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| Wolves Players Reflect On 2011-12 |
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| Love's Offseason Preparation Led To All-NBA Second Team Selection |
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| 2011-12: A Year In Review |
| Kevin Love Named To 2011-12 All-NBA Second Team |
| Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named to the 2011-12 All-NBA Second Team, the NBA announced earlier today. The All-NBA Teams were chosen by a panel of 120 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. The media voted for All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams by position with points awarded on a 5-3-1 basis. |
| Tom Hanneman Joins Fox Sports North |
| FOX Sports North announced today that Tom Hanneman has joined the FOX Sports North team as main studio host for the regional sports network, covering Minnesota Timberwolves, Twins, Wild and Gopher Hockey. |
| Love Named To 2011-12 All-NBA Second Team |
| Dancer Profile: Lizzi |
| Wolves Staff Volunteers with Minnesota Teen Challenge |
| Members of the Minnesota Timberwolves staff participated in their first volunteering opportunity of the off-season on Thursday, May 17, at Minnesota Teen Challenge, an organization that offers comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services to teens and adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. |
| Rubio Named To NBA All-Rookie First Team; Williams Named to Second Team |
| Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has been named to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie Team and forward Derrick Williams has been named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, the National Basketball Association announced earlier today. |
| Wolves Staff Volunteers with Minnesota Teen Challenge |
| Angie's Artisan Treats A Model Business Success Story |
| Dan and Angie Bastian didn’t set out to found a nationally known kettle corn company. The couple, hoping to earn additional income as a college fund for their children, began a new company called Angie’s Artisan Treats in 2001 and started popping kettle corn outside Mankato grocery stores in 2001. Today Angie’s Kettle Corn is sold in 50 states and their company, still based in North Mankato, has become not only a staple of south central Minnesota but also a partner with several Minnesota-based professional sports team—the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx, Vikings and Twins. |
| All Access: Wolves Radio |
| Wolves Announce New WolvesNation.com |
| Photo of the Week: Ricky Rubio |
| Wolves guard Ricky Rubio attended the Minnesota Lynx preseason home opener on Tuesday at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion. He sat court side and was walking without crutches. |
| 5-on-5: Around the League - May 17, 2012 |
| NBA Regular Season Awards Breakdown |
| The NBA finished up unveiling its year-end awards this week. Several Timberwolves players factored into the voting. Here's a look at all the winners and where the Wolves' personnel finished in the 2011-12 regular season awards. |
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| Pekovic Undergoes Successful Surgery |
| Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic underwent successful surgery today to remove bone spurs in his right ankle. The surgery was performed by Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Pekovic missed eight games during the 2011-12 season due to the bones spurs. Pekovic appeared in 47 games for the Wolves this past season, averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds. He was 2nd in the NBA in field goal percentage at .564 and 18th with 181 offensive rebounds. |
| Dancer Profile: Alisa |
| Top 10 Plays of the Year |
| Cambria Donates Countertops to WolvesCare Families |
| For Matt Nilsen and his family, simply being at Target Center for the Timberwolves’ Jan. 16 victory over the Sacramento Kings was a thrill. The Edina High School girls basketball coach loves any opportunity he has to share his passion for the game with his kids. |
| Meet Your Timberwolves Dancers! |
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| Dancer Profile: Tracy |
| Vote For Your Top 10 Timberwolves Plays Of The Year |
| Thank you for voting for your favorite 2011-12 Timberwolves highlights. Look for the Top 10 Plays of the Year on Sunday right here at Timberwolves.com! |
| Offseason Breakdown: Wes Johnson |
| The Timberwolves have a group of young talent that, over the course of the summer, have an opportunity to take significant strides in their games and help the team take that next step into playoff contention. Rookies Derrick Williams and Malcolm Lee and second-year player Wes Johnson are part of that group and are the top candidates to participate in Summer League in Las Vegas on July 13-22. In Part 3 of this three-part series, Timberwolves.com breaks down Johnson's sophomore year and looks ahead to his development over the summer. |
| 5-on-5: Around the League - May 3, 2012 |
| 5-on-5: Around the League - May 3, 2012 |
| Mark Remme and John Focke discuss Amare Stoudemire's postgame meltdown, the impact of Derrick Rose's torn ACL and if this season's champion will be tainted by league-wide injuries. |
| 5-on-5: Around the League - May 3, 2012 |
| Offseason Breakdown: Malcolm Lee |
| Offseason Breakdown: Derrick Williams |
| Unilever Provides Ultimate Wolves Experience For Boys And Girls Club Kids |
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| The Timberwolves Top 5 Offseason Objectives |
| Timberwolves to Select 18th Overall In 2012 NBA Draft |
| Rick Adelman and David Kahn's Season-Ending Press Conference |
| President of Basketball Operations David Kahn and coach Rick Adelman addressed the media on Friday at Target Center during their season-ending press conference. |
| Top 5 Plays: April 27, 2012 |
| Timberwolves Top 10 Plays |
| Miller's Tearful Exit |
| Postgame: Rick Adelman |
| POPP Communcations Makes Annual Donation To FastBreak Foundation |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves |
| Nuggets Spoil Wolves, Miller's Finale In 131-102 Win |
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| Brothers Get The Chance To Play Video Games With Derrick Williams |
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| Simons Says... |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Nuggets |
| Wolves (26-39) vs. Nuggets (37-28) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Wednesday, April 25 |
| Tallest Living American Makes Trip To Target Center |
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| Practice Report: Tuesday, April 24 |
| Heroes In The Making: Jennifer Burt and Peter Gove |
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| Patrick Mikan Still Sees His Father's Legacy At Target Center |
| Fantasy Forecast: The Year In Review |
| Another Warriors Late-Game Comeback Sinks Wolves 93-88 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Warriors |
| Wolves (26-38) vs. Warriors (22-41) - 6 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Saturday, April 21 |
| Wolves To Say 'Thank You' Once More On Fan Appreciation Night Thursday, April 26 vs. Denver |
| Simons Says... |
| Players, Fans Alike Feel The Changing Atmosphere At Target Center |
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| Meet Ricky Rubio At Cub Foods in Crystal On Saturday |
| Heroes In The Making: De La Salle and Gordon Parks High School Students |
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| Barea Lead The Way With 28, But The Grizzlies Beat The Wolves 91-84 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Pistons |
| Wolves (25-38) at Pistons (23-39) - 6:30 PM The Palace of Auburn Hills Where to Watch: No Local/NBA League Pass |
| Beasley Visits With HopeKids During Special Night At Target Center |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Grizzlies |
| Wolves (25-37) vs. Grizzlies (35-25) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: No Local/NBA League Pass Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Luke Ridnour Named NBA Sportsmanship Award Finalist |
| Fantasy Forecast: The Injury Bug Bites Fantasy Owners |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Pacers |
| Wolves (25-36) at Pacers (38-22) - 6 PM Bankers Life Fieldhouse Where to Watch: No Local/NBA League Pass |
| Thunder Still See Bright Future For Wolves |
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| Durant, Westbrook Too Much As Thunder Top Wolves 115-110 |
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| Fans Gather Saturday Morning To Run With The Wolves |
| View 2012 Run with the Wolves ResultsAndrea AllisWeb Editorial Associate |
| Help Crunch Celebrate His Birthday Tonight Against Oklahoma City |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Thunder |
| Wolves (25-35) vs. Thunder (43-16) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Pillsbury Elementary School Wins Think Green Award |
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| Wolves Go Cold In Second Half, Fall To Clippers 95-82 |
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| Simons Says... |
| Pregame: Wolves Remain Confident As Love Misses Clippers Game |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Clippers |
| Wolves (25-34) vs. Clippers (35-23) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Nuggets |
| Wolves (25-33) at Nuggets (31-26) - 8 PM Pepsi Center Where to Watch: No Local/NBA League Pass Champps Americana Restaurant in Eden Prairie viewing party begins at 7:30 PM |
| Rubio Addresses Media For First Time Since Injury |
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| Ricky Rubio Press Conference |
| Heroes in the Making: Jim and Merlene Stiles |
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| Scorching Suns Too Much For Wolves in 114-90 Win |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Don't Start Agent Zero Just Yet |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Suns |
| Wolves (25-32) vs. Suns (29-27) - 8 PM Target Center Where to Watch: ESPN2 Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Friday, April 5 |
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| Simons Says... |
| Lee's Learning Curve Changes Gears On The Fly |
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| Timberwolves To Celebrate Think Green Month |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Hornets |
| Wolves (25-31) at Hornets (14-41) - 7 PM New Orleans Arena Where to Watch: No Local/NBA League Pass Huberts Bar & Grill (Target Center location) viewing party begins at 6:30 PM |
| Warriors Use Third Quarter Surge To Beat Wolves, 97-94 |
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| Pregame: Barea, Pekovic To Start As Wolves Continue To Adapt |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Warriors |
| Wolves (25-30) vs. Golden State Warriors (20-31) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Beasley Makes A Special Visit To Amplatz Children's Hospital |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Time To Javelin Javale McGee? |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Kings |
| Wolves (25-29) at Kings (18-34) - 9 PM Power Balance Pavilion Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Vanilla Ice Ignites Target Center Crowd During Friday's Halftime Show |
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| Celtics Give Postseason Lesson, Beat Wolves 100-79 |
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| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Celtics |
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| Simons Says... |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Celtics |
| Wolves (25-27) vs. Celtics (28-22) - 7 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| No Questions Asked, Ridnour Delivers |
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| A Season Ticket Holder's Travels |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Trail Blazers |
| Wolves (25-28) at Trail Blazers (24-28) - 8 PM Rose Garden Where to Watch: FSN Plus (Channel Listings) |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Bobcats |
| Wolves (24-27) at Bobcats (7-40) - 6 PM Time Warner Cable Arena Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Grizzlies |
| Wolves (24-26) at Grizzlies (26-21) - 7 PM FedEx Forum Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Monday, March 26 |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Anthony And Griffin Are Better In Reality Than Fantasy |
| Wolves Storm Past Nuggets 117-100 In Return To Target Center |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Nuggets |
| Wolves (23-26) vs. Nuggets (26-22) - 2:30 PM Target Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Vanilla Ice To Perform At Halftime During Friday, March 30 Wolves Game vs. Boston |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that multi-platinum recording artist Vanilla Ice will put on a special halftime performance during next Friday's game vs. Boston. |
| Former Muskies Guard Erv Inniger Enjoying Trip Down Memory Lane |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Thunder |
| Wolves (23-25) at Thunder (35-12) - 7 p.m. at Chesapeake Energy Arena Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Simons Says... |
| Coach Connection: T.R. Dunn |
| Editor’s Note: This week, Timberwolves.com profiles each of the four Wolves assistant coaches. In Part 4, T.R. Dunn talks about his years coaching for Rick Adelman in Sacramento and Houston as well as the defensive mindset he tries to implement from his playing days. |
| Rubio Undergoes Successful Surgery On Left Knee |
| Timberwolves and Lynx Pro Shop |
| Coach Connection: Bill Bayno |
| Editor’s Note: This week, Timberwolves.com profiles each of the four Wolves assistant coaches. In Part 3, Bill Bayno transitions from six years in Portland to join Rick Adelman’s staff in Minnesota. |
| B-Wright Bringing Enthusiasm As Wolves In-Game Host |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Spurs |
| Wolves (23-24) vs. Spurs (29-14) - 7:30 p.m. at AT&T Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Coach Connection: Jack Sikma |
| Editor’s Note: This week, Timberwolves.com profiles each of the four Wolves assistant coaches. In Part 2, Jack Sikma looks back on his long career as a center in the NBA and talks about how it helped him become a coach. |
| Coach Connection: Terry Porter |
| Editor’s Note: This week, Timberwolves.com profiles each of the four Wolves assistant coaches. In Part 1, Terry Porter talks about his long relationship with Rick Adelman and the Timberwolves organization and why joining the staff this year was a perfect fit. |
| Fantasy Forecast: The NBA Trade Deadline’s Fantasy Impact |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Warriors |
| Wolves (22-24) at Warriors (18-24) - 9:30 p.m. Oracle Arena Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Kings |
| Wolves (22-23) vs. Kings (15-29) – 5 PM Power Balance Pavilion Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Dumb & Dumber Costumes Add New Style To Target Center's Courtside Seats |
| Surgery Set For Timberwolves Guard Ricky Rubio |
| March Madness Memories: Kevin Love |
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| March Madness Memories: Wayne Ellington |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Lakers |
| Wolves (22-22) vs. Lakers (27-16) - 9:30 p.m. Staples Center Where to Watch: Fox Sports North Where to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Simons Says... |
| March Madness Memories: Luke Ridnour |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Jazz |
| Wolves (22-21) vs. Jazz (20-22) - 8 PM EnergySolutions ArenaWhere to Watch: NBA TVWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| March Madness Memories: Derrick Williams |
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| Back by Popular Demand, the Timberwolves and Lynx Pro Shop Re-Opens Today |
| Sweepstakes: Play Video Games With Derrick Williams |
| Team President Chris Wright Talks About His Family Pet |
| Williams Continues To Improve Game During Rookie Year |
| Kevin Love Helps MOA Unveil K-Love The Octopus |
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| Pregame: Wolves Players Look To Step Up In Rubio's Absence |
| Fantasy Forecast: Ricky Rubio goes down; Luke Ridnour steps in |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Suns |
| Wolves (21-21) at Suns (19-21) - 9 PM US Airways CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Hornets Spoil Wolves' Homestand Finale, Win 95-89 |
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| Rubio Suffers Torn ACL, Is Done For The Season |
| Bryant's Late Free Throws Sink Wolves, 105-102 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Hornets |
| Wolves (21-20) vs. Hornets (9-31) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: NBA TVWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Wolves Recall Malcolm Lee From Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Pekovic, Love Judge Wolves Nation's Beard Contest |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Lakers |
| Wolves (21-19) vs. Lakers (23-16) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Thursday, March 8 |
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| Simons Says... |
| Fans, Players Enjoy Night At Taste of the Timberwolves |
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| Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio's SLAM Magazine Cover Hits News Stands Today |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Trail Blazers |
| Wolves (20-19) vs. Trail Blazers (19-19) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Tuesday, March 6 |
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| Johnson, Ridnour Help Wolves Win 5th Straight Home Game |
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| Everyone's Talking About the Timberwolves; Join the Discussion |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Clippers |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Trade deadline rumors running rampant |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Clippers |
| Wolves (19-19) vs. Clippers (22-13) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Trail Blazers |
| Wolves (18-19) at Trail Blazers (18-18) - 9 PM Rose GardenWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Williams, Lee Try Their Luck At Ice Fishing |
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| Tolliver Surprises Class With Reading Time-Out |
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| Simons Says... |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Suns |
| Wolves (18-18) at Suns (14-20) - 8 PM US Airways CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Wired: Derrick Williams Participates In NBA Cares Special Olympics Unity Sports Game |
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| Wolves Re-assign Rookie Guard Malcolm Lee To D-League Sioux Falls |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Lakers |
| Wolves (18-17) at Lakers (20-14) - 9:30 PM Staples CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Clippers |
| Wolves (17-17) at Clippers (20-11) - 9:30 PM Staples CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Fantasy Forecast: Carmelo Anthony may be odd-man out in NY |
| Love, Western Conference Pick Up All-Star Win |
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| 1-on-1: Clyde Drexler |
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| 1-on-1: Sam Perkins |
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| NBA Community Talks Timberwolves Over All-Star Weekend |
| All Access: Kevin Love Takes In All-Star Weekend |
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| Love Wins 3-Point Contest, Williams Close In Sprite Slam |
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| 1-on-1: Kevin Love Previews The Foot Locker 3-Point Contest |
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| All Access: Ricky Rubio's All-Star Experience |
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| Love's Consistency Noticeable At All-Star Weekend |
| Williams' Team Chuck Tops Rubio's Team Shaq 146-133 |
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| 1-on-1: Ricky Rubio On All-Star Friday |
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| All Access: Derrick Williams Arrives In Orlando |
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| 1-on-1: All-Star Forward Kevin Love |
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| Osseo Native Set To Participate In All-Star Festivities With Derrick Williams |
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| Ridnour's Buzzer Beater Sends Wolves Past Jazz, 100-98 |
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| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Jazz |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Jazz |
| Wolves (16-17) vs. Jazz (15-16) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Timberwolves' Twittermania |
| Wolves Prepare For All-Star Week Festivities |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Mid-Season Reviews |
| Love's Late Free Throws Sink Philadelphia 92-91 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Nuggets |
| Wolves (16-16) at Nuggets (17-15) - 8 PM Pepsi CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. 76ers |
| Wolves (15-16) vs. 76ers (20-11) - 6 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Saturday, February 18 |
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| Webster Continues To Gain Minutes In Wolves' Lineup |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Rockets |
