The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in making the Philadelphia 76ers’ Thaddeus Young their new starting power forward after trading Kevin Love.
according to ESPN’s Marc Stein.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Wolves, while continuing to discuss trade proposals that would send Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers, have been exploring their options for acquiring Young from the Sixers, either through a separate transaction or as part of an expanded Love trade.
Whether Philadelphia proves willing to part with Young, though, remains to be seen.
Young has two years left on his contract, including a player option for the 2015-16 season, valued at a combined $19.3 million. Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie said in June that he anticipates Young starting next season in Philadelphia, but it’s believed that the club is willing to move Young if the assets acquired in return are sufficiently attractive.
