The Minnesota Timberwolves have prevented their defensive stopper Trenton Hassell from joining the Portland Trail Blazers by matching the contract offer according to the team's official website.

The Timberwolves had 15 days to match the offer sheet signed by the restricted free agent on July 26, but in the end didn't need this long to make their decision.

"We're pleased to have re-signed Trenton and have him in the fold for the next few years," McHale said. "Trenton played a key role in what our team was able to accomplish last season. He works tremendously hard on both ends of the court and will provide depth at the shooting guard and small forward positions."