Posted at 1:19 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NBA: Wolves sign 1st-round pick Brewer
Advertiser Staff
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed first-round draft pick Corey Brewer today.The 6-foot-9 swingman from Florida was the seventh overall pick in last month's draft. He got a two-year deal worth $4.4 million with team options for two more years.
"We're really happy to bring a player and person of Corey's caliber into our franchise," vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale said in a statement. "He brings a lot to our team both defensively and offensively and will be a great fit with the talented young players on our roster."
Brewer has accompanied the Timberwolves' summer league team to Las Vegas, along with former Florida teammate and Wolves second-round pick Chris Richard. Brewer, considered a defensive stopper, had 16 points and eight rebounds in his debut last night against New Orleans.