| Wolves (14-16) at Rockets (17-13) - 7 PM Toyota CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Thursday, February 16 |
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| Kevin Love Sends Out Valentine's Day Cheer |
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| Simons Says... |
| Derrick Williams to Participate in 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest As Part Of All-Star Saturday Night |
| Third Quarter Synergy Lifts Wolves Past Bobcats, 102-90 |
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| Wolves All-Star Kevin Love to Participate in 2012 Foot Locker 3-Point Contest as Part of NBA All-Star Weekend |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Bobcats |
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| Congratulations, Derrick, On Going To All-Star Weekend |
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| Congratulations, Ricky, On Going To All-Star Weekend |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Bobcats |
| Wolves (13-16) vs. Bobcats (3-25) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Tuesday, February 14 |
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| Playbook Breakdown: Rubio's Unique Play Feeds A Wes Johnson Basket |
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| Los Locos Cheering Section Ignites Target Center |
| Alex ConoverWeb Editorial AssociateEmail |
| Congratulations, Kevin, On Your Second Straight All-Star Selection |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Lin-sanity breaks out in New York |
| K-Love All Star Congrats |
| Postgame MIN vs NYC: Adelman-02.11.12 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Rick Adelman discusses their loss on Saturday night against the New York Knicks from the Target Center. |
| Minnesota Muskies History |
| Former Muskies Public Relations Manager Dick Jonckowski looks back on the 1967-68 season, the only year the Muskies were in Minnesota. |
| Wolves Go Cold In Fourth Quarter, Fall To Knicks 100-98 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Magic |
| Wolves (13-15) at Magic (17-11) - 6 PM Amway CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| A Look Back At The Minnesota Muskies |
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| Top 5 Plays - February 12, 2012 |
| Nikola Pekovic cracks the Top 5 Plays list twice this week, plus Ricky Rubio continues to impress with his passing and Wes Johnson throws down an impressive jam. |
| Wolves Rewind: February 12 |
| In case you missed it, here's a look back at the action from the past week. |
| Wolves Rewind: February 12 |
| In case you missed it, here's a look back at the action from the past week. |
| Mavericks Avoid Season Sweep, Beat Wolves 104-97 |
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| Wolves Hold On, Top Kings 86-84 |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Knicks |
| Wolves (13-14) vs. Knicks (12-15) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: No Local/League PassWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Mavericks |
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| Postgame: Rick Adelman |
| The Wolves coach talks about Friday's 104-97 loss to Dallas. |
| Postgame: Rick Adelman |
| The Wolves coach talks about Friday's 104-97 loss to Dallas. |
| Postgame: Kevin Love |
| Wolves forward Kevin Love addresses the media after Friday's loss to Dallas. |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Mavericks |
| Wolves (13-13) vs. Mavericks (15-11) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Love Selected To Western Conference All-Star Team |
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| Simons Says... |
| Heroes in the Making: Army Specialist Michael Wendt and Air Force Staff Sergeant Matt Lentz |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail |
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| Lee Scores 16 In Skyforce Debut |
| Ricky Rubio, Derrick Williams to Represent Wolves in 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge |
| Three Guard Lineup Working For Wolves |
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| Three guard lineup |
| Coach Rick Adelman has been using Ricky Rubio, Luke Ridnour and JJ Barea on the court at the same time in recent games, and it's become an effective lineup late in games. |
| Three guard lineup |
| Coach Rick Adelman has been using Ricky Rubio, Luke Ridnour and JJ Barea on the court at the same time in recent games, and it's become an effective lineup late in games. |
| Three guard lineup |
| Coach Rick Adelman has been using Ricky Rubio, Luke Ridnour and JJ Barea on the court at the same time in recent games, and it's become an effective lineup late in games. |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Grizzlies |
| Wolves (13-12) at Grizzlies (12-13) - 7 PM FedEx ForumWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Kings |
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| Kings vs. Timberwolves |
| Nikola Pekovic scores 23 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to a victory over the Kings. |
| Kings vs. Timberwolves |
| Nikola Pekovic scores 23 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to a victory over the Kings. |
| Kings vs. Timberwolves |
| Nikola Pekovic scores 23 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to a victory over the Kings. |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Kings |
| Wolves (12-12) vs. Kings (9-15) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Monday, February 6 |
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| Kevin Love Suspended 2 Games |
| Heroes in the Making: Army Sergeants Dawn VanHeuven, Kimberly Ramos and Army Specialist Joshua Ramos |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail |
| Fantasy Forecast: Deng If You Do, Dang If You Don't |
| Wolves Down Rockets, Reach .500 With 100-91 Win |
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| Timberwolves Talk Super Bowl |
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| Wolves Rewind |
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| Postgame: Luke Ridnour |
| Super Bowl Picks |
| Postgame MIN vs HOU: Rick Adelman-02.04.12 |
| Postgame: Ricky Rubio |
| Rockets vs. Timberwolves |
| Rubio's Half-court Lob to Wesley |
| Jose Barea's Fancy Pass |
| Wolves Rewind: February 5 |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Rockets |
| Wolves (11-12) vs. Rockets (13-10) - 7:00 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: No local/League PassWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Hero In The Making: Army Specialist Amanda Williams |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail |
| Timberwolves Season Ticket Renewal |
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| Wired: JJ Barea |
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| Ricky Rubio: The Art Of The Alley-Oop |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Nets |
| Wolves (10-12) at Nets (8-15) - 6:30 PM Prudential CenterWhere to Watch: No local/League PassWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Practice Report: Thursday, February 2 |
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| Simons Says... |
| Pacers Power Past Wolves, 109-99 |
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| Rubio named Western Conference Rookie of the Month |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Pacers |
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| Wolves to Wear Minnesota Muskies Uniforms For First Time Tonight |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Pacers |
| Wolves (10-11) vs. Pacers (14-6) - 7 PM Target CenterWhere to Watch: Fox Sports NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCO |
| Pekovic's Consistent Play Paying Dividends |
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| Wolves take to the Kitchen for Cooking For A Cause |
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| Hero In The Making: James Dawson |
| Vote Ricky Rubio Into This Year's All-Star Game! |
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| Vote Kevin Love Into This Year's All-Star Game! |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Handling A Rocky Fantasy Season |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Rockets |
| Lineup Change Keeps Wolves Close, But Lakers Pull Away 106-101 |
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| Timberwolves Community Stories 2011-12 |
| Take a look back at the FastBreak Foundation's community involvement during the 2011-12 season.Ricky Rubio meets fans at Cub Foods |
| Gasol Expresses Admiration For Rubio's Play |
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| Beasley Says Foot Feels Fine, Focuses On Regaining Quickness |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Lakers |
| Hero In The Making: Carter Olson |
| Late Surge, Strong Defense Helps Wolves Past Spurs 87-79 |
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| Wolves Live Weekly |
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| Shootaround: Wolves vs. Spurs |
| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Spurs Your browser does not support iframes. |
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| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Well balanced teams New 409361254 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Nick Collison Undergoes Succesful Surgery 409361252 |
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| Exciting Season 409361226 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Big Trades this season 40936121 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Big Trades this season 40936120 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Teams Exercise Options on Six Players 409351159 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Well balanced teams 409351158 |
| this should be blue Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers, Hare Raisers and the 'Sixth Man Squad,' made up of volunteers from the team’s front office staff, will make 26 total stops throughout the Philadelphia region, with many in the same day. |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Spurs |
| All Access: Ricky Rubio's GQ Magazine Shoot |
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| Simons Says... |
| The Wolves Hot Seat |
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| C.H. Robinson And Timberwolves Continue Partnership Through WolvesCare Month |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail |
| Kevin Love Re-Signs With Timberwolves |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Mavericks |
| Practice Report: Tuesday, January 24 |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 4/26 |
| Timberwolves Game Stories 2011-12 |
| We kept track of our articles from every Wolves game for the entire 2011-12 season.Wolves vs. Nuggets -- April 26 |
| Hero In The Making: Cam Tipping |
| Rockets Too Much For Shorthanded Wolves in 107-92 Win |
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| McHale, Adelman Face Familiar Opponents Tonight At Target Center |
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| Kevin Love Announces Fourth Annual Coat Drive |
| Fantasy Forecast: Time To Buy Low And Sell High |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Rockets |
| The Power Of Love |
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| Ridnour Continues To Provide Consistent Presence In Wolves' Back Court |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Jazz |
| Simons Says... |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Clippers |
| Practice Report: Thursday, January 19 |
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| Rubio, Love Among All-Star Leaders After Second Returns |
| Hero In The Making: Colin Chapman |
| Wolves Beat Pistons 93-85 For Second Straight Win |
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| Shootaround Access: Wolves vs. Pistons |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Pistons |
| Practice Report: Tuesday, January 17 |
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| Heroes In The Making: Luke Hennessy and Hayley Nilsen |
| 5-on-5: Around the League |
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| Muskies Jerseys Bring Old ABA Memories To Light |
| Wolves Sharp Shooting Downs Kings |
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| Wolves Pay Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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| Love Named As Finalist For U.S. Olympic Team |
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| Fantasy Forecast: No power surge from Ibaka |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Kings |
| Webster's Road To Recovery |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Hawks |
| Rubio, Love Near Top Of All-Star Voting |
| Scouting Report: Wolves at Hornets |
| All-Star Wallpaper Contest - #VOTETWOLVES |
| Practice Report: Thursday, January 12 |
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| Simons Says... |
| Kevin Love Featured On Sport Science |
| Kevin Love Featured On ESPN's Sports Science |
| Rubio, Barea Building Off One Another |
| Heroes In The Making: Charlie and Jack Postlewaite |
| Wolves Fight Back, Fall To Bulls 111-100 |
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| Tolliver's Travels |
| Alex ConoverWeb Editorial AssociateEmail |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs.Bulls |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail Wolves (3-6) at Bulls (8-2) - 7 PM Target Center |
| 2012 All-Shootout Team |
| 2012 Timberwolves Shootout All-StarsMost Valuable Player - Johnny Woodard - Duluth EastAll-Shootout TeamSkye Warwick - St Thomas More - 20 points, 6 3-pointers Sanjay Lumpkin – Benilde-St. Margaret’s - 29 points, 10 reboundsTaylor Stafford - Duluth East - 20 points - 9 assists |
| Fantasy Forecast: Wolves on the Rise |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Raptors |
| Mark RemmeWolves Editor/WriterEmail / TwitterWolves (3-5) at Raptors (3-5) - 6 PM Air Canada CentreWhere to Watch: FS North |
| Rubio, Tolliver Spend Time At Reading Time Out |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Wizards |
| Cavaliers Hand Wolves Second Straight Defeat |
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| 2012 Shootout NBA Alumni |
| 2012 Shootout NBA Alumni By Chris Monter, College Basketball News The Timberwolves Shootout has featured 20 players who have gone on to play minutes in the NBA. Here is a look at past standouts who played at the event.Sam Jacobson — Cottage Grove (95-96) — Lakers/Timberwolves/Golden State Khalid El-Amin — Mpls North (96-97) — Chicago |
| 2012 Shootout Results |
| Kelsey Kroll |
| El Sitio Web de los Minnesota Timberwolves |
| &soundFile |
| Shootaround Access: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers |
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| 2012 Timberwolves Shootout Tips Off Saturday |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Cavaliers |
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| Practice Report: Thursday, Jan. 5 |
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| Love, Beasley and Rubio Selected To All-Star Ballot |
| Hero In The Making: Josh Peterson |
| Grizzlies Take Advantage of Wolves Miscues, Win 90-86 |
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| Shootaround Access: Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies |
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| 2012 Shootout Matchups |
| 2012 Shootout Matchups By Chris Monter, College Basketball News Game # 1 St. Thomas More (SD) vs. Benilde St. Margaret's – 11 AM |
| All Access: From U Of A To The NBA |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Grizzlies |
| Wolves Rewind |
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| Platoon Of Production |
| Wolves' Sharp Shooting Upends Spurs 106-96 |
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| Shootaround Access: Rubio's Passing, Shooting A Concern For Spurs |
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| Fantasy Forecast: It's Rubio Time |
| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Spurs |
| Love's 3-point Barrage Sparks Wolves To First Win |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Mavricks |
| Wolves vs. Mavericks 6 PM - Target CenterWhere to Watch: FS NorthWhere to Listen: 830 AM WCCOKelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media Associate |
| Barea Hopeful For Return On Sunday |
| Kelsey KrollWolves Editorial/Social Media AssociateEmail |
| Randolph's Shines Offensively, Defensively Against Heat |
| Wolves Take Heat To Wire, Fall In Final Seconds |
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| Pregame: LeBron James Not Surprised By Derrick Williams' Skills |
| Shootaround Access: Timberwolves vs. Heat |
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| Top 5 Plays of the Week |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Heat |
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| Practice Report: Friday, Dec. 29 |
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| 5 Things To Watch For In This Week's Homestand |
| Anthony Tolliver Gives Back |
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| Breaking Down Minnesota's 98-95 Loss To Milwaukee |
| All Access: 2011-12 Timberwolves Home Opener |
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| Rubio Dazzles In Debut |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves at Bucks |
| Wolves Come Back, Fall Short In Home Opener |
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| Pregame: Questions To Be Answered Tonight |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 1 |
| 1-on-1 with David Kahn |
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| Timberwolves Basketball Is Back |
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| Scouting Report: Wolves vs. Thunder |
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| Spreading Holiday Cheer |
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| Looking To The Future |
| Wolves Waive Bonzi Wells |
| Practice Report: Friday, Dec. 23 |
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| Fantasy Forecast: Draft Report |
| With the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement settled, we can finally get some fantasy basketball in. The good news about starting the season this late is that the NFL is almost finished in fantasy terms, so you can pretty much focus on your basketball team and not have to worry about the troubles of juggling two teams and your already busy schedule. |
| Barea's Leadership Making Quick Impact |
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| Practice Report: Thursday, Dec. 22 |
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| Wolves Give Back During Season Of Giving |
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| Lee Comfortable With NBA Transition |
| Wolves at Bucks Scouting Report |
| Training Camp Day 10 |
| Timberwolves Showcase Skills, Personalities At Scrimmage |
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| Wolves Impressive Win Over Bucks |
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| Wolves vs. Bucks Gameday |
| Training Camp Day 8 |
| Training Camp Day 7 |
| 1-on-1 with J.J. Barea |
| Training Camp Day 6 |
| Timberwolves Sign Free Agent José Juan Barea |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed free-agent guard Jos |
| Training Camp Day 5 |
| Timberwolves Trade Lazar Hayward to Oklahoma City |
| Wolves Acquire Two Second Round Picks and Robert Vaden from Thunder The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired a 2012 second round pick, a future conditional second round selection and guard Robert Vaden from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for forward Lazar Hayward. Following the trade, the Wolves waived Vaden. |
| Training Camp Day 4 |
| All Access: Derrick Williams Media Day |
| Training Camp Day 3 |
| Training Camp Day 2 |
| Training Camp Day 1 |
| Best of the 2010-2011 Wolves Season |
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| We're Back |
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| Derrick Williams Media Availability |
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| Ricky Rubio Media Availability |
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| Wolves Announce Basketball and Coaching Staffs |
| Wolves Set to Tip Off 2011-12 Season vs. Thunder |
| Single-Game Tickets to Go On Sale Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 a.m.; 10-Game Flex Pack Ticket Packages Offer Fans the Ultimate Customization Plan |
| Kevin Love Media Availability |
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| David Kahn Media Availability |
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| Season Ticket Holder Spotlight: Sal |
| Season Ticket Holder Spotlight: Jennifer |
| Wolves History 101: A New Attack |
| Wolves Introduce Rick Adelman |
| 1-on-1 with Rick Adelman |
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| 1-on-1 with David Kahn |
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| Wolves Staff Fill Backpacks for Children |
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| 1-on-1 with Jerome Kersey |
| Target and Wolves Extend Arena Partnership |
| National Spotlight: Rick Adelman |
| Wolves Reach Agreement with Adelman |
| Adelman's Winning Formula |
| Offseason Reading: The Season Never Ends |
| Wolves History 101: Basketball Returns |
| Wolves Staff Assists the Community |
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| Wolves Announce 2011 Preseason Schedule |
