Kevin Garnett returning to Minnesota

The Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a trade that will send Kevin Garnett back to where his NBA career started.

Source: Kevin Garnett agrees to trade, will go home to Minnesota for Thaddeus Young.

— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) February 19, 2015

Kevin Garnett agrees to waive his no-trade and will move to Minnesota for Thad Young, league source tells Yahoo Sports. @daldridgetnt 1st.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 19, 2015

ESPN reported the trade late last night, what held up the trade what KG's decision to waive his no-trade clause.

Given Garnett's current contract situation (he's a UFA after this season), it's probably a safe bet to say that this season, his 20th will be his last. Hard to see him returning to play for a non-contender in Minnesota.

This move is more likely step 1 in a long term plan to transition KG into a coaching/front office position with the Timberwolves where he will be able to mentor the team's young nucleus.

*UPDATE*

The Timberwolves reportedly want to sign KG to a 2-year extension.

AP Source: The Timberwolves are not bringing KG back for just this year. They want to do a 2-year extension with him.

— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) February 19, 2015

KG is aware the Wolves want to do the extension. No doubt that factored into his decision to waive no trade

— Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) February 19, 2015

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