The NBA trade deadline came and went with the Minnesota Timberwolves only making a minor move to acquire Anthony Randolph from the New York Knicks. While it was a low-risk, high-reward move, it was a trade that I thought would open the flood gates. Jonny Flynn rumors flied around all day during Thursday’s deadline, yet the Wolves never pulled the trigger. While moving … [Read more...] about Timberwolves, Kahn Miss the Boat at the NBA Trade Deadline
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Melo blockbuster lands Timberwolves young, athletic Anthony Randolph
The New York Knicks finally got their guy. Late Tuesday night the Denver Post reported that the Knicks acquired superstar forward Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster three-team trade. The Knicks receive a package based around Anthony, but also includes veteran point guard Chauncey Billups. For the Nuggets, their package is based around emerging … [Read more...] about Melo blockbuster lands Timberwolves young, athletic Anthony Randolph
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
Thunder 118, Timberwolves 117; A Microcosm of the T’Wolves Season
Brett Cloutier- Kevin Love and Michael Beasley carry the Timberwolves. An opposing player has a career game against the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves lose a game in which they have endless chances to win. Luke Ridnour takes an idiotic shot during crunch time. Sound familiar? Those four headlines have been seen on a nightly basis for the 2010-11 … [Read more...] about Thunder 118, Timberwolves 117; A Microcosm of the T’Wolves Season
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
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
Quick Hits: Golden State 108, Minnesota 99
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
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
Wolves’ Flynn Expected Back In 3 Weeks
CBS Sports is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves expect 2nd year point guard Johnny Flynn to return to action in three weeks. In July it was reported that Flynn needed hip surgery to fix a torn labral in his left hip. This news comes as the Wolves take the court tonight against the undefeated Atlanta Hawks. Flynn, who struggled at times last season adjusting to … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Flynn Expected Back In 3 Weeks
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: