Wolves Updates
From The Detroit News: The folks in Boston believe the trade made last week for Wally Szczerbiak cements the notion Paul Pierce will remain a Celtic for life. Wouldn't bet on that. What it looks like, and to many others, is Danny Ainge is clearing the decks to facilitate a blockbuster over the summer. The Celtics dumped four years and $28 million with Mark Blount and two years and $13 million with Ricky Davis . Michael Olowokandi 's $6 million comes off the books in July. It looks as if the Celtics are positioning themselves to now trade Pierce for a foundation piece -- like say Kevin Garnett .Pioneer Press interviews Ricky Davis who says it's a dream come true to play with KG.
Dwane Casey says there's lots of interest around the league for Marcus Banks. Casey likes him and thinks that Banks is "the key to the trade." KG says "he's going to bring a new dimension to the point guard spot."
Szczerbiak chose #55 for his new uniform in part as a tribute to Marko Jaric (#55) and because when added together the numbers equal 10, his number with the Twolves.
Besides the Timberwolves, a handful of NBA teams, including the Lakers, are interested in former Mr. Basketball Minnesota Nick Horvath of Mounds View. The 6-10 Horvath, who has been injured after playing for the West Sydney Razorbacks in Australia, impressed Wolves coach Dwane Casey with his sleekness and strength during last year's summer league.
Sporting News did a piece on why McHale should be fired.
posted by Lil Dice @ 1/31/2006 12:44:00 PM
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