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With all the attention drawn to Mike Miller and Kevin Love in the late-night draft day exchange between Minnesota and Memphis, it's easy to forget that the Wolves acquired a few other pieces in the blockbuster, eight-player trade.

For starters, Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale was able to rid the Wolves of Marko Jaric's contract (owed $21 million over three years) and deal away Antoine Walker and Greg Buckner in the process - moves that give Minnesota considerably more financial flexibility moving forward.

Minnesota also gained the services of two NBA veterans in the deal. One is a former Pac-10 All American who ranks No. 1 in school history in field goal percentage. The other is a former Big Ten standout that is currently the school's career steals record holder.

Stanford alum Jason Collins - who shot 60.8 percent while a Cardinal - and Purdue alum Brian Cardinal - who recorded 259 steals in four seasons as a Boilermaker - are the two other intriguing prospects acquired in the deal.

While neither player has been as dominant in the pros as they were at the collegiate level, both have proven to be more-than-capable role players in the NBA.

casey wrote:*yawn*

deeney0 wrote:I expect Collins to play. I do not expect Collins to play well.