Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Jaric Wants To Be Dealt From Minnesota

Marko Jaric, attending the Timberwolves media session Friday, made it very clear that he has asked to be traded and would prefer to play for another team this season.

Via Star Tribune


Wolves Sign Second-Round Pick Richard

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard on Saturday.

The 6-foot-9 forward from Florida was the 41st overall selection in this year's draft. He has spent most of the past two months in the Twin Cities working out with teammates despite not having a contract.

"I felt like I did a lot of work in the offseason," Richard said. "I've been working hard and I felt like I at least deserved a chance to get on the court before we left (for Instanbul, Turkey for training camp)."

Via ESPN


T-Wolves And Mavs Swap Guards

The Timberwolves traded guard Trenton Hassell to the Mavericks for guard Greg Buckner on Friday night.

Hassell, who spent the last four seasons with the Wolves, averaged 6.7 points per game and three rebounds in 476 games. In 2006-07, he played in 76 games and averaged 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Buckner is an eight-year NBA veteran with career averages of 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds, including two stints with Dallas along with stops in Philadelphia and Denver. Last season, Buckner averaged four points while grabbing 2.1 rebounds.

Via AP


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