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George Karl wants JaVale McGee to be more like Tim Duncan

Eric Freeman, yahoo.com

Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee has been defined by two things in his five-year career: his penchant for goofy plays and his extraordinary potential. At any moment, JaVale could run the wrong direction, or make one of the most blatant goaltending vio…

nba.com

A different Minnesota Timberwolves player seems to go down with an injury every night these days, and the losses that were once spiritedly competitive are growing more and more decisive.

CNNSI.com

Three teams out West have set themselves apart. But don't forget about Andre Iguodala and the Nuggets. Close to unbeatable at home, Denver is one of this week's biggest risers.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, what started as a season full of hope for a playoff berth and a leap back into the ranks of legitimate NBA contention has fallen off a cliff. The team has lost 11 of its last 15 games, including five straight after a 90-7…