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The Timberwolves haven’t been talked about this much around the league in years. Over the past week, we have reported Kevin Love tweeting about Kevin Mchale not coming back, Kevin Love potentially being traded to Memphis, and Al Jefferson being talked about in a trade to bring in Amare Stoudemire. Now comes word around the team about possibly looking to acquire the number 5 pick overall from the Wizards.
The Washington Times reports this weekend that the Timberwolves have reached out to the Wizards about acquiring the 5th pick in the upcoming draft. Minnesota is intrigued with moving up to the number 2 position so they can select Hasheem Thabeet, but in order to do so, Memphis may want a mix of players and picks. The Wizards would reportedly receive Wolves forward Mike Miller, guard Randy Foye, and the 28th pick in the first round for the fifth pick. Miller’s expiring contract entices Washington, as does Foye. The 28th pick could be used to add depth to the front court.
Minnesota, on the other hand, would then own the 5, 6, and 18 picks. Memphis would reportedly want number 5 and 18 for Minnesota to get number 2. The Wolves would then be in a position to select Thabeet at 2, and still hold on to 6 to draft Jrue Holiday or Tyreke Evans, whom they are both high on. Memphis, meanwhile, would be able to take potentially Stephen Curry, Evans, or Holiday at 5, and some front court help(Austin Daye, Tyler Hansborugh) at 18.
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