Anthony Bennett bought out by Timberwolves, could sign with Trail Blazers
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday reached a buyout agreement with former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett.
Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that Bennett will soon be placed on waivers. The 22-year-old, who looked like a total bust in his first two NBA seasons, is expected to clear waivers and be free to sign with any team that is interested in him.
According to Charania, the Portland Trail Blazers are an early favorite to sign Bennett.
Bennett wanted and received buyout to control fate and success for next NBA team. Portland expected suitor, w/ Canada coaching connections.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 22, 2015
The T-Wolves tried to trade Bennett over the summer, and it comes as no surprise that there was no interest in him at a $5.8 million price tag. Bennett was so unproductive after the Cleveland Cavaliers reached for him in 2013 that his 19-point game was mocked with a pretty funny meme.
Perhaps a fresh start will do the former UNLV star some good.
