THE BUZZ Portland reportedly isn't going to let Nic Batum get away, meaning the Wolves' search for another swingman will have to move in another direction.
REMOTE PATROL The Twins have Francisco Liriano going in the first game of their series at Texas (7 p.m., FSN). They would be well-advised to win this one.
Click pick Reggie Jackson told Sports Illustrated that Kirby Puckett and Bert Blyleven don't belong in the Hall of Fame. Twins fans took exception on Twitter.
STAR GAZING Steve Nash on the Lakers? Jason Kidd on the Knicks? There are going to be double-takes from coast to coast in the NBA next season.
FAST FACT The Wild has sold more than 1,000 season tickets since Wednesday, an even bigger immediate bump than the Wolves got last year from Rubio-mania.
