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Hoiberg Believes Curry Should Leave No Test Left Unturned

Sep 28, 2005 4:13 AM EST

Fred Hoiberg, who is rehabilitating from open-heart surgery, said he isn't well-versed on Eddy Curry's heart troubles. He didn't want to speak out of turn about Curry's refusal to undergo genetic testing that could determine if he is disposed to developing a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

Nevertheless, in a phone interview Monday, Hoiberg gave a simplified view on medical tests, perhaps because he believes one saved his life. An echocardiogram administered in a required exam for life insurance revealed he had an enlarged aortic root in his heart.

In late June, a short while after Hoiberg completed his 10th NBA season and his second for the Timberwolves, he had surgery to repair his heart. Doctors inserted a pacemaker later in the summer.

"For me it was an echocardiogram that saved my life," Hoiberg said. "For [Eddy], it might be a DNA test. To me, it seems like a no-brainer."

Via Chicago Tribune

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Lakers, Wolves Discussing Spree Sign And Trade?

Sep 27, 2005 6:32 AM EST

The agent for Wolves free-agent swingman Latrell Sprewell said the Wolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are discussing a possible sign-and-trade deal.

Sprewell's agent, Bob Gist, said a third or fourth team probably would need to enter the trade discussions to complete a deal that would satisfy all parties.

"Kevin (McHale) and I are optimistic we can work it out," Gist said.

Via St Paul Pioneer Press

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Wolves Sign Richie Frahm

Sep 26, 2005 4:20 PM EST

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to work on remodeling the backcourt, signing Richie Frahm on Monday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Frahm is the latest addition to Minnesota's revamped backcourt. The Timberwolves traded Sam Cassell, have no intention of re-signing free agent Latrell Sprewell and waived guard Fred Hoiberg, who has a career-threatening heart condition.

Via Sports Ticker

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Timberwolves Sep 2005 Archive

  • Garnett Bulking Up, Expected To Play At Power Forward

    St Paul Pioneer Press | Sep 24, 2005

    Kevin Garnett has added muscle this summer, weighing 253 pounds now and is expected to play more power forward this season.

  • Richie Frahm Agrees To Terms With Minnesota

    Star Tribune | Sep 23, 2005

    Richie Frahm, a 6-5 guard who played for Portland last season, has agreed to terms with the Timberwolves.

  • Wolves Hope Jaric OK After Fistfight

    St. Paul Pioneer Press | Sep 22, 2005

    The Timberwolves said Wednesday they were cautiously optimistic that newly acquired point guard Marko Jaric was not injured during a locker-room fight at the European Championship.

  • Four Assistants To Join Casey On Timberwolves Staff

    ESPN | Sep 16, 2005

    The Timberwolves hired Bob Thornton, Rex Kalamian, Vince Taylor and Aleksandar Dzikic on Thursday as assistants to coach Dwane Casey.

  • Wolves Olowkandi Acquitted

    USA Today | Sep 13, 2005

    A judge acquitted Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi on Monday of misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct at a downtown nightclub last fall.

  • Wolves Sign Bracey Wright

    Wolves Press Release | Sep 12, 2005

    Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has signed 2005 second round draft pick Bracey Wright.

  • Report: Looks As If Sprewell Will Join Lakers

    St. Paul Pioneer Press | Sep 11, 2005

    While it could be as valid as speculation that runs on the RealGM Boards, the St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that it appears that Los Angeles will be the new home of Latrell Sprewell.

  • Timberwolves Re-Sign Anthony Carter

    Sports Illustrated | Sep 10, 2005

    Free agent guard Anthony Carter re-signed Friday with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Grizzlies Attempted Watson Trade

    Memphis Commercial Appeal | Sep 6, 2005

    The Nuggets offered a second-round selection and their $4.9 million trade exception to the Grizzlies for Earl Watson. Barring a last-minute change, Watson will sign for the midlevel.

  • Spree Running Out Of Options

    L.A. Daily News | Sep 3, 2005

    San Antonio and Denver were potential Latrell Sprewell suitors, but with their midlevel exceptions used up, only Miami and the Lakers have a logistical slot and the cash to make a deal happen.