MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become one of the “it” destinations for NBA free agents.
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.
“They look at the teams and the players that they have, and then they see how they fit into that, and I think it’s very attractive to players in the league,” said president and coach Tom Thibodeau.