Several league executives disregarded Minnesota president David Kahn’s proclamations that Al Jefferson is not on the trading block. But two sources who recently spoke with members of the Timberwolves organization said they’ve been told Jefferson is not available. And Kahn has told Jefferson that he will not be traded, according to sources.
There are circumstantial reasons to believe Kahn. Like, why start shopping Jefferson now, when he’s coming off a knee injury and not yet at the top of his game, especially in an economic climate that has few teams willing to take on long-term contracts?
From Sam Smith/Bulls.com:
The latest rumor is the Pacers turned him down for Danny Granger. If you watched Jefferson against the Bulls Saturday, you’d understand why. I have heard the Timberwolves have asked a number of teams if they were interested in Jefferson for an All-Star or high level big man. Coach Kurt Rambis is said to be pushing the deal because he doesn’t consider Jefferson or Kevin Love a center for his offense.
From Benjamin Polk/City Pages: David Kahn denies Jefferson trade rumors
From Austin Burton/Dime Magazine: The Franchise: Danny Granger or Al Jefferson?
From Benjamin Polk/City Pages: Timberwolves split two; Jefferson on the trading block?
From Patrick Hayes/MLive.com: Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly will listen to offers for Al Jefferson, could the Pistons be a match?
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