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Charlotte Bobcats Commit A Chris Webber, Escape Minnesota With A Win Anyway

Timothy Burke, deadspin.com

The hapless Charlotte Bobcats won in spite of themselves tonight against the Timberwolves 89-87, needing a Kemba Walker score in the final seconds to seize a lead partially frittered away when Reggie Williams called a time out the Bobcats didn't have an…

startribune.com

And his says it's time to start thinking about next year's draft and Percy Harvin's and Leslie Frazier's expiring 2013 contracts.

startribune.com

The governor's concern over any use by Vikings might have more to do with their potential cost.

CNNSI.com

There are unlucky teams, and then there are the Timberwolves. But in the face of early misfortune, Rick Adelman has his team off to a hot start. Rob Mahoney examines their success.

CNNSI.com

Timberwolves lose Budinger for 3 months after surgery

startribune.com

Sid Hartman talks about the Vikings stadium bill and Gov. Dayton. Also, the Twins made a mistake by not signing Scott Baker and the Timberwolves have yet to be tested by a good team.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

On Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons abruptly cut defensive end Ray Edwards.  Per a league source, Edwards has now cleared waivers. The window closed at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, with no teams making a claim for the man who spent five years with the Vi…

nba.com

Brandon Roy sat down at his locker on Wednesday night as he prepared to sit out another with a sore right knee. He was asked if he planned on suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their next game on Friday night.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Christian Ponder's up-and-down performance in his first full season as the Vikings starting quarterback has draped plenty of criticism on his shoulders from the team's demanding fans.

startribune.com

More highlights from GM Rick Spielman's bye week meeting with reporters.

ESPN.com

Hopefully you followed along earlier Wednesday when, after a brief technological issue, I chatted via Twitter (@ESPN_NFCNblog) with AFC West colleague Bill Williamson (@ESPN_AFCWest) about the stunning comebacks this season of Minnesota Vikings tailback…

Michael Sykes II, dimemag.com

Yes, we know the season is still young. There are a lot of games left to be played in what should be a great year, but still, it seems there’ll be a surprise for us waiting around every corner. This season has already given us some unexpected gut-punche…

Justin Kubatko, nytimes.com

Minnesota is 5-2, its best start since the 2000-1 season, despite injuries to forward Kevin Love and point guard Ricky Rubio.

ESPN.com

Thanks to those of you who participated in Tuesday's SportsNation chat. One of your questions merited a follow-up, mostly because it pointed out an important nuance in Tuesday's post on the potential for personal seat licenses (PSLs) at the Minnesota Vi…

ESPN.com

We're Black and Blue All Over: Hey gang. We're going to mix things up a bit Wednesday morning and try something new. At 11 a.m. ET, I'm going to have a Twitter chat with AFC West colleague Bill Williamson about the seasons of Minnesota Vikings tailback …

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

Pau Gasol, we hope you surround yourself with protection tonight. You might turn up along the rocks in the Pacific Ocean tomorrow morning, courtesy of a crazed Kobe Bryant. Down two on the last possession last night against the Spurs, Gasol couldn’t fin…