NEW ORLEANS – The Timberwolves signed veteran Isaiah Canaan to a 10-day contract last week to shore up their depth at point guard, as injuries mounted to Jeff Teague, Derrick Rose and Tyus Jones.
On Friday, the Wolves needed Canaan to start against the Pelicans as Jerryd Bayless was out because of a right big toe injury, while Teague was only available off the bench. It was fortuitous timing in a way for Canaan, who grew up in Biloxi, Miss., about a 90-minute drive northeast of New Orleans. Canaan said he had over 20 people make the trip from Biloxi to see him play on the final day of his 10-day contract.