The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived Lou Amundson and have signed free agents Mickael Gelabale and Chris Johnson for the remainder of the 2012-13 season.
Both Gelabale and Johnson were signed to 10-day contracts, which expired at midnight. For the Wolves to keep either player, the club had to offer contracts that would stretch to the end of the year.
Gelabale’s reaction, via Twitter:
Gelabale on signing for rest of season with #Twolves: "I'm excited. I've wanted to come back to the NBA for 5 yrs & now I made it."
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) February 8, 2013
And Johnson’s:
Chris Johnson said he found out about the news this morning. "I'm really excited. We have a great group of guys." #Twolves
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) February 8, 2013