Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis star tribune reports: Don't be shocked if the Wolves give former No. 1 draft choice Isaiah Rider a chance to try out for the team. Rider, who has been released by Portland, Atlanta and the Lakers since being traded by the Wolves in 1996, is a free agent.

Kevin McHale, Timberwolves vice president, said he has talked to Rider. McHale said if Rider is interested in trying out, he would have to be tested for substance abuse once a week, would receive a non-guaranteed contract and would have to prove in training camp he can play.