Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank will break down all thirty NBA teams over the next six weeks to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. Up … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Decision Headlines Minnesota Timberwolves’ Off-Season Plans
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Minnesota Timberwolves Season Review Part 1: What Went Wrong?
The 2010-11 Minnesota Timberwolves season was a struggle. But what went wrong? In a word, everything, but that would be too easy. Kevin Love’s 53 game double-double streak overshadowed what was a season full of over blown expectations and vast under achievement. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Season Review Part 1: What Went Wrong?
Kevin Love Passes Moses Malone With 52nd Consecutive Double-Double
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Love broke Moses Malone’s 31-year record by surpassing his mark of 51 straight double-doubles Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Love notched his 52 consecutive double-double in the second quarter Wednesday night. While the Wolves as a team have struggled mightily throughout the year, Love’s streak has made the Wolves … [Read more...] about Kevin Love Passes Moses Malone With 52nd Consecutive Double-Double
T’Wolves’ Love Passed On to Represent Western Conference
"His combination of rebounding and outside shooting is possibly the best the game has ever seen.” – ESPN’s David Thorpe To back that claim up lets look-- once again-- at Kevin Love’s outstanding numbers. 21.4 points per game, 15.5 rebounds per game, and shooting .439 from the three-point line this season through the Timberwolves first 48 games this … [Read more...] about T’Wolves’ Love Passed On to Represent Western Conference
The Kevin Love-Blake Griffin Debate
Kevin Love and Blake Griffin have taken vastly different routes to the NBA. But their performances in the 2010-11 NBA season have sparked a new debate; who is the best young power forward in the NBA? Through Friday night the Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Love is averaging 21.5 points and 15.7 rebounds per game. The Clippers' Blake Griffin checks in at 22 points and 12.7 … [Read more...] about The Kevin Love-Blake Griffin Debate
T’Wolves’ Rambis is Here to Stay
When Minnesota Timberwolves' General Manager David Kahn announced the hiring of head coach Kurt Rambis on August 8, 2009 it was generally well received by fans of the Timberwolves. As a player Rambis won four championships while playing with the Lakers (1982, 85, 87, and 88), and another two championships while he was an assistant coach with the team (2002 and 2009). His … [Read more...] about T’Wolves’ Rambis is Here to Stay
Rubio, Mayo; T’Wolves Rumor Mill Swirling
The Wolves’ record dropped to 8-25 after Wednesday night’s 119-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. But throughout the season they have shown that they may be just a move or two away from becoming a playoff contender for the 2011-12 season. Over the past 24 hours a whirlwind of rumors have surrounded the Minnesota Timberwolves, and as Wednesday as an indicator, the Wolves may in … [Read more...] about Rubio, Mayo; T’Wolves Rumor Mill Swirling
Webster’s Return Has Enhanced the Play of Young Wolves Squad
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
Timberwolves’ Kevin Love Rapidly Rising to Stardom
I “fearlessly predicted” back in October that Kevin Love would average 18 points and 13 rebounds. Oh how that has proven to be an understatement. On the year Kevin Love is averaging 20 points per game, and 15.3 rebounds per game. Far higher than the “fearless” numbers that I predicted back in October. On November 12 myself and a group of my friends headed to the Target … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Kevin Love Rapidly Rising to Stardom
5 Immediate Lineup Changes for the Timberwolves:
Last week I wrote 5 bold predictions for the 2010-11 Minnesota Timberwolves. After a pitiful 1-4 start, those bold predictions make less sense than trading for a diva wide receiver, then dumping him four weeks later. Truth be told I honestly didn’t foresee such a bad start out of this team. The trouble in paradise that ensued between head coach Kurt Rambis and star play … [Read more...] about 5 Immediate Lineup Changes for the Timberwolves: