Timberwolves Could Trade for Kevin Garnett: Sources

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Garnett reacts after an altercation with Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in New York. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

The Minnesota Timberwolves could bring Kevin Garnett back to the franchise that drafted him if a trade that the team has discussed with the Brooklyn Nets, Garnett’s current team, goes through.

Garnett, 38, played for the Timberwolves from 1995 through 2007, though he struggled at times without a strong supporting cast. He was eventually traded to the Boston Celtics, with whom he won a championship, before being shipped to the Nets in 2013.

Now the Timberwolves could be poised to bring Garnett back for what is likely his final season before retiring, as he’s one of the league’s oldest players and finishing the final year on his current contract.

Marc Stein of ESPN said, citing sources, that the Wolves and Nets have discussed a deal that would have Garnett go to the Wolves and Thaddeus Young go to the Nets.

Minnesota Timberwolves' forward Kevin Garnett (C) tries shoot between Sacramento Kings' forward Peja Stojakovic (L) and Kings' center Vlade Divac (R) for a two point lay-up but gets fouled during the second period 09 April 2002 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. AFP/Getty Images