Needing depth and an up-grade in talent on the wing, the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked west to sign former Portland Blazers shooting guard Brandon Roy and agree to an offer sheet with restricted free agent Nicolas Batum.
Follow paulmbanksNBA Trade Deadline Losers
The NBA trade deadline was somewhat overshadowed by the opening day of March Madness. Still, there were a plethora of moves made in the final hours as teams tried to make a last ditch effort to bolster their roster or build for the future. Here are the trade deadline losers.
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Timberwovles Officially Fire Rambis; Top Coaching Candidates Move On
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 that Rambis is out as head coach of the Timberwolves. [Read more…]
Follow paulmbanksDraft Day Scenarios for the Timberwolves
What to do at number two?
No, it’s not the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book; it’s the NBA draft dilemma that Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn is faced with just hours before Thursday’s draft.
Rumors have swirled for weeks about the options that Kahn and company have with the second overall selection. [Read more…]
Follow paulmbanksNash to the Timberwolves? Makes Sense For Both Teams
On paper, Steve Nash to the Timberwolves seems like it would never work. Especially if the main trade chip being sent to Phoenix is Jonny Flynn.
That trade seems less likely than coach Eric Taylor and Vince Howard’s dad becoming friends. (Yes, I’m watching the NBC version like it’s in real time.)
I would argue Nash to the Timberwolves makes great sense for both the Suns and the Timberwolves.
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