I doubt that this would go through, but I thought I'd let you guys check out this little rumor from bskball.com. Very interesting. If this works out, Minnesota is an instant contender next year I think. Gary Payton to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a league source dropped this in my mailbox, and said that apparently there have been light discussions about a Terrell Brandon/ Gary Payton swap, that might include William Avery. I am really not buying into this idea (its madness I tell you), but the source seemed to believe their was interest from both sides in such a deal, and that Terrell Brandon was asked about his feelings on moving, this deal seems hinged on who the Sonics can draft. I remain the pessimist here, and say you do not trade a Gary Payton, but I am also not the Sonics GM, who did trade Shawn Kemp. As unlikely as it may be, I find it very surprising that GP's name would be in any trade discussion. He's the only reason they weren't the Clippers last year. Anyway, just thought I'd pass this along... ------------------
Actually, I read that GP has accepted the fact that Westphal will be back and that he's pushing for the team to get a center of quality. Wally would be insane to trade away GP, but then again he was insane to trade away Kemp. He was also insane to let Karl go. ------------------ RocketFuel is taking the summer off!
