The Bulls ultimately won out, but Charley Walters reports that the Wolves attempted to execute a sign-and-trade deal for Ben Wallace.
No word on which pieces Minnesota were prepared to pass to the Pistons for the Defensive Player of the Year.
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Jul 23, 2006 11:46 AM EST
Reportedly, the Wolves are targeting Lorenzen Wright or Reggie Evans. At this point, the market for big men remains a little rich for the Wolves, so they hope that it cools and they are able to sign either Wright or Evans.
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The Phoenix Suns today signed unrestricted free-agent point guard Marcus Banks to a multi-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
A three-year NBA veteran, Banks blossomed last season following a midseason trade to Minnesota. In 40 games with the Timberwolves, the 6-2, 200-pound playmaker averaged 12.0 points and 4.7 assists in 30.7 minutes per game, while starting the team’s final 28. He was acquired from the Boston Celtics in a seven-player trade on Jan. 26, 2006.
“We are really excited to bring Marcus Banks and his defensive abilities and quickness to our club,” Suns Head Coach and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Mike D’Antoni said. “We think he’ll be a big part of our success next season.”
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Timberwolves Jul 2006 Archive
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USA Today | Jul 17, 2006
Ronald Dupree was traded to Minnesota by the Pistons shortly before the 2005-2006 season, but on Monday he is back in Detroit after signing a two-year deal with the club.
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Beacon Journal | Jul 14, 2006
With the Lakers, Hawks and Wolves going in different directions with their cap room, it is looking like Marcus Banks' best option might be Cleveland, a team that remains interested in the guard.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 13, 2006
Mike James has finally got the security he has been craving for, signing a four year, $23 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday.
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Oregon Live | Jul 12, 2006
In a radio interview from Las Vegas, interim GM of the Blazers Kevin Pritchard was asked about the rumors that Darius Miles is on his way to Minnesota.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2006
Mike James has ended his free agent courtship by agreeing to a four-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2006
Mike James is expected to decide on his future NBA team on Tuesday.
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Star Tribune | Jul 10, 2006
Minnesota GM Jim Stack indicated that the club will not make any moves in free agency until Mike James decides which team he wants to sign with.
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Star Tribune | Jul 10, 2006
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly don't have any interest in signing free agent point guard Marcus Banks after spending their midlevel exception on Vladimir Radmanovic.
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Pioneer Press | Jul 7, 2006
A civil suit filed against Eddie Griffin is filled with "false claims," according to the Wolves' forward.
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Pioneer Press | Jul 7, 2006
"Minnesota is definitely one of my top (choices)," Mike James said on Thursday.
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Las Vegas Summer League | Jul 7, 2006
Andrea Bargnani saw his first NBA action in the opening day of Las Vegas summer league, where he logged 20 points.
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The Star | Jul 6, 2006
The Mavericks, Rockets and Timberwolves are the three teams set to meet with Mike James.
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Daily Southtown | Jul 6, 2006
John Paxson called Minnesota Timberwolves operations chief Kevin McHale recently and was told that Kevin Garnett is not available.
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AP | Jul 6, 2006
The Timberwolves signed first-round draft pick Randy Foye on Wednesday.
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Daily Southtown | Jul 4, 2006
As part of the Ben Wallace agreement, the Bulls are believed to have promised to continue their pursuit of Minnesota Timberwolves star forward Kevin Garnett, according to Paul Ladewski of the Daily Southtown.
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Toronto Star | Jul 4, 2006
Raptor free agent Mike James, who has drawn interest from the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks since the free agent negotiation period opened Saturday, is to meet with officials from Minnesota in Toronto today but the Toronto Star is reporting that if he is to become a member of the Timberwolves, the Raptors aren't going to facilitate the move in a sign-and-trade transaction.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2006
The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised their contract option on guard Bracey Wright for next season and made a qualifying offer to restricted free-agent forward Justin Reed, the Associated Press is reporting.
