MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves have once again reached outside the United States for talent, adding Russian guard Alexey Shved to a roster already brimming international flavour. And they hope to have another one in the mix before all is said and done. The Wolves agreed to terms on a deal with Shved on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. Contract terms were not immediately available, but Shved will join a team with Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, Montenegrin centre Nikola Pekovic and Puerto Rican guard J.J. Barea already on the roster. The Wolves were also working with Portland to try and bring swingman Nicolas Batum of France to Minnesota. The Wolves and Batum, a restricted free agent, agreed on terms of a four-year, $45 million deal with bonuses that could push it past $50 million, and Batums agent Bouna Ndiaye told The Associated Press last week that they hoped the Blazers would either not match the offer or execute a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves. The announcement on Shved may be delayed while the Wolves try to complete a deal with the Blazers and clear salary cap room needed to add both players. Shved is a 23-year-old combo guard that played for CSKA Moscow last year and was viewed as a flashy prodigy as a teenager. He clashed with high-powered coach Ettore Messina early in his career, went undrafted, but blossomed with CSKA and the Russian national team recently. The 6-foot-6 Shved averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 assists and shot 49 per cent from 3-point range in 21 Euro League games last season. The Timberwolves see him as a player who can play both positions in the backcourt, create off the dribble and flourish off ball screens in Rick Adelmans offence. Adding Shved to the mix could make veteran guards Luke Ridnour and Barea easier to trade. The Wolves had been reluctant to move either player, preferring to keep them on the roster while Rubio worked his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee. Rubio is making progress on his rehabilitation, but it remains unclear if hes going to be ready right at the start of next season. The Wolves have also agreed to terms with former Blazers guard Brandon Roy in a busy off-season. The moratorium on free agency was set to expire at 11 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, allowing players to officially sign contracts. But Shved and Roy likely will have to wait until there is clarity on Batum. The Wolves would like to pull off a sign and trade with the Blazers to help them create some cap room to take on Batums new salary. Several of their short-term contracts that could be desirable if Portland decides to rebuild after missing out on restricted free agent Roy Hibbert. Martell Websters $5.7 million contract and Brad Millers $5.1 million deal can be bought out for much less money by Minnesota or another team, and the Wolves will likely use the amnesty clause on centre Darko Milicics remaining two seasons to free up a total of about $15 million. Ridnour, Barea, Derrick Williams and Wes Johnson have also been mentioned as possible trade chips that would help the Wolves create more cap space if they need it. wholesale jerseys . Williams beat 2011 French Open champion Li Na of China 7-6 (1), 6-3 for her second win in round-robin matches to seal a semifinal spot at the tournament for the top eight players in the world. Cheap Jerseys from china . 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