Timberwolves executive David Kahn doesn't understand why people aren't talking about his team as a potential landing spot for this summer's top free agents.

A deal involving forward Al Jefferson could allow Minnesota to take back a free agent that signs a maximum contract in a sign-and-trade.

"I don't want anybody here to feel like we're some poor stepchildren," Kahn said. "We're not. We're building something of great value that will be sustainable. I think we have a chance to have some serious discussions with free agents after July 1."

Kahn may seem as though he's looking through rose-colored glasses, but insisted that he's serious.

"I'll you know at about 12:04 a.m. on July 1," he said. "Seriously, not to be funny, we'll know."