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Wolves' representative Anthony Tolliver says owners wouldn't negotiate

Anthony Tolliver is the the Timberwolves' representative within the NBA Players Association. He says the decision for the union to disband from the league was the only one that made sense because the owners failed to negotiate.
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Anthony Tolliver is the the Timberwolves' representative within the NBA Players Association. He says the decision for the union to disband from the league was the only one that made sense because the owners failed to negotiate.

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