With Lorenzo Wright off the market, the one remaining free agent in whom the Wolves have some interest is Reggie Evans.

Evans was dealt in a mid-season trade from Seattle to Denver.  The Nuggets have interest in bringing him back, but currently have a glut of power forwards.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly in talks with DerMarr Johnson and Doron Perkins after signing Rodney Buford earlier this week.

Perkins was impressive for the Lakers during summer league.

"Perkins was great in the summer league, but I wouldn't say he was the focus of our efforts right now, " said Maccabi coach Neven Spahija, who added that former Cleveland Cavalier Dajuan Wagner and former Indiana Pacer Travis Best were also not among the team's first choice targets.

Maccabi is also interested in signing Jumaine Jones.

Reports that the Nuggets could be interested in flipping Joe Smith in a package that yields Corey Maggette keep popping up, according to Dave Krieger of the Rocky Mountain News.

Smith was dealt from Milwaukee in a trade for Ruben Patterson.

Mike Dunlap made the move from men's head coach of NCAA Division II powerhouse Metro State to Nuggets assistant coach.

"Coming across the street, I know I have a lot to learn, and I have a great teacher in George Karl," said Dunlap, the replacement for Scott Brooks, who accepted a similar position with the Sacramento Kings.

Kobe Bryant has kept a close eye on Team USA in its training for the World Championships, calling Carmelo Anthony the other day to leave a voice mail with the message, ``Let's go."

Bryant will be watching the tournament intently as he continues rehab on his right knee.

Al Harrington, who recently switched agents from Andy Miller to Arn Tellem, is readily available after a sign-and-trade deal between Atlanta and Indiana reportedly was nixed by Pacers ownership.

According to two league sources, the Golden State Warriors have revived discussions with three other teams on a multiple-player swap. The principal parts involve Mike Dunleavy Jr. going to the Clippers, Corey Maggette to Denver and Joe Smith to Atlanta, with the Warriors getting Harrington.

Tellem represents both Harrington and Dunleavy and a similar multi-team deal was discussed in Las Vegas during the summer league, according to one of the sources.

However, the status of Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy Sr., a main proponent of the team's interest in Dunleavy Jr., is what could be the deal-breaker. The coach is entering the final year of his contract and would like an extension after guiding his team to the Western Conference semifinals.

Metro State basketball coach Mike Dunlap is on the verge of moving his office from the Auraria Campus across the street to the Pepsi Center.

Less than three months after signing a new five-year contract, Dunlap has accepted an offer to become an assistant to Nuggets coach George Karl, according to multiple NBA sources.

Dunlap confirmed Friday that he has spoken to Karl and the Nuggets about the job but emphasized, "I have not signed anything."

George Karl indicated that perimeter shooting is another area where they would like to improve the club. "Shooting's something we have successfully camouflaged," he said. "It's time not to camouflage it anymore."

On Wednesday, Denver head coach George Karl said that free agent forward Reggie Evans remains "in the formula" as Denver tries to fill out its roster.

"Reggie has a (rebounding) skill as good or better than anybody we have," Karl said.

An energized Carmelo Anthony had Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski breathing a little easier.

Anthony scored 19 points and Dwyane Wade added 14 to lead Team USA to its fourth exhibition victory prior to the World Championships, a 104-90 triumph over Lithuania on Sunday.