FILE -- In this Aug. 24, 2008 file photo, Spain's Ricky Rubio(notes) scores as USA's Jason Kidd(notes), left, looks on, during the men's gold medal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. While NBA executives across the league throw trade proposals at the Minnesota Timberwolves in hopes of forcing them to deal Spanish teenage sensation Ricky Rubio, Wolves president David Kahn is in no hurry to get a resolution to the matter.

Ty Lawson(notes), center, who was selected as the 18th pick in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, jokes with Mark Warkentien, left, vice president, and George Karl, head coach of the Denver Nuggets, before a news conference in Denver on June 26, 2009. A draft-day trade sent Lawson to the Nuggets. Lawson, who helped to lead North Carolina to the 2009 NCAA Championship, will back up Nuggets' guards Chauncey Billups(notes) and Anthony Carter(notes).

Ty Lawson(notes), left, who was selected as the 18th pick in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, is presented a jersey by Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl after talking about the draft-day trade that sent Lawson to the Denver during a news conference on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Denver. Lawson, who helped to lead North Carolina to the 2009 NCAA Championship, will back up Nuggets' guards Chauncey Billups(notes) and Anthony Carter(notes).

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl reacts after pulling off a sling he was using after rotator cuff surgery as he sits down to take part in a news conference to welcome Ty Lawson(notes) who was selected as the 18th pick in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Denver. Lawson, who helped to lead North Carolina to the 2009 NCAA Championship, will back up Nuggets guards Chauncey Billups(notes) and Anthony Carter(notes).

Ty Lawson(notes), front, who was selected as the 18th pick in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, talks about the draft-day trade that sent him to the Denver Nuggets, during a news conference on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Denver. Nuggets head coach George Karl, back, looks on. Lawson, who helped to lead North Carolina to the 2009 NCAA Championship, will back up Nuggets guards Chauncey Billups(notes) and Anthony Carter(notes).

Ty Lawson(notes), who was selected as the 18th pick in the NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, talks about the draft-day trade that sent him to the Denver Nuggets, during a news conference on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Denver. Lawson, who helped to lead North Carolina to the 2009 NCAA Championship, will back up Nuggets' guards Chauncey Billups(notes) and Anthony Carter(notes).

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) and Wayne Ellington(notes) (R) of the Minnesota Timberwolves sign basketballs after a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves signs basketballs after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) and Wayne Ellington(notes) (L) of the Minnesota Timberwolves sign basketballs after a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait after the press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves David Kahn, right, president of basketball operations, presents a jersey to first round draft pick Jonny Flynn(notes) of Syracuse, during a news conference Friday, June 26, 2009 in Minneapolis. Flynn was selected No. 6 overall by the basketball team.

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes), a 2009 NBA first round draft pick for the Minnesota Timberwolves, answers questions for the media at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Wayne Ellington(notes), a 2009 NBA first round draft pick, shows off his new jersey to the media with David Kahn, President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn(notes), a 2009 NBA first round draft pick, answers questions for the media with David Kahn, President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: David Kahn, President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves introduces 2009 NBA first round draft selections Jonny Flynn(notes) and Wayne Ellington(notes) to the media at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: David Kahn, President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves introduces 2009 NBA first round draft selections Jonny Flynn(notes) and Wayne Ellington(notes) to the media at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)