Sorry, I am not normally a "trade idea" guy but I can't help thinking that this Gordon for Martin trade has to go down in some form eventually. It just makes sense for both teams as I see it, and my thinking is that it has been discussed but that Dell is betting that with a good start by Gordon that he can get more from Minnesota in January or February. Minnesota doesn't seem to be bottoming out, as evidenced by the fact they are swapping Bennett for Young, and I think Gordon fits well there.
A Martin and Brewer for Gordon trade increases their payroll by 3 mil in 2015-16, but decreases it by 7.4 mil the following year, and that is only if Gordon opts in. If he opts out, they really save some money. I remember reading a rumor on here that Minny put Martin on the table for us, and I believe it. But I believe Dell wants more and he will be able to ask for it when Gordon starts off strong this year. Here are some assets the Wolves have:
Their 2015 pick
Miami's 2015 pick
Denvers 2015 2nd rounder
Glenn Robinson III
Shabazz
Zach Lavine
Dieng
Let's say that they will already give us Brewer and Martin. And let's also say Gordon starts off looking good and is like 85% of what he was at his peak in LA. What else do you think would be reasonable to ask for them to throw in? Or would you keep Gordon no matter what if he was looking that good?