The Pioneer Press reported Thursday that, barring an unexpected snag, Rambis is expected to accept a four-year contract for about $8 million.
He and his agent entered into negotiations with the Wolves on Thursday, a day after Rambis flew to the Twin Cities to meet with owner Glen Taylor and other team officials.
Rambis is the only candidate to have met with Taylor, and there are no plans to bring in either of the other two finalists: ESPN/ABC analyst Mark Jackson and Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner.
(Shaq makes distortion noises over the phone, hangs up and calls back). “That’s what I like about him, and if you ask me the same question again, I’ll lose another connection.”
The Timberwolves should be between $16 million and $18 million under the cap next season, depending on whether they pick up their option on Ryan Gomes. New GM David Kahn should be poised to spend the money. But the real question is, will any top NBA free agent choose the Wolves over big-market teams like the Knicks, Nets, Bulls and Heat?
They did mention the tough economy and how it affects their teams. Taylor, who before Wilf bought the Vikings for $600 million five years ago had been interested — but at a more reasonable price — isn’t interested in investing in the NFL team because he’s still intent on rebuilding his Wolves.
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