For much of Kevin Martin’s career he was a starter and important piece to his team. Last year with the Oklahoma City Thunder he took on the sixth man role and became a vital piece off the bench. Due to salary cap issues the Thunder could only offer Martin a contract significantly less than the Minnesota Timberwolves who he in turned signed with. Often players are faced with the option of taking less money for the chance to win a championship and Martin says he did consider doing that but believes the Timberwolves have a great young squad. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Andrei Kirilenko Opts-Out of Timberwolves Contract Leaving $10.2 Million
While it may seem like leaving a ton of money on the table, Andrei Kirklenko is doing the same thing as many other free agents, opting out of their contracts in hope of securing a more long term deal. Read more after the jump.
NBA: OJ Mayo Expected to Opt Out of Contract & Has Two Teams Interested
Some big names are expected to opt out of their contracts and join the free agent pool and one of those people is Dallas Mavericks guard OJ Mayo. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Brandon Roy Released By Minnesota Timberwolves Likely Ending His Career
I always wished the best for Brandon Roy considering his talent and drive but things just didn’t work out for the young player. Roy retired from the Portland Trailblazers after suffering several knee injuries and being unable to play. While retired he continued to work out and attempted to make a comeback with the help of David Khan and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately for Roy, Khan is out as GM and so is he as a player. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Kevin Love Admits He Might Not Play For the Rest of the Season
Kevin Love says his goal is to play in the final eight to 12 games of the season, and doctors will re-examine his hand in two to three weeks. But Love admitted on Friday that there’s a chance he won’t return this season. Read more after the jump.
NBA:(Video) What Did Ricky Rubio Tell His Teammate During A Game?
It is good to see Ricky Rubio is keeping his spirits up while playing for a crap team. He is trying to make sure his teammates stay happy too, even if he says it in a funny way. Check the video after the jump to see how Rubio told one of his teammates to be happy.
