Apparently the real reason the Timberwolves have not been playing Michael Olowokandi is that the center, in his last year of his contract, could be traded very soon.
Wolves owner Glen Taylor strongly hinted at that after Friday night's victory over Denver at Target Center.

"Call me in 72 hours and I will have some news for you," said Taylor, sounding like the deal had been made and will be announced soon.

However, Taylor said the Wolves don't have any interest in suspended Orlando point guard Steve Francis, who is making too much money.

As for Indiana's Ron Artest, Taylor said: "I don't know of anything that's new on Ron Artest. They haven't talked to us, so I assume there is nothing that's going to happen."