Report: Timberwolves publish newspaper ad with Wiggins, Bennett

We’re all anticipating some sort of announcement today regarding Kevin Love being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With that expectation, the Minnesota Timberwolves have taken out an ad in the early Sunday edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, according to John Shipley.

The ad has pictures of the last two number one picks in the draft, Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins, both currently Cavaliers. It also features current Philadelphia 76er Thaddeus Young, who is headed to Minnesota as part of the three-team deal.

According to the Pioneer Press’s website:

“A half-page ad in the early Sunday edition of the Pioneer Press has Wiggins, Bennett, Young and 2014 first-round pick Zach LaVine soaring to baskets.

“Fierce. Focused. And ready to pounce,” the ad said. “Meet the next generation of Wolves basketball.””

Today is the first day that Wiggins is eligible to be traded following the signing of his rookie contract 30 days ago. The Cavaliers will be sending Wiggins, Bennett, and Miami’s 2015 first round pick (top ten protected) in order to acquire the All-Star power forward Love.

The picture to the top- right is straight from the Minnesota Timberwolves website. They’re clearly trying to not waste any time when it comes to the damage control of trading a player of Love’s caliber. Then again, the number one pick in this draft is a pretty good place to start.

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Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves