infamous for a recruiting scandal, the Minnesota Timberwolves have confirmed reports that they have fired head coach Kurt Rambis. It was originally rumored that Rambis would be fired after last month's draft concluded. But over the past three weeks a move was never made. After a three month debacle by Timberwolves General Manager David Kahn, it is now official … [Read more...] about Timberwovles Officially Fire Rambis; Top Coaching Candidates Move On
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Ricky Rubio Will Be a NBA Bust
Not much has gone right for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the last twenty plus years. They had a brief flirtation with success during the Flip Saunders and Kevin Garnett years, but the well has been almost completely dry otherwise. The frustration was palpable this spring when general manager David Kahn went over the edge expressing his concerns with the NBA lottery. The … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Will Be a NBA Bust
Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
After what might be the longest negotiation in the history of professional sports, Ricky Rubio has finally agreed to be a part of the NBA team that drafted him. 706 days after David Kahn and the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Rubio with the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, it appears the two parties have agreed to join forces for the 2011-12 season and beyond. By … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
Timberwolves GM David Kahn Implies Lottery was Fixed for Cavs
As you know by now, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the first overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery last night, meaning the Minnesota Timberwolves will pick second. This immediately prompted rumors that the T'Wolves are looking to deal their #2 overall draft choice. Unfortunately for Minnesota fans, it also means general manager David Kahn is in charge of making the … [Read more...] about Timberwolves GM David Kahn Implies Lottery was Fixed for Cavs
Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be drafting second in the June draft. The Timberwolves entered the night with the highest probability of winning the lottery and earning the number one overall pick. But as their luck would have it, the Wolves dropped a slot and were passed by Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers via the Las Angeles Clippers pick they received from the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
Ricky Rubio Decision Headlines Minnesota Timberwolves’ Off-Season Plans
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
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?
Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?
Well, so much for the newfound optimism under Frank Vogel. After starting 9-3 under the interim coach, the Indiana Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games, including five straight in which the team never realistically threatened for the win. Three of those defeats came by 17 or more points. The most recent loss, a 101-75 thrashing Wednesday at the hands of the … [Read more...] about Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?
The Final Straw; Minnesota Needs to Show David Kahn the Door
Some people only get so many chances to prove that they're incompetent. Others get to prove they suck at their jobs daily. Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn appears to be in the latter. That trend needs to end now. For anyone who has discussed the Minnesota Timberwolves with me for more than two seconds over the past 20 months, you knew … [Read more...] about The Final Straw; Minnesota Needs to Show David Kahn the Door
Michael Beasley’s Struggles Continue
What is wrong with Michael Beasley? The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to struggle-- while falling short of already low expectations-- much of that can be attributed to the recent lackluster play of forward Michael Beasley. The once rejuvenated Beasley started the year making the league forget about his struggles dealing with the pressures of being the second pick in the … [Read more...] about Michael Beasley’s Struggles Continue