Steve Aschburner of the Star Tribune reports that the Timberwolves have found some help at the point guard position. They have reached a contract agreement with free agent point guard Troy Hudson.

Hudson, 26, averaged 11.7 points and 3.1 assists in 22.9 minutes last season for the Orlando Magic. Contract terms have not been released, but it is believed to be a 3-year contract with the third year as a player option. Hudson's agent, Bill Neff, previously turned down a Wolves offer of the $1.4 million exception. He reportedly was seeking a portion of the mid-level exception, or about $2.5 million of the available $4.5 million as a starting salary.
 
In contrast to Travis Best, another NBA point guard with whom the Wolves had talked, Hudson is younger by four years, is 2 inches taller and is known to play at a faster pace. Best, 30, who helped Indiana reach the 2000 NBA Finals, was believed to be seeking all or most of the midlevel exception.