MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline.
The Timberwolves sent a protected 2008 second-round pick to the Spurs for cash considerations and guard Beno Udrih, whom the Wolves immediately waived.
To get to the 15-man limit, the Timberwolves released forward Wayne Simien, who was acquired from Miami last week along with Antoine Walker and Michael Doleac in a trade for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount.
Just five players - Marko Jaric, Mark Madsen, Randy Foye, Craig Smith and Rashad McCants - remain from last year's team that missed the playoffs for the third straight year.
Wolves buy out Howard, make trade 20071030
