Shortly after the Timberwolves’ season concluded, ESPN reported that veteran guard Jamal Crawford would be declining his player option for the 2018-19 season and would aim to become a free agent.
Just over a week ago, Crawford himself appeared on Alex Kennedy’s HoopsHype podcast and claimed that he hadn’t yet made a decision on the option, but sure talked like someone who was ready to explore the market. (The only real reason he gave for staying in Minnesota was that he doesn’t want to move his kids and force them to change schools once again.