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The Wolves also could extend Michael Beasley and Anthony Randolph -- two more players drafted in 2008 -- but likely will allow both to become restricted free agents next summer. Love also would become a restricted free agent then, but even that four-year contract the Wolves can offer will be more money than other teams can offer. His other option: Accept a $6.1 million qualifying offer next summer for the 2012-13 season and become an unrestricted free agent in 2013. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph, Michael Beasley 

Kahn on Wednesday talked briefly with the agents for Kevin Love, Michael Beasley and Anthony Randolph, all of whom are eligible for contract extensions. The Wolves could place Love in a newly created category -- designated player -- and offer him a longer deal (five years) than any other team. But they'd also have to reward him with a maximum contract, something they're unlikely to do. "It's certainly a priority that we do," Kahn said when asked about extending Love's contract. "I've said this consistently: I expect Kevin to be a big part of our franchise for a number of years." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Ray Richardson: Anthony Randolph, only T-Wolves player in the building today, decides not to talk to media after weightlifting session. Reporters in 'tears' Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph 

Jerry Zgoda: Anthony Randolph is lone Wolf who showed up today to #Timberwolves practice facility. Kahn said he expects everyone here by Tuesday. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph 

Ray Richardson: Anthony Randolph is 1st T-Wolves player to show up at facility this morning. Only plans to lift weights. Might be only player to show today Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph 

Also scheduled to play are Corey Brewer (Mavericks), LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland), Anthony Randolph (Minnesota), DeSagana Diop (Charlotte), Jarrett Jack (New Orleans), Reggie Evans (Toronto), former NBA player Damon Jones, and Howard. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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So he and Wolves teammates Wes Johnson, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver, Wayne Ellington and Lazar Hayward will play, as will DeMarcus Cousins, Josh Howard, Mario Chalmers and Sam Young. "That's easy," he said when asked how he'll choose teams. "It's going to be Minnesota Timberwolves against everyone else." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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How are you going to co-exist in Minnesota with all those forwards: Kevin Love, Michael Beasley, Brad Miller, Anthony Randolph and Anthony Tolliver? Derrick Williams: We have people that play the same position, but we don't have people that don't like each other or are trying to go after each other because they play the same spot. You want to fight for the minutes. I'm not saying we're not going to do that. We have two people that play the same spot and play so versatile who are athletic, like to run and like to get in the open court. I think it's really good. (Beasley and I) both notice that. When we are on the court at the same time, it's hard to guard us. Not too many teams have two similar players on their team and that's going to help us. We might give up some size but we make it up with speed, quickness and causing a lot of mismatches. Yahoo! Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph, Michael Beasley, Anthony Tolliver, Kevin Love, Derrick Williams 

A sociology major, (Anthony) Randolph also is considering joining a fraternity and attending LSU football games. “The students know I’m from the NBA, but it’s more fun because I can focus on my schoolwork,” said Randolph, who has promised his mother he’d get his degree. “I don’t have the basketball distraction. I’m a more focused student now after being in the real world for a couple of years.” Yahoo! Sports

Anthony Randolph 

Jonah Ballow: *@Ricky Rubio says he has received texts from #twolves players & talked to Anthony Randolph in person yesterday Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph, Ricky Rubio 

The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, won't let Williams or Irving slip beyond No. 2. Sources with knowledge of the situation say that if the Cavaliers pick Irving at No. 1, the Timberwolves will take Williams at No. 2, and don't plan on trading Michael Beasley or Anthony Randolph. If the Cavs were to select Williams, the Timberwolves would take Irving at No. 2, even with the impending arrival of Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. The Timberwolves would hold onto the Irving asset and likely command a number of suitors. Reserve point guard Jonny Flynn then would be on the trade block. ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Draft, Trade, Anthony Randolph, Jonny Flynn, Michael Beasley, Ricky Rubio 

It starts at No. 2, where the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to listen to offers for their pick. Although they continue to maintain that they are comfortable taking Derrick Williams at No. 2, their preference is to begin adding veterans to the team. If they draft Williams, they'll look to move Michael Beasley and possibly Anthony Randolph. But neither player has the same trade value that the No. 2 pick has. Potential trade partners include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN.com

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Tim Kawakami: NBA exec after watching Anthony Randolph get heavy minutes (and stats) last few weeks: "Does anybody realize how good this kid could be?" Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph 

Jerry Zgoda: Rambis on trade: "Adding another young guy was not my ideal situation, but he is a very, very, very intriguing ballplayer." Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Trade, Anthony Randolph, Kurt Rambis 

Landry Fields: Ray, Gallo, Wil, Timo, Ant and Eddy, thnx for everything you've done for me so far this Rookie year! I appreciate it! Wishing you the best. Twitter

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Benjamin Hochman: Also, look Anthony Randolph and Eddy Curry to end up in Minnesota, source said to Denver Post Twitter

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Anthony Randolph, F, New York Knicks: Anthony has a strong chance of being moved before the deadline, league sources said. The Rockets, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves have all shown interest in him and the Knicks figure to trade him if they need a first-round pick for a deal with the Nuggets’ Anthony. Yahoo! Sports

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Denver's asking price for Carmelo Anthony is more outlandish than previously thought. The Post has learned the Nuggets made a whopping demand one week ago that is more exorbitant than recent reports. According to a league source debriefed on Carmelo Anthony negotiations, Denver asked for Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Landry Fields, Raymond Felton, Timofey Mozgov and a first-round pick (obtained via Anthony Randolph) for Anthony and point guard Chauncey Billups. New York Post

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The Knicks management was flabbergasted, according to the league source. They fear such a proposal meant they really didn't want to do a deal with the Knicks. Not much has changed since, though the Knicks believe the Nuggets eventually will soften on taking either Gallinari or Chandler, not both. (Eddy Curry's contract must be included for the cap numbers to work). New York Post

Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Trade, Anthony Randolph, Carmelo Anthony, Raymond Felton, Chauncey Billups, Wilson Chandler, Timofey Mozgov, Landry Fields, Danilo Gallinari 

I'm told this character-first priority is why the Blazers weren't interested in Anthony Randolph. Oregonian

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