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The Rake's Brit Robson on the Garnett trade

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Trade before he gets away for nothing?
Kevin Garnett, shown in a 2006 game against Sacramento, is now a Boston Celtic.
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

When the Minnesota Timberwolves open their season this fall, they will be without the best player in franchise history.

Former league MVP Kevin Garnett has been traded to the Boston Celtics. In exchange, the Wolves will get five Boston players, two first round draft picks, and an unspecified amount of cash.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Brit Robson, who covers the Timberwolves for The Rake magazine.

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Kevin Garnett, shown in a 2006 game against Sacramento, is now a Boston Celtic.
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images