Kevin Garnett to remain with Timberwolves for 21st season
Kevin Garnett will remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves, agreeing to a new contract with his original team Tuesday.
Garnett, acquired from the Brooklyn Nets after winning the NBA title as a member of the Celtics, plans to play at least one more season — his 21st — with the Wolves, who traded him to Boston.
Garnett, 39, played just five games due to injury following the trade in February that brought him back to Minneapolis at a salary of $12 million.
He was seeking a multi-year deal and did not seek other contract offers, intending to stay with the Wolves.
The offer is expected to be for approximately $7 million-$8 million for 2015-16.
More than his on-court presence, Garnett is an important locker room leader for a number of top picks on the Minnesota roster, including 2015 top pick Karl-Anthony Towns, 2014 No. 1 Andrew Wiggins and 2013 No. 1 Anthony Bennett.
