April 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Wolves Narrow Kevin Love Trade Talks Down To Cavaliers

Jul 31, 2014 1:08 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently engaged in serious Kevin Love talks with only the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls have previously been in touch with the Wolves on a trade, but their respective offers aren't as competitive.

The Bulls are pessimistic about their chances and aren't inclined to significantly alter the construction of their team.

Andrew Wiggins is not eligible to be dealt until Aug. 23 after signing his rookie contract last week, but numerous league insiders expect a trade to be a matter of when instead of if.

Marc Stein, Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Love, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bulls Not Aggressively Pursuing Kevin Love Deal, Have Made No Formal Offers

Jul 30, 2014 2:42 PM

Sources continue to indicate that the Chicago Bulls are not aggressively pursuing a trade for Kevin Love and have made no formal offers.

The Bulls were rumored to have made an offer of Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

McDermott is participating in Team USA's mini-camp for the second straight year.

This is a great experience," McDermott said. "Being a college guy last year, I don't think people knew who I was or that I was a shooter so I was getting a lot of open looks and I hit a lot of shots. This year, guys are a lot more physical with me. But I think I'm doing a better job of rebounding and defending and making reads off screens.

"Everyone is so good here and the game is so physical. I can learn a lot from all of them."

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Kevin Love, Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Anthony Bennett Pulled By Agent From Pro-Am Game

Jul 30, 2014 2:46 PM

Anthony Bennett was recently pulled by his agent from a pro-am pickup game, according to a report.

Bennett has been in trade speculation with the Cleveland Cavaliers' pursuit of Kevin Love.

Bennett averaged 4.1 points in his rookie season as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, but he averaged 14 points and 10.5 rebounds in summer league.

Love also recently pulled out of Team USA camp.

Jerry Zgoda/Minnesota Star Tribune

Tags: Anthony Bennett, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wolves Interested In Trading For Thaddeus Young To Replace Love

Jul 28, 2014 6:17 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in trading for Thaddeus Young if they eventually move forward with dealing Kevin Love.

The Wolves have held talks with the Philadelphia 76ers on Young, either as part of an expanded Love trade or a separate transaction.

Young has two seasons remaining on his deal worth a combined $19.3 million, with the second season being a player option.

Young has been the subject of trade rumors since Sam Hinkie became general manager of the 76ers last year.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Thaddeus Young, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mo Williams Agrees To $3.75M Deal With Wolves

Jul 28, 2014 5:44 PM

Mo Williams and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed upon a one-year, $3.75 million deal

Williams played for the Portland Trail Blazers last season.

Williams averaged 9.7 points per game last season.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Mo Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Klay Thompson Expects To Remain With Warriors

Jul 28, 2014 10:47 AM

Klay Thompson expects to remain with the Golden State Warriors next season.

The Warriors have engaged the Minnesota Timberwolves in Kevin Love trade talks, but have excluded Thompson from the talks.

"We got a good core. I feel we have one of the better backcourts in the league," Thompson said.

"I feel like we have a team that can do big things. Health is going to be huge, but I feel like we can make big strides this year.

"The fact that I haven't been traded yet makes me feel comfortable. That speaks for itself."

"Every year there is some rumor in play and teams are trying to make a power move," Stephen Curry said. "But they've made a decision, at least it seems like they have, that Klay is an investment they don't want to give up. That speaks volumes to what he has been able to do in his career and his potential. I'm happy that he's my backcourt mate."

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Saunders Increasingly Interested In Trading For Wiggins, Bennett

Jul 26, 2014 10:22 PM

Flip Saunders is becoming increasingly interested in the Cleveland Cavaliers' offer of Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and future first round picks for Kevin Love.

Saunders was long believed to prefer a trade with the Golden State Warriors to acquire Klay Thompson for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he was never reportedly offered.

Saunders is president of the Wolves and also the head coach, so he was unlikely to want an extended rebuild.

‘‘It gives [Saunders] a chance to mold the team how he wants it,’’ the source said.

Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Kevin Love Withdraws From USA Basketball

Jul 26, 2014 1:42 PM

Kevin Love has withdrawn from the USA Basketball this summer due to the uncertainty of his trade request from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors are interested in trading for Love, but no deal is expected to be complete until at least the middle of August.

Love was expected to be a key part of the United States' World Cup of Basketball roster.

Sources said that Love couldn't risk injury at this point with the trade talks in a sensitive place.

Jon Krawczynski/AP

Tags: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, National, National World Championships

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Report: Knicks Offered Amar'e Stoudemire, Iman Shumpert, Tim Hardaway Jr. To Wolves For Kevin Love

Jul 26, 2014 1:17 AM

The New York Knicks recently offered the Minnesota Timberwolves a package of Amar'e Stoudemire, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Iman Shumpert for Kevin Love, according to a source.

The Timberwolves reportedly declined the offer.

Hardaway has good value around the NBA, but Shumpert could be in line for a raise once his rookie contract ends and Stoudemire has one season left on his big contract.

The Knicks could offer Love a maximum contract if he becomes a free agent next offseason.

Chris Herring/Wall Street Journal

Tags: Kevin Love, Amar'e Stoudemire, Tim Hardaway Jr., Iman Shumpert, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers Remain In Lead For Kevin Love

Jul 25, 2014 12:25 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers' offer for Kevin Love is presently higher on the Minnesota Timberwolves' wish list than any other team's. 

The Chicago Bulls are also interested in Love, while the Golden State Warriors remain involved. The Cavaliers have seemed most motivated to complete a trade, as the Warriors have held Klay Thompson out of talks and the Bulls initially pursued Carmelo Anthony in free agency.

The Cavaliers are offering Andrew Wiggins, though he now can't be traded before Aug. 23. 

Wolves' owner Glen Taylor is now believed to prefer Wiggins over Thompson.

Love initially had the Warriors and Bulls atop his wish list, but the arrival of LeBron James has put the Cavaliers on equal footing.

Marc Stein, Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Love, Andrew Wiggins, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Andrew Wiggins Signs Rookie Contract With Cavs

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Celtics Ready To Move On From Kevin Love Trade Talks

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Report: Bulls Offer Gibson, McDermott, Mirotic To Wolves For Kevin Love

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Cavaliers Trying To Acquire Non-Guaranteed Contract To Flip For Love

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Bulls Enter Kevin Love Trade Talks

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Robbie Hummel Re-Signs With Timberwolves

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Cavs Reportedly Offering Wiggins, Bennett For Kevin Love

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Cavs Willing To Include Wiggins In Offer To Wolves For Love

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Warriors, Wolves Continue Kevin Love Talks With Thompson Serving As Impasse

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Rubio's Agent Seeking Five-Year Max Contract From Wolves

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Rival Execs Split On Whether Cavs Should Trade Wiggins For Love

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Evan Turner Receives Interest From Celtics, Wolves

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Rockets To Pursue Trade For Rajon Rondo Or Kevin Love

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Blatt: Cavaliers Won't Trade Andrew Wiggins

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Warriors Still Not Willing To Include Thompson For Love

Tim Kawakami/San Jose Mercury News

Kevin Love Willing To Commit Long-Term To Cavs If Traded

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Cavs Tell Wiggins He Won't Be Traded For Love, Working On Alternatives

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Cavaliers Working On Kevin Love Trade

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