Minnesota Timberwolves News and Rumors
David Kahn Finishes 10th in Executive of the Year VotingBig Al, timberpups.com It appears that the NBA community is beginning to come around on the “infamous” Timberwolves General Manager David Kahn. After 2+ years of hearing nothing but criticism from not only Minnesotans but also throughout the NBA world, apparently the panel … |
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Wolves big man Pekovic has bone spurs removed from ankleMay 15 (yesterday)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic had surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle on Tuesday. |
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The 10 Best LeBron James/Dwyane Wade Alley-OopsMay 14 (3 days ago)
Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com All along, it’s been a running joke amongst NBA fans. The Big Three in Miami is really only the Big Two. We know what Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are… no one is quite sure what to make of Chris Bosh or how to include him. Well now we know: Bosh is ou… |
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Glen Taylor Seeking SuccessorMay 10 (7 days ago)
Big Al, timberpups.com Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has stated his desire to find a minority partner who could serve as his eventual successor as owner of our beloved Timberpups. Speaking with The Associated Press, Taylor explained “I could find somebody to buy th… |
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atg, timberpups.com Damian Lillard School: Weber State | Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Born: July 15, 1990 | Position: PGHeight: 6’3” | Weight: 195 | From: Oakland, CA | Best Case Scenario: Monta Ellis, Jamal Crawford OFFENSIVE STA… |
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Eric Freeman, yahoo.com Every NBA owner has a few black marks on their reputations. For Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, those include agreeing to pay Joe Smith under the table, lording over a franchise that managed just two playoff series wins with Kevin Garnett in h… |
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Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is in the market for his eventual successor. |
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Alex Glennon, timberpups.com Royce White School: Iowa State | Year: Sophomore | Age: 21 | Born: April 10, 1991 | Position: SF/PF Height: 6’8” | Weight: 240 | From: Minneapolis, MN | Best Case Scenario: Lamar Odom OFFENSIVE STATS YEAR G… |
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Eric Freeman, yahoo.com No one thinks that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley lacks natural talent. Instead, the knock on Beasley has always been that he lacks focus, work ethic and the mentality to become a star in the NBA. After four middling seasons split betwee… |
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Tom Westerholm, howlintwolf.com Minnesota’s off-season began less than a week ago, so naturally we can commence our complaints about David Kahn’s roster decisions and indecisions. According to two of the best Timberwolves beat writers, Jerry Zgoda and Jon Krawczynski, Kahn turned do… |
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Brian Lach, timberpups.com The past several seasons for the Timberpups have proven to be quite a struggle, especially at the center position. With the 2011-12 season came an infusion of new talent and relative success, all the while exposing glaring holes on a young roster that n… |
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Alex Glennon, timberpups.com In the final game of the Timberwolves rollercoaster 2011-12 season, the NBA said it’s final farewell to Brad Miller, as he took the court one last time in his impressive career. Surrounded by teammates wearing the same blue headband that Miller always s… |
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Brad Miller’s Final GameApr 27
atg, timberpups.com I know I’ve had my fun with Brad Miller this season, but I wanted to call out a great piece written by Zach Harper of A Wolf Among Wolves and ESPN. Check it here. |
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Derek James, howlintwolf.com I’m proud to introduce to you all Derek James. He is the newest writer onboard the HTW team, and I couldn’t be happier to have him join us. Here is his first piece on the Timberwolves season that was 2011-2012. Enjoy! – Jonah Steinmeyer I’ll admit… |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com Normally, we’d start a 13-game night off with some recaps, but since the average margin of victory across the NBA last night was like 87 points, it felt good just to look forward to the weekend. The regular season is over and the matchups are set. In th… |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com JaVale McGee scored 19 points to help the Denver Nuggets lock down the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 131-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com As the Minnesota Timberwolves wrap up another disappointing season, coach Rick Adelman said they need to be very active with trades and free agency this summer. And he plans to have a significant say in who the team targets. |
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Erik Malinowski, deadspin.com It hasn't been an easy season for 13-year NBA veteran Brad Miller, who announced his impending retirement last month. He's only been averaging 9 minutes and 2.2 points per game with the Timberwolves. Nonetheless, in the final game of his career tonight,… |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) JaVale McGee scored 19 points to help the Denver Nuggets lock down the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 131-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. |
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Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com Usually, when an NBA head coach goes on record to borderline plead his team's front office to give him some veteran help, we dismiss the sideline stalker. Especially if he's running a rebuilding club, full of players in their early 20s; why muddle the r… |
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Alex Glennon, timberpups.com By defeating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, the Utah Jazz earned themselves the 8th seed in the Western Conference and a playoff bid. Led by former Timberpup “Big Al” Jefferson, the Jazz shut the door on the Suns hopes for one last postseason with… |
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Tom Westerholm, howlintwolf.com For the first time since he was traded in 2009, Big Al came up huge for the Timberwolves. Jefferson scored 18 points, including several dagger-licious baskets down the stretch of Tuesday night’s pivotal game against the Suns as Utah clinched the 8th and… |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Rick Adelman says he did not have a problem with J.J. Barea's comments that some Minnesota Timberwolves didn't care enough after a recent loss. |
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The Tankonia Super BowlApr 24
The Warriors beat the Timberwolves on Sunday. Andris Biedrins (NWT: concussion), David Lee (DNP: the stuff that gets up around the side of condoms), N... |
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Tom Westerholm, howlintwolf.com In case you missed it, Kevin Love is done for the season, as the Wolves wisely decided not to bring back their franchise superstar for the final meaningless games of a disappointing season. From the Pioneer Press: Kevin Love has done more than his share… |
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