Ryan Hollins A Timberwolf

Posted by drew on August 3rd, 2009 | 2 comments

Ryan HollinsAccording to Mark Cuban’s twitter, Ryan Hollins is now a Timberwolf as Cuban was telling others to wish him the best of luck with his new team.

Hollins was drafted from UCLA by Charlotte, played two seasons with the Bobcats before being traded to Dallas. Hollins has career averages of 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

Although the Mavericks have 7 days to match the offer which was not disclosed by the Twolves but I’m assuming by Cuban’s twitter, the Mavericks won’t be matching any offer to keep Hollins.

Personally I can see why the Mavericks won’t keep Hollins around since we acquired Gooden to back up Dampier in the low post but another side of me would want to keep him since this kid has potential from what we saw in the playoffs. I think with Dampier likely not being a Maverick after this season and Gooden not being a full time center, Hollins would have been appreciated in the coming years.

The best of luck to you Hollins, you will be missed and hopefully you get some more playing time with your new team.

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Comments

  1. On August 03, 2009 Tracy says:

    I hear that the deal is 3-yrs for 7 million…

  2. On August 04, 2009 drew says:

    I probably wouldn’t turn that type of money down either with a chance of more playing time instead of being a 3rd string backup center.

    As much as I liked Hollins, I can see why the Mavs won’t be matching the offer, especially since Cuban is already well over the luxury tax limit.