<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Timberwolves shooting guard Fred Hoiberg, still rehabilitating from aortic root surgery, hopes to get medical clearance next Friday to resume playing, although rules prohibit him from playing for the Wolves this season. If cleared, some people believe Hoiberg could end up with the Chicago Bulls for the rest of the season with a pro-rated veteran's salary, then re-sign with Minnesota next summer.</div> <div align="center">Source</div>
Not really sure, but possibly due to the amnesty rule. I am not sure if the Timberwolves used it on him to get his contract off their cap when his heart problem first arose.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Best Kept Secret:</div><div class="quote_post">Not really sure, but possibly due to the amnesty rule. I am not sure if the Timberwolves used it on him to get his contract off their cap when his heart problem first arose.</div> Yea he was released under the Wolves' amnesty rule...