Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 cheap free agent options (part 1)
2. Randy Foye
Ah, Randy Foye. He holds a special, albeit not very positive, place in Timberwolves’ fans hearts.
Foye, who was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Brandon Roy shortly after the 2006 NBA Draft always played in Roy’s shadow.
The former Timberwolf played the first three seasons of his career with Minnesota before they shipped him to the Washington Wizards. Now, looking to make a career circle,
Now, looking to make a career circle, might be interested in returning to the land of 10,000 Lakes. Or at least Thibodeau is interested in him:
#Twolves have inquired about a Foye reunion, I'm told. He's one of many guards they've inquired about. https://t.co/lkQaqjsfzT
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 9, 2017
The former Villanova product has become somewhat of a journeyman late in his career, having played for three teams in the past two seasons.
Last year with the Brooklyn Nets, Foye played 69 games, starting 40 of them and averaged 5.2 points per game.
At 33 years old, he may not have much left in the tank but he could play a similar role to pre-Zach LaVine injury Brandon Rush.
Considering that Minnesota needs outside shooting and he’s a career 36.6 percent outside shooter this makes a lot of sense for the Timberwolves.