ATLANTA — Ryan Saunders’ office in the Timberwolves practice facility is floor-level near one of the baskets. If he walks out of it, he’s two steps away from being open for a corner three.
Saunders said he can hear when somebody is nearby dribbling. Maybe he could even feel the vibrations. One of the regulars who’s hanging around after practice is guard Jeff Teague. So Saunders will venture out and talk to Teague. Of late their conversations have revolved around Teague’s place in the rotation, and it was during those talks that Teague let Saunders know: If you think it’s best for the team, I’ll come off the bench.