The Lakers were seven minutes from acquiring Minnesota forward Michael Beasley, but Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor blocked an agreed-upon three-team trade right before the deadline that would have sent Fisher to Minnesota, not Houston, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The trade also would have involved Portland.
“It was whisker-close,” said the person, [...]
read more
With the NBA's March 15 trade deadline quickly approaching, one of the hottest topics of conversation has been Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley. With good, young forwards like Kevin Love, Derrick Williams and Wes Johns... Read Post
Phew. Crisis averted. My friend awoke me Thursday morning with the news that the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt forward Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-way deal which would brought Portland Trail Blazers g... Read Post
The Los Angeles Lakers need to acquire Michael Beasley from the Minnesota Timberwolves before the trade deadline. Beasley's game is a perfect complement to Kobe Bryant's dominating presence on the court. Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAng... Read Post