Thursday, July 13, 2006

Wolves Updates 7/13

A press conference officially introducing Mike James will take place this afternoon.

Sid Hartman talked to Glen Taylor who said:
-the team has no interest in getting Darius Miles
-they won't strongly pursue Reggie Evans
-they're still after a big man
-a few teams have inquired about Jaric
-an offer will be made to Banks (though GM Jim Stack thinks it's unlikey he'll be re-signed)

According to Stack, if the total payroll for next season goes over the luxury tax threshold Taylor is willing to pay the tax if it's for a serious upgrade.

Wolves summer league games resume tomorrow against the Mavs.

Loyalty is a very admirable trait except when it's demonstrated by a VP of Basketball Operations:
McHale found himself in an interesting position being a pick before the Celtics and longtime pal Ainge in the draft.
"It was a little strange," McHale said of his former Celtic teammate. "We had a lot of discussions, but we always talk anyways. It's just that he was a little more inquisitive this time. I'm glad I was (picking) in front of him."
As for any secrets and false information the two may have passed as they tried to do the best for their teams, McHale said, "Friendship overrides that."...