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If there were a statistic that measured the ratio of minutes spent talking to the media to minutes spent on the court, Tolliver would lead the league. He's every reporter's guilty pleasure, a guy who might not necessarily have an impact in every game but who's eminently quotable, disarmingly friendly and refreshingly smart. And yet despite all that the 27-year-old forward remains an unsigned free agent, with the Timberwolves hoping to sign him but currently unable. Fox Sports North

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Larry Fox, the agent for forward Anthony Tolliver, said recently that his client shares a mutual interest with the Wizards but is “not in the minimum game.”Tolliver, 27, has attracted interest from Minnesota, Indiana and Cleveland, but Fox felt that Tolliver could address one of the Wizards’ remaining needs. “You look at Washington’s roster, he’d probably be a decent fit there. They don’t have a guy at the forward position that can step out and shoot the ball and that’s a main part of Anthony’s game,” Fox said. Washington Post

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Chris Tomasson: Add Indiana to the list of teams showing interest in free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver, although nothing is imminent. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver 

Free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver said Charlotte has emerged as a new suitor for him. “Charlotte reached out for the first time the other day,’’ Tolliver said Wednesday. “They’re really interested… They lost out on Carl Landry (who went to Golden State).’’ Tolliver has interest in the Bobcats. “They could use another veteran to put in there instead of just always throwing in rookies and not knowing what you’re going to get out of them,’’ Tolliver said. Sulia

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver, Carl Landry 

In addition to Charlotte, free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver said Washington and Minnesota are teams on his short list. Cleveland has fallen off. The Cavaliers recently picked up Jon Leuer on waivers from Houston. Tolliver played the last two seasons with the Timberwolves. Tolliver said he’s looking in free agency for a salary similar to the $2 million he made last season for Minnesota. Sulia

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Free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver said Washington is coming after him harder than any other team. “They’re calling every day,’’ Tolliver said of the Wizards, who made forward Andray Blatche an amnesty victim two weeks ago, reaching out to his agent. The Wizards could be a frontrunner. “They don’t have a big guys who can step out and shoot it,’’ said Tolliver, who is that type of player. “That makes a team in that situation kind of attractive… (Minnesota, where Tolliver played the past two seasons) has the best in the business at that (in Kevin Love).’’ Sulia

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Anthony Tolliver: “There are several teams that have shown interest and I’m weighing options. I’m taking my time and making sure my decision is a good one.” Springfield News-Leader

Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver 

“This is a very important time in my career,” Tolliver said in a recent telephone interview from his home in Minneapolis. “Getting into the right situation where I’m able to play and contribute to a team is very important”. Springfield News-Leader

Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver 

Tolliver, 27, is willing to be patient as his career has reached a crucial juncture. “This is a very important time in my career,” Tolliver said in a recent telephone interview from his home in Minneapolis. “Getting into the right situation where I’m able to play and contribute to a team is very important. “There are several teams that have shown interest and I’m weighing options. I’m taking my time and making sure my decision is a good one.” Springfield News-Leader

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“Sure, the money is important, but I know this time around I’m not looking to lock myself in for a whole bunch of years,” he said. “Right now, I’m looking at probably a shorter-term contract, something that gives me a chance to get with a team, play one or two years and show what I can do.” Springfield News-Leader

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Jerry Zgoda: A.T.'s agent says Wolves still consider his client a "priority" but another move or two must come first. He says they're talking to 7 teams Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Tolliver 

Anthony Tolliver: There are several teams that have shown interest in me, so that is always a positive thing. Minnesota would most likely be my first choice because we like it here, but this is a business and I will definitely take the best opportunity. Hopefully things move quickly so I can just get back to living life and enjoying the game of basketball. I can't even play in pick-up games right now because I cannot risk getting hurt! at44.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver 

Free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver said Minnesota and Cleveland are leading the pack his services. “Minnesota and Cleveland are the frontrunners,’’ said Tolliver, who played the past two seasons for the Timberwolves. “But the last time around (when Tolliver was a free agent in 2010), Minnesota wasn’t a frontrunner and came on at the end.’’ Tolliver said other teams in the mix for him are Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and Washington. He said the Wizards jumped in after they made Andray Blatche an amnesty victim earlier this week. Sulia

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Had things gotten serious with Miami, free agent Anthony Tolliver didn’t think spoof of LeBron's "The Decision" when he signed with Minnesota in 2010 would have been any problem. “It was all done in fun,’’ Tolliver said of the video he put on YouTube entitled “The Decision… Part Deux.’’ “He didn’t take it that seriously.’’ James had been asked early in the 2010-11 season about Tolliver’s video, and James responded, “I didn’t see it, but I heard about it. We play Minnesota twice.” But Tolliver said it was his understanding James wasn’t really upset Sulia

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Anthony Tolliver's agent Larry Fox tells HoopsHype he's talking regularly about his client with four teams - Wolves and Cavs included. "Minnesota has made it clear they want Anthony back, but we have to wait until the Batum situation resolves itself today and then also for them to finalize some transactions that have been discussed but not yet formalized," Fox said. "Cleveland also has expressed serious interest, but has to first work through some trade scenarios the next couple of days before we can further our discussions. Several other teams have expressed serious interest and each day recently has brought forth new teams inquiring." Sulia

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Jerry Zgoda: Wolves have renounced rights to AT and AR-15, but Kahn made sure to say that doesn't mean they won't be back Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver 

The Wolves also renounced the rights to unrestricted free agents Anthony Tolliver and Anthony Randolph but still could re-sign each if they have the cap room. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver 

The latest NBA free agent attached to the Bulls is Minnesota's Anthony Tolliver. He warrants his own blog entry because most fans know so little about him. Arlington Heights Daily Herald

Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Anthony Tolliver 

Chris Tomasson: Until getting Rashard Lewis, Heat were looking at FA F Anthony Tolliver Teams now eyeing Tolliver: Chicago Dallas Cleveland Lakers Minnesota Twitter

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Tolliver, who made a lot of friends and impressed a lot of people in his short time in Cleveland, wound up getting released after never actually putting on a uniform in a regular season game. But the experience proved valuable. "That ended up helping him tremendously because that counted as a year of service because he was on an NBA roster for one day," said his agent, Larry Fox. "The following season when he made the NBA [with San Antonio and the Byron Scott-coached New Orleans Hornets], he was considered having one year of service so he got paid several hundred thousand dollars more, and that one day is the reason he's an unrestricted free agent because he's been in the league enough years. Had he not had that one day with the Cavs that year, he'd be restricted. "So his experience with Cleveland so far has been good." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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