Hassell to Portland: I agree that Hassell is a vital key to Minnesota’s defense. Without him things will probably get really messy. In saying so, Hassell is only a defensive player and he better pray that the Wolves match Portland’s offer. Defensive players are only useful on teams that have chemistry and are loaded offensively. Being on a team like Portland where they’re struggling with both, it’s going to be hard for him to find his position. Which means, he won't probably start unless Miles signs with a different team and Portland absolutely has no other option. Or they find a way to score with him in the line-up. He's a specialist and being on a team like Portland is like M. Curry in Toronto. Staying in Minnesota is like Bowen with the Spurs. Plus, why would Hassell want to leave Minnesota and the M.V.P. K. Garnett? K. Garnett can bring you a ring and we all know Portland is not going anywhere for awhile. Portland was already messed up; adding Exel makes them even more messed up. What is Hassell smoking? Doesn’t he know that Portland is the place where dreams die? Just look at Stoudamire, Anderson, Pippen, and Rahim. In the long run, he would probably make more money if he didn't take Portland's offer and just stick with a lesser contract in Minnesota because his value would stay more consistant and his carreer would be much longer.