Wolves Could Make A Run With Kidd

Jason Kidd wants to play with Kevin Garnett, and who can blame him. The Timberwolves want Jason Kidd, and who can blame them?

If a trade can be pulled off before the trade deadline, now less than a week away, Minnesota would have a chance to make a run at the playoffs. And with guys like K.G., Szczerbiak, Cassell and Spree along with a healthy Jason Kidd, the Wolves wouldn't be a pushover for anyone in the post season.

Maybe this is the spark the Wolves need. They need a winner. Someone who has been on successful teams that have advanced farther than the Wolves ever have. Someone who has led those teams. Maybe this is the action that should have been taken all along, rather than firing Flip Saunders.

A trade could also backfire. Kidd had knee surgery in July and didn't practice until December. He's not 23 anymore, he'll be 32 next month. His legs aren't what they used to be, but his game is. His vision, motivated play and experience could be just what the Wolves need in order to sneak into the playoffs. From there, who knows? The door is wide open.

Let's just hope it all goes down before the deadline. The clock is ticking.