Derek Anderson, an unrestricted free agent after being released by the Portland Trail Blazers, was in Minneapolis on Thursday to meet with Timberwolves officials.

Anderson, cut loose under the NBA's new amnesty rules, will still be paid about $19 million over the next two years by the Blazers.

The biggest question about Anderson, 31, is his health. He missed 66 games over the past two seasons because of back injuries. He has averaged 13.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game over his eight-year career.

Anderson's agent, Tony Dutt, told the Los Angeles Times that his client is seeking a team's full midlevel exception from the salary cap of $5 million. The Wolves have their full midlevel available, but it is believed that some of it has been offered to Eddie Griffin.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons are among the teams also interested in signing Anderson.