| The Petersen Perspective: Chris Mullin |
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| The Story Behind Mikan's Statue |
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| Wolves Flashback: Rider's Rise |
| Wolves Flashback: Randy Breuer |
| David BrauerWolves Contributor |
| Rob Babcock's Travel Blog |
| Burgers and Basketball |
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| Wolves Release 2011-12 Schedule |
| Rambis Relieved, Kahn Addresses Media |
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| Wolves Relieve Kurt Rambis of Coaching Duties |
| MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the team has relieved head coach Kurt Rambis of his coaching duties. |
| Corbin's Next Step |
| David BrauerWolves Contributor |
| Rubio Hosts Build-A-Bear Visit |
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| Wolves Draft Live 2011 Replay |
| Wolves Draft Live 2011 Replay |
| A New-Look Pack, Wolves Workout |
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| 1-on-1 with Kevin Love |
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| Wolves Complete Five Draft-Night Trades |
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| Wolves Draft Derrick Williams with No. 2 Pick |
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| Instant Analysis: Derrick Williams |
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| Ricky Rubio Press Conference Video |
| Wolves Host Interactive Draft Live 2011 Show |
| Wolves Draft Live 2011 |
| Wolves Host Draft Party and Interactive Show |
| Timberwolves.com First Look: Ricky Rubio |
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| Exclusive 1-on-1: Ricky Rubio |
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| Wolves Sign Ricky Rubio |
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| Wolves Summer Caravan Hits the Road |
| 2011 U.S. Bank/Minnesota Timberwolves Summer Caravan Hits the Road on June 20 Caravan Stops Include Duluth, St. Cloud, Rochester |
| Rubio Central |
| Catching Up With Christian Laettner |
| Tolliver Assists in Joplin and Hosts Clinic |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, May 19, 2011 |
| Get to Know Amber |
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| 2011 NBA Lottery Preview |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 |
| Johnson Named to T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Second Team |
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| Get to Know Marlene |
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| Wolves Re-Launch Pay the Pick |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, May 5, 2011 |
| Get to Know Shannon |
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| 2011 Draft Lottery Odds |
| Roundtable: Rookies |
| Early Entry Candidates for 2011 NBA Draft |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, April 28, 2011 |
| Job Posting: Interactive Design Assistant |
| TITLE: Interactive Design AssistantDEPARTMENT: Interactive ServicesTYPE: Part-time (25-30 hrs/wk), seasonal position (5/9/11-9/30/11), paidREPORTS TO: Manager of Interactive ServicesSTART DATE: May 9, 2011, or ASAPNUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1POSITION OVERVIEW |
| Beasley Provides Hope for HopeKids |
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| Get to Know Lizzi |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, April 22, 2011 |
| Kevin Love's Inspiration |
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| Major NBA Award Announcement |
| What: The Timberwolves and the NBA will hold a press conference to make a major announcement When: Thursday, April 21 Press Conference begins at 2:00 p.m. Info: Press conference will be streamed live on Timberwolves.com |
| Get to Know Emily |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, April 14, 2011 |
| 2010-11 Season Review |
| Wolves Fall In Season Finale |
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| Wolves vs. Rockets Gameday |
| Get To Know Kait |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 25 |
| Wolves @ Suns Gameday |
| Wolves @ Nuggets Gameday |
| Darko Lends a Helping Hand |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, April 7, 2011 |
| Wolves Live Weekly 4/7 |
| Wolves Dropped By Suns |
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| Wolves Host Think Green Game vs. Phoenix |
| Wolves Award School for Thinking Green |
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| Wolves vs. Suns Gameday |
| 830 WCCO-AM New Radio Home for the Wolves |
| Get To Know Gina |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 24 |
| Wolves @ Grizzlies Gameday |
| Wolves Burned By Heat |
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| Wolves vs. Heat Gameday |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 3/31 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| Wolves vs. Bulls Gameday |
| Get To Know Anica |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 23 |
| Wolves Fall Short To Bulls |
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| Wolves vs. Celtics Gameday |
| MINNESOTA’S NBA D-LEAGUE AFFILIATE SIOUX FALLS ON VERSUS |
| Wolves @ Thunder Gameday |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, March 17, 2011 |
| Wolves Live Weekly 3/23 |
| Wolves @ Mavericks Gameday |
| Kobe Bryant: Mentor and Foe |
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| Get To Know Allie |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 22 |
| Wolves Caged By Kings |
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| Wolves vs. Kings Gameday |
| Wolves @ Lakers Gameday |
| Jonny Flynn 2011 Tournament Picks |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, March 17, 2011 |
| Wolves @ Jazz Gameday |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 21 |
| Wolves @ Warriors Gameday |
| Wolves Have No Trouble With Jazz |
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| March Memories |
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| Wolves vs. Jazz Gameday |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 |
| Wolves Live Weekly 3/10 |
| Love Gets Record, Wolves Top Pacers |
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| The Road to Double-Double Supremacy |
| Wolves @ Pacers Gameday |
| Wolves Fall To Mavericks |
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| Wolves Assist Minnesota FoodShare |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 20 |
| Wolves vs. Mavericks Gameday |
| Love Not Enough vs Wizards |
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| Wolves @ Wizards Gameday |
| Wolves Topped by 76ers |
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| Wolves @ Sixers Gameday |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, March 4, 2011 |
| Wolves Roll Past Pistons |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 3/3 |
| Wolves Fall To Lakers |
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| Wolves @ Pistons Gameday |
| Wolves Provide "More" Reasons to Join Pack |
| Wolves vs. Lakers Gameday |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 19 |
| Wolves Edge Warriors |
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| Wolves vs. Warriors Gameday |
| Wolves Stung By Hornets |
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| Wolves vs. Hornets Gameday |
| Wolves Live Weekly 2/24 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, February 24, 2011 |
| Wolves Fall To Grizzlies |
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| National Spotlight: Jonah Ballow with Ric Bucher |
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| Wolves vs. Grizzlies Gameday |
| Wolves Acquire Anthony Randolph |
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| Wolves @ Bucks Gameday |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 18 |
| The All-Star Blog | LA 2011 |
| Wolves Fall Short Against Clippers |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, February 17, 2011 |
| STH EXPERIENCE: VIP TREATMENT |
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| From Stars to Spectators |
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| Wolves vs. Clippers Gameday |
| Wolves Fall to Blazers |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 17 |
| Wolves vs. Blazers Gameday |
| Wolves Suffer Loss to Sixers |
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| Wolves vs. 76ers Gameday |
| Wolves @ Pacers Gameday |
| Wolves Live Weekly 2/10 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, February 10, 2011 |
| STH's Bowled Over at Team Party |
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| Double Agent Love |
| Wolves @ Rockets Gameday |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 17 |
| Wolves @ Hornets Gameday |
| Wolves Suffer Loss To Nuggets |
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| Wolves vs. Nuggets Gameday |
| Feeling the All-Star Love |
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| Wolves @ Raptors Gameday |
| Wolves Live Weekly 2/3 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, February 3, 2011 |
| Wolves Fall to Grizzlies |
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| 1-on-1 with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak |
| LA Bound: Johnson Reacts to Rookie Selection |
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| A New-Look Target Center: Renovation Plan in Place |
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| Wolves vs. Grizzlies Gameday |
| Mayor Rybak, Glen Taylor to Announce Sensible Solution for Target Center |
| WHAT: Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson will join Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, Target Center representatives and downtown Minneapolis business representatives in announcing a sensible, sustainable Minnesota solution for renovating Target Center. The proposed renovation will cost considerably less than replacing the existing facility and will extend its life another two decades. WHO: Mayor R.T. Rybak City Council President Barbara Johnson |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 15 |
| Wolves Roll Raptors |
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| Wolves Dropped by Jazz |
| Wolves vs. Raptors Gameday |
| STH Experience: Off the Court |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 1/27 |
| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, January 27, 2010 |
| Wolves Fall to Thunder in OT |
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| Wolves @ Jazz Gameday |
| Moving Forward |
| Wolves Topped By Rockets |
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| Wired |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 14 |
| Wolves vs. Thunder Gameday |
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| Wolves vs Rockets Gameday |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, January 20, 2010 |
| Wolves Stopped By Clippers |
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| Wolves @ Clippers Gameday |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 1/18 |
| Wolves Drop Road Loss to Blazers |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 13 |
| Wolves @ Blazers Gameday |
| Wolves Drop Home Game to Magic |
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| Wolves vs. Magic Gameday |
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| Family Ties: Flynn and Starks |
| Wolves Snap Skid, Topple Wizards |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, January 13, 2010 |
| Wolves Live Weekly 1/13 |
| Wolves vs. Wizards Gameday |
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| Wednesday Practice Report |
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| STH Experience: Part of the Pack |
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| Wolves Drop Another To Spurs |
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| Monday Practice Report |
| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 12 |
| Wolves @ Spurs Gameday |
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| Wolves Fall to Blazers |
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| Simons Says... |
| Thursday, January 6, 2010 |
| Wolves vs. Blazers Gameday |
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| Wolves Lose OT Battle To Bobcats |
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| Wolves Live Weekly 1/6 |
| Wolves vs. Bobcats Gameday |
| Tuesday Practice Report |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 11 |
| Wolves@ Celtics Gameday |
| Wolves Cut Down Nets |
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| Wolves vs. Nets Gameday |
| Simons Says... |
| Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Thursday Practice Report |
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| Wolves Fall to Nuggets |
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| 2011 Timberwolves Shootout |
| Wolves Live Weekly 12/30 |
| Webster's Instant Impact |
| Wolves Take Down Hornets |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Fantasy Forecast: Week 10 |
| Wolves vs. Hornets Gameday |
| Timberwolves Secret Santa |
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| Surprise! $500 Shopping Spree with Wolves |
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| Love's National Spotlight |
| Flynn and Brewer Receive a Howl |
| Lauren Lang Wolves Writer |
| The B-Easy Show: Alternate Uniforms |
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| Wolves Live Weekly |
| Wolves "Trade Up" for Dream Wedding Package |
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| Wolves Mobile News & Alerts - The Official Team Mobile Program |
| Sign up for the Wolves Mobile News & Alerts and you will begin to receive Timberwolves breaking news and information via text message. Please fill in the fields below: |
| Rehab Report: Jonny Flynn |
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| Love's Month to Remember |
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| Wolves vs. Lakers Gameday |
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| Investigative Report: The Awkward Handshake |
| Wolves Rally Past Knicks |
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| Love In The Record Books |
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| Wolves Sign Sundiata Gaines |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed free-agent guard Sundiata Gaines. To make room on the roster, the Wolves last night requested waivers on guard Maurice Ager. |
| Wolves vs. Knicks Gameday |
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| The Proposal |
| 5-on-5: Around the League |
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| The Wolves Hot Seat |
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| Wolves Live Weekly |
| Thank you to KFAN's Henry Lake for sitting in on this weeks addition of Wolves Live! Be sure to tune in next week (Thursday, November 11) at 12 pm. |
| Wolves Announce TV Partnership with WFTC My29 |
| Wolves Dropped In Season Opener |
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| Tuesday Practice Report |
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| Fantasy Forecast |
| Owner Glen Taylor Re-Elected Chairman |
| The Cuse Connection |
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| FOX Sports North & DISH Network Update |
| Fans Can 'See Their Names in Lights' |
| The B-Easy Show |
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| Flynn's Road to Recovery |
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| #Twolves 10-Game Personality Packs 2010 |
| #Twolves 10-Game Paul Allen Pack 2010-11 |
| Life Time Fitness New Naming Rights Partner |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Life Time Fitness has secured the first-ever naming rights partnership of the Timberwolves practice facility in team history. |
| #Twolves Training Camp Central 2010 |
| Media Day 2010 LIVE |
| B-Easy Prepares For Camp |
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| Wolves Return to Mankato for Training Camp |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team will open its 2010 Training Camp on Saturday, Sept. 25 on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato, Minn. The 2010 Timberwolves Training Camp is presented by the Hilton Garden Inn - Mankato. |
| #Twolves 10-Game Flex Pack Central 2010-11 |
| A Kid at Heart |
| Rubio's Flash and Maturity |
| Fans to Vote For Muskies or Pipers |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul – Muskies or Pipers? That's the choice Minnesota Timberwolves fans will have at the team's booth at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. The names are in reference to the two American Basketball Association (ABA) franchises that played in Minnesota in the late 1960s. |
| Rubio Shines Against USA |
| Timberwolves Announce 2010 Preseason Schedule |
| Timberwolves Announce 2010 Preseason Schedule Highlights Include NBA Europe Live Games in London and Paris as well as an Exhibition Game in Syracuse, N.Y. |
| Johnson Signs Exclusive Trading Card Deal |
| ARLINGTON, Texas – Panini America, a subsidiary of The Panini Group, the leading global publisher of sports and entertainment collectables, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive relationship with Wesley Johnson, the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and the fourth overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. The partnership with Panini America, the exclusive trading card and sticker licensee of the NBA, marks Johnson’s first NBA trading card deal. |
| Timberwolves Unveil Modified Uniforms |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today unveiled the newest evolution of the team's uniforms, which will debut this fall when the team tips off its 22nd season in the NBA. Minnesota's modified uniforms were developed through a collaborative effort between the team, the NBA and adidas. |
| Timberwolves Uniform Unveiling 2010-11 |
| #Twolves 20-Game Flex Pack Central 2010-11 |
| Top 10 Games At Target Center |
| B-Easy with Michael Beasley |
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| Wolves Waive Delonte West |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has waived guard Delonte West. West was acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers along with Sebastian Telfair in exchange for Ryan Hollins and Ramon Sessions on July 26. For more news and notes on the team follow the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jonah on Twitter. |
| 1-on-1 with Kevin Love |
| Wolves Sign Nikola Pekovic |
| Jonny Flynn Injury Update |
| Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn underwent successful surgery this morning for a labral tear repair and removal of extra bone to his left hip. The procedure was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. The typical recovery time for this type of injury is three to four months. |
| Wolves Trade Sessions & Hollins |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has traded center Ryan Hollins, guard Ramon Sessions and a future second-round draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the player contracts of guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair. |
| Job Posting: Interactive Designer |
| POSITION OVERVIEW The Minnesota Timberwolves & Minnesota Lynx are seeking an energetic, self motivated designer to assist the manager of interactive services and the senior vice president of marketing and communications with implementing all of the interactive initiatives for both organizations. |
| Wolves Sign Free Agent Luke Ridnour |
| Timberwolves Introduce Beasley |
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| Timberwolves Acquire Michael Beasley |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired 6-9 forward Michael Beasley from the Miami Heat in exchange for the Wolves' second-round picks in the 2011 and 2014 NBA Drafts and cash considerations. As part of the deal, the Heat will also have the right to swap first-round picks with the Wolves in a future draft. |
| #Twolves Summer League Central 2010 |
| 1-on-1 with Lazar Hayward |
| 2010 Rookie Introductory Press Conference |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced three of the players they drafted in the 2010 NBA draft to the media. |
| 1-on-1 with Wes Johnson |
| Timberwolves.com reporter Jonah Ballow caught up with the Wolves number 4 pick, Wes Johnson, after meeting the media in Minnesota. |
| Minnesota Acquires Draft Rights to Lazar Hayward |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired the draft rights to Marquette forward Lazar Hayward, the 30th overall pick, and Serbian forward Nemanja Bjelica, the 35th overall pick, from the Washington Wizards in exchange for the draft rights to Clemson forward Trevor Booker, the 23rd overall pick, and Hamady N'diaye, the 56th overall pick. |
| Minnesota Acquires Martell Webster from Portland |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight acquired 6-7 guard/forward Martell Webster from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for forward Ryan Gomes and the draft rights to Luke Babbitt, the 16th overall pick in tonight's draft. |
| 1-on-1 with Kurt Rambis |
| Timberwolves.com editor/writer Jonah Ballow sits down with Wolves head coach Kurt Rambis as he prepares for the 2010 NBA Draft. |
| David Kahn Pre-Draft Media Availability (part 1) |
| Kahn speaks to the media after the final Timberwolves draft workout. |
| Draft Party and Live Interactive Broadcast |
| Draft Workouts - Shooting Guards |
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| Draft 2010 | Paul George |
| Get To Know Tony Ronzone |
| Take the opportunity to find out more about the Wolves new assistant GM Tony Ronzone. |
