Published 6/21/2009
by D.Michael Lee
at Bleacher Report - NBA
The Timberwolves haven’t been talked about this much around the league in years. Over the past week, we have reported Kevin Love tweeting about Kevin Mchale not coming back , Kevin Love potentially being traded to Memphis , and Al Jefferson being talked about in a trade to bring in Amare Stoudemire . Now comes word about the team possibly looking to acquire the number five pick overall from the Wizards. The Washington Times reported this weekend that the Timberwolves have reached out to the Wizards about acquiring the fifth pick in the upcoming draft. Minnesota is intrigued with moving up to the No. 2 position so they can select Hasheem Thabeet, but in order to do so, Memphis may want a mix of players and picks.
The Wizards would reportedly receive Wolves forward Mike Miller, guard Randy Foye, and the 28th pick in the first round for the fifth pick. Miller’s expiring contract entices Washington, as does Foye. The 28th pick could be used to add depth to the ...
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