For the Timberwolves, this is very good news and lessens the sting of losing out on Ricky Rubio. Sessions will help bridge the gap until Rubio is ready for the NBA. In fact, some NBA scouts believe that Sessions has a brighter NBA future than Rubio.

In Minnesota, expect Sessions to handle the point guard duties along with Jonny Flynn. Flynn was drafted by the team in the 2009 NBA Draft with the sixth overall selection.

As for the Bucks, they simple couldn’t afford re-signing Sessions at that price due to the looming luxury tax. Now they will use the trio of Luke Ridnour, Brandon Jennings and Roko Ukic at point guard. While Ridnour will likely begin the 2009-10 NBA season as a starter, Jennings appears to be the long-term answer at that position for Milwaukee.

Ramon Session now is with the Minnesota Timberwolves (Image: Zuma Press)

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The Timberwolves were motivated to go after Sessions after losing Ricky Rubio. After drafting Rubio with the fifth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Spaniard ultimately decided to stay in Spain. Needing a point guard, Minnesota turned to Sessions.

Last year with the Bucks, Sessions started 38 games and averaged 12.4 points and 5.7 assists per contest. He shot 44.5% from the field, 79.4% and posted averages of 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals.

Since Sessions was a restricted free agent, the Bucks have an option to match the offersheet. However if he ends up with the Timberwolves, Sessions will battle with rookie Jonny Flynn for the starting point guard gig. Considering that the 23-year-old Sessions has more experience, he would be the favorite for the job going into training camp.

Ramon Sessions signs offerseet with the Minnesota Timberwolves (Image: Zuma Press)

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Kevin Martin (Kings)- For three straight seasons the 6′7, 185lb Western Carolina alum has averaged better than 20ppg. For most of the past two seasons K-Mart has been the man in Sac-Town, but he’s become somewhat of a secret because the Kings’ dreadfulness as of late. Kevin’s shooting form is so unorthodox it almost makes Shawn Marion’s stroke look worthy of duplication. But what makes Kevin so lethal is his quick first step, his ability to get to the line frequently, and his myriad of creative shots he makes from mid range. There’s really no stopping him when he’s got his three point shot going, he’s a career 39% from deep.  I expect him to make at least one All-Star team before he’s done.

John Salmons (Bulls)- Was known primarily as an average bench player until the 07/08 season, when he  started 81 games for the Kings. This season he has split teams, first with the Kings, then (now) with the Bulls, averaging a healthy 18.3 ppg. He is usually known for solid defensive play, and for the most part that has continued, but recently people have seen what he can bring to the table offensively. For the Bulls Salmons has become the 3^rd option and has flourished in that role. For a title contender Salmons would be the ideal first or second guy off the bench, just imagine how dangerous the Bulls would be if Luol Deng was healthy.  Update- Salmons scored 35 points in a triple OT Bulls win on Thursday night. Luol who?

Salmons blew by Pierce and the Celtics a lot in Game 6 (Image:Newscom)

Luis Scola (Rockets)- In just two years in the league Luis has become a sturdy side kick next to Yao Ming. All the talk is directed towards T-Mac, or Ron Artest, Yao, even Shane Battier, and surprisingly enough newly inserted starting point guard Aaron Brooks too, but Scola is often times overlooked. Even Carl Landry gets more pub than Scola. 17.6ppg and 7.2reb/gm so far in the Portland series for Scola. His playoff ppg are up by almost five from his regular season totals.

Ramon Sessions (Bucks)- He’s only been in the league for two seasons, but has come a long way since being drafted #26 in the 2^nd round in 07. He only saw time in 17 games as a rookie, but was the Bucks starting point guard in season two, averaging a respectable 12.4 points and 5.7 assists in 79 games. Sessions just turned 23, I have to believe he’s a keeper in Milwaukee.

Randy Foye (Timberwolves)- Might have averaged the quietest 16 ppg in the league. I remember him as a killa thrilla at Villanova and he has translated his skill set to the big show in season three. He beats defenders by the dribble drive and also from beyond the arc and he’s got a perfect point guard build at 6′4, 210lbs. The Wolves are assembling some nice pieces around Al Jefferson, and Foye is definitely one of them to watch grow.

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