| National Spotlight: Jonah Ballow with SI.com's Ian Thomsen |
| Jonah Ballow with Ian Thomsen |
| Draft 2010 | Cole Aldrich |
| Draft 2010 | Donatas Motiejunas |
| Draft 2010 | Ed Davis |
| Draft 2010 | Patrick Patterson |
| Draft 2010 | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| #Twolves Draft Central 2010 |
| Draft 2010 | Greg Monroe |
| Draft 2010 | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Draft 2010 | Wesley Johnson |
| Draft 2010 | Derrick Favors |
| Wolves hire Assistant GM / Player Personnel Tony Ronzone |
| President of Basketball Operations David Kahn talks about the hiring of Tony Ronzone to the Timberwolves family. |
| David Kahn Press Conference | 5-17-10 |
| President of basketball operations David Kahn talks about the future of the Wolves and possible outcomes in this year's NBA Draft. |
| Wolves Secure No. 4 Pick In 2010 NBA Draft |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves were awarded the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft at tonight's NBA Draft Lottery. Fans can get in on the excitement and see this high draft pick in a Wolves uniform this coming season by taking advantage of great Run with the Pack season ticket deals, starting tonight and ending on draft day. The 2010 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 24, at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. |
| 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Preview |
| With the 2010 NBA Draft Lottery scheduled for Tuesday on ESPN, Hornets.com asked participating teams to weigh in on lottery-relate |
| Progress and Promise |
| As the Wolves move forward to strengthen the roster, it's time to look back at the individual progress from Ellington, Flynn, Brewer, and Love. This young nucleus is prepared for another big leap in 2010-11. |
| Hollins: High Flyer |
| Ryan Hollins spent his first season in Minneapolis high above the rim with a plethora of sky scraping dunks and blocked shots. |
| Statements Regarding Fred Hoiberg |
| Earlier today, Fred Hoiberg accepted the position of men's head basketball coach at his alma mater Iowa State. Hoiberg, who most recently served as the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Timberwolves, had been working in the team's front office for the past four seasons. The following are statements from Hoiberg and members of the Timberwolves: Fred Hoiberg |
| Wolves Sign Greg Stiemsma |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed 6-11 center Greg Stiemsma for the remainder of the 2009-10 season and for the 2010-11 season. Per team policy, terms of the contract offer were not disclosed. |
| Rebuilding Brewer |
| Wolves vs. Heat Gameday |
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| A Taste of Vegas |
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| Wolves vs. Mavericks Gameday |
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| Get To Know Lexi |
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| Interactive Broadcast |
| Wolves Acquire Darko Milicic from New York |
| Radio voice of the Wolves, Alan Horton chats with David Kahn about the latest deal to bring former No. 2 overall pick Darko Milicic to Minnesota. How does this help the team, as far as you're concerned? |
| Elite Status |
| Get To Know Gina |
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| Simon Says... Week 13 |
| Thursday, January 28, 2009 |
| Get to Know the Dancer... 2009-2010 Archive |
| We caught up with each of the Timberwolves dancers and interviewed them about their likes and dislikes, hobbies, pre-game rituals, education, and other interesting facts about the members of this season's dance team.Your browser does not support iframes. |
| Get To Know Brittany |
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| National Spotlight on Dominique Wilkins |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/Writer |
| Get To Know Amber |
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| Timberwolves to Host MLK Day Celebration |
| Timberwolves to Host MLK Day Celebration Monday, Jan. 18 from Noon - 12:30 p.m. |
| Cardinal and Gomes Visit Children's Hospital |
| Lindsey YoungWolves Writer |
| Get To Know Kathrine |
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| Get To Know Alisa |
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| Get To Know Sara |
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| Wolves Join Kids in Holiday Shopping Spree |
| Lindsey YoungWolves WriterEven professional basketball players can take some quality shopping advice once in awhile. "I was just trying to teach him how to shop for girls," said Kassidy of Jonny Flynn. Kassidy, 12, was one of several school-age children who received the gift of a $500 shopping spree at Target. The kids were selected by the Minnesota Adoption Resource Network. |
| Get To Know Jacqueline |
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| Timberwolves Live Stream |
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| Get To Know Bianca |
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| Get To Know Heather |
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| Get To Know Nicole |
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| Top 5 Plays of the Week |
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| Nathan Jawai: Australian Impact |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterEmail / Twitter |
| Wolves Add Darrick Martin to Basketball Staff |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team has named 13-year NBA veteran Darrick Martin as the team's Assistant Director of Player Development. Martin will aid Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development J.B. Bickerstaff with the all of the team's player development initiatives. "I'm very excited to welcome Darrick to our staff," Timberwolves Head Coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's been around this league a long time and will be a tremendous resource for our players, both on and off the court." |
| Wolves Dedicate Newly Renovated Court |
| Timberwolves Game Stories 2010-11 |
| We kept track of our articles from every Wolves home game and selected road games, and game summaries/box scores for the entire 2010-11 season.Wolves vs. Rockets -- April 14 |
| Wolves Unveil Hardwood Classic Jersey |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled their schedule of six Hardwood Classic games for the 2009-10 season this afternoon at the IDS Crystal Court. The Wolves also unveiled the throwback jersey they will wear during the Hardwood Classic games -- the same-styled jersey the team wore during the franchise's inaugural season of 1989-90. |
| Wolves Request Waivers on Antonio Daniels |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has requested waivers on guard Antonio Daniels. |
| Wolves Acquire Nathan Jawai from Dallas |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired 6-10 forward Nathan Jawai and cash considerations from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. The pick is protected through the 55th draft position. |
| Wolves Season Preview 2009-10 |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterEmail / TwitterAl Jefferson, Center/Forward #25 |
| 2010-11 NBA Key Dates |
| 2011-12 NBA Key Dates |
| February 6 - 10-day contracts may now be signedFebruary 10 - All contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the seasonFebruary 24-26 - 2012 NBA All-Star Game (Orlando)March 15 - Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)March 23 - Waiver deadline for Playoff eligibility |
| Kevin Love Injury Update |
| Wolves forward Kevin Love suffered a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The injury occurred in the third quarter of the Chicago Bulls contest on Friday night. X-rays were taken at the arena and a timetable for his return is yet to be determined. Kurt Rambis, Minnesota head coach: Q: On Kevin Love's injury. |
| Training Camp Roster |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves signed unrestricted free agents Alonzo Gee, Devin Green, Jason Hart, Jack McClinton, Jared Reiner and Mustafa Shakur, finalizing the training camp roster at 18 players. Gee, a 6-6 guard from Alabama, played for San Antonio in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 2.2 points and 11.5 minutes in five games. An All-SEC Second Team honoree following both his junior and senior seasons, Gee was not drafted by an NBA franchise this summer. |
| Wolves Announce Basketball Operations Restructuring |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced a restructuring of their basketball operations department. The changes in the front office reflect the organization's commitment to a greater emphasis on NBA player scouting. Fred Hoiberg, who has served as Assistant General Manager for the past three seasons, has been named Vice President of Basketball Operations and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department. He will report directly to David Kahn, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations. |
| 1-on-1 with Jonny Flynn |
| Jonah Ballow sat down with Wolves rookie point guard Jonny Flynn at the practice facility. Flynn talked about Twitter, life after the draft, and if he could play the quarterback position. Jonah Ballow with Jonny Flynn |
| Wolves Sign Guard Sasha Pavlovic |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has signed free agent guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic. Per team policy, terms of the contract offer were not disclosed. "We are excited to add Sasha to our team," said David Kahn, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations. "His size and athleticism will help round out our wing position and provide us added experience." |
| Getting To Know Dave Wohl |
| John Focke sat down with new Wolves assistant coach Dave Wohl to discuss his vast coaching experience and the story behind his wife's guest role on Seinfeld. John Focke with Dave Wohl |
| Wolves Acquire Antonio Daniels from New Orleans |
| First Look: NBA Live 10 |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterEmail / Twitter |
| Wolves Sign Guard Ramon Sessions |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has signed guard Ramon Sessions. Minnesota originally signed Sessions, a restricted free agent from the Milwaukee Bucks, to an offer sheet on Friday, Sept. 4. Per team policy, terms of the contract offer were not disclosed. |
| Wolves Announce Coaching Staff |
| Coaching Staff Press Conference |
| Worth The Wait |
| Ricky Rubio. The name evokes debate on the local, national, and even global sports scene. Rubio has finally reached a decision on his immediate future 68 days after the Wolves used the fifth overall pick on the point guard from Spain. His current team, DKV Joventut accepted a $5 million buyout from Barcelona. Minnesota can negotiate a more reasonable deal with Barcelona in two years to bring the Spanish Sensation to the Twin Cities. |
| DKV Joventut Statement on Ricky Rubio |
| COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLUB JOVENTUT BADALONA This is the communication made by the Board in connection with Ricky Rubio. With the signature of the professional employment agreement, of 5 years duration period, with the player Ricky Rubio, it was clearly showed the willingness of both parties to fulfill the contract in all its terms. |
| Ricky Rubio Statement |
| Ricky Rubio: "The reason leading me to take this next step is to have a period of preparation to better take the challenge of the NBA in better conditions as a player. The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be my first option and I wish to play with them in the near future." |
| David Kahn Statement on Ricky Rubio |
| David Kahn Conference Call |
| Wolves Single-Game Tickets Available Exclusively at the State Fair |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced an exclusive presale of 2009-10 single-game tickets for fans attending the Minnesota State Fair. This unique marks the earliest that Wolves single-game tickets have ever been available, and includes two unique ticket packages in the spirit of "The Great Minnesota Get-Together." |
| Wolves Announce 2009-10 Local TV Schedule |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team's local television schedule for the 2009-10 season. The Wolves' over-the-air television schedule will feature 15 games on KSTC-TV, Ch. 45 and 40 games on FOX Sports North cable and satellite package. The schedule will include 27 Target Center dates and 28 telecasts from the road. |
| Wolves Welcome Kurt Rambis |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterEmail / Twitter Nine years ago, Kurt Rambis faced a daunting task in his first experience as a head coach. |
| Wolves Release 2009-10 Schedule |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves will tip off their 21st regular season in the National Basketball Association by hosting the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Target Center at 7 p.m. (CST). The home portion of the Timberwolves schedule features 21 weekend dates (12 - Friday, 6 - Saturday, 3 - Sunday). The home schedule also includes 16 Wednesday, three Monday and one Tuesday games. The Wolves longest homestand this season is a four-game set (March 6-12). The Wolves have a pair of four-game road trips (Jan. 9-15 and March 14-19). |
| Wolves Sign Restricted Free Agent Ryan Hollins |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet. Under the terms of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Dallas Mavericks will have seven days upon receiving the offer sheet to match Minnesota's offer. Per team policy, terms of the contract offer were not disclosed. |
| Al Jefferson to Hold Charity Youth Basketball Camp |
| Al Jefferson, star of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, will host an assortment of charity events in his hometown of Prentiss, Mississippi during the last week of July. He will kick off the week with his first annual Charity Basketball Camp for Prentiss youth and end the week with the Al Jefferson Family Fun Day. |
| Minnesota Acquires Wilkins and Atkins from Thunder |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has traded center Etan Thomas and two future second-round draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for 6-6 guard Damien Wilkins and 5-11 guard Chucky Atkins. "We're committed towards rebuilding our roster with an eye towards flexibility and long-term success, and this move better positions us for the summer," said David Kahn, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations. "I want to thank Etan for his professionalism and understanding, and wish him all the best moving forward." |
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| Open Auditions Thursday for Timberwolves Dancers |
| The Timberwolves Dancers held their last prep class last week as the team prepares to host open auditions on Thursday, July 23 at the Graves 601 Hotel. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Timberwolves.com's Philip Rossman-Reich sat down with team director Erica Lentsch to see how the prep classes went and preview what to expect at the open auditions. For more information on the Timberwolves Dancers, be sure to visit their official Web site on Timberwolves.com. |
| 2009 U.S. Bank/Minnesota Timberwolves Summer Caravan |
| The Timberwolves are set to embark on the 2009 U.S. Bank/Minnesota Timberwolves Summer Caravan, which will hit the road on Wednesday, July 29 and make stops in Rochester, St. Cloud and Duluth. Wolves forwards Corey Brewer and Ryan Gomes will headline this summer's Caravan events. Over the past 19 years, the Timberwolves Caravan has made 88 stops across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. |
| Wolves sign Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed 2009 first-round draft picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington. Flynn, a 6-0 guard from Syracuse, was the sixth overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft. Ellington, a 6-5 guard from North Carolina, was the 28th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed. |
| Summer League Central 2009 |
| Man For The Job |
| 101 wins, two ACC regular season championships, two ACC tournament championships, and a 2009 National Championship. No need for a cover letter, Wayne Ellington’s college resume is quite impressive. The 6-foot-5 sharpshooter from Pennsylvania spent three extremely productive seasons at the University of North Carolina. As a highly touted prospect, Ellington played a significant role for the Tar Heels in their search for dominance in college basketball. |
| The Latest On Rubio |
| David Kahn on Ricky RubioRicky Rubio Thursday Teleconference Patience is a virtue. |
| Wolves Select Wayne Ellington at No. 28 |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Wayne Ellington in the first round (28th pick overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft. Ellington, a 6-4 guard from the University of North Carolina (UNC), averaged 15.8 points during his junior season. "We had Wayne in to work out two times and really liked him," said David Kahn, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations. "He's a classic two guard who can really shoot." |
| Wolves Select Jonny Flynn at No. 6 |
| Jonny Flynn Audio The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Jonny Flynn with the sixth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Flynn, a 6-0 guard from Syracuse University, averaged 17.4 points per game during his sophomore season. |
| Wolves Select Ricky Rubio at No. 5 |
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| Wolves Acquire the No. 5 Pick in 2009 NBA Draft |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has acquired the No. 5 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, center Etan Thomas and forwards Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov from the Washington Wizards for guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller. |
| Wolves Announce 2010 Summer League Schedule |
| Draft Central 2009 | The Pulse |
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| David Kahn Press Conference |
| OFFICIAL RELEASE AL JEFFERSON REACTION David Kahn Press Conference Announcing the Release of Kevin McHale |
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| Draft 2K9 - James Harden |
| Kevin Love Named to All-Rookie Second Team |
| Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named to the 2008-09 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the National Basketball Association announced earlier today. Love was named to the Second Team after averaging a rookie-leading 9.1 rebounds and 11.1 points per game this season. |
| Catching Up With Tyrone Corbin |
| Anyone who remembers the Wolves' inaugural team knows the two most rock-solidly reliable players were Sam Mitchell and Tyrone Corbin. These days, Corbin is on the verge of following Mitchell into the NBA head coaching ranks. |
| Wolves Lose Season Finale |
| Wolves Postgame AudioKevin McHaleRyan Gomes |
| Welcome to Minnesota |
| It’s been a whirlwind 1-1/2 years for Kevin Love. In the spring of 2007, he graduated from Lake Oswego High School in Oregon after a record-setting prep basketball career. Then he relocated down the West Coast to Los Angeles to attend college at UCLA. After an award-winning season for the Bruins, it was on to the NBA with his eventual destination of Minnesota following a draft day trade. |
| Statistically Speaking |
| Two years ago, former Houston Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy spoke at our annual NBA broadcast meetings in Secaucus, N.J. At the time, Van Gundy had just been replaced as head coach in Houston by Rick Adelman and was on his way back to the broadcast booth with ABC and ESPN. His talk centered around the way NBA coaches evaluate statistical information and how those numbers correspond to winning. He also suggested to us as fellow broadcasters, that we needed to modernize our statistical analysis to help fans better understand coaching strategy. |
| Wolves Announce Preseason Game at Sioux Falls Arena |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team will play a 2009 preseason game at the Sioux Falls Arena, home of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Timberwolves' NBA D-League affiliate. Minnesota will host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. |
| Mr. Love Miracle Glass Cleaner |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/Writer There is a serious problem plaguing the NBA. In just about every arena, the backboard glass is dirty on a nightly basis and the league is looking for an immediate solution. |
| 2009-10: "Year of the Fan" |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact To gain a greater perspective on the economic sports landscape, CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell joined timberwolves.com for a discussion regarding the new 2009-10 Early Bird season ticket campaign from the Minnesota Timberwolves. |
| March Madness Memories |
| Craig Smith, Boston College Flashback 2006: |
| Sam Mitchell Returns |
| The Wolves game on Sunday, March 22 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is the fifth of six 20th Season Tribute games this season, meant to celebrate 20 Seasons of Timberwolves basketball. The Wolves will be honoring Sam Mitchell on court during the game in recognition to his 10-season contribution to Timberwolves basketball. |
| Looking Ahead with Dean Cooper |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Jonah Ballow with Dean Cooper |
| Wolves vs. Knicks Gameday |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Final: 102-94 Knicks |
