Nikola Pekovic wanted to stay with the Timberwolves and the Wolves wanted to retain their restricted free agent. So what the heck took them so long? Well, the cliffnotes are that it was all about the money. The Wolves wanted a four-year deal with an average annual value of $12MM while Pekovic's agent was pushing for a $15MM AAV. The final resolution was basically $12MM per season with a fifth year, good for a $60MM pact. Here's the rest of the week that was..
- Finally, the 76ers found their new head coach in former Spurs assistant Brett Brown. The 76ers made us wait for nearly four months after they parted ways with Doug Collins, but we finally have a resolution in Philly. Unfortunately for Collins' former assistants, they'll be seeking employment elsewhere.
- The Bucks are nearing a four-year, $44MM extension agreement with Larry Sanders.
- The Grizzlies and Celtics swapped Donte Greene and Fab Melo.
- Al Harrington hooked on with the Wizards.
- The Clippers told Antawn Jamison that they're waiting on Lamar Odom.
- Kevin Garnett probably won't play in any back-to-backs this season.
- LeBron James won't run for NBPA president but Roger Mason Jr. will. That's just as exciting, right?
- The Rockets might be in the mix for Stephen Jackson.
- Gary Forbes will audition for the Knicks and Lakers.
- The Knicks met with Hamed Haddadi on Friday.
- The Knicks are interested in Earl Barron.
- The Sixers cut Jrue Holiday's brother.
- Kim English is going overseas.
- The Lakers invited a sharpshooter to camp.
- Eric Griffin has his work cut out for him, but he'll try to get the 15th spot on the Heat.