SenorSpur
08-01-2005, 05:23 PM
If the Spurs are truly interested in Sac swingman, Maurice Evans, they'll face some pressure from other teams.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/36852/20050801/minnesota_likes_maurice_evans/
Posted on Mon, Aug. 01, 2005
Wolves interested in bringing back Evans
BY RICK ALONZO
Pioneer Press
With the free-agent signing date starting Tuesday, the Timberwolves are showing significant interest in bringing back former Wolf Maurice Evans, his agent, Roger Montgomery, said.
Evans is a restricted free-agent swingman for Sacramento. He seemingly would fill a need for the Wolves, who are emphasizing defense under new coach Dwane Casey. Evans, a 6-foot-5 athletic wing, fits that mold.
"Coach Casey really likes Maurice," Montgomery said Sunday. "He got to see Mo up close and personal in the playoffs (last season). He was really intrigued by what he brings to the table."
Evans signed a free-agent contract with the Wolves as an undrafted rookie out of Texas. He played in 10 games as a rookie during the 2001-02 season. But Minnesota released him just before the start of the 2002-03 season.
He played with Olympicos in Greece and then Benetton Treviso in Italy. He returned to the NBA last season.
Evans, 26, averaged 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19 minutes a game with the Kings. He played in 65 games and started 11 times. He shot 44.2 percent.
"Mo is a defensive-minded player," Montgomery said. "He can shoot the jump shot, which was a knock on his game in the past. Now he shoots it with consistency."
The Wolves face competition for Evans, who also is attracting interest from Seattle and San Antonio.
Sacramento has the right to retain Evans by matching another team's contract offer. Free agents can reach contract agreements at any time but can't sign a new deal until the moratorium ends Tuesday.
The Spurs hold an advantage. Evans recently bought a home in San Antonio, just down the street from his agent.
But the Wolves have something in their favor. During his rookie season, Evans developed a close friendship with Wolves forward Kevin Garnett. When Evans returned from playing in Greece, he briefly lived with Garnett.
Evans has plans to start working out soon with Garnett in California, where the Wolves star has a home.
"K.G. took Maurice under his wings and kind of showed him how to be a professional," Montgomery said.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/36852/20050801/minnesota_likes_maurice_evans/
Posted on Mon, Aug. 01, 2005
Wolves interested in bringing back Evans
BY RICK ALONZO
Pioneer Press
With the free-agent signing date starting Tuesday, the Timberwolves are showing significant interest in bringing back former Wolf Maurice Evans, his agent, Roger Montgomery, said.
Evans is a restricted free-agent swingman for Sacramento. He seemingly would fill a need for the Wolves, who are emphasizing defense under new coach Dwane Casey. Evans, a 6-foot-5 athletic wing, fits that mold.
"Coach Casey really likes Maurice," Montgomery said Sunday. "He got to see Mo up close and personal in the playoffs (last season). He was really intrigued by what he brings to the table."
Evans signed a free-agent contract with the Wolves as an undrafted rookie out of Texas. He played in 10 games as a rookie during the 2001-02 season. But Minnesota released him just before the start of the 2002-03 season.
He played with Olympicos in Greece and then Benetton Treviso in Italy. He returned to the NBA last season.
Evans, 26, averaged 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19 minutes a game with the Kings. He played in 65 games and started 11 times. He shot 44.2 percent.
"Mo is a defensive-minded player," Montgomery said. "He can shoot the jump shot, which was a knock on his game in the past. Now he shoots it with consistency."
The Wolves face competition for Evans, who also is attracting interest from Seattle and San Antonio.
Sacramento has the right to retain Evans by matching another team's contract offer. Free agents can reach contract agreements at any time but can't sign a new deal until the moratorium ends Tuesday.
The Spurs hold an advantage. Evans recently bought a home in San Antonio, just down the street from his agent.
But the Wolves have something in their favor. During his rookie season, Evans developed a close friendship with Wolves forward Kevin Garnett. When Evans returned from playing in Greece, he briefly lived with Garnett.
Evans has plans to start working out soon with Garnett in California, where the Wolves star has a home.
"K.G. took Maurice under his wings and kind of showed him how to be a professional," Montgomery said.