| Al Jefferson Injury Update |
| Al Jefferson Press Conference Rarely, do you witness a clumsy athlete. Al Jefferson shuffled into the Minnesota Timberwolves media room on crutches and murmured the words, "Man my armpits hurt." |
| New Season Ticket Campaign Headlines |
| Wolves trim 2009-10 season-ticket prices and offer "No Risk" pledge -- On the Star Tribune Wolves blog. |
| Wolves vs. Wizards Gameday |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Fourth Quarter: 110-99 Wizards |
| Wolves Shake-Up Ticket Prices |
| Glen Taylor Press Conference |
| Wolves vs. Lakers Gameday |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Final: 111-108 Lakers |
| Wolves Acquire Shelden Williams and Bobby Brown |
| Conference call with general manager Jim Stack The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired 6-9 forward/center Shelden Williams and 6-2 guard Bobby Brown from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for center Calvin Booth and guard Rashad McCants. |
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| Keeping Them Fine-Tuned |
| For athletes, staying fit, healthy and injury-free is of utmost importance. The physically demanding nature of NBA basketball requires a fine-tuned body capable of surviving 82-plus games each year. But bumps, bruises and, unfortunately, injuries are always a part of each season. Staying healthy and, where necessary, coming back as quickly as possible from an injury, are vital to any team’s success. |
| Hard Work Pays Off |
| The things that Brian Cardinal does on the court won’t make any ESPN highlight films. “My role on the court is trying to take charges, make good passes, and try to make smart plays,” the 6-8 Cardinal points out. “It doesn’t always show up in the stats.” “He’s a good teammate,” Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Kevin McHale adds. “The guys love him. He’s just a positive influence and he’s smart.” |
| Al Jefferson Injured |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that center Al Jefferson will be out indefinitely after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) study done this morning revealed the extent of the injury, which occurred in Minnesota's game last night at New Orleans. The date for surgery has yet to be determined. |
| Kevin McHale Named Coach of the Month |
| The NBA today announced that Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Kevin McHale has been named Western Conference Coach of the Month for January after guiding the Wolves to a 10-4 mark. The honor is the first of McHale's coaching career and the first for the Timberwolves since the final month of the 2003-04 season. |
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| Wolves vs. Lakers Gameday |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Final: 132-119 Lakers |
| Catching Up With Pooh Richardson |
| Jonah Ballow with Pooh RichardsonJonah Ballow: Welcome to Timberwolves.com, I'm Jonah Ballow sitting next to Pooh Richardson, who is back in town after 20 years. The first draft pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves 20 years ago. First, let start off: What is the biggest change you've seen in the NBA since your playing days. |
| Wolves @ Clippers Gameday |
| Jonah BallowWolves Editor/WriterContact Scouting Report |
| Wolves vs. Thunder Gameday |
| Final: 129-87 Wolves |
| Player Profiles |
| A collection of all the player profile stories for the Minnesota Timberwolves 2008-09.Gomes Provides OptionsRyan Gomes gives the Wolves versatility in the frontcourt by suiting up at both forward positions. The fourth-year veteran has increased his productivity in the absence of several injured Wolves. |
| Al Jefferson Named Player of the Week |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul – Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson has been named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Dec. 29-Jan. 4, the league announced today. This is the third weekly honor of Jefferson's career and second as a member of the Timberwolves. |
| National Spotlight: JB with Marbury |
| Much like a Wild West standoff, the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury can't agree on a buyout that would allow Marbury to play for another team this year. In 14 NBA seasons, Marbury seems to be a lighting rod for controversy in his years with the Wolves, Nets, Suns, and Knicks. |
| Cloud Tech vs. Manitowoc Roncalli (Wisc.) Recap |
| The St. Cloud Tech Tigers and Manitowoc Roncalli Jets wrapped up the 13th annual Gatorade-Timberwolves Shootout presented by Best Buy at the Target Center tonight. |
| Osseo vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt Recap |
| Osseo finished last year with a 28-1 record and the squad looks just as strong in 2008-09. The Orioles head coach Tim Theisen watched his team shine without the services of its star player for most of the 73-43 victory over Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Sam Dower, the 6-foot-9 center was saddled with two early fouls and had to sit on the bench with 13 minutes left in the first half. Dower signed with Gonzaga and scored in double figures in 23 of 29 games last season for the Orioles. |
| Cloquet vs. Pelican Rapids Recap |
| Returning 12 seniors, the Pelican Rapids Vikings looked comfortable in the confines of an NBA arena. To kick off the Shootout festivities at 10 AM, the Target Center hosted a contest between Pelican and Cloquet. The Vikings jumped out early and never relinquished the lead to cruise to an 87-56 victory on Saturday morning. |
| Wolves vs. Bulls Gameday |
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| Wolves vs. Warriors Gameday |
| Final: 115-108 Wolves |
| Wolves vs. Knicks Gameday |
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| Wolves vs. Spurs Gameday |
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| Fantasy Forecast with James Morris Week 9 |
| 2010 Timberwolves Shootout |
| Looking Ahead |
| Sebastian Telfair is focused on being a dependable contributor for the Wolves. Rather than focusing on the rearview mirror, Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair spends most of his time looking ahead. Living in the present and looking to the future, Telfair likes what he sees on and off the basketball court. |
| Wolves vs. Lakers Gameday |
| Wolves Pregame AudioWolves assistant coach Ed Pinckney Scouting Report |
| Fantasy Forecast with James Morris Week 7 |
| Wolves Relieve Head Coach Randy Wittman |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team has relieved head coach Randy Wittman of his coaching duties. Kevin McHale will take over the head coaching responsibilities of the team on a full-time basis from this point forward. McHale, who has served as vice president of basketball operations since May 11, 1995, will step down from that role with the team in order to concentrate on his coaching duties. |
| Wolves vs. Clippers Gameday |
| Final: 107-84 Clippers Jefferson finished with 28 points while Love hauled down 15 rebounds in the losing effort. Davis would score 16 points in the second half to lead the Clippers to their fourth victory of the year. Randolph added 21 points and Camby dominated the glass with 19 rebounds. Minnesota dropped to 4-15 on the season by only shooting 39 percent from the field. More postgame coming soon… Third Quarter: 79-56 Clippers |
| Wolves vs. Nets Gameday |
| Wolves Pregame AudioKevin Ollie Nets Pregame Audio TNT analysts Chris Webber and Kenny Smith breakdown Devin Harris' improvement this year after the trade from Dallas. |
| Wolves vs. Magic Gameday |
| Wolves Pregame AudioAlan Horton Interview With Kevin Love Scouting Report |
| Boost Off The Bench |
| In addition to the obvious permanent visual reminder, Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants remembers his first tattoo very well. “My first tattoo was â€Born to Be Hated, Dying to Be Loved.’ I got it when I was 21 and in college,” McCants said. “I was going through a lot of controversy. People said I had a bad reputation and a bad attitude. I just wanted something that kind of said where I was at.” |
| Wolves vs. Suns Gameday |
| Final 110-102 Suns The Suns took control early and never looked back in the eight-point victory that pushed their record to 11-5 on the season. Minnesota dropped to 3-10 as the team could not capitalize on Jefferson’s 28 points and 17 rebounds. Phoenix benefited from balance scoring from its starters. Nash was incredibly efficient with 20 points on 6-of-10 shooting in only 27 minutes while adding six assists. More postgame coming soon...Third Quarter 80-72 Suns |
| Catching Up With Randy Breuer |
| At 7-3, Randy Breuer was one of the biggest big men in Minnesota Gophers history. He was also one of the best, which was confirmed in 1983 when the Milwaukee Bucks drafted him 18th overall. Breuer played six and a half years with the Bucks, excelling as a hook shooter, assist man and shotblocker smart enough to sniff out offensive rotations. But thanks to broken bones and a coach's pique, Brewer made his way home to Minnesota and the Wolves' inaugural 1989-90 squad. |
| Wolves vs. Celtics Gameday |
| Final 95-78 CelticsMore postgame coming soon... Third Quarter 71-49 Celtics |
| Lynx Hire Jim Petersen as Assistant Coach |
| The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has hired Jim Petersen as an assistant coach. Petersen will join assistant coaches Jennifer Gillom and Ed Prohofsky on head coach Don Zierden's staff. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Petersen currently serves as the Minnesota Timberwolves' television analyst, teaming up with Tom Hanneman on KSTC.TV Ch. 45 and FSN broadcasts. Petersen has been a part of the Wolves' broadcast team for the past 11 seasons. The 2009 WNBA season will be his first behind the bench professionally. |
| Timberwolves Game Stories 2008-09 |
| We kept track of our articles from every Wolves home game and selected road games, and game summaries/box scores for the entire 2008-09 season.Wolves vs. Kings -- April 15Craig Smith led with 18 points but the Timberwolves lost their final game this season at home to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. |
| Love Launches Rookie Relief with St. Jude |
| Wolves' rookie forward Kevin Love's journey to the NBA has not only been fueled by a lot of heart, determination and skill, but also a lot of fortune and luck - and he knows it. Love's fortunes reflect a supportive family, enormous amounts of talent and basketball I.Q, and while all are important, perhaps the one thing that's helped Love the most in fulfilling his life-long goal of playing in the NBA is simple - he has remained healthy. |
| Wolves Host Military Night on Nov. 1 |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation's Operation Minnesota Heroes Month, presented by POPP.com, tips off this Saturday, Nov. 1, as the Wolves host Military Night during their game vs. Dallas. Operation Minnesota Heroes is the FastBreak Foundation's month-long initiative in November to ensure that those servicemen and women from Minnesota who dutifully serve their country have the opportunity to be recognized by the Timberwolves and their fans. |
| Kevin Love: Basketball Player, Barista |
| Kevin Love was at the City Center Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday morning serving coffee and other drinks to customers. Most of the patrons received a nice surprise when Love gave them two tickets to Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Although he said it may be an option for a second job, Kevin said he likes his current career a little better. |
| ABC Ramps to Bring Free Parking to Wolves Fans |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves have teamed up with ABC Ramps to bring free parking to Wolves fans on Wednesday, November 5th when the Wolves host the San Antonio Spurs. Amy Becklund of ABC ramps explained how this promotion works. "Fans can enter any of the three ramps after 5pm and can receive up to 10 hours of free parking that night. Free parking is for game attendee's only and is available on a first come first serve basis." |
| Timberwolves Set 2008-09 Opening Night Roster |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team's 15-player 2008-09 Opening Night roster. To reduce their roster to the 15-man limit, the Timberwolves last week requested waivers on guard Blake Ahearn, forward Chris Richard and center David Harrison. |
| Timberwolves Request Waivers on Three Players |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has requested waivers on guard Blake Ahearn, forward Chris Richard and center David Harrison. The preseason roster now stands at 15 players. Ahearn, signed as a free agent on Sept. 29, appeared in five preseason games for the Wolves, averaging 7.8 points and 1.2 assists in 11.6 minutes per game. |
| Timberwolves vs. Bulls Preseason Game Preview |
| Tonight, the Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Chicago Bulls in their first preseason game at Target Center. The Wolves enter tonight's game 5-1 on the preseason, with all five wins coming on the road, including wins in Billings, MT and Bismarck, ND. Minnesota's latest victory was a 111-107 win over Denver Sunday evening, which avenged Minnesota's only preseason loss, which came in Denver on Oct. 10th. |
| Wolves Wrap Up First Annual Radio Caravan |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up their first annual Radio Caravan on Tuesday with stops in Red Wing, Owatonna and Faribault. The second leg of the ten city tour started on Monday when radio play-by-play voice Alan Horton, analyst Kevin Lynch and producer and studio host John Focke headed west out of the Twin Cities to Willmar. |
| Timberwolves Embark on Radio Broadcast Caravan |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today began the team's first annual Wolves Radio Caravan. Over the course of five days, between Oct. 16 and Oct. 21, the Wolves Radio Caravan will travel to 10 cities across Minnesota, doing in-studio interviews and community appearances in select locations. |
| Timberwolves Waive Center Rafael Araujo |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has released center Rafael Araujo. The Timberwolves' roster now stands at 18 players. Araujo, a 6-11 center from BYU, played five minutes (one point, two rebounds) in two preseason games for the Wolves. A former first-round pick of the Toronto Raptors, he signed with the Timberwolves on Sept. 29. |
| Meet Kevin Lynch |
| Before he heads to Denver to make his Wolves Radio debut, new radio analyst Kevin Lynch sat down to discuss his playing days, the transition from the hardwood to behind the mic, and what fans can expect to hear from him this season… TW.com: For fans who aren't fully aware of your illustrious high school career in Minnesota, tell us a bit about what it was like to win two state titles with Bloomington Jefferson and how it felt to be named Minnesota's Mr. Basketball your senior year... |
| Wolves Open Preseason Tonight At Milwaukee |
| With training camp at Mankato in their rearview mirror, the Wolves travel to Milwaukee to open up preseason play versus the Bucks tonight at 7:00 PM. |
| Spotlight On ... Ashley |
| First year Timberwolves Dancer Ashley came to Minnesota all the way from Australia, so we sat down to chat about kangaroos, Lleyton Hewitt, Vegemite and more.MT: Tell us about your professional dance team background in Australia: |
| Media Day Musings |
| Usually we have to eat the veggies to get to the desert. Right? |
| Wolves Name Kevin Lynch Radio Analyst |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Kevin Lynch the team's radio analyst for the upcoming NBA season. Lynch will team with play-by-play announcer Alan Horton to call the action on the Timberwolves flagship radio station KFAN-AM 1130. |
| A Nation in Motion |
| When Rob Babcock was the general manager of the Toronto Raptors, he received a phone call from Gordon Hudson, Director of Youth Services for the Cree Nation, detailing the tremendously difficult time many of the kids were having in remote reserves of the Cree Nation. |
| Skyforce to Hold Open Tryout |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team is partnering with its NBA D-League affiliate the Sioux Falls Skyforce to host an open tryout for the 2008-09 Skyforce season on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, at the Timberwolves practice facility. The open tryouts offer local athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of NBA Development League coaches while they compete to earn a position in the team’s official training camp. The Skyforce training camp is scheduled to begin in mid-November. |
| Coach Cooper |
| After spending nine years with the Houston Rockets, Dean Cooper came to Minnesota this summer as an assistant coach on Randy Wittman's staff. Cooper spent some time with us discussing his path to the Wolves, to describe workouts with his new players over the past few weeks, to give us some insight into what looks like a very dangerous Rockets squad and to talk some Yao Ming |
| Love Talks Gaming, Health |
| While Kevin Love was on the other end of the phone to talk primarily about being selected for the cover of EA Sports' NCAA Basketball 2009, he answered questions pertaining both to the game and to his game. Here are some conversational highlights as Kevin addressed me and the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. |
| Wolves Announce Local TV Schedule |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday the team's local television schedule for the 2008-09 NBA campaign. Five games have been added to this season's schedule for a total of 75 Timberwolves games to be televised locally in 2008-09. The Wolves' over-the-air television schedule will feature 35 games on KSTC-TV, Ch. 45 and 40 games on FSN North cable and satellite package. The schedule will include 35 Target Center dates and 40 telecasts from the road. |
| Bobbing and Weaving? |
| Any time you mix a T.I. verse, Kanye West's solo in "American Boy" and the chorus from Estelle into a dance beat, good things are bound to happen. So was the case Monday evening at Target Center's practice facility for Prep Class No. 2, as 60 dancers bobbed and weaved* while hoping to impress the Wolves' Dance brass.*OK those aren't dance terms, but you get my drift. Right? |
| Wolves Unveil New Uniforms |
| In anticipation of the 20th season of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, the Timberwolves today unveiled new home and road uniforms for the upcoming 2008-09 NBA season. The new-look uniforms, designed in partnership by the team, adidas and the NBA, were displayed publicly for the first time today at the IDS Center's Crystal Court at noon. |
| Wolves Launch Online Store |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team will launch a new online store at www.ShopWolves.com on Monday, Aug. 18. The new online store launches the same day the Timberwolves unveil new team uniforms for the franchise's upcoming 20th season. In addition to the new online store, the team website, www.timberwolves.com, underwent cosmetic changes to reflect the team's new look. |
| Gym Rat |
| After completing a Monday workout at Target Center, Mike Miller sat down to shed some light on what takes place during his daily net-splashing barrage.Mike Miller Conversation In talking to Miller, I learned a few interesting things: 1) He made 36-straight threes to conclude Monday's workout. That's decent. |
| Consistently Solid (a.k.a. Ryan Gomes) |
| After re-signing Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to very reasonable deals in the past few weeks, Minnesota locked up Ryan Gomes on Tuesday to continue an excellent offseason that leaves the franchise with both improved talent and finances. Whether you're selling tickets for the Wolves and think Felton Spencer was a great pick, or you hate the team and rip the franchise more than Bachelor fianc |
| Wolves and Telfair Agree in Principle on New Contract |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Sebastian Telfair have agreed in principle on the terms of a new contract. Telfair is expected to be in Minneapolis tomorrow and will meet with Twin Cities media at Target Center. |
| Future Draft Pick Breakdown |
| Due to all the wheeling and dealing going on in Minnesota's basketball operations department, we put together a streamlined breakdown of future first- and second-round picks for the Wolves in 2009 and 2010. The latest addition to a slew of first-rounders came Wednesday when Minnesota picked up Utah's 2009 first-round pick (from Philadelphia), which could end up being one of four potential first-round selections next year. Alas, here's the synopsis:Editor's Note - Updated July 10: |
| Wolves Acquire First-Round Pick, Carney and Booth |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has acquired a first-round draft pick, guard Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth and cash considerations from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a future conditional second-round draft pick. |
| Thoughts From the Slots |
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| Wolves Announce Summer League Roster |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team's roster for the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports, which runs from July 11-20 at the COX Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The summer league includes entries from 21 NBA teams and features a 53-game schedule over a 10-day span in which the Wolves will play five games. Timberwolves.com will be on hand beginning on July 14, when Minnesota plays its first game against Dallas. |
