The Timberwolves have reportedly been having trouble finding a team to take Anthony Bennett, who was was drafted No. 1 by the Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA Draft and traded to Minnesota last summer as part of the Kevin Love deal.
As I've said in the past, Wolves would move Anthony Bennett for the right price, but there are no active discussions right now
— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) August 22, 2015Bennett has reportedly been on the trading block since the draft in June. The Timberwolves didn't find a taker for him then, and are still looking for one, especially after adding big man Karl Anthony-Towns with the No. 1 overall pick.
ESPN sources say that, in advance of Thursday's draft, Minnesota has made former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett available via trade
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 22, 2015The former UNLV star has started just three games in two seasons, the first with Cleveland and the second with Minnesota, and averaged just 4.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 109 games.
The 6-8 forward scored double figures just eight times in 2014-15, with a season-high of 20 against the Spurs on Nov. 21.