Gary Neal just got traded to the Timberwolves, but he might not be long for Minnesota.
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com:
Hawks remain among 4-5 playoff teams pursuing trade for Gary Neal, sources say. Neal and coach Mike Budenholzer have history with Spurs.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) February 19, 2015
If Neal isn't traded, or if he's dealt to a non-playoff team, his agent, David Bauman, will pursue a buyout, source says.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) February 19, 2015
Neal is a decent reserve scoring guard, but there’s a reason the Hornets dealt him to upgrade. He’s weak defensively, and his shooting has left him this season.
Maybe he’d help a playoff team, which could put him in the right – limited – role. But it’s probably not worth giving up a draft pick for him when the Timberwolves might buy him out.
Sure, that’d leave open the chance he chooses another team as a free agent, but I think that’s a chance worth taking.