Wolves buyout Hudson, re-joining KG in Boston?

Agent: Wolves Agree to Buy Out Hudson
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI, AP Sports Writer
Posted Jul 31 2007 7:14PM

MINNEAPOLIS, July 31 AP) -- The agent for Troy Hudson said Tuesday that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to buy out Hudson's contract, making him a free agent.

Bill Neff said he has reached a verbal agreement with Wolves owner Glen Taylor to sever ties. The Wolves will pay Hudson just under $6 million this year and just over $6.3 million next season, which is about 80 percent of what Hudson was owed.

"It works out fine,'' Neff said. "Now we have to go find a team to take a chance on.''

One team that could be in Hudson's sights is Boston. The Celtics completed a blockbuster deal with the Timberwolves on Tuesday that brought All-Star Kevin Garnett to Boston in exchange for Al Jefferson and six other players.

Garnett and Hudson are good friends who played together in Minnesota for the last five seasons. The point guard averaged 14.2 points and 5.7 assists in his first season here, parlaying that into a six-year, $37 million contract.

In fact, Garnett lobbied hard for the Timberwolves to re-sign Hudson to that deal, but Hudson has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play ever since. He's started just 39 games in the last four seasons and averaged 5.9 points and 2.1 assists in 34 games last year.

When the Wolves began shopping Garnett earlier this summer, Neff said Hudson had had enough.

"That's kind of when Troy decided to pull the plug,'' Neff said.

He first requested a trade from the team, and when that didn't work out, Neff began negotiating a buyout.

Now, Hudson could be headed to Boston with his good buddy. As the roster stands right now, the Celtics will start next season with second-year pro Rajon Rondo running the point, creating a need for a more experienced player either to start at the position or come off the bench for big minutes.[/quote]

I hope so. He would be a good addition as a scorer off the bench and shooter and backup to Rondo.

You think Rondo would still start over Hudson? I think they'd rather see him as a backup.

My guess is that no matter who they bring in as a veteran PG, Rondo will be the starter come opening night. During the summer league the Celtic's had rondo setting up in a half court offense which definitley isn't Rondo's strong suit so I fully expect a veteran PG to be brought in, but I think Rondo will get the start. I've been hearing Alston's name brought up on another Celtic's board.

MikeDead wrote:My guess is that no matter who they bring in as a veteran PG, Rondo will be the starter come opening night. During the summer league the Celtic's had rondo setting up in a half court offense which definitley isn't Rondo's strong suit so I fully expect a veteran PG to be brought in, but I think Rondo will get the start. I've been hearing Alston's name brought up on another Celtic's board.

I hope not. Alston isn't a great point guard, mostly a ballhog, scorer. He also costs a lot per season so that any deal would have to include Scal and another player or Perk. I wouldn't be happy with either scenario.

if this was a few years ago, getting Hudson would excite me. but look at those numbers...he has started just 39 games the last 4 years!! i'd rather see Brevan Knight brought in. or, to help teach Rondo how to play point guard and run the offense a little bit...i believe Gary Payton is a free agent. i wouldn't mind them bringing him back.

33 wrote:if this was a few years ago, getting Hudson would excite me. but look at those numbers...he has started just 39 games the last 4 years!! i'd rather see Brevan Knight brought in. or, to help teach Rondo how to play point guard and run the offense a little bit...i believe Gary Payton is a free agent. i wouldn't mind them bringing him back.

I doubt Payton would come back to Boston, but now that we have KG, Ray Allen & Pierce, Payton might be convinced to come back.

I think Payton would come back. I would rather have Knight, House, or Hudson though.

Eddie House the new PG in Green!

1st choice is knight.
Hudson... back up garbage IMO.
Payton has lost it. He can't defend and he can't drive anymore, he's a liability.