Wolves will play host to NBA draft prospects

Last update: May 31, 2009 - 11:41 PM

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The Timberwolves today open four days of predraft group workouts that are expected to draw representatives from as many as 17 NBA teams.

Separate groups of players will work out morning and afternoon today through Thursday at the team's Target Center facility.

Today's participants are players the Wolves will consider for their 18th and 28th picks in the first round or with their two second-round picks in the June 25 draft.

The best of the bunch: Ohio State freshman center B.J. Mullens, UCLA guard Darren Collison, Gonzaga forward Austin Daye, Israeli forward Omri Casspi and North Carolina forward Danny Green.

All workouts are closed to the public.

JERRY ZGODA

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