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Thaddeus Young says Philadelphia 76ers haven’t traded him

By Andrew Melnick

Dec 04, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wachovia Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 04, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wachovia Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Now that a deal between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a deal that will send power forward Kevin Love to the Cavaliers in exchange for the top-overall pick, forward Anthony Bennett and swingman Andrew Wiggins, the speculation about the rest of the deal has begun.

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On Friday morning, a report surfaced that Philadelphia 76ers’ forward Thaddeus Young will be a part of the deal and will be shipped to the Timberwolves while Bennett is reportedly headed for the 76ers.

Deli Lynam of CSN Philly reports Young has not been notified of any trade or any future plans to trade him.

"Thaddeus Young has heard the rumors about being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Friday morning, Young could not say whether or not the reports were true.“I know nothing as of right now,” Young said at his annual basketball camp in King of Prussia. “I have seen stories, but as of right now I haven’t heard anything. My focus is not on that. It is here at this camp with my son and the rest of the kids at the camp.”For the past couple of weeks, Young’s name has come up in speculation about Kevin Love being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers."

Young went for 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game and shot 45.4% from the field, 30.8% from beyond the arc and 71.2% from the free throw line this season. Bennett averaged 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 35.6% from the field, 24.5% from beyond the arc and 63.8% from the free throw line.

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