If the Timberwolves cannot finish a deal to sign free-agent point guard Troy Hudson, he could end up with the Atlanta Hawks by this week.

Three weeks ago, both Hudson and the Wolves thought they had a six-year contract agreement for $37 million, with $21 million guaranteed.  Since then, both sides have found disagreements about language involving the amount of guarantees and injury protection.

Now the NBA won't approve the deal unless some salary cap issues are clarified.

Meanwhile, Hudson is getting impatient with the delay.

Atlanta is expected to offer Hudson a contract and the Sonics are in the running to acquire his services too.