Ryan Gomes’ agent said today he still expects negotiations with the
Wolves and other teams to stretch into next week while teams wait for
the bigger name free agents — Elton Brand, Corey Maggette, etc. — to
reach agreements. Same could happen with Telfair and Craig Smith. The
delays might mean there’s not going to be much extra money floating out
there for those less notable free agents.
 
Gomes’ agent, Bob Myers, said accepting the Wolves’ one-year qualifying
offer is a viable option if Gomes doesn’t receive an attractive offer
sheet.