http://www.startribune.com/507/story/1272773.html Various websites continue to speculate on deals that could send Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett to the Lakers, Celtics, Suns or Hawks. Nobody knows what to believe or not to believe because Kevin McHale, the Wolves vice president of basketball operations who is at the center of the trade discussions, isn't talking about it. The Internet, however, has changed how reporting is normally done. There is a lot of speculation, and the media are forced to cover it, not knowing whether it is accurate or not. Wolves owner Glen Taylor said last week it would take a blockbuster offer for the Timberwolves to trade Garnett. And you wonder what Garnett's attitude will be if, after all of this speculation, nothing happens. One thing McHale will talk about, however, is today's NBA draft. "This is a good, solid draft," he said. "I think there are 10, 12 really good, solid, quality players that come in with a real good upside and are NBA-ready." Then again, McHale said there are some players who are projects and absolutely not NBA-ready. "I think some of the project guys will go 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, probably the way it should, because there are some [NBA-] ready guys," McHale said. McHale seemed to speak more glowingly about the quality of the players in this year's draft than he has in previous interviews. "There's no question I would be shocked if we don't get a guy who can step in next year and play similar to what Randy [Foye] and Craig [Smith] did," McHale said. "There's some mature guys that can come in and play." As I have said before, if Florida star Corey Brewer is available, I expect the Wolves will draft the small forward, who could step in and start next year and help make this a better team. It will be difficult to make a mistake with the Wolves picking No. 7 in this year's draft. And one reason the Wolves are considering trading Garnett is that they could acquire two additional first-round draft picks and possibly pluck three starters out of the draft. --

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