From the Associated Press: Milicic to come off bench, Rambis says
Milicic, who was traded to Minnesota last week by the New York Knicks, is expected to play for the first time in more than three months when the Timberwolves host Oklahoma City on Sunday.

 

MIlicic talked to us media types for about 13 minutes after the shootaround and admitted the trade to the Wolves angered him because he wanted the Knicks to just pay him off and let him go home to Serbia.

He said he planned to make the best of his Timberwolves’ experience — not with the greatest enthusiasm — and although you never say never, he made it sound like there’s no chance he’ll be in the NBA next season.

 

Emotionally, Flynn may always be an Orangeman, but professionally, he’s moved on.

He lives in a townhouse located about four minutes from the Timberwolves’ arena.

“I’m a rookie. I can’t be late for anything,” he said. “I might have to run and get something. So I’ve got to stay as close as the gym as I can.”

He’s averaging 13.8 points and a team-high 4.3 assists per game for Minnesota. His playing time increased when the Timberwolves failed to sign their other first-round draft pick – Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio.

“Him staying over there definitely benefitted me,” Flynn said of Rubio’s decision to stay in Europe. “I think it gives me a lot of court-time. It gives me time to learn on the fly. I’m on the court more and learning from my mistakes. That helps any player.”

From Emma Greenwood/The Cairns Post: Jawai at NBA career crossroads
“I understand they want to win down here and I’m just here to help the team,” Jawai told The Argus Leader. “Whether it’s for two or 30 minutes, I’m going to try my best.”

Jawai is off contract this year and the rebuilding Wolves are assessing him for the future.

“It’s a great opportunity for him,” Hoiberg told The Leader of Jawai’s deployment. “He’s really strong. He’s a good player on the low block.”