T'Wloves buyout Juwan.

[Pugz]

The Timberwolves negotiated on Saturday to buy out the contract of veteran forward Juwan Howard, a move that once finalized will get them to their 15-player roster limit by Monday's 5 p.m. deadline.

The Wolves also are expected to release Wayne Simien -- acquired with Antoine Walker and Michael Doleac in Wednesday's trade with Miami -- by Monday. Simien is the only one of those three players who was told not to report to the team.

"We've finally gotten down to a number," said Wolves coach Randy Wittman, who added that another roster move always could happen but that he doesn't expect one. "We can move forward now."

Howard hugged teammates goodbye after Friday's exhibition finale at Target Center and did not attend the Wolves' public scrimmage there on Saturday evening.

On Friday, newly acquired Antoine Walker -- who, like Howard, was a former Chicago schoolboy star -- joined the Wolves. By Saturday, the teammate he knew longest was gone.

"I'm disappointed," said Walker, who, at age 31, is three years younger than Howard. "I was looking forward to it. Me and Juwan grew up as kids together. He was in high school when I was in elementary school. He was a big star in Chicago. I know he's thinking of trying to play for a championship, so hopefully best of luck to him."

Expect him to choose to play for a list of teams such as Boston, where he'd finally get a chance to play with Garnett, Cleveland, Dallas, San Antonio, Miami and Phoenix.

I knew that would happen
Now I just wonder who will sign him?

 

[DJT]

Hmm thats kind of surprising, but I guess he didn't want to be there. Hopefully someone does sign him, the BUlls still could use a low post scorer, but Joe Smith is probably as good as Howard, maybe the Suns should look at picking him up.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he went to Boston. I'm assuming he'd be winning to play for minimum in order to get an attempt at a ring...

 

[DJT]

Yea that might work out. They still need a big, even though Glen Davis is doing well.

 

[Mexi]

*cough*PHX*cough*

 

[Josh10_10]

Yeah this was expected, I have heard about this a while ago, he didn't want any part of Minnesota, it was just a matter of time before they let him go.

 

[RipCity32]

Can I hear Detroit? If Webber don't come back we should get Howard. Don't think the number would work out though.

 

[Pugz]

Detroit News -
With Juwan Howard bought out and a free agent, the Pistons are a team that would possibly be a landing spot for the veteran forward.

But Joe Dumars has said repeatedly he's not interested in having four veteran big men on the team, which is one of the reasons Chris Webber was not re-signed.

The Plain Dealer -
Juwan Howard accepted a buyout from the Minnesota Timberwolves last weekend, which could lead to Howard joining the Cavaliers prior to Wednesday's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks .

The opening day roster of 15 players must be set by 6 p.m. today.

Howard, according to league sources, spoke with the Cavs over the weekend about joining the club. Howard is also considering Dallas and Boston.