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Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn recently offered forward Al Jefferson(notes) to the Indiana Pacers for forward Danny Granger(notes), but was immediately rebuffed, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

While Pacers president Larry Bird remains determined to build around Granger, sources say Kahn has become increasingly dubious on making Jefferson a cornerstone for the Timberwolves.

So far, Kahn has tried to undo almost everything from the Kevin McHale regime, and trading Jefferson would be another significant step in that direction.

Minnesota also has chemistry issues between Jefferson and forward Kevin Love(notes). “There’s some jealous stuff that’s playing out,” one league source said.

revprodeji wrote:I heard that we are fielding calls, not making calls or offers and that this rumor is simply not true.

If we move Al it is going to be for a wing, but someone on a smaller contract so we can add greater flexibility. Someone in the 5mil range or so. We have specific teams we are scouting, but indy is not one of them.

dunkonu21 wrote:Hopefully Kahn will comment on this rumor, cuz it seemed like he commented right away after PA said that thing about Al. I don't expect it, but it wouldn't surprise me if the team addresses this directly in some way.

I don't know Al personally, but he seems to be capable of being jealous. Although this doesn't really fit with his actions of taking a smaller contract before. He showed a lot of humility in that move and this rumor makes him seem like a 5 year old so I dunno if that is consistent.

shangrila wrote:Yeah I can't see any jealousy issues on Al's part. The guy has put the franchise first at every step, particularily with his contract. However I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually Love that was jealous, for whatever reason. As much as I love his play on the court in every interview I've seen him in he comes off as a bit of a douche.

B Calrissian wrote:

revprodeji wrote:I heard that we are fielding calls, not making calls or offers and that this rumor is simply not true.

If we move Al it is going to be for a wing, but someone on a smaller contract so we can add greater flexibility. Someone in the 5mil range or so. We have specific teams we are scouting, but indy is not one of them.

So a guy like Thad Young?

B Calrissian wrote:

shangrila wrote:Yeah I can't see any jealousy issues on Al's part. The guy has put the franchise first at every step, particularily with his contract. However I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually Love that was jealous, for whatever reason. As much as I love his play on the court in every interview I've seen him in he comes off as a bit of a douche.

But what would Love be jealous of? He gets plenty of shots due to his offensive rebounds and also gets some jumpshots through the offense. He seems to have alot of freedom out there.

lobishome wrote:Al must wait until Rubio arrives to Minnesota. Then Rubio will be the most prefered player and his problem with Love will dissapear.

dunkonu21 wrote:I think J.R. Smith would be a good guy to trade for. I dunno how Denver can make it worth our while to include Al. I'd give up Al and something else for JR and Nene.

dunkonu21 wrote:I think J.R. Smith would be a good guy to trade for. I dunno how Denver can make it worth our while to include Al. I'd give up Al and something else for JR and Nene.