Wolves Updates 8/3
The Wolves yesterday re-signed restricted free agent forward Justin Reed to a three year contract that put the team close to the luxury tax limit. GM Jim Stack said that no other team made Reed an offer."I think he really fit in with how we want to play," Stack said of Reed's hustle and versatility on defense.
Stack also said that they "remained open to making a trade if the right deal came along and said owner Glen Taylor has given his blessing to go over the salary cap if it helps the team return to the playoffs after a two-year hiatus."
Not including the ones shown on NBA TV, The Wolves are scheduled to have two nationally televised games this season compared to 10 last season and 17 the season before that.
"I think the national television schedule is put together around what the league at any given time considers to be the marquee matchups," Wolves President Chris Wright said. "The fact that we haven't made the playoffs is witnessed in what we have scheduled currently. However, as the season progresses, that schedule tends to change.... If we get off to a quick, hot start, that can absolutely change in a hurry."
Second round pick Craig Smith, unable to participate in summer league because of his injured wrist, has been cleared for some "pre-camp action" in Las Vegas.
The Wolves were one of the teams who looked into a sign and trade with the Hawks for Al Harrington.
Garnett was in L.A. recently filming an Adidas commercial with Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Billups, Tim Duncan, and Tracy McGrady. He was also spotted hanging in a private room at "A-List" L.A. restaurant Mr. Chow.
CBS Sportsline give the Wolves an A+ for drafting Foye.
A YouTube video of KG dancing (via Twolves Central).
posted by Lil Dice @ 8/03/2006 12:48:00 AM
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