Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson (25) and Corey Brewer, lower right, defend as Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut dunks in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson (25) and Corey Brewer, lower right, defend as Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut dunks in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis.

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  1. Minnesota Timberwolves new head coach Kurt Rambis, center, poses with veterans Al Jefferson, left, and Kevin Love during NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  2. Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson, left, pursues a loose ball with Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith in the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 106-100 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The victory broke Minnesota's 15-game losing streak.
  3. Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' 106-100 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The victory broke Minnesota's 15-game losing streak.
  4. Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson sits on the bench after starting against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Timberwolves carried a 15-game losing streak into Sunday evening's contest against the Nuggets.
  5. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  6. Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, left, gets off a pass over Houston Rockets' Shane Battier in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Minneapolis. Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 20 points and 10 rebounds in their 97-84 loss.
  7. Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer lays the ball up while being defended by Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  8. Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer (22) lays up and collides with Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Minneapolis. Brewer was called for an offensive foul. The Rockets won 97-84.
  9. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer (22) shoots as he is defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward DeMarre Carroll (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 97-87.
  10. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer, left, defends Memphis Grizzlies forward DeMarre Carroll, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn.
  11. Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer, right, defends as Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry shoots in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  12. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer, middle, goes to the hoop between Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, and Steve Blake during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.
  13. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  15. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  16. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.

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