There's been quite a bit of reaction to the trade today. Why not? It's the most exciting thing that happened in the NBA today, the Wolves traded two of last season's top scorers today and the Wolves have 12 out of 17 players that were not around last year (John Edwards doesn't count anymore).

So, instead of boring you with what I think, here's a quick rundown of some interesting things other people said about todays deal:

In the Detroit Free Press Flip Saunders was quoted as saying: "Hey, that’s the Timberwolves for you. Not much there." Ouch Flip. Sure, Saunders got jobbed by McHale and Taylor, but is that necessary? Sounds more like sour grapes than basketball wisdom. (Thanks to SG at T-Wolves Blog.

In the Timberwolves.com talk with McHale and Wittman, McHale said "I'm not sure that all the players going to report here" but tied it to health. Right. He also referred to Wayne Simien's contract as "done this year." That's only partially true. Simien is still on his rookie contract and has a team option for next year. Although he plays the same position as Craig Smith, Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes, Simien likely hasn't shown his full potential yet. In short, he's cheap young talent. If he's terrible this year, they let him walk. But if he's a wash this year in performance vs. potential, might as well keep him around next year. The roster glut will be a bit better anyway.

Here are the details McHale gave about the pick protection: "It's protected through 14 (picks) in 2008 and the protection goes down until there's not protection three years from now. ... The protection is 14 for 2008, 10 for 2009, six for 2010 and after that it's unprotected. They're looking to make a playoff push so I imagine (the pick) will be around the late teens and twenties."

Why does Wittman keep referring to "two, two and a half, or three" players developing? That makes zero sense. Also, Wittman says Toine is "not a post-up player." Really? He actually has some really good post moves, or at least he used to. Sure he jacks up threes all the time, but down low he can take a lot of small forwards in this league.

Timberwolves Today has the new Wolves commercial up. I think it's way better than I expected from the Wolves. It makes me optimistic that their marketing department is turning the ship around.