Feb 28, 2008 11:54 PM EST
The Minnesota Timberwolves have bought out the remainder of Theo Ratliff's contract, and according to the Detroit News the veteran center will sign with the Detroit Pistons.
The signing cannot take place until Ratliff clears waivers in 48 hours.
Via Detroit News
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Antoine Walker missed Minnesota's game in Toronto on Wednesday night due to a "passport problem", according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Timberwolves' Coach Randy Wittman denied that his absence had anything to do with his desire to part ways with the team.
"It has absolutely nothing to do with that," Wittman said. "I'm being straight-up honest with you."
Via The Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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Mark Bartelstein, the agent for Antoine Walker, is trying to negotiate a buyout for his client with the Timberwolves, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
An agreement must be reached by the league's Saturday deadline though, and is by no means guaranteed as the week progresses.
"We’re trying to find a solution that makes sense," Bartelstein told the Star-Tribune on Monday. "We’re trying to find something, if it ever comes together. There’s a lot at stake, a lot involved. But nothing’s been decided at this point."
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Timberwolves Feb 2008 Archive
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Star Tribune | Feb 25, 2008
Timberwolves' owner Glen Taylor said because of the millions of dollars the team has to pay to players like Juwan Howard and Troy Hudson, whose contracts were bought out, there won't be money left over to sign big-money free agents for the 2008-09 season, according to the Star Tribune.
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NBA.com | Feb 21, 2008
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that the team has acquired 6-6 guard Kirk Snyder, a 2010 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Gerald Green.
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MyFox Houston | Feb 21, 2008
Gerald Green is telling FOX 26 Sports he has been traded to the Rockets for guard Kirk Snyder and a second-round draft pick.
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Pioneer Press | Feb 21, 2008
Antoine Walker and Gerald Green are both crossing their fingers for a trade as the Minnesota Timberwolves try to swing some deals before Thursday afternoon's trade deadline, according to the Pioneer Press.
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Press Release | Feb 18, 2008
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that the team has recalled first-year center Chris Richard from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.
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ESPN | Feb 13, 2008
For the last two seasons Dwight Howard has asked the NBA to raise the rim to 12 feet for one of his attempts, and his proposal has been rejected both times.
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Boston Herald | Feb 8, 2008
Ever since Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics, many have suggested Kevin McHale gave his old teammate a sweetheart deal.
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ESPN | Feb 8, 2008
While it is unlikely that Kevin Garnett will play when he returns to Minnesota for the first time since his trade to the Boston Celtics, he did say he wants to be in uniform.
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The Boston Globe | Feb 5, 2008
It doesn't look like Kevin Garnett's abdominal strain is going to improve enough to allow him to play against his former team in Minnesota on Friday night, according to the Boston Globe.
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ESPN | Feb 2, 2008
They may have an All-Star, but the Miami Heat are now also the owners of the worst record in the NBA.
