A.J. Price did not play in Wednesday's loss to Phoenix due to a coach's decision. However, his non-guaranteed contract became guaranteed for the rest of the season after Tuesday's deadline, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Price did not play in Wednesday's loss to Phoenix due to a coach's decision. However, his non-guaranteed contract became guaranteed for the rest of the season after Tuesday's deadline, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

While Price will remain on the roster, he's basically the last player off the bench. He's averaging just four minutes per game.