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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves keep adding big men to their roster in free agency, fortifying the depth behind their starters and calling into question the futures of a couple of notable names.The Wolves agreed to terms with free agent forward Jordan Hill on a two-year, $8 million contract on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the deal.Hill joins Cole Aldrich, who signed his three-year, $22 million deal on Wednesday, as rugged post players added by new coach and president Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden in their first foray into free agency. They give the Timberwolves some healthy backups to Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng, something the team did not have when the market opened.The additions only crowd the frontcourt further when factoring in veterans Kevin Garnett and Nikola Pekovic.Garnett, the franchise icon, returned to Minnesota in a trade with Brooklyn two years ago and was given a heros welcome upon his arrival. He served as a valuable mentor to Towns, Dieng, Andrew Wiggins and the rest of the young Timberwolves last season, helping them understand the work that it takes to have long-term success in the NBA.But the 40-year-old was only able to play in 38 games last season because of achy knees. After being acquired in the trade in February 2015, Garnett was only able to play in five games because of knee issues.He is under contract for $8 million next season. If he returns, it would be a record 22nd season in the league for him.Garnett also spoke about wanting to get into ownership with the Timberwolves. Those talks could not happen until after he retires, but owner Glen Taylor recently sold 15 percent of the team to Chinese entrepreneur Lizhang Jhiang and New York real estate mogul Meyer Orbach to fortify his position. Taylor remains in the market for someone to come in as a minority partner and eventually succeed him as majority owner of the Wolves, but Garnett for the meantime is on the outside looking in.Pekovic has struggled with injuries even more than Garnett over the past few seasons. An arthritic ankle has made it difficult for the burly center to stay on the court. He has played in 42 games combined over the last two seasons and has only played one stretch of at least 10 games in a row since January 2014.Pekovic still has two years and nearly $24 million left on his deal.The Wolves also have third-year power forward Adreian Payne on the roster, creating a log jam in the frontcourt.Hill averaged 8.8 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Indiana Pacers last year. 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LOUIS -- St. WHAT HAPPENED IN ROUND 17 OF THE AFLTHEY SAID IT: We have no right to consider ourselves a top-four team this year because we are too inconsistent. So says Geelong coach Chris Scott despite beating every other side in the AFLs top eight except Sydney to date.STATS THAT MATTER: After nine rounds North Melbourne were 9-0 and on top of the world. Six losses in seven rounds since then, the Kangaroos have lost control of their season and could even miss the finals. Saturday nights 28-point loss to Port Adelaide has Brad Scotts side on the brink, with a stern test against Collingwood next week.MAN OF THE ROUND: Dustin Martins purple patch hit new heights on Saturday with a Herculean effort against Essendon. He wasnt always clean but Dusty tore up his previous career-bests with 43 disposals - including 35 kicks and 22 contested touches - 14 clearances and two goals.KEY MOMENT: It could only be Cyril Riolis last-minute 52-metre bomb, reportedly the longest goal of his career, to give Hawthorn a five-point win over Sydney in the match of the season at the SCG. Sensational lead-up efforts from Shaun Burgoyne, Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis also suitably acknowledged.TALKING POINT: How low can BBrisbane go? Greater Western Sydney put the Lions to the sword with a 79-point win at the Gabba in front of just 10,195 people on Sunday night.ddddddddddddIt means next weeks trip to play Essendon could decide a number of things; the destination of the wooden spoon, the No.1 draft pick and Justin Leppitschs future as Lions coach.TRIBUNAL WATCH: Melbourne forward Jesse Hogan went into the book for a nasty-looking elbow to St Kilda defender Jarryn Gearys head.KEY INJURIES: J Stringer (WB) shoulder, B Deledio (Rich) calf, J Weitering (Carl) calf, J McGovern (WC) thumb, Z Jones (Syd) ankle, C Dixon (Port) ankle, S Gray (Port) ankle, M Barlow (Freo) shoulder, H Ballantyne (Freo) cheekbone, L Henderson (Gee) concussion, J Gwilt (Ess) knee, D McStay (Bris) ankle.WHATS NEXT: Geelongs hosting of Adelaide is the match of the round, Hawthorn hosts Richmond and the Bulldogs have a tricky task against in-form St Kilda. Collingwood will like their chances on Friday night against North Melbourne and Port Adelaide will want to keep up their pursuit of finals against GWS. ' ' '