The Minnesota Timberwolves discussed a three-team trade that would have sent forward Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Wolves getting guard Jamal Crawford from the Portland and the Trail Blazers getting guard Derek Fisher from L.A.

But when the deal got too complicated before the 2 p.m. deadline Thursday, March 15, the Wolves said no thanks.

“Our guys looked at all the alternatives, and in the end, we think we’ve got a good group of guys on our team who will make a good run for the playoffs,” Wolves owner Glen Taylor said.

“We know that Ricky’s down, but there’s nothing we can do about that.”

The Wolves were looking for backcourt help after Ricky Rubio’s recent season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear. Crawford would have played off guard for Minnesota, and Luke Ridnour and J.J. Barea would have handled most of the point guard responsibilities.