| Scouting Report: Mike Miller’s Game |
| How do NBA coaches game plan for Mike Miller? Why and how does he make your team better as soon as he steps on the floor? Glad you asked: Minnesota's coaches and fans got to see exactly what Miller's capable of late last season on April 6 at Target Center, when he dropped 34 points behind 8-of-12 shooting from three and added 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals. |
| VIDEO: Mike Miller Interview |
| "It's a dream." Tuesday at Target Center, new Wolves guard/forward Mike Miller sat alongside Wolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale while addressing assembled press, detailing how happy he was to be in Minnesota. |
| Kevin Love Press Conference |
| Kevin Love, the centerpiece of Thursday's blockbuster trade, and members of Minnesota's basketball operations department met with the media Friday afternoon.Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale's opening statement: |
| David Aldridge Endorses Trade |
| Turner Sports reporter David Aldridge, who just wrapped up coverage of the NBA Finals, has covered the NBA for ESPN, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Washington Post in his highly-respected career. Since Aldridge was in town for Kevin Love's introductory press conference at Target Center on Friday afternoon, we figured his take on the eight-team trade would serve better than our speculation. |
| ESPN, Fox Grade Trade |
| After Minnesota received Kevin Love and Mike Miller as the key pieces in a draft-day trade, national writers such as ESPN's John Hollinger and Chad Ford and Fox Sports' Mike Kahn weighed in. Hollinger and Ford, who cover the draft more closely than almost any national media members, as well as columnist Mike Kahn were entirely positive in their reviews: |
| Wolves Acquire Love, Miller from Memphis |
| Wolves Draft Nikola Pekovic at No. 31 |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight selected Nikola Pekovic in the second round (31st pick overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft. Pekovic, a 22-year-old, 6-11 center from Montenegro, averaged 16.4 points per game during the 2007-08 Euroleague season for Partizan Belgrade (Serbia). |
| Wolves Select O.J. Mayo |
| The Timberwolves selected USC guard O.J. Mayo with the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. After countless hours of speculation and trade talk, Minnesota's brain trust decided that Mayo was simply too good not to snatch up. "If they need me at the point guard position, I’ll play the point guard position; if they need me at the two, I’ll play (shooting guard)," said Mayo to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith after his selection. "I’m just happy to be a part of the organization and just ready to roll." |
| Timberwolves Logo Undergoes Facelift |
| In anticipation of the 20th season of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, the Timberwolves primary logo, featuring the wolf's head amidst the tree line, has undergone a facelift. Additionally, the Timberwolves have unveiled a new, re-designed secondary logo. The new-look logos, designed by adidas, usher in a new era of Timberwolves basketball as the franchise celebrates its 20th season in the Twin Cities with the upcoming 2008-09 NBA campaign. |
| Draft 2K8 - Rumors and Speculation |
| We compiled many of the latest draft rumors (*updated for Thursday, July 26) surrounding your favorite team, even if most of them are completely speculatory. It's still fun to think about, right? In fact, Wolves Assistant General Manager Fred Hoiberg said that 95 percent of the rumors you hear in various media outlets right now are untrue. Whether it's who a particular team is going to draft, or possible trades that teams might be considering ... Who knows what's real. |
| Wolves GM Jim Stack Checks In |
| With less than a week until the NBA Draft on June 26, Wolves GM Jim Stack set aside time following pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles (Friday) and Chicago (Saturday) to discuss his thoughts following evaluating players at both locations. Minnesota brass, which spent a bulk of the weekend looking closely at USC guard O.J. Mayo, Italian prospect Danilo Gallinari and Stanford center Brook Lopez, will conclude their pre-draft workouts on Monday when the Wolves bring Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless and Indiana guard Eric Gordon to Target Center. |
| Rush, Neitzel Show Their Stuff |
| Kansas guard Brandon Rush and Michigan State guard Drew Neitzel were among six players working out for the Wolves on Tuesday, while Kevin McHale and Jim Stack offered a draft update. Rush, fresh off a National Title run at Kansas, could be someone Minnesota strongly considers packaging its two second-round picks to move up for, while Neitzel is projected to go in the mid to late second round. Both prospects addressed local media after a productive workout. |
| VIDEO: Kevin Love |
| We chatted with Kevin Love on camera about his Tuesday workout at Target Center, how his game has transcended since the Final Four and how me might work with Al Jefferson.Kevin Love Interview Love, who said he hopes the Wolves take him at No. 3, will find out his fate in just nine days. |
| VIDEO: Chris Douglas-Roberts |
| Memphis shooting guard Chris Douglas-Roberts chatted with us on camera after completing his workout for the Timberwolves Monday at Target Center. We went over about how he performed in front of Minnesota's basketball ops staff, discussed what he feels are the strengths and weaknesses to his game and learned that CDR's real nickname is "Doug-E-Fresh" thanks to his tattoos. |
| CDR, Others Complete Workout |
| Monday afternoon's workout at Target Center featured All-American guard Chris Douglas-Roberts out of Memphis, who was joined by Oregon's Bryce Taylor, Virginia Tech's Deron Washington and Frenchman Nicolas Batum. Golden Gopher Spencer Tollackson and Minnesota State University-Mankato center Atila Santos participated as well. |
| Foye, Pinckney: Basketball Without Borders in Turkey |
| Wolves guard Randy Foye and assistant coach Ed Pinckney are in Turkey taking part in the NBA's Basketball without Borders program, promoting education and health among Turkish youth. Foye and Pinckney joined Turkish natives Mehmet Okur and Hedo Turkoglu, in addition to Bruce Bowen, David Lee and Mickael Pietrus to participate in NBA Cares events throughout Istanbul. NBA.com kept track of several days of events, which we'll include below: |
| Wolves Back On KFAN |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team and KFAN-AM 1130 have reached an agreement on a three-year radio partnership beginning with the team's upcoming 20th season in 2008-09. KFAN, the Wolves' radio home for the team's first 17 seasons, returns as the official flagship radio station of Timberwolves basketball after a two-year hiatus. |
| Trent Johnson on Brook Lopez |
| Last season, Stanford Cardinal head coach Trent Johnson led his squad to a 28-8 record before losing in the Sweet 16 to a tough Texas Longhorns squad. After earning Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors, Johnson opted to take the head coaching vacancy at LSU. Yet and still, it's hard to think of anyone that knows Brook Lopez (not to mention his twin brother Robin) better than Johnson. Accordingly, we called him at his Baton Rouge office to get his thoughts on his former players. |
| Wolves Secure Third Pick in 2008 NBA Draft |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed their highest draft pick in 16 years tonight, securing the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft at tonight's NBA Draft Lottery. The Timberwolves entered the lottery with a 14.5 percent chance of retaining the third overall pick. The 2008 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 26, at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. |
| NBA Draft Lottery Preview |
| With the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery coming up Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, some participating teams weighed in on four lottery-related questions about their respective squads. Check out what each team thinks about its needs, what would happen is it finished in the top three of the lottery, whether luck has been on its side before and who will represent them at the event. MINNESOTA |
| A Look at Lotteries Past |
| Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick in 2008, having a laugh with Patrick Ewing, 1985's No. 1. Who went No. 1 in the 2001 NBA Draft? Anybody? |
| Draft 2K8 - Russell Westbrook |
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| Draft 2K8 - O.J. Mayo |
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| Draft 2K8 - Kevin Love |
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| Draft 2K8 - DeAndre Jordan |
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| Draft 2K8 - Danilo Gallinari |
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| Draft 2K8 - Anthony Randolph |
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| Draft 2K8 - Brook Lopez |
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| Draft 2K8 - Derrick Rose |
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| Wolves Finish with a Win |
| Does an absolutely fantastic overtime period for Randy Foye mean we have to change his nickname? The player who earned some credence as a rookie by playing big in fourth quarters scored 10 of his career-high 32 points in OT to push the Wolves to a 110-101 victory over Milwaukee in Wednesday’s season finale at Target Center. |
| Pay the Pick |
| Imagine paying as little as $1 per game for Minnesota Timberwolves' season tickets during the 2008-09 NBA season. As of today, Timberwolves fans may just receive that chance. The Timberwolves have introduced the team's "Pay the Pick" promotion, providing Wolves fans the opportunity to purchase season tickets for the price of the team's draft position. |
| Let’s Build It - Advance Scouting |
| Wolves assistant coach and advance scout Brent Haskins grew up with a basketball next to his blanket in the crib. The son of Clem Haskins, he was never far away from the basketball court, and after going to Wayzata High School and attending (plus coaching at) the University of Minnesota. He's been with the Wolves for eight seasons, having already cultivated a reputation as one of the best at what he does. |
| Timberwolves Announce Scholarships |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation today announced that Oluwabukola Ajagbe (Woodbury), Katie Asfeld (Clarissa), Tenzin Jangchup (Brooklyn Park), Sean Kim (Sioux Falls, S.D.), and Sarah Plank (Woodbury) are this year's winners of five Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Scholarships presented by American Family Insurance. The scholarships are awarded to eligible high school seniors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. |
| Spotlight On ... Chrissa |
| Timberwolves Dancer Chrissa joins us for a Spotlight to talk about her stint as Miss North Dakota, what she thinks of dancing for an NBA team and coffee ice cream.MT: Can you explain why you chose Captain Planet as your favorite person in the world on your timberwolves.com profile page? |
| Jrue Holiday named Gatorade P.O.Y. |
| This article appeared on RiseMag.com. Everybody wants a piece of Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, Calif.) Jrue Holiday. An opponent once told him, “Hey Jrue, I hate you. Can I have your wristband?” Holiday, of course, obliged. “He gave it to him,” said Campbell Hall sophomore Aaron Curry. “That's how nice he is.” |
| Minnesota State H.S. Tourney Notes |
| Remember Blake Hoffarber's shot from his butt on Target Center's floor in the 2006 Minnesota State Basketball Tournament? Moments like that ensure lifelong memories (and ESPYs), and now, a new crop of high school kids has the chance to make their own from March 26-29. This year, four teams rose to the top of their respective classes in grand fashion, and we were here for periodic coverage and notes:Championship Results1A: |
| Lists and More Lists |
| As a former NBA player and current analyst for our beloved Timberwolves, I get a lot of questions that require me to make lists of my basketball experiences. Anyone who has played professional sports gets these types of questions at basketball camps or during a Q & A at any corporate event. Here are a few examples... Five Guys I loved To Play Against |
| Spotlight On ... Annie M |
| Third-year Wolves dancer Annie tells us about her jump shot, her plethora of stuffed animals, a dancer murder mystery party and reveals from where the moonwalk really came.MT: What's a common misnomer about the Timberwolves Dancers? Annie: Perhaps some people follow the stereotype that dancing is all that we do, but every girl on the team has an interest in and varying opinions about things like politics and religion. All of us go to school full time, or work full-time jobs, and it's impressive to me just being around the other girls. |
| Getting to Know Kirk Snyder |
| Minnesota fans may have already come to appreciate the effort of the newest Wolf, Kirk Snyder, on the court. But what's he like off the hardwood? We sat down with Snyder, recorder in hand, to find out.MT: First of all, lets talk about the sleeve. With your practice attire, cutting one sleeve off an Under-Amour type shirt to feature a shooting sleeve... |
| Spotlight On ... Bianca |
| The spotlight turns to rookie Timberwolves Dancer Bianca this week, as she talks about her extremely athletic father and grandfather, family excursions to Italy and more.MT: You're about as Italian as they come, right? Bianca: I've been to Italy twice, and on one of those trips my grandparents took our entire family - cousins, uncles, aunts, 21 of us - and we stayed in a villa. We went to Bari, where my father is from, and also Tuscany, Rome, and other cities. |
| Hoops Around the Globe - Spain |
| Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon is from Villanueva de la Serena, a small town outside of Madrid, Spain, and began his career with a team called Tao in the Northern Basque region of Spain as a 13-year-old. Now in his third year in the NBA, Calderon has taken advantage of increased playing time this season and shown himself to be not just capable, but outstanding at running an NBA team. |
| Wolves Partner With Cub Foods |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves are partnering with Cub Foods to bring more savings to Minnesota families. Today the Timberwolves and Cub Foods announced a first-time corporate partnership between the two organizations. |
| Hoops Around the Globe - Switzerland |
| Particularly since the turn of the century, it's quite clear that basketball has become a global game. The last three MVP awards went to players born in Canada (Steve Nash, twice), and Germany (Dirk Nowitzki). Three of the last six No. 1 overall picks in the NBA drafts came from outside of the United States: China (Yao Ming, 2002); Australia (Andrew Bogut, '05); and Italy (Andrea Bargnani, '06). The last MVP of the NBA Finals (Tony Parker) is French. |
| Wolves Trade Green to Rockets |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that the team has acquired 6-6 guard Kirk Snyder, a 2010 second-round draft pick and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Gerald Green. |
| Buck |
| We got to know Wolves guard Greg Buckner off the court as we learned what he wore in high school, who he thinks is the funniest guy on the team and why 2pac is better than Biggie.MT: Let's rewind back to your high school days in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. What was cool to wear in the hallways? Buck: Man, that's a long time ago. 1994. I wore a lot of sweatsuits, and that's about it. I don't remember wearing too much else. Nike sweatsuits, t-shirts. I wasn't a big NBA fan at all, and I didn't wear any jerseys. |
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| Live Game Blog vs Celtics |
| We'll be blogging live throughout Minnesota's venture to Boston to face Kevin Garnett and the Celtics. Our resident KG expert (and L.A. Correspondent) is in town to help us through it. Check back at tipoff (6:30 p.m.) if you'd like to follow along.Pregame Stuff A few links for you:Scouting report with Celtics.com |
| LUCKY ME |
| LUCKY MEJanuary 22, 2008Mike TrudellWolves ReporterOn the extreme south side of Brooklyn, New York, lies a peninsula known as Coney Island, marked by its Atlantic Ocean beach and remnants of what used to be the largest amusement area in the United States. |
| Shootout Blog |
| We kept eyes and ears on the 2008 Gatorade Timberwolves Shootout at Target Center from Saturday morning on, as some of the best H.S. players in the nation face off against MN squads.St. Paul Central vs. Long Beach Poly (California) |
| Madsen, Telfair Talk Shootout |
| Sebastian Telfair played in the Gatorade Timberwolves Shootout as a high school sophomore in 2002, with his Lincoln H.S. crew losing to Mlps. Patrick Henry. As for Madsen, you can always expect a Mad Dog sighting at Shootout...Mark Madsen on the ShootoutOn this year's Shootout: Mad Dog: I may get out and watch a game or two this year. I’ve always had a really good time at Shootout and hopefully I’ll get to come down and watch some up-and-coming NBA players.On great young talent at the Shootout: |
| Randy Foye Injury Update |
| Wolves guard Randy Foye was re-evaluated by doctors on Monday morning, who determined that while the second-year player is still improving, more time is needed before he can fully participate. The good news, according to Wolves general manager Jim Stack, is that there is healing going on ... It's just that more healing needs to take place. "Randy can amp up his workouts and do some more activities, but it's probably going to be a few more weeks," said Stack. "It's good news, but we still want to be cautious." |
| NBA Chat with TNT’s Ernie Johnson |
| E.J. was right there to see Sir Charles outrace Dick Bavetta in a hilarious moment at the 2007 All-Star game. Ernie Johnson, the Emmy-award winning host of "Inside the NBA" on TNT, took some time out of his Monday to speak with us about his career, Charles Barkley's hilarity and much more in an audio chat. |
| NBA-E with KFAN’s J.G. |
| Too much funny stuff happens off the court not to have a web-radio show dedicated to the wacky, zany and ridiculous. As such, we enlisted KFAN's Justin Gaard to talk about hoops and Hollywood. In the first edition of "NBA-E* With J.G.," the P.A. and Dubay producer and I talk about the blogs of Gilbert Arenas, the Rhino and Etan Thomas, and go through two big lists: Entertainment Weekly's "Top 50 Smartest People in Hollywood" and the New York Daily News' "50 Dumbest People in Hollywood." |
| It’s His Minutes, Not His Model |
| Yup, they're dating. Relationship confirmed. Marko Jaric and Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima are collectively as blissful as "Real World" Parisa was to send Trisha packing this week. "Yes, I'm happy about it, but I'm trying to focus on basketball right now and I don't want anything else to distract me or this team," said Jaric. Fair enough. |
| Trent Tucker at Target Center |
| During halftime of the Wolves-Cavs game on Wednesday night at Target Center we spoke with Trent Tucker, a former University of Minnesota basketball great, NBA star and NBA Finals Champ. He later became a Timberwolves broadcast analyst, partnering with Kevin Harlan to form one of the best broadcast teams in Timberwolves history. |
| Timberwolves Game Stories 2007-08 |
| We kept track of our articles from just about every Wolves home game and selected road games, and game summaries/box scores for the rest for the entire 2007-08 season.Wolves vs. Milwaukee -- April 16 |
| Wolves Close to Buyout Agreement with Howard |
| According to team sources, the Wolves are finalizing a buyout agreement with forward Juwan Howard. Per team policy, details of the agreement were not disclosed. Howard was not present at the team's 5:00 p.m. intersquad scrimmage at Target Center. Upon the final announcement of Howard's buyout, the Wolves' roster would sit at 16 players, and must be reduced to 15 players by the 5:00 p.m. central deadline on Monday. |
| Wolves Nab First-Round Pick and Three Players From Heat |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired forwards Antoine Walker and Wayne Simien and center Michael Doleac, along with a first-round draft pick and financial considerations from the Miami Heat in exchange for center Mark Blount and guard Ricky Davis. |
| Wolves Around the Web 2007-08 |
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| Season Preview - Theo Ratliff |
| We continue our in-depth season previews with all you need to know about Theo Ratliff. Scroll down for: Ratliff's Bio; Ratliff's Numbers; Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's analysis; Timberwolves.com analysis and Ratliff's Five Facts.RATLIFF'S BIO |
| Season Preview - Mark Madsen |
| We continue our in-depth season previews with all you need to know about Mark Madsen. Scroll down for: Madsen's Bio; Madsen's Numbers; Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's analysis; Timberwolves.com analysis and Madsen's Five Facts.MADSEN'S BIO |
| Season Preview - Marko Jaric |
