When the Minnesota Timberwolves initially agreed to terms with shooting guard Kevin Martin last week, they were still left looking for a versatile, defensive-minded swingman that could help them make up for the loss of the departed Andrei Kirilenko.

They were all set to introduce Martin, a free-agent signing from Oklahoma City, until the door opened at the last minute for them to address the need for perimeter defense and energy.

T-wolves president Flip Saunders turned one free-agent signing into a sign-and-trade deal that is helping them bring Corey Brewer back to Minnesota.