Free agent big man Paul Millsap is set to meet with the Timberwolves today, reports Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders (via Twitter). It’s one of two reported meetings for Millsap, who is said to be sitting down with the Suns on Sunday.
Millsap, 32, would be a fascinating addition for a Timberwolves team that has already added Jimmy Butler this offseason and is poised to finalize a contract for point guard Jeff Teague as well. However, taking into account Butler’s salary and Teague’s three-year, $57MM agreement, it doesn’t appear Minnesota would be able to offer Millsap a max contract. Still, if the veteran big man decides he wants to join the Wolves, the team could dump some salary or Millsap could accept a more modest starting salary.
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Minnesota was named in a Friday night report as a possible frontrunner with Millsap, along with the Nuggets. Phoenix and Sacramento are also believed to be in the mix for the four-time All-Star, who appears increasingly unlikely to return to Atlanta.
The Timberwolves are actively scouring the free agent market for roster reinforcements, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News, who tweets that the team has also inquired on Justin Holiday.
Never happens if Butler isn’t there.
Do a 3 way deal involving Milsap, and Rubio.
They already traded Rubio
I think that guy Lives under a rock. this is the second or third time he has proposed that the T-Wolves trade Rubio after they already traded him haha
Rubio was already traded to the jazz
They should go pick up Butler too
That’s going to be one hell of a team if Millsap signs.
Would like to see them lock up Redick first. Do a sign and trade with Atlanta for Millsap afterwards.
redick would have to come off the bench. teague, jimmy, wiggins, dieng, kat. where does jj start. best to get milsap and bring dieng off the bench.
I know it’s a long shot, but this team is starting to look really good.
Would be an awesome addition! Need to fill out the bench!
Milsap by Timbervolves very smart team and I think is dangerous for GSW
Yah sign and trade is the best bet. They just picked up an extra 1st for Rubio. Better to get a 1st rounder for a free agent that’s leaving then nothing at all.