Timberwolves to trade North Carolina G Ty Lawson

Wolves to trade G Lawson

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves say they will trade North Carolina guard Ty Lawson after making him the 18th pick in the NBA draft.

A Timberwolves spokesman would not discuss the trade because it had not been announced Thursday night.

The Timberwolves had already picked up guards Ricky Rubio at No. 5 and Jonny Flynn at No. 6. They have no room for Lawson, who led the Tar Heels to the national championship last season.