"Traded to Washington last week, former Timberwolves guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller seem happy to be with the Wizards. Foye told the Washington Post that he thought his days in Minnesota were numbered when new team president of basketball operations David Kahn dismissed Kevin McHale as coach.

"I was in Minnesota working out for about two weeks, and I was like, this just don't feel right," Foye said. "You know when you're not wanted, and I felt wanted when Kevin McHale was there. He was thinking about coming back, but once he left I pretty much knew I had to get out of there. It wasn't anything negative on David Kahn's part. He just wanted new blood. He wanted to bring in new guys, his guys."

Foye said McHale told him that it would be great to play for a coach like Flip Saunders.

Miller averaged a career-low 9.9 points per game during his one season with the Wolves but claimed his role was to be more of a playmaker than scorer.

He said he expects to play a similar role with the Wizards and is looking forward to a big season.

"I'm excited for the chance to be a part of a winning team," he said. "The last couple of years, it's been tough losing. I'm like that season-ticket holder who was crying." "