Minnesota trades Davis, Blount to Heat
A few months ago, with an aging Garnett and no one of similar caliber for him to play next to, the Wolves seemed like a losing team without a future. Now, they’re a losing team with virtually nothing but a future.
Break out the espresso machines for the season, folks, it’s gonna be a long one, even if a bit more exciting. Gone are all but three players who were on the Timberwolves roster two seasons ago; some of the last veterans were shipped off to the Miami Heat today as suddenly trade-hungry GM Kevin McHale dealt the unmotivated, unproductive veteran duo of Ricky Davis and Mark Blount to the Miami Heat in exchange for three players (Antoine Walker, Michael Doleac and Wayne Simien), only one of whom they may keep, as well as a conditional first-round draft pick.
It’s a great move by the organization; the team was going to lose anyway, but at least they’re being blatant about rebuilding. And in the process, the Wolves roster, which seemed ancient a few months ago, is looking younger and more promising all the time. While perhaps not all of these project players will work out, between the young guys and the draft picks McHale is acquiring, there will be room for a few to fall by the wayside while the cream rises to the top.
Get ready for Wolves basketball to be fun again, even if winning isn’t exactly frequent.
