From the Timberwolves site:
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has
signed 2008 first-round draft pick Kevin Love. Love, a 6-10 forward from UCLA,
was the fifth overall selection in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies
and was acquired by the Wolves in an eight-player trade on draft night. Per
team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"We’re really excited to bring a player and person of Kevin’s caliber into our
franchise," said Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin
McHale. "He brings a lot to our team both defensively and offensively and will
be a great fit with the talented young players on our roster."
The Wolves have just taken to the floor for their first practice in Las Vegas for summer-league games they begin on Monday.
Kevin Love has signed his rookie contract, which guarantees him $5.47
million for his first two seasons and breaks down like this: $2.636
million this season, $2.834 million next season, team options for
$3.031 in 2010-2011 and $3.841 million in 2011-2012.
million for his first two seasons and breaks down like this: $2.636
million this season, $2.834 million next season, team options for
$3.031 in 2010-2011 and $3.841 million in 2011-2012.
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