| We continue our in-depth season previews with all you need to know about Marko Jaric. Scroll down for: Jaric's Bio; Jaric's Numbers; Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's analysis; Timberwolves.com analysis and Jaric's Five Facts.JARIC'S BIO Acquired for Sam Cassell during the summer of 2005, Jaric spent his first three seasons with the L.A. Clippers, averaging career highs 9.9 ppg, 6.1 apg and 33.1 mpg in 2004-05. Last season, Minnesota was 11-1 when Jaric went for 10+ points. |
| Season Preview - Gerald Green |
| We continue our in-depth season previews with all you need to know about Gerald Green. Scroll down for: Green's Bio; Green's Numbers; Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's analysis; Timberwolves.com analysis and Green's Five Facts.GREEN'S BIO |
| Season Preview- Ricky Davis |
| We continue our in-depth season previews with all you need to know about Ricky Davis. Scroll down for: Davis' Bio; Davis' Numbers; Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's analysis; Timberwolves.com analysis and Davis' Five Facts.DAVIS' BIO |
| Wolves Name Alan Horton Radio PxP Announcer |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx today named Alan Horton as the teams' radio play-by-play announcer for the upcoming NBA and WNBA season. Horton will team with Billy Mckinney to call the action on the Wolves' radio partner BOB 106, for the 2007-08 season. "We're really excited to bring in a broadcaster of Alan's caliber to handle our play-by-play duties," said Timberwolves Vice President of Communications Ted Johnson. "Alan's experience will bring a great professionalism and enthusiasm to his calls on the games." |
| The Rhino Diaries |
| January 15, 2007Yo, what's the deal peoples?? It's the Rhino back to give you info on what's been going down these days and tell you some things that interest me in the 'Sota. You know ... That's Minnesota. But I like to call it "The 'Sota." Cool? |
| The London Update |
| Team photo outside of London's O2 Arena. Timberwolves director of public relations Mike Cristaldi is traveling with the team in Europe and continues to email us updates here on timberwolves.com throughout training camp. Day 10 |
| Wolves Bring NBA Cares to Istanbul |
| As part of NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS(tm), the Minnesota Timberwolves will continue the NBA's commitment to global social responsibility by hosting three NBA Cares projects, leaving a lasting legacy in the community of Istanbul. On Oct. 4, during the team's training camp in Istanbul, the Timberwolves will dedicate a new NBA Cares Learn & Play Center presented by the leading home textile brand Ta |
| Shooting 101 - With Rob Babcock |
| Babcock asked us to give the ball a higher arch on the way into the basket. Our bad, Rob, the picture's only so big... How's your jump shot? Can you hit free throws, threes and mid-range leaners with consistency? Is your name Ray Allen? Or, are you like the rest of, where you could use a bit of instruction? |
| Offseason Workouts - J.B. Bickerstaff |
| We spoke to Wolves assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff to get his analysis after watching several Wolves work out voluntarily at Target Center.MT: Coming back to Minnesota after serving as an assistant coach in Charlotte for the last few years, what have you seen thus far watching these offseason workouts? |
| Offseason Workouts - Gomes Interview |
| If you thought you spotted Randy Foye, Sebastian Telfair or Rashad McCants meandering around Target Center in the last few weeks, you were probably right. Indeed, Timberwolves players have been around for voluntary workouts leading up to just-around-the-corner training camp. |
| Breaking Down the Dance Auditions |
| A few weeks ago, we asked the question "So You Think You Can Dance" in our first look at the crop of dancers attempting to establish a place on the 2007-08 dance team. After three prep classes and two long days of auditions, the collective answer from the Wolves dancing brass is a resounding "Definitely." |
| VIDEO: Dance Director Abby LaDuke, Post Tryouts |
| Wolves Dance Team director Abby LaDuke spoke to us after the final dance steps of the 2007-08 auditions. After overseeing the interview process and directing the girls through a professional photo shoot, LaDuke and her judges/advisors watched the girls perform one more time. The final 15 will be announced Wednesday afternoon right here on www.timberwolves.com.CLICK HERE to watch the interview. |
| VIDEO - KARE11’s Eric Perkins, Pre-Audition |
| Few Minnesota sports personalities are more well-known, and none funnier than KARE11's Eric Perkins. Perk sat down with us before going hard after a Perk-At-Play segment at Wolves Dance Team Auditions. He's pretty good at certain moves, like the Pencil or the Shopping Cart, but he didn't stack up favorably against Minnesota's most talented crop of dancers.CLICK HERE to watch the interview. |
| VIDEO - Craig Smith Cut From Dance Team |
| Wolves forward Craig Smith stopped by dance team auditions to chat with us about why he didn't make the team, what he'd look for if he were picking the squad and some top-secret dances from his hometown of L.A.CLICK HERE to watch the video. |
| Dance Team Video Interview |
| On Monday evening before the final Wolves Dance Team prep class at Target Center's practice facility, dance team director Abby LaDuke and in-arena host/guest choreographer Natalie Kane chatted on camera with Mike Trudell.CLICK HERE to watch the video |
| Dance Team Hosts Final Prep Class |
| With just a week remaining before the dancers get set to break it down in front of director Abby LaDuke and her advisors for the official auditions, the prospective future Wolves dancers have one more chance to prepare Monday night at Target Center. |
| WebTV: Dance Prep Class 2 |
| Wolves Dance Team veteran Erica interviews another hopeful dancer after the second prep class at Target Center's practice facility, during which former Wolves dancer Stacey Reis choreographed a hip-hop routine to "Takin' Over." Click here to watch! |
| Introducing: Ryan Gomes |
| Ryan Gomes scored 12.1 ppg and grabbed 5.6 rpg in 73 games for Boston last year, and is generally acknowledged to be one of the classiest cats in the league. Overlooked in the 2005 NBA Draft (50th overall) much like Craig Smith in the 2006 Draft, Gomes will be a pleasant surprise to Minnesota fans who have yet to become familiar with his talents. We pulled the Providence College graduate aside when he dropped into town preceding the scheduled press conference for Wednesday, August 1. |
| So, You Think You Can Dance? |
| On Fox's hit TV show "So You Think You Can Dance," hopefuls from all over the country compete in varying styles of dance on a weekly basis for the chance to be recognized as America's favorite dancer. |
| Wolves Acquire Five Players and Picks for KG |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Tuesday the team has acquired forwards Al Jefferson, Gerald Green and Ryan Gomes, guard Sebastian Telfair and center Theo Ratliff, along with two first-round draft picks and cash considerations from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Kevin Garnett. The Timberwolves will receive Boston's 2009 first-round selection and Minnesota will get back the first-round draft pick the team traded to the Celtics in a January 2006 trade. |
| Randy Foye or Brandon Roy? |
| At the 2006 NBA Draft, Minnesota selected Brandon Roy, and then traded his rights to the Portland Trail Blazers for Randy Foye. The general reaction at the time of the draft-day deal was of the "We'll have to wait and see," ilk, but as the season wore on and Roy played his way to Rookie of the Year honors, skeptics started to wonder why the Wolves made the deal. |
| One-on-One with Tony Campbell |
| The Wolves signed free agent Tony Campbell to a four-year deal on September 13, 1989, prior to the inaugural season in Minnesota. Campbell handled much of the scoring load for Minnesota in the early years, and he still holds several franchise records, including most points in a half (30). Andrew Stephens caught up with Campbell and received candid answers regarding his most memorable NBA moments, his transition from NBA player to retiree, the funniest story from his playing career and much more: |
| Going the Extra Mile |
| (Insert Marv Albert voice) YES!!!! Speak with Joe Maloof for just a minute or two, and it’s quickly apparent how the president of Maloof Companies and his family have built a vast, extremely successful business empire that includes the beautiful Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. |
| Wolves Add Kammron Taylor to SL Roster |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves have added Minneapolis native, Kammron Taylor to their summer league roster the team announced Friday. The University of Wisconsin alum joins recent Wolves draft picks Corey Brewer and Chris Richard along with Wolves regulars Randy Foye, Rashad McCants and Craig Smith on this year's team in Las Vegas. |
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| Wolves Hire John-Blair Bickerstaff |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Tuesday that the team has hired John-Blair Bickerstaff as an assistant coach on Randy Wittman's staff. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. "This is a great opportunity to come to Minnesota and be a part of Randy's staff," Bickerstaff said. "I enjoyed my time with the organization as a broadcaster and I'm excited to start in my role in improving the team as an assistant coach." |
| Wolves Acquire Juwan Howard for James, Reed |
| Minnesota Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale announced Thursday that the team has acquired forward Juwan Howard from the Houston Rockets for guard Mike James and forward Justin Reed. |
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| Wolves Hire Jerry Sichting as Assistant Coach |
| Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team has hired Jerry Sichting as an assistant coach on Randy Wittman's staff. This is Sichting's second stint with the Wolves as he spent 10 years with the organization from 1995-2005. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. |
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| Wolves and FSN Announce Long-Term Deal |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves and FSN North today announced a new long-term television rights agreement. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| Kevin Harlan: Up High...and Down Hard! |
| Earlier in the year, we were joined by the former voice of the Timberwolves, who now handles play-by-play duties for TNT's coverage of the NBA playoffs. Harlan was kind enough to take some time to offer thoughts on both these 2007 playoffs and on the coming NBA Draft:MT: Thanks for checking in with us back in Minnesota, Kevin. You've had some terrific games to call in these past few weeks...how are those vocal chords holding up? |
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| Crunch Time |
| After spotlighting fans, dancers and players this season, we decided at timberwolves.com to give our readers a closeup of one of the Target Center's most recognizable characters – Crunch. The Wolves' mascot and his team work long and hard so that fans are entertained, happy and rowdy at every home game. Crunch and his two assistants were nice enough to let us follow them around for the season's last game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Here's a breakdown of what it's like to be next to Crunch for a day.Pregame |
| Vikings in Club Cambria |
| In case you haven't yet heard, Club Cambria is the hot spot on game nights at Target Center. Wednesday evening as the Wolves battled the Mavericks, several Minnesota Vikings -- including Randy Hymes, Mike Doss, Maurice Mann, Martin Nance and Bobby Wade -- were up in CC. |
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| Mail Bag 3 |
| Editor's Note: We're back with more answers to selected inquiries from you the fans. We appreciate you taking the time to write in, and while we may not get to each question, we certainly read all of them. We're at http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/fans/mai l_bag.html waiting for more feedback from you. Before we get started, we have a correction from a Mail Bag 2 answer:Uniform Correction: |
| Wolves Introduce "Early Bird" Ticket Packages |
| The Timberwolves announced Wednesday the team is introducing "Early Bird" season ticket packages for the 2007-08 NBA season that start as low as $20 per seat for lower-level locations. In addition to the "Early Bird" ticket packages, the Timberwolves announced the team's season ticket prices for the 2007-08 NBA season, with most season ticket prices (14,504 seats) within Target Center remaining the same or decreasing in cost. |
| Wolves Release Eddie Griffin |
| The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that the team has waived forward Eddie Griffin. Griffin, a 6-10 forward, played in 13 games for Minnesota this season and averaged 1.4 points (.259 FG%) and 1.9 rebounds in 7.1 minutes. The five-year veteran has appeared in 303 NBA contests (117 starts) with Minnesota and Houston and has posted averages of 7.2 points (.377 FG%), 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots in 22.2 minutes per game. |
| Over and Under the NBA |
| Earl is short. Yao is tall. Join KFAN's Cory Cove (Sludge) and Tru (yours truly) as we go OVER and UNDER the NBA. We've enlisted the help of the league's shortest and tallest players -- 5-5 Earl Boykins and 7-6 Yao Ming -- to make sure we chat about the league's most pressing issues. |
| Wolves Staffers Get Iced |
| "I told everyone there was an Ice Storm coming," said Bryant "Ice" Pfeiffer. "Apparently, they must have thought I was talking weather conditions." There was so much drama emanating from the Wolves conference room on Wednesday afternoon amongst 16 staffers, it's a shock that Barbara Walters (or at least the cast of "Real World Denver") wasn't on hand to make someone cry. The scene was overflowing with intensity, heart, love, anger and passion...all for some rock, paper, scissors. |
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| Fantasy Freak Week 16 |
| After a two-week hiatus, PA is back to spit fantasy knowledge like he were Roberto Alomar in front of an umpire. He took a brief leave of absence because he felt like his fantasy basketball team, Funk Shui, needed to focus on their cohesiveness and worry less about their numbers. Now he's back.MT: What's the deal Paul? Before we get to the weekly awards, can you tell us if you and your squad were in attendance at the Grammy's? |
| Sally’s All-Star Extravaganza |
| Dancer Sally was in Las Vegas representing the Timberwolves on the NBA's first ever All-Star Dance Team. Read her exclusive daily diary right here on www.timberwolves.com... Kim (Spurs), Heidi (Kings), Sally and Denee (Sonics) before the All-Star game DAY 7 - February 18 |
| On the Road with Brent and Bob |
| How'd you like a job where you're away from your family most of the week, make your own travel arrangements and when you get to your destination, end up working the graveyard shift? Welcome to the coveted world of NBA scouting. |
| Wolves Relieve Head Coach Dwane Casey of Coaching Duties |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Tuesday afternoon that the NBA club has relieved head coach Dwane Casey of his coaching duties and responsibilities. Timberwolves Assistant Coach Randy Wittman will take over the head coaching duties for the remainder of the 2006-07 NBA season. |
| 3M, Timberwolves Honor Top H.S. Coaches |
| This season 3M and the Minnesota Timberwolves have teamed up to honor Minnesota's top high school basketball coaches, recognized by their respective sections. The Timberwolves and 3M would like to congratulate our coaches for their success and honor their dedication to Minnesota basketball, displaying excellence on the court as well as positively influencing the lives of their athletes off the court. |
| Joe Nathan Closes Out 76ers |
| Let’s be honest here. I was planning on writing about Joe Nathan’s visit to the Target Center earlier, but I’ve been preoccupied with the Wolves four-game winning streak. Word. |
| With No Regard for Human Life! |
| A Big Ticket flush, “WITH NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE!" If you're a Wolves fan, you remember such lines very well. They were rendered from the booming voice of former Timberwolves play-by-play man Kevin Harlan, who continues to be one of America’s top broadcasters. In just this last year, you've heard his distinct call for NFL or college basketball games on CBS, watched him announce the NBA on TNT, or listened to his radio show in Kansas City. He is also the voice of Westwood One Radio's Final Four coverage. |
| Chillin’ In Club Cambria |
| (Insert sarcastic tone) Just a game after being hauled through the Lexus Courtside Club experience, and being forced to sit directly under the basket, the Timberwolves are now dragging me through a game in Club Cambria. To make things worse, it is compulsory that I invite three of my closest, oldest friends to join me for Tuesday night's contest against the Portland Trailblazers. I'm not happy about this (end sarcasm). |
| Rolling Through the Lexus Courtside Club |
| This is going to be solid, to quite solid. "Prepare for the NBA thrill ride of a lifetime: take your seat in the Lexus Courtside Club. Each night, come face-to-face with the NBA's greatest. Top if off with first-class amenities that only an elite few will ever experience." |
| Wednesday Conversation -- Marko Jaric |
| Trudell: Hello Marko, thanks for being with us today for our Wednesday conversation. You're from Belgrade in Serbia, which used to be a part of the former Yugoslavia. Let me first ask you what about America stands out to you? |
| IT’S ON! |
| Our title, of course, refers to the Timberwolves' home opener tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Sacramento Kings, but we understand if you confused it with the popular hip-hop album by the late Easy-E. We'll hear from Ron Artest and Troy Hudson on that topic in a little bit, but the primary reason we're here is to time-stamp you through the most exciting day of the year thus far for everyone here at the Target Center. |
| Wolves Name Brian Sieman Radio Play-by-Play Announcer |
| Wolves Sign Forward Craig Smith |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale announced the team has signed forward Craig Smith. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. "Craig Smith is a competitor and will bring toughness to our basketball team," said McHale. "He's an aggressive, hard-nosed player who rebounds and has a nice touch around the basket. Craig was the leader at Boston College, and was someone who continually improved his game during his four years." |
| Mike James Chat Transcript |
| Newly acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Mike James took a break from hosting the Mike James Basketball Camp (Aug 14-19) in Amityville, NY (Mike's hometown) to chat with the fans Thursday, August 17 about the camp and his excitement about the 2006-07 season. |
| Wolves Re-Sign Forward Justin Reed |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale announced the team has re-signed restricted free agent forward Justin Reed. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Justin showed us that he is a tough competitor on both ends of the floor last season," McHale said. "He is a player who can defend and has a nose for the basket." |
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| Timberwolves Sign Free-Agent Guard Mike James |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale announced the team has signed free-agent guard Mike James. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Video) |
| Randy Foye |
| Wolves Select Smith and Mavrokefalidis in Second Round |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Boston College forward Craig Smith (36th overall) and center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (pronounced LUKE-as mav-ROW-ke-FA-lee-dis) of Greece (57th overall) in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft. |
| Wolves’ Website Offers On-line Tour Of Target Center Seating |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced the organization has partnered with Ballena Technologies, Inc., to offer fans on-line 3D visualizations of Target Center on the NBA team's timberwolves.com website. By entering the virtual tour, website users can see what the view is like from virtually any seat in the arena. |
| Wolves Announce New Radio Home for the Wolves - BOB 106 |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the team and BOB 106 (KLCI 106.1 FM) have reached an agreement on a three-year radio partnership beginning with the upcoming 2006-07 NBA season. BOB 106 will become the official flagship radio station of Timberwolves basketball, broadcasting all of the Wolves' 82 regular-season games and playoff contests as well as two preseason games. Additionally, all broadcasts will include both pregame and postgame shows. |
| Wolves Announce Revamped Staffing |
| In a continuing effort to meet the sales, sponsorship and marketing demands of the Twin Cities' area and the Greater Minnesota region, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced the hiring of 13 inside sales representatives, seven season ticket sales representatives and three group sales representatives. |
| Taquan Dean Workout Interview |
| 2006 Wolves Draft Central After working out for the Timberwolves, along with C.J. Watson, Eric Hicks, and Terence Dials, Louisville's Taquan Dean (right) talked with Timberwolves.com about the draft.timberwolves.com: How have workouts gone for you so far? |
