Timberwolves-Suns complete blockbuster deal

Press Release - The Phoenix Suns today acquired Minnesota forward Nikoloz Tskitishvili, who played for current Suns Head Coach Mike D’Antoni for Italian club Benetton Treviso in 2001-02, in exchange for the club’s 2006 second-round draft pick.

“If there is an ideal coach and ideal system for Skita to do well, it’s here in Phoenix with Mike D’Antoni,” Suns President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo said.

In his only season with D’Antoni as an 18-year-old, Tskitishvili, now 22, averaged 6.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and shot over 73-percent on two-point field goal attempts in 11 games with Benetton Treviso. Shortly thereafter, the Nuggets selected the early entry candidate in the first round (5th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft, four picks before the Suns chose Amaré Stoudemire with the ninth overall pick. The Republic of Georgia native also played two professional seasons in Slovenia with KK Slovan from 1999-2001.

Tskitishvili, a 7-0, 225-pound forward, has averaged 3.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 11.6 minutes per game in 160 career games over four NBA seasons with the Denver Nuggets , Golden State Warriors and most recently the Minnesota Timberwolves , where he saw limited action in five games in 2005-06.

Last season Tskitishvili appeared in 35 games (1.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, 6.2 minutes) split between Denver and Golden State. He was traded by the Nuggets to Golden State on Feb. 24, 2005 along with Rodney White in exchange for Eduardo Najera, Luis Flores and a future first-round pick (from Dallas in 2007).

Tskitishvili signed as a free agent with the Timberwolves on August 9, 2005 after averaging 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game in two contests for the Timberwolves’ entry in the 2005 Minnesota Summer League. He posted 25 points and 10 rebounds in 17 minutes vs. Milwaukee on July 15, but played just nine minutes on July 16 vs. New York before breaking the third metacarpal in his right hand.

The Suns roster now stands at 14. Tskitishvili will wear No. 15

Source: Real GM wiretap

Well, I wish Skita the best of luck in Phoenix. Perhaps the Timberwolves made this trade to free up a roster spot for another move coming? I don't know. Skita was really becomming a distraction with his playing time bickering. I hope he does well in Phoenix, though.

I wish there were more trades going on. There hasnt really been anything too significant except the Artest deal. Regardless, I wish this guy the best of luck in Phoenix.

This isn't a blockbuster deal Another misleading thread title... but ah well, I wish Skita the best. I think Jae's looking forward to him doing well.

wow what a blockbuster deal...........................................................................

LOL, I was prepared to see something inclufing Garnett or Nash.
Good one Riot.

somehow i knew that this trade was insignificant when i noted the topic starter.

what a blockbuster! Thats the best trade. ever.

what a blockbuster! Thats the best trade. ever.

Skita is a powerhouse, what do you expecy?

Phoenix still keeps on getting better, that management is really unbelievable.

WOw SUns got Fucked lol. Nice topic though love the trade!

WOw SUns got Fucked lol. Nice topic though love the trade!

Fucked? Not really. Made a pointless trade: yes. Their second-rounder is going to be in the 50's so it's a shot in the dark picking a good player up there.

Skita still has time. He rains three's in summer league games, plus he's like 7 feet tall. He could really thrive in the Suns system (by thrive, I mean 6ppg or so).

wow i guess everyone was waiting on the Artest deal to be offical before making any moves..

SKITA!!!!!!!!!!

I see him being a star in that team, wishful thinking but if he suddenly becomes Godlike, i'd love seeing Amare, Skita, Marion, Diaw, Nash line-up.

I'll just have to wait unti Skita becomes bothered becoming a decent player

Perhaps the Timberwolves made this trade to free up a roster spot for another move coming?

I guess I was right.

This trade makes a lot of sense now Good one, Riot

lol nice prediction riot