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When the Minnesota Timberwolves open their season this fall, they will be without the best player in franchise history.   

Former league MVP Kevin Garnett has been traded to the Boston Celtics.  In exchange, the Wolves will get five Boston players, two first round draft picks, and an unspecified amount of cash.  

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Brit Robson, who covers the Timberwolves for The Rake magazine.


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When the Minnesota Timberwolves open their season this fall, they will be without the best player in franchise history. Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for  five Boston players and two first-round draft picks. The Rake's Brit Robson gives his take on the trade.

When the Minnesota Timberwolves open their season this fall, they will be without the best player in franchise history.   Former league MVP Kevin Garnett has been traded to the Boston Celtics.  In exchange, the Wolves will get five Boston players, two first round draft picks, and an unspecified amount of cash.  Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Brit Robson, who covers the Timberwolves for The Rake magazine.

The Rake's Brit Robson on the Garnett trade

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