It's a toss up between Gary Payton and Wally Szczerbiak for the record of "Most Consecutive Days in the Rumor Mill".

Sid Hartman of the Star Tribune reports that the Wolves and Bulls are still talking about a trade that would send Szcaerbiak to the Bulls. Before you chalk this up as mere news re-hashing, the news comes from Wolves VP Kevin McHale himself.

Reportedly, the Bulls are willing to part with Marcus Fizer and Ron Artest. But McHale has said the Bulls would have to "sweeten it up some" if a trade is to be made.

In other news, the Wolves have elected to not pick up the 4th year on William Avery's contract. McHale is also hoping to bring back fan favorite Reggie Slater while Sam Jacobson will not return to Minnesota. The Wolves had interest in former Gopher John Thomas, late of the Raptors, but apparently he is not exactly in NBA shape these days.