| Rajon Rondo Workout Interview |
| 2006 Wolves Draft Central After working out for the Timberwolves, along with C.J. Watson, Solomon Jones, Kenny Adelake, and Christian Maraker, point guard Rajon Rondo (right) talked with Timberwolves.com about the draft.timberwolves.com: How do you feel you are doing in workouts so far? |
| Wolves Ownership Takes Over Sole Management of Target Center |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the organization and its ownership group has taken over the sole management, promotion and booking of events at Target Center. Since May 2004, the Timberwolves and the Nederlander Organization had been jointly managing the Target Center arena business. |
| 2006 Wolves Draft Central |
| 2006 NBA Draft |
| Behind the Name: Timberwolves |
| Garnett Wins NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award |
| The NBA today announced that Minnesota Timberwolves' forward Kevin Garnett is the 2006 recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association. The Kennedy Citizenship Award is the oldest citizenship and community service award in the NBA and is named for the second commissioner of the league. The award honors an NBA player or coach for outstanding service and dedication to the community. |
| Glen Taylor Interview Transcript |
| Glen, if you were delivering a State of the Timberwolves address today, in your mind, what are the primary issues facing the franchise? Well, I don’t think we ever want to be thought of as an average franchise. |
| Fred Hoiberg Announces Retirement from NBA |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that Fred Hoiberg has retired from the NBA and will join the team's front office staff. Hoiberg's title is undetermined to date, however he will have duties and responsibilities relating to both the Timberwolves' basketball department and business operations. The 33-year-old underwent successful heart surgery on June 28, 2005 to correct an enlarged aortic root and did not play during the 2005-06 campaign. |
| Timberwolves Announce 2006-07 Ticket Prices |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced their season ticket prices for the 2006-07 NBA season, with more than 12,000 Target Center seats having season ticket price reductions. The team will continue its two-tiered pricing structure, with large discounts given to tickets purchased as part of a season ticket package. |
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| Behind the Numbers: #3 Marcus Banks |
| Minnesota Timberwolves and Club 3 Degrees Present Faith and Family Night Ticket Offers |
| The Minnesota Timberwolves and Club 3 Degrees present Faith & Family Night with the Veggie Tales Sheerluck Holmes Movie Premiere Party and Superchic[k] in concert on Feb. 24 when the Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Be the first to see the latest Veggie Tales video on the big screen before the Timberwolves-Nuggets game, or enjoy an exclusive performance by Superchic[k] after the game. |
| 2005-06 Mark Madsen/Timberwolves Diary Week 13 (Jan. 23) |
| January 23, 2006 |
| Timberwolves Trade Nikoloz Tskitishvili to Phoenix for a 2006 Second-Round Draft Pick |
| Timberwolves Trade Nikoloz Tskitishvili to Phoenix for a 2006 Second-Round Draft PickJanuary 26, 2006 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations today announced the team has traded forward Nikoloz Tskitishvili to the Phoenix Suns for a second-round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. |
| Wolves Acquire Ricky Davis from Boston, Szczerbiak, Olowokandi & Jones to Celtics |
| January 26, 2006Click Here to see the online video of the press conference. |
| Wolves: The Art of the Free Throw: Troy Hudson |
| Troy Hudson, Minnesota Timberwolves The Shot: |
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| Rashad McCants: High Expectations |
| High ExpectationsTimberwolves fans can expect big things from rookie Rashad McCants. By Jeff Benyon Before becoming a Timberwolf, the last on-court appearance fans may remember of rookie Rashad McCants was his shirtless celebration after his University of North Carolina Tar Heels team won the 2005 NCAA National Championship by defeating Illinois 75-70. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Unveil True Blue Campaign |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Unveil True Blue CampaignNovember 1, 2005 The Minnesota Timberwolves will kickoff their TRUE BLUE marketing and advertising campaign tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Nov. 2) at the Nicollet Mall light rail train station in Minneapolis (corner of 5th Street and Nicollet). |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Name Durisic, Philo, and Chapman to Player Personnel Staff |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Name Durisic, Philo, and Chapman to Player Personnel StaffOctober 19, 2005 The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Wednesday that the team has named Zarko Durisic, Pete Philo, and Rex Chapman to its player personnel staff. The trio will report directly to general manager Jim Stack. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Waive Marlon Parmer |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Waive Marlon ParmerOctober 13, 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has waived free-agent guard Marlon Parmer. The training camp roster now stands at 18 players. |
| NBA City Restaurant to Open at Target Center |
| NBA City Restaurant to Open at Target CenterSeptember 22, 2005 The National Basketball Association today announced that NBA City Restaurants, the NBA's venture into themed dining, has signed an agreement to open an NBA-themed restaurant in Target Center, the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The new NBA City in Target Center is set to open February 2006, it was announced by Ralph Burnet, owner and chairman of NBA City Restaurants and Timberwolves limited partner. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day Set for Monday, Oct. 3 from 3-5 p.m. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day Set for Monday, Oct. 3 from 3-5 p.m.September 21, 2005 The Minnesota Timberwolves will tip off the 2005-06 NBA season with the team's Media Day on Monday, Oct. 3 from 3-5 p.m. in the team's practice facility inside Target Center. The Wolves, who will hold Training Camp in the team's practice facility, will conduct their first practice on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Media availability will be the final 30 minutes of practice with interviews to follow. |
| Timberwolves Name Thornton, Kalamian, Taylor and Dzikic Assistant Coaches |
| Timberwolves Name Thornton, Kalamian, Taylor and Dzikic Assistant CoachesSeptember 15, 2005 The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has named Bob Thornton, Rex Kalamian, Vince Taylor, and Aleksandar Dzikic assistant coaches. The four join Johnny Davis on first-year head coach Dwane Casey's coaching staff. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. |
| Timberwolves Sign 2005 Second Round Draft Pick Bracey Wright |
| Timberwolves Sign 2005 Second Round Draft Pick Bracey WrightSeptember 12, 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has signed 2005 second round draft pick Bracey Wright. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Re-Sign Free-Agent Guard Anthony Carter |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Re-Sign Free-Agent Guard Anthony CarterSeptember 9, 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has re-signed free-agent guard Anthony Carter. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Anthony is a veteran point guard who has proven his ability to run a team when he's on the court," McHale said. "He excels on the defensive end of the floor and helps to solidify our backcourt." |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Re-Sign Free-Agent Forward Eddie Griffin |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Re-Sign Free-Agent Forward Eddie GriffinAugust 22, 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the team has re-signed free-agent forward Eddie Griffin. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| Timberwolves Release Guard Fred Hoiberg |
| August 15, 2005 Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that guard Fred Hoiberg has been released as the designated player for the amnesty provision under the NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
| Timberwolves Acquire Guards Marko Jaric & Lionel Chalmers from the L.A. Clippers |
| Timberwolves Acquire Guards Marko Jaric & Lionel Chalmers from the L.A. Clippers for Guard Sam Cassell & First-Round Draft PickAugust 12, 2005 |
| Timberwolves Re-sign GM Jim Stack |
| Timberwolves Re-Sign General Manager Jim Stack to Contract ExtensionJuly 1, 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale today announced the NBA club has re-signed General Manager Jim Stack to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
| Wolves Select Indiana’s Bracey Wright at 47 |
| June, 28, 2005 Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight chose Bracey Wright in the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft. Wright, a 6-3, 210-pound guard from Indiana University, was the 47th player taken overall. |
| Timberwolves Take UNC’s McCants |
| June 28, 2005 Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight chose Rashad McCants in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft. McCants, a 6-4, 207-pound guard from the University of North Carolina, was the 14th player taken overall. "I think I had a great workout there and I believe I developed a good relationship with coach (Dwane) Casey and Kevin McHale," McCants said. "I think I showed them my ability to attack the rim and shoot the ball. I think they really liked my competitiveness." |
| Timberwolves Announce New Coach |
| Timberwolves Name Dwane Casey Head Coach The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the hiring of Dwane Casey as the as the 7th head coach in the franchise's 16-year history. Terms of Casey's contract were not released. |
| GARNETT NAMED NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON |
| Timberwolves Garnett named nba all-defensive first team for sixth consecutive season MINNEAPOIS/ST. PAUL - Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett has been named to the 2004-05 All-Defensive First Team, the National Basketball Association announced earlier today. Garnett was named to the team by a voting panel that consisted of the NBA's 30 head coaches, who were asked to select NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams by position. |
| Game Ops Story |
| Game Operations Plays Backdrop to Wolves Games by Rebekah Stivers The Wolves Game Ops group puts team spirit to music. Every game. And it’s quite a task. Seated high above the crowd, above section 230, the musicians of the Game Operations team are tasked with providing the soundtrack to the play—time-outs, half time, when KG gets a slam dunk, when Wally Szczerbiak goes tough on “D.” Keyboardist Jeff Victor, Apple™ laptop at hand, has been around since the Wolves’ inaugural season in 1989-90, when they still played in the Dome. |
| Wolves Fashion |
| Dressing to Impress Wolves players strive for a winning look off the court.By Courtney Lawson Our next model is wearing a one-of-a-kind, tailor-made suit by Ron and Ron of New York. Notice the intricate pattern on the inside of the jacket, the unique pocket design and the exquisite material. The jacket is accented with a distinctive, contrasting stitching pattern, a Ron and Ron signature design. The model’s suit is perfectly tailored to his 6-5 frame, with his pants falling elegantly on his Italian leather boots. |
| Where Are They Now? Dean Garrett |
| Where Are they Now? During October of 1996, Dean Garrett was trying to finally make it in the NBA. Since leaving Indiana University in 1988, Garrett played in Italy for seven years and in Greece for one year. But he always had his sights on eventually playing in the NBA. He made the Wolves squad that fall and played six seasons with Minnesota, Denver and Golden State. |
| Kevin Harlan: Wolves Original Voice |
| Kevin Harlan: Original Voice of the WolvesBy Joseph Oberle If you watched NFL Football this past season on CBS-TV and did a double take when you heard the play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan’s voice, don’t be surprised. For the first nine years of the Timberwolves existence, Harlan was the voice of the Wolves, putting an indelible stamp on the call of those games that still seems to resonate with fans. |
| Where Are They Now? Tod Murphy |
| Where Are They Now? In the fall of 1989, Tod Murphy was hoping to make the roster of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. He made that team and went on to have three productive seasons with the Wolves. Fast forward to 2005 and Tod Murphy is still involved in basketball, currently as an assistant coach with his alma mater, University of California-Irvine. Murphy was one of the most prolific players in UC-Irvine history and still ranks second on the Anteaters all-time list with 1,778 points and 837 rebounds. |
| David Sherman: NBA Sharpshooter |
| NBA Sharpshooter Since 1996, David Sherman has been courtside capturing NBA action as the Timberwolves team photographer.By Dan Bell If a picture is worth a thousand words than David Sherman has snapped off volumes of visual verbiage. As the Timberwolves’ team photographer, Sherman has chronicled every Timberwolves game - and numerous other team events - since 1996. |
| T-Wolves New Fan |
| T-Wolves’ New Fan By Rebekah Stivers Will Shurtz, of Atlanta, is one of the Wolves newest fans. A recent college grad, he follows the NBA closely. In fact, he went looking for a team to call his own last summer. He sent emails to every NBA ball club, expressing interest in learning about each team and asking why he should want to be a fan. |
| Gatorade Shootout |
| Timberwolves to Host Gatorade Shootout - Local and National Prep Powers to play at Target Center MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL-The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the eighth annual Gatorade Timberwolves Shootout presented by Freschetta, will be held at Target Center on Saturday, Jan. 29. The Shootout will feature five of the state's top boys basketball programs matching up with prep forces from across the nation. |
| Timberwolves Dance Team Always Ready to Move |
| Timberwolves Dance Team Always Ready to Move By Rebekah Stivers “Twenty-two on the fast beat,” says Melissa Sax, co-director of the Timberwolves dance team. They line the stairs behind the Wolves’ basket, second half. First timeout after the sixth minute in the fourth quarter. It’s a tight game—they’re ready to move. |
| Injury Bugged |
| INJURY BUGGED By Rick Magnuson The Minnesota Timberwolves were devastated with injuries during their 89-84 victory over the Allen Iverson-less Philadelphia 76ers Friday night at Target Center. The Wolves’ sparkplug Mark “Mad Dog” Madsen left Friday’s game late in the first quarter, clutching his left hand. He did not return to the game. Tests revealed that Madsen had indeed suffered a broken left thumb. |
| Bill Beise Article |
| Bill Beise - Fan Profile By Rebekah Stivers Wolves fans have watched courtside season-ticket holder Bill Beise (pronounced BY’ zee) since day one—crouched in front of his seat, hugging the sideline, pounding the court with a few rolled-up issues of Hoop magazine. He is not a former ball player, just perhaps one of the Wolves most passionate—if eccentric—supporters. He’s not a coach either—but that’s his nickname to the waiter who brings his two Pepsis© every game. “One each half—that’s all I can handle,” Beise says. |
| May 3, 2004: Garnett Named NBA’s Most Valuable Player |
| May 3, 2004 — Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett has been named the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player, the National Basketball Association announced today. The seven-time NBA All-Star totaled 1,219 points in MVP balloting, including 120 of a possible 123 first-place votes, from a panel that consisted of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. |
| April 25, 2004: Garnett, Cassell Named All-NBA |
| April 25, 2004 — Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett was named to the 2003-04 All-NBA First Team while guard Sam Cassell was named to the All-NBA Second Team. Garnett finished as the only unanimous All-NBA First Team selection, as he was named on all 123 voters' first team ballots. |
| Kevin Garnett: A Leader in All Respects |
| Thanks to KG, the Wolves are a close-knit and winning team. by Jeff Benyon Minnesota, do you realize what you have? Can you comprehend the fact that one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA suits up and plays right here in your backyard? Believe it, understand it and embrace it. It's true. |
| 2003-04 MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Candidate: Kevin Garnett |
| Kevin Garnett Forward * 6-11 Ninth NBA season Kevin Garnett has been worth the price of admission all by himself this season, as the versatile forward has taken his game to another level. Garnett ranks first in the NBA in rebounds (13.9 rpg), first in double-doubles (68), first in Efficiency Rating (32.94) and third in scoring (24.2 ppg). |
| Oliver Miller: Little Things Come In Big Packages |
| Oliver Miller does the little things that help produce wins. by Jeff Benyon Dissecting the Timberwolves' success reveals a statistic that won't show up in any boxscore. A key to Minnesota being one of the elite teams in this NBA season is the fact that they are doing the little things necessary to win. |
| Mark Madsen: The People’s Player |
| Mark Madsen brings a refreshing perspective to basketball and life. by Jeff Benyon Every team has a player fans really relate to. A player who makes them feel like they have a buddy or a close friend on the team. Not to take anything away from the other players on the Timberwolves' roster, but forward Mark Madsen fills that role for the Wolves. |
| How Troy Hudson Found His Groove |
| Hoops and music are driving forces in Troy Hudson's life. by Charles Hallman Like novelist Terry McMillan's "Stella," Troy Hudson "found his groove" last season. After he posted career highs in scoring (14.2 ppg), assists (5.7) and minutes (32.9 mpg) in his first season with the Timberwolves, Hudson came up huge during the 2003 NBA Playoffs. |
| Ervin Johnson: Keeping the Faith |
| Ervin Johnson's deep faith defines his life — on and off the court. by Charles Hallman What if Ervin Johnson hadn't chosen basketball, a sport he didn't start playing until college? What if he had pursued a supermarket career instead? Johnson says he would have been content with either path. "If basketball wasn't going to work out, I still was going to be happy," says the 11-year NBA veteran. |
| Sam Cassell: Gaining Recognition |
| Sam Cassell's superb season is bringing attention to his stellar career by Charles Hallman Like fine wine, Sam Cassell is only getting better. The veteran backcourt man knows he can't stay stride-for-stride with many of today's younger players, but his veteran savvy has given the Timberwolves exemplary guard play, leading to his first-ever selection to the NBA All-Star Game. |
| Trenton Hassell: Defensive Stopper |
| Trenton Hassell is making a name for himself with his defensive prowess by Jeff Benyon When you open your morning paper to see how the Wolves did the previous night, one of the first things you probably look for is what kind of stats the big-name players put up, because that's how a player's value is usually gauged. |
| June 26, 2003: Wolves Select Ebi and Rickert in NBA Draft |
| July 23, 2003: Wolves Acquire Sprewell in Four-Team Trade |
| Team sends Brandon to Atlanta and Jackson to Philadelphia July 23, 2003 — Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Kevin McHale today announced the team has acquired guard/forward Latrell Sprewell from the New York Knicks in a four-team trade. |
| Sept. 9, 2003: Unveiled New Scoreboard |
| Oct. 1, 2003: Timberwolves Sign Garnett To Contract Extension |
| Oct. 1, 2003 — Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Kevin McHale today announced the team has signed forward Kevin Garnett to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. |
| Feb. 9, 2003: Kevin Garnett Named 2003 All-Star MVP |
| Feb. 9, 2003 — Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett was named MVP of the 2003 All-Star Game in Atlanta. |
| Latrell Sprewell: Hungry To Win |
| Latrell Sprewell is ready to help the Wolves be a playoff winner by Charles Hallman In his 11-year NBA career, Latrell Sprewell has played on both the West and East Coasts. Now starting his 12th season, the four-time All-Star has come home — well, sort of. |
| Michael Olowokandi: Ready To Thrive |
| Michael Olowokandi looks to contribute to a winning team by Troy Young When his agent informed him in July that he was going to be a Minnesota Timberwolf, Michael Olowokandi could only think of Kevin. When thinking of the Timberwolves, most do. |
| Gary Trent: A Big Boost Off The Bench |
| A healthy Gary Trent has given the Wolves solid production by Charles Hallman It's been a long time since Gary Trent felt this way — his body, mind and spirit finally in sync. |
| Wolves History 101: The Beginnings |
| Feature Stories Archive 2003-04 |
| Flip Saunders: Pushing The Right Buttons Kevin Garnett: A Leader In All Respects |
| Game Notes |
| Read the official Timberwolves Game Notes — