From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Kahn on Antonio Daniels and other matters
* He put Daniels in the same category as traded-away Quentin Richardson and absent Mark Blount. Daniels, 34, was acquired from New Orleans earlier this month mainly because Kahn opened more cap space for next summer by trading Darius Songaila and the two years remaining on his contract away. Daniels wants to play significant minutes so he score another sizable contract next summer, a prospect that, barring injury, isn’t likely with the Wolves committed to Jonny Flynn and Ramon Sessions at point guard.
He said he would trade Daniels to a team where he can play more — as he did by dealing Richardson to Miami for Blount — if he can get a similar expiring $6.6 million contract in return. Kahn said he believes helping players in that situation if possible is a bit of goodwill that eventually will benefit the franchise with other players down the road.
Man, we’ve heard that before, haven’t we? Once again, Pech will start a preseason behind because of injury. Previously he was always hindered by foot/ankle injuries, now his hand. Here’s to hoping for a speedy recovery for Pech, so he can finally have a chance to “get buckets, son.” Otherwise, who knows if he’ll ever get a chance to produce in this league.
Sweetney has fought weight issues and still needs to shed more pounds. Minny and Indiana also have interest.