Mark Blount joins the Timberwolves Roster

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they have traded Quentin Richardson to the Miami Heat for nine-year NBA Veteran Mark Blount. Quentin Richardson was originally acquired by the Timberwolves on July 20th from the L.A. Clippers.

Mark Blount is a 7 foot, Center who has played 605 career games. His career includes time in Boston, Denver, Minnesota and Miami. He was originally a 1997 NBA Draft pick by Seattle and was taken 54th overall. Blount averages 8.2 points per game and 4.6 rebounds per game. His experience in the NBA and facing large crowds will help him be a leader on the young Timberwolves roster this winter.

Welcome to Minnesota Mark!

Kahn trades 3 players for Clipper's Quentin Richardson

David Kahn continues to make good on the promise he made to shake up the Timberwolves roster until Minnesota has a team of pro basketball players that can offer us a true shot at winning. This week Kahn traded Mark Madsen, Craig Smith and Sebastian Telfair for Quentin Richardson a gaurd and forward from the L.A. Clippers.

In an interview after the trade Kahn told reporters, "While it's difficult to part ways with three outstanding young men who have been such an important part of this team and this community, this move provides us additional flexibility as we continue to reshape our roster into one positioned for long-term success."

Richardson was the 18th overall 2000 NBA Draft pick. He has had playing time with the Clippers, Pheonix Suns and the New York Knicks. Perhaps the experience he gained with these successful teams will translate into leadership here on the courts in Minnesota.

Now if Kahn could make good on his promise to find an outstanding coach...