Sasha Vezenkov tested negative in a preliminary test conducted by the Timberwolves over the summer, according to reputable NBA reporter, Mark Stein.
The Minnesota team’s move came before the acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga and never materialized into a concrete offer, as the Bulgarian star showed no intention of returning to the NBA after two years away.
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“It’s difficult now because my family and my life are here,” the Bulgarian international told The Stein Line. “We’ve won a lot of things with Olympiacos. But in life, I know it’s best never to say never,” he added, leaving open the possibility that he might reconsider a move to the U.S. in the future after his stint in Sacramento, where he didn’t play a significant role.
“Sometimes I think it wasn’t a fair opportunity for either side. But I don’t regret it all. It was a wonderful experience. Maybe I regret not doing it earlier in my career, when I was younger. But I’ll carry that experience with me forever. I learned a lot. I improved my game. I improved my entire perspective on the game. Sometimes, even a bad experience helps,” he concluded.
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