McHale's Deadline Deals

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<span style="font-style: italic">Oct 30</span> - Monday, the Wolves placed Juwan Howard on waivers after finalizing his contract buyout. They decided a buyout was best, partly because Howard wanted to be traded to a contender and making such a move proved difficult.</p>

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Before the NBA deadline to declare the rosters passed at 5 p.m. Monday, the Wolves made another move. They sent a protected 2008 second-round draft pick to San Antonio for cash considerations and Beno Udrih, who was immediately placed on waivers. Essentially, the Wolves make money on the deal and will not be in jeopardy of losing the pick because it is protected. San Antonio, which gained salary-cap relief from the trade, will not receive the pick after next year. -- <font color="#000000">St. Paul Pioneer Press</font></p>

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[*]The Wolves waived Udrih, and the pick will be lost only if the Wolves finish with one of the four top records in the NBA this season.

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Kevin McHale said he fielded some trade offers for Howard but rejected them. Some of the offers came from non-contenders looking for a veteran leader. Others came with undesirable contracts attached, including some that ran longer than Howard's, which ran out after next season.</p>

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Instead, the Wolves owed Howard $14,259,300 over the next two seasons, but negotiated the $10 million buyout, which will be paid over four years, according to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. -- <font color="#000000">Minneapolis Star Tribune</font></p></div>
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