MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become one of the “it” destinations for NBA free agents.
Potential and reputation are beating out palm trees and postseason history.
After finalizing contracts Monday with power forward Taj Gibson and point guard Jeff Teague, two complementary additions to a roster that has undergone a significant enrichment and pruning over the last three weeks, the Wolves introduced the pair of 2009 first-round draft picks during an introductory news conference.
Gibson (two years, $28 million ) and Teague (three years, $57 million ) agreed to terms earlier this month before they were allowed to sign their deals.