAT is for the future at PG. I’ve seen Trae Young and Darius Garland’s names floated. I mean, I shouldn’t say ONLY, but that feels like the position that makes the most sense. And imagine Conley running the second team… it’s intriguing.
KAT is a unique player and hard matchup. When he’s good, he’s SO good. I’m not going to knee-jerk my opinion of him based on his struggles against the Mavs. I would need something substantial to move him, just my 2 cents.
I love the opportunity he provides with roster depth, too. Bringing someone like Naz Reid off the bench, who could start on most other rosters, is MASSIVE for our team.
Please do not blow this up 🤞
Would be stupid to let KAT go this year after the chemistry this team has built. Sure, KAT had a bad series against the MAVS, but let’s not forget his star-studded performance against the reigning champions.
All the bickering about KAT on here seems kinda useless, I think it’s clear the FO will do the right thing and get really aggressive about improving this team around the margins. It’s exactly what Connelly did when he went out and got Bruce Brown and KCP on Denver.
Also to everyone floating the KAT/Trae swap, the hawks have the #1 pick in the draft where they’re projected to draft a big. They also have Capela, Okongwu, & Jalen Johnson on their roster still. If they trade Trae it won’t be for a guy like KAT let’s be serious
I think trading KAT would be a mistake unless you can get a dynamic playmaker for him which seems very unlikely. Also, if they do trade him do not move him to the West.
I trust Connelly will make the right move given whatever options are available. There are very good arguments to both trading and keeping KAT. It is not as clear cut as most redditors like to say.
If this was his last game as a Wolf, he will be missed no matter what 💜🐺
Whatever was Allowing Gordon and Lively to oop and dunk freely on us in the paint needs to be fixed.
Developing Ant, Jaden, Naz, and NAW together should be the focus IMO, though im quite a bit higher on Jaden than NAW.
Driving to the net and ending up on the ground whether making the shot or not while the other team responds with an easy basket is also an issue. Noticed this a lot with KAT and Naz.
Wolves Back, the next few years should be bright unless ownership issues destroy it somehow.
-Casual fan thoughts.
Kat is a great player but he makes a lot of boneheaded moves; Ant basically said to win most games, Kat has to be rolling and be more consistent.
I mean he tried, but didn’t prevail this time. Don’t break up the core that got you there; things just take maturity and needs time.
Look at kyrie; he was the odd one out, always talking shit. Now, he is just so mature and mellowed out, and experienced.
Keep him please
Gotta get away from Kat and lean into Jaden.
Jaden hardly ever getting touches on offense is bad for the future hope of the franchise. Need him to be scottie to ants MJ.
I don’t even bother thinking about this. I bet Ant’s opinion on the matter helps affect this decision. If ant thinks he can win with Kat, I bet the front office thinks that too. Not to say he runs the show or anything, but they both just went to the conference finals. I bet all they need is a hell yeah from the team’s best player.
They need better half court execution. Whether it’s scheme or personnel, I dunno. But a mediocre offense is not gonna get it done in the conference and NBA finals.
“I 100% have to say this”
Wonderful, can we stop entertaining pointless trade talks now?
Just add Klay Thompson and run it back.
We aren’t a team with a lot of playoff experienc/ dscipline. It’s important to remember that we beat and lost to teams that have plenty. I’m sure the guys learned a lot this run that they’ll take with them next post season.
I wish I had that confidence in him.