Wolves sign Brandon Roy

Raptors1995 · 07-06-2012, 01:18 AM

Brandon Roy has reached a verbal agreement to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to multiple reports.

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The Oregonian newspaper first reported the agreement. The two sides agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal, according to HoopsWorld.com.

Roy can't officially sign with Minnesota until July 11.

Roy, a three-time All-Star, announced his retirement last season after five seasons with Portland because of chronic knee problems. After sitting out the lockout-condensed season, Roy wants to try and resume his once promising NBA career.

The 27-year-old Roy has averaged 19 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 321 games. He was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 draft by the Timberwolves, but was traded to Portland for Randy Foye on draft night.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

Shifty.py · 07-06-2012, 08:24 AM

Hard to beleive he is only 27

Feels like he came in to the league as a seasoned veteran

Quinn · 07-06-2012, 08:48 AM

you know what, good on him. Lets hope he can have a long successful career

carp · 07-06-2012, 09:46 AM

Seems like a foolish move to sign him for more than one year.

jermyzy · 07-06-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carp

Seems like a foolish move to sign him for more than one year.

On hoopshype it says second year is not guaranteed

rockthetdot · 07-06-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by carp

Seems like a foolish move to sign him for more than one year.

Seems foolish to sign a guy with dying knees.

Raptors1995 · 07-06-2012, 05:31 PM

His knees are done, but that one playoff game against Dallas last year when he exploded in the fourth quarter to win the game was impressive.

box1992 · 07-06-2012, 05:33 PM

awesome, thats a lot though

Dario · 07-06-2012, 06:42 PM

yeah, hopefully he does well this season, i can see him averaging 8-10pts a game :P

Dario · 07-06-2012, 06:49 PM

Jonas Valanciunas - 2011 NBA Draft - Media Day Interview - YouTube

Did everyone watch this? This is just amazing, so clutch.

Toby · 07-06-2012, 11:29 PM

Portland's about ready to look like a jackass next season. I can't frickin' wait.

Toby · 07-25-2012, 04:31 AM

dang dude, B-Roy in da hizzouse!!

Brandon Roy At The Jamal Crawford Summer Pro-Am League - YouTube

Batman · 07-25-2012, 04:34 AM

cant wait to see him in the NBA again.

Feel good story.

**Belsius** · 07-25-2012, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Toby

dang dude, B-Roy in da hizzouse!!

Brandon Roy At The Jamal Crawford Summer Pro-Am League - YouTube

Not a very clear video but he looked terrible there. And as big as a ballhog as ever.

Toby · 07-31-2012, 08:21 PM

B-Roy press conference:
Brandon Roy Introductory Press Conference | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

ClutchCity · 08-01-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Belsius

Not a very clear video but he looked terrible there. And as big as a ballhog as ever.

Yeah that was bad.

I hope everyone can see now that Afflalo >>> Roy. Funny that some people argued against that.

DonMughal · 08-01-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ClutchCity

Yeah that was bad.

I hope everyone can see now that Afflalo >>> Roy. Funny that some people argued against that.

I hope you mean just now. Roy was well on his way to becoming a superstar before the injuries. Even Kobe said Roy was the toughest guard he's ever had to defend.

ClutchCity · 08-01-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DonMughal

I hope you mean just now. Roy was well on his way to becoming a superstar before the injuries. Even Kobe said Roy was the toughest guard he's ever had to defend.

Haha yeah, I should've clarified that in the post.

I said this during the lockout. I also said he would retire due to medial reasons.

Obviously Roy was superstar material before the injuries lol. Afflalo is a role player at best. But after Roy's last season with the Blazers, he was done.

DonMughal · 08-01-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ClutchCity

Haha yeah, I should've clarified that in the post.

I said this during the lockout. I also said he would retire due to medial reasons.

Obviously Roy was superstar material before the injuries lol. Afflalo is a role player at best. But after Roy's last season with the Blazers, he was done.

Hopefully he can still be decent like T-Mac has been the last few years. DECENT.

DonMughal · 08-01-2012, 12:36 PM

Top 10 Plays of Brandon Roy's Career - YouTube

NBA just uploaded this video on YouTube.

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Raptors1995 is it's time to empty the trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,025 Representing:	Wolves sign Brandon Roy Brandon Roy has reached a verbal agreement to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to multiple reports. Roy The Oregonian newspaper first reported the agreement. The two sides agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal, according to HoopsWorld.com. Roy can't officially sign with Minnesota until July 11. Roy, a three-time All-Star, announced his retirement last season after five seasons with Portland because of chronic knee problems. After sitting out the lockout-condensed season, Roy wants to try and resume his once promising NBA career. The 27-year-old Roy has averaged 19 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 321 games. He was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 draft by the Timberwolves, but was traded to Portland for Randy Foye on draft night. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

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