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Sonics, Spurs, Pistons And Wolves Ready To Go After Evans

Roger Montgomery, Maurice Evans' agent, said Saturday the Kings have not aggressively attempted to retain his client.

"Based on their recent acquisitions," Montgomery said, "I would have to infer the Kings are not really into re-signing Maurice. They have not been proactive pre-Bonzi Wells and post-Bonzi Wells. So I'm led to infer they have other plans that don't include Maurice."

The Timberwolves, Spurs, Pistons and Sonics all appear interested in Evans.

Via Sacramento Bee


Minnesota Hires Former Magic Coach Davis

Former Orlando Magic head coach Johnny Davis was hired Saturday as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves under new coach Dwane Casey.

Davis, who has spent 28 years in the NBA as a player, coach and front office executive, was fired by the Magic last March. Davis, who was also the head coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996-97 season, went 51-84 with the Magic after taking over for Doc Rivers in November 2003.

Davis spent 10 seasons as a player in the NBA with four different teams and then was an assistant for 12 seasons for five different teams.

Via Sports Illustrated


Madsen Agrees To Contract With Timberwolves

Mark Madsen, a valuable reserve for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the past two seasons, has agreed to a five-year contract to remain with the team, Madsen said Saturday.

Madsen, a free agent, is a strong rebounder and defender coming off the bench. He had surgery in March to repair a ruptured ligament in his shooting wrist and was clearly missed by Minnesota, which failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

"I'm extremely excited to be back in Minnesota," the 6-9, 245-pound forward said.

Madsen was being wooed by other teams — reportedly Washington and Utah — but he felt staying in Minnesota was the best fit. He had contact with coach Dwane Casey and vice president for basketball operations Kevin McHale during the negotiation process, and he said a call from team owner Glen Taylor was especially important to him.

Via USA Today


Timberwolves Jul 2005 Archive

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    Undrafted Saint Joseph's center Dwayne Jones has found a home with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Tskitishvili Agrees To Deal With Wolves

    The Minnesota Timberwolves have added some size to their team with the announcement they have come to terms with Nikoloz Tskitishvili. Tskitishvili, a former fifth overall selection by the Nuggets, is known more for potential than production

  • Taylor, Saunders Talked About Return To Wolves

    Flip Saunders was fired as Timberwolves coach on Feb. 12. On Thursday, he was hired as coach of the Detroit Pistons, who won the 2004 NBA title and came within one game of repeating that feat this season.

  • Wolves, Sprewell No Longer Talking

    According to St Paul Pioneer Press writer Rick Alonzo, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said Monday that team officials have not talked to free agent Latrell Sprewell's representative about a new contract.

  • Wolves After Marko Jaric

    Marko Jaric, a restricted free agent from the Los Angeles Clippers, might be one of the Wolves' primary targets this offseason.

  • Mad-Dog And McHale Working On Deal

    Minnesota Timberwolves vice president Kevin McHale spoke with free-agent forward “Mad-Dog” Mark Madsen during Friday evening's summer league opener pitting the T-Wolves against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Target Center.

  • Griffin Close To Signing $5 Million Deal With Minnesota

    Wolves free agent Eddie Griffin has been close to signing a $5 million per season, multiyear contract with the team.

  • Minnesota Signs McCants

    The Minnesota Timberwolves signed their first-round draft pick, guard Rashad McCants, on Monday.

  • McCants About Ready To Sign

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  • Timberwolves' Griffin Jailed On Probation Violation

    Free-agent forward Eddie Griffin was in jail Thursday for violating his probation, a court official said.

  • Trial Of Three NBA Players Delayed Until Tuesday

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  • Minnesota Has Yet To Rule Out Re-Signing Spree

    Kevin McHale still likes free-agent Latrell Sprewell's game, although the veteran swingman averaged a career-low 12.

  • Collins Pondering Bucks’ Coaching Opening

    The Milwaukee Bucks need to find a coach soon with free agency already underway and decesions to be made.

  • Timberwolves Sign GM Stack To A Contract Extension

    The Minnesota Timberwolves signed General Manager Jim Stack to a contract extension on Friday.