Vin Baker News

The Minnesota Timberwolves released former all-star forward Vin Baker on Monday. The 14-year veteran, whose career was derailed by alcoholism and depression, did not play in any of Minnesota's first six games. The six-foot-11 forward made the team after signing a non-guaranteed contract in training camp. Baker averaged 15 points and 7.4 rebounds in 791 NBA games with the Clippers, Rockets, Knicks, Celtics, SuperSonics and Bucks. He said in camp ...

Looking for perhaps the final stop in a career filled with all-star appearances and alcohol problems, Vin Baker turned to two familiar faces. He signed a nonguaranteed contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, coming to play for a former coach in Dwane Casey and a former mentor in Kevin McHale. ``I just felt like it was the right fit,'' said Baker, entering his 14th NBA season. Baker worked with ...