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The ‘David Kahn’ Era

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When Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor named David Kahn the president of basketball operations, he expected to have a playoff-contending team by now. Instead, in his four years on the job he has made more trades than times Dwight Howard has changed his mind about being traded, drafted more point guards than an apartment complex could support, and traded away more draft … [Read more...] about The ‘David Kahn’ Era

NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster

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The Sports Guy refers to himself as the Picasso of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine.  Well if he is Picasso then The Sports Bank's Peter Christian and David Kay are the da Vinci and van Gogh of the trade machine (though neither would cut their own ear off while working on a trade... or at least I don't think.) In this new feature, Peter and David will play the role of NBA general … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster

Webster’s Return Has Enhanced the Play of Young Wolves Squad

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Many fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves scratched their heads when the Wolves made the June 24th draft day trade of sending forward Ryan Gomes and the rights to Luke Babbitt to Portland in exchange for wing Martell Webster. In his five seasons in Portland, Webster averaged just over 8 points per game, and an injury plagued 2008-09 campaign allowed Webster to only play in … [Read more...] about Webster’s Return Has Enhanced the Play of Young Wolves Squad

The T’Wolves Jonny Flynn Conundrum

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In NBA 2K11 for PS3 there is a feature in the “association” mode that shows the trade value for each player on the team. Five stars are the most a player can have (Kevin Durant), and the least is one star (Ryan Hollins). My buddy Eren and I spend Friday night trying to build up a Cleveland Cavaliers dynasty by slowly growing the amount of stars we had for our whole team. In … [Read more...] about The T’Wolves Jonny Flynn Conundrum

Quick Hits: Golden State 108, Minnesota 99

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Quick hits from Tuesday’s 108-99 loss at Golden State: Timberwolves blew another double-digit lead; led by 11 in the first half. Monta Ellis is a stud. 34 points on 13 of 24 shooting. He also had 6 assists. The Timberwolves are obviously missing an electric player of the likes of Monta Ellis. Timberwolves continue to struggle to get out to shooters. Golden State was … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Golden State 108, Minnesota 99

NBA Draft Mailbag II

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay First off I'm from Canada, I live in Vancouver (Miss the Grizzlies) NO ONE F***in Says "EH" in Canada Everyone i know pronounces defense the same way the c makes no f**in difference to me A-BOOT are you F***IN KIDDING ME i know people who lived in toronto all their life then moved here and they don't say f**in A-BOOT they say ABOUT … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Mailbag II

The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window

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By Peter Christian I’ve had more than 24 hours to digest the first round point guard smorgasbord that was the Minnesota Timberwolves draft platter. All I can still say is, “Ummm, OK?” and “Now what?” I have run so many different theories as to the logic being dished in the Timberwolves draft room by the Anti-Brain Trust headed up by first time GM David Kahn (no, I know he … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window

NBA Draft Grades

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By: David Kay Embarrased… Ashamed… Disappointed… I apologize for my poor showing with my final NBA mock draft.  After tying ESPN’s Chad Ford last year (we each picked 9 first round choices correctly), Ford OWNED me this year getting 13 right compared to my pathetic showing of six.  But like Teddy KGB in Rounders, I can admit when I have been defeated.  “He beat me.  Straight … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Grades