Tolliver says he chose Wolves because of opportunity and team's efforts in recruiting him, Joe Alexander to work out with team and more
From Jon Krawczynski/AP Sports:
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says he Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with free agent forward Anthony Tolliver on a two-year deal.
The person told The Associated Press about the deal Friday on condition of anonymity because no official announcements have been made.
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune:
Tolliver said he ultimately chose the Wolves over Golden State because of the opportunity being on such a young team presents and because the attention to detail David Kahn and assistant GM Tony Ronzone displayed in recruiting him.
Kahn flew to New York City to meet with Tolliver's agent, Larry Fox, and talk contract terms. Tolliver visited Minnesota on Sunday, listened to a presentation from Kahn and Ronzone on the team and the area and attended the Twins-Mariners game.
From Jerry Zgoda's twitter account:
Tolliver comes to town Sunday to work out next week with Beasley, Wes Johnson, Lazar Hayward and free agent Joe Alexander.
From Britt Robson/SI.com: Offseason Grades: Northwest Division
B Minnesota Timberwolves
BOTTOM LINE
Kahn is better at creating opportunities to upgrade the roster than he is at maximizing those upgrades. But the Wolves' roster is still better than it was a year ago -- without hurting future flexibility.
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2. David Kahn, Timberwolves. Folks in basketball circles are still trying to make sense of his madness. Drafted two point guards in the lottery, then signed another (Luke Ridnour) this offseason, who may end up starting. Took major risk in re-signing Darko Milicic, the worst nightmare of Joe Dumars, and essentially naming Darko the replacement for Al Jefferson, virtually given away to the Jazz. Did get Michael Beasley for nothing, same for Martell Webster. Wolves better show some intrigue this season, or the howling for Kahn will intensify. Still not sure what's up with Ricky Rubio; Kahn's reputation will ultimately rest on that decision. Chris Webber is rooting hard for Kahn to succeed.
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