ESPN -
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets , who have been discussing a Mike James-for-Juwan Howard swap in one form or another since the February trade deadline, have agreed in principle to finally complete that deal this month, ESPN.com has learned.
An announcement of the trade's completion could be made as early as this week, according to NBA front-office sources.
The holdup stems from the possibility that another player or two could be added to the deal, sources say. The teams, though, have verbally agreed to a straight-up exchange of James for Howard at the very least.
I don't really get this trade, especially for Minnesota. Houston had Mike James at one point and traded him off, now they get him back, they could of gone for another point guard. At least they will have a decent backup point guard now, wether it be James or Alston who will come off the bench (likely Alston). Neither Alston or James are starting level NBA point guards. At least they wont see much of a drop off when either has to substitute.
Makes no sense for Minnesota. They were pretty weak at the point guard spot already with James/Hudson/Jaric, so they trade off their best point guard for a PF who's career is coming to an end and plays the same position as their 06 Draft steal Craig Smith? Unless Randy Foye is going to be the full time PG next season or they draft Mike Conley, this trade doesn't make much sense to me. Jesus, Kevin McHale - do something right for once.
KG must be banging his head on a table right now.
