Sebastian Telfair signed his new contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, a two-year deal that includes a player option for a third season.
 
The Timberwolves had declined to extend Telfair the one-year, $3.5
million qualifying offer for which he was eligible, making him an
unrestricted free agent.
 
 
McHale said he received telephone calls from a handful of agents
looking for a home for their point guards and also entertained trade
talks for players who could give Foye support at that position.
 
On Wednesday, McHale said his preference always was to bring back
Telfair, who turned 23 last month and would be an NBA rookie had he
gone to college for four years.
 

"We had a lot of options, I just had a comfort level with
Sebastian," said McHale, the team’s vice president of basketball
operations. "You’ve got to remember, Sebastian is a young man who has
so much growth in front of him. He says he’s going into his fifth [NBA]
year. I was 30 going into my fifth year. He’s so young, he’s just
developing. … We wanted him back so badly."

 

Q: On his general reaction to re-signing with the Wolves:
Telfair: I’m happy it’s done; I’m excited about that. Coming into the
summer a free agent was a big thing for me, but the most important part
was coming back to Minnesota. I got a great opportunity to play last
year. I built a good relationship with the organization and the coaches
and I really wanted to continue and play here. Mac (McHale) and those
guys believed in me and I appreciate it. I’m back to do my job and
hopefully go in and have a strong season together.