Thursday, August 03, 2006

Reed Proving His Skills

MINNESOTA/ST. PAUL - Former Ole Miss Rebel Justin Reed re-signed with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, as announced Wednesday by Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Justin showed us that he is a tough competitor on both ends of the floor last season," McHale said. "He is a player who can defend and has a nose for the basket."
Minnesota made a qualifying offer to Reed, a restricted free agent, on June 30, which allowed the team a "right of first refusal" that enabled it to match any offer made to the free agent by another team.