Wolves Over The Weekend
The Boston Herald reports that the Wolves have once again expressed interest in acquiring Al Harrington. However, Hawks GM Billy Knight is looking for draft picks in a deal, something which could prove to be a stumbling block for the team.Free agent Reggie Evans still has an offer from the Wolves.
According to Charley Walters, the team believes the market for trades will be better next month than it is currently and it hasn't "given up" on making any more transactions. Sid Hartman says that McHale is still trying to get one more big man.
The Wolves are planning on McCants being out til January 1. In the meantime, you can pick up a Rashad UNC shirt at ThanksRashad.com.
Eddie Griffin is in Houston working with John Lucas "trying to get all of his personal problems worked out." Griffin has told the team that the allegations regarding his car accident "will be proven to have been blown way out of proportion once his story is told."
McHale says that T-Hud will work out for the team after Aug 15.
"Hudson has chose to rehabilitate under his personal trainer and we can't force him to do anything different," McHale said. "However, we hope to find him okay when he makes his appearance before the coaches."
Former Bucks assistant coach Bob Ociepka will be with the team this season.
Look for the Timberwolves to announce a restructuring of their front office, with job descriptions and responsibilities clearly defined.
Hakeem Olajuwon is running a Big Man Camp and Ndudi Ebi is taking part.
"I think Ndudi was too young, too unprepared for the NBA the first time," Olajuwon said. "Now I see stronger, more confident moves. I tell him something one day, and he comes back the next day and uses it. I think he's ready."
"Minnesota Hoops: Basketball in the North Star State" by Stew Thornley was recently published. KG is on the cover.
posted by Lil Dice @ 8/06/2006 08:13:00 PM
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