April 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Kirilenko Opts Out Of Contract With Timberwolves

Jun 29, 2013 3:59 PM

Andrei Kirilenko has decided to opt out of the final guaranteed year of his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves and will become an unrestricted free agent.

Kirilenko is seeking a three or four-year contract.

Kirilenko was the Timberwolves' third leading scorer last season, averaging 12.4 points on 50.7 percent shooting.

Jerry Zgoda/Minneapolis Star Tribune

Tags: Andrei Kirilenko, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Full Draft List: Anthony Bennett Goes No. 1 To Cavaliers

Jun 28, 2013 1:32 AM

The 2013 NBA Draft immediately delivered shock with the Cleveland Cavaliers' selection of Anthony Bennett. The Cavaliers were expected to pick between Nerlens Noel and Alex Len.

First Round
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Anthony Bennett
2. Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo
3. Washington Wizards: Otto Porter
4. Charlotte Bobcats: Cody Zeller
5. Phoenix Suns: Alex Len
6. New Orleans Pelicans (for 76ers): Nerlens Noel
7. Sacramento Kings: Ben McLemore
8. Detroit Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
9. Minnesota Timberwolves (for Jazz): Trey Burke
10. Portland Trail Blazers: C.J. McCollum 
11. Philadelphia 76ers: Michael Carter-Williams
12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Steven Adams
13. Dallas Mavericks (for Celtics): Kelly Olynyk  
14. Utah Jazz (for Wolves): Shabazz Muhammad
15. Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Adektokunbo 
16. Atlanta Hawks: Lucas Nogueira
17. Atlanta Hawks: Dennis Schroeder 
18. Atlanta Hawks (for Mavericks): Shane Larkin 
19. Cleveland Cavaliers: Sergey Karasev 
20. Chicago Bulls: Tony Snell 
21. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gorgui Dieng
22. Brooklyn Nets: Mason Plumlee
23. Indiana Pacers: Solomon Hill 
24. New York Knicks: Tim Hardaway Jr.
25. Los Angeles Clippers: Reggie Bullock
26. Minnesota Timberwolves (for Thunder): Andre Roberson
27. Denver Nuggets (for Jazz): Rudy Gobert
28. San Antonio Spurs: Livio Jean-Charles
29. Oklahoma City Thunder (for Suns): Archie Goodwin
30. Phoenix Suns (for Warriors): Nemanja Nedovic

Second Round
31. Cleveland Cavaliers: Allen Crabbe
32. Oklahoma City Thunder: Alex Abrines
33. Cleveland Cavaliers: Carrick Felix
34. Houston Rockets: Isaiah Canaan
35. Washington Wizards: Glen Rice 
36. Sacramento Kings: Ray McCallum
37. Detroit Pistons: Tony Mitchell
38. Philadelphia 76ers: Nate Wolters 
39. Portland Trail Blazers: Jeff Withey
40. Portland Trail Blazers: Grant Jerrett
41. Memphis Grizzlies: Jamaal Franklin
42. Philadelphia 76ers: Pierre Jackson
43. Milwaukee Bucks: Ricky Ledo
44. Atlanta Hawks: Mike Muscala
45. Portland Trail Blazers: Marko Todorovic
46. Utah Jazz: Erick Green
47. Atlanta Hawks: Raul Neto
48. Los Angeles Lakers: Ryan Kelly
49. Chicago Bulls: Erik Murphy
50. Miami Heat: James Ennis
51. Orlando Magic: Romero Osby
52. Minnesota Timberwolves: Lorenzo Brown
53. Boston Celtics: Colton Iverson
54. Washington Wizards: Arsalan Kazemi
55. Memphis Grizzlies: Joffrey Lauvergne
56. Detroit Pistons: Peyton Siva
57. Phoenix Suns: Alex Oriakhi
58. San Antonio Spurs: Deshaun Thomas
59. Minnesota Timberwolves: Bojan Dubljevic
60. Memphis Grizzlies: Janis Timma 

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Wolves Reject Cavs' Offer Of No. 1 Pick, Waiters, Thompson For Kevin Love

Jun 25, 2013 8:30 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers offered the No. 1 overall pick, Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love, according to a source.

The Wolves rejected the trade offer and hope to build around Love under Flip Saunders.

The thinking from the Cavaliers' perspective would be to pair Kyrie Irving with a legitimate All-Star in Love.

The Cavaliers have reportedly not decided on who to select first overall and also continue to look for a trade of the selection.

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Tags: Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Dion Waiters, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Wolves Trying To Move Up To Select Victor Oladipo

Jun 25, 2013 1:12 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves are attempting to move up in the draft to select Victor Oladipo.

The Wolves are offering Derrick Williams along with the No. 9 and No. 26 picks to put themselves into a position to select Oladipo.

Oladipo could go anywhere from No. 2 to No. 5.

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Thunder, Wolves, Blazers Most Proactive In Trying To Trade For 1st Overall Pick

Jun 25, 2013 1:14 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams regarding their No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers have been the most proactive to try to acquire the top pick, according to sources.

Neither team has persuaded the Cavaliers to move out of the pick, though.

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Nets, Wolves Discuss MarShon Brooks Trade

Jun 24, 2013 5:10 PM

The Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves are discussing a trade involving MarShon Brooks, according to sources.

The Nets need depth at point guard, while the Wolves have a surplus in JJ Barea and Luke Ridnour.

The Wolves are targeting perimeter shooters on the wing.

A proposal is on the table waiting for the approval of the Wolves.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

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Wolves Likely To Pursue Garnett For Post-Playing Career Role

Jun 23, 2013 11:40 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to pursue Kevin Garnett for a ceremonial role in their ownership when he retires from the NBA, according to sources.

Garnett has two seasons remaining on his contract with the Boston Celtics, but may play just one more season before reuniting with Flip Saunders.

"The opportunity will be there for him," one source said, "but there's nothing decided yet."

Garnett was with the Timberwolves from 1995 until his trade to the Celtics in 2007.

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Kirilenko Likely To Wait Until After Draft To Decide On Option

Jun 21, 2013 2:58 PM

Andrei Kirilenko has a $10 million player option for next season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has until June 29 to make his decision.

Kirilenko will likely wait until after the draft to make his decision.

"I think it will come right after the draft," said Kirilenko.

Kirilenko is unlikely to get as much money on an open market, but could opt for a longer term deal with more money overall.

Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune

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Sergey Karasev To Field NBA Interviews In Russia

Jun 16, 2013 8:22 PM

Interest in Sergey Karasev has elevated so much from seven teams between the Nos. 9 and 22 picks in the NBA draft, the Russian prospect will have those organizations fly out to meet him in Europe, league sources told RealGM.

Karasev, 19, remains unlikely to leave Russia for any workouts or interviews, but teams have insisted they come sit down with him in Russia. Even though he’ll speak to teams now, Karasev won’t work out.

When Karasev returned to Russia earlier this month, he had left teams believing they might not get the opportunity to see him before the draft. Still, Karasev hasn’t received a firm first round guarantee yet, a source said.

A 6-foot-7 swingman, Karasev has intrigued with his shooting and playmaking, following an average of 20 points on 49 percent three-point shooting in this season’s European Cup. With the ninth and 26th selections in the first round, the Minnesota Timberwolves have scouted Karasev comprehensively after bringing over Alexey Shved from Russia last offseason, but they don’t appear to be the strongest contenders for Karasev.

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Saunders Categorizes Cody Zeller As 'Stretch 4'

Jun 13, 2013 12:28 PM

During Cody Zeller's workout for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Flip Saunders let the big man know that he "got his butt kicked" in Indiana's upset loss to Minnesota last season.

Even at seven feet, Zeller is power forward in the NBA -- not a center -- according to Saunders.

“He’s not a center and anyone looking at him as a center is not evaluating,” Saunders said. “He can really shoot the ball. He’ll be a very good ‘stretch 4.’ ”

Zeller believes he would be a terrific fit with the Timberwolves.

“I think I’d fit in well,” Zeller said. “I’d be able to grow behind [Nikola] Pekovic and [Kevin] Love. I know [Ricky] Rubio would be a lot of fun to play with. I love point guards who can run … My quickness, speed, agility as a big guy, that’s what I’ve been doing in the Big Ten and that’s what translates in the NBA.”

Jerry Zgoda/Minnesota Star Tribune

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Saunders Unsure Of Kirilenko's Free Agency Plans

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Sources: Timberwolves Continue To Target Oladipo

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Love Thinks Less Than Max Contract Will Give T-Wolves Space To Sign Pekovic

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