April 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Warriors Improve Offer To Tolliver, Wolves Still In Picture

Jul 29, 2010 10:11 AM

Anthony Tolliver expects to sign with the Warriors or Timberwolves.

"I haven't made a decision yet," Tolliver said, "but we're getting there and I hope to have a decision soon.

"Once they have their final (financial) figure and years guaranteed, that's when I plan on making my decision --unless somebody comes in late," he added.

Tolliver said the Warriors' initial contract offers were "really low. I was disappointed."

The Warriors have since improved their offer to Tolliver.

News-Leader

Tags: Anthony Tolliver, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Delonte West Could Interest Celtics

Jul 28, 2010 8:36 AM

The Celtics could take a look at Delonte West, who is expected to be waived by the Timberwolves after they acquired him in a trade with the Cavaliers on Monday night, according to a source.

Boston is looking for a perimeter defender after Tony Allen departed for Memphis as a free agent.

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

Tags: Delonte West, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Flynn Undergoes Hip Surgery

Jul 27, 2010 3:56 PM

Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn has undergone surgery on his left hip as expected.

Flynn initially suffered the injury in the second-to-last game of the regular season and aggravated it while working out prior to the Summer League.

Minnesota says he underwent surgery in Colorado on Tuesday.

The team hasn't released an official timetable, but he's expected to miss three-to-four months of action.

NBA.com

Tags: Jonny Flynn, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Injury

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Wolves Likely To Trade Or Buyout Telfair

Jul 27, 2010 9:53 AM

The Timberwolves are expected to either trade or buyout the contract of guard Sebastian Telfair.

Minnesota acquired the contracts of Delonte West and Telfair on Monday night in a deal that sent Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a 2013 second-round pick to Cleveland.

Telfair is owed $2.7 million in the final season of a three-year deal that he originally signed with the Timberwolves two years ago.

Star Tribune

Tags: Sebastian Telfair, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Flynn To Miss 3-4 Months Following Hip Surgery

Jul 26, 2010 10:26 PM

Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn is expected to miss 3-4 months of action after he undergoes hip surgery next week, according to sources.

Flynn missed the Summer League in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Because of Flynn's injury, Minnesota will likely use Luke Ridnour as their starting point guard.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Jonny Flynn, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Injury

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Minnesota Plans To Waive West

Jul 26, 2010 10:13 PM

The Timberwolves will waive guard Delonte West, who they acquired in a trade with the Cavaliers on Monday night, according to sources.

Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports wrote the following on his Twitter page moments after the trade was officially completed.

Cleveland acquired Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a second round pick in 2013 from Minnesota in exchange for West and Sebastian Telfair.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Delonte West, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Cavs Get Sessions, Hollins From Wolves

Jul 26, 2010 10:09 PM

The Cavaliers have acquired guard Ramon Sessions, center Ryan Hollins and Minnesota's second round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft from the Timberwolves in exchange for guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced Monday.

"In Ramon, we're excited to add a young, multi-dimensional guard, and with Ryan, we're adding a young, athletic center. We think both Ramon and Ryan are really good fits for this team. We're also happy to add another asset for the future with the additional draft pick," said Grant. "At the same time, we'd like to thank Sebastian and Delonte and wish them well in the future."

Press Release

Tags: Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins, Delonte West, Sebastian Telfair, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cleveland Acquires Sessions From Minnesota

Jul 26, 2010 9:23 PM

The Cavaliers have landed point guard Ramon Sessions from the Timberwolves, according to Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland will send Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to Minnesota for Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a 2013 second round pick.

There have been reports that the Timberwolves have only acquired "the contracts" of West and Telfair.

Brian Windhorst/Cleveland Plain Dealer (via Twitter)

Tags: Ramon Sessions, Delonte West, Sebastian Telfair, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Official Trade, NBA Misc Rumor

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Al Jefferson On Trade: It's Like Going From Toyota To Bentley

Jul 26, 2010 4:23 PM

After winning just 15 games in Minnesota last season, Al Jefferson is excited about his recent trade to Utah.

"They have a nice group of guys, but will have a couple more losing seasons," Jefferson said of the Timberwolves.

"Minneapolis is my home away from home. I respect the fans that have supported me through the good and the bad ... but when I told people I played for Minnesota, some people didn't even know they had a team. Everybody knows about Utah. Everyone knows the Utah Jazz.

"I go from being in a Toyota to a Bentley. It's a beautiful thing."

The Jazz acquired Jefferson from the Timberwolves for two first-round picks and young center Kostas Koufos.

Utah needed to make a move after losing Carlos Boozer to Chicago in free agency.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Al Jefferson, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, NBA

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Cavs, Wolves In Talks About Sessions

Jul 26, 2010 4:14 PM

The Cavaliers have engaged in advanced talks with the Timberwolves about point guard Ramon Sessions, according to league sources.

Minnesota recently signed Luke Ridnour, giving them a trio of point guards that includes Sessions and Jonny Flynn.

Cleveland has been aggressively looking to deal Delonte West, who could be included in a potential trade for Sessions.

Brian Windhorst/Cleveland Plain Dealer (via Twitter)

Tags: Ramon Sessions, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kahn Fined $50k For Comments On Beasley

RealGM Staff Report

Kahn Says Beasley Used Too Much Marijuana

ESPN

Kahn Admits Wolves Expect To Trade Point Guard

Pioneer Press

Ridnour Will Have Chance To Start For Wolves

ESPN

Sessions Wants To Remain With Minnesota

Owatonna

Cavaliers Interested In Sessions, Koufos

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ridnour Signs Four-Year, $16M Deal With Minnesota

David Aldridge/NBA.com (via Twitter)

Ridnour, Timberwolves Close To Deal

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Bobcats Looking At Trade For Sessions

ESPN

Al Jefferson Traded To Utah

Press Release

Highest Paid Player On Wolves Makes Less Than $5M

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Jazz Trade For Al Jefferson

AP

Jazz Moving Closer To Trade For Al Jefferson

ESPN

Mavs Move Closer To Jefferson Deal, But Jazz Enter Picture

ESPN

Wolves Acquire Beasley For Two 2nd Round Picks

Press Release

Wolves Shopping Sessions, Pursuing Ridnour

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Mavericks Still Talking Trade With Wolves On Jefferson

David Aldridge/NBA.com (via Twitter)

Wolves To Acquire Michael Beasley

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Ridnour Visited With Minnesota Wednesday

Gery Woelfel/Journal Times (via Twitter)

Wolves 'Have A Lot Of Interest' In David Lee

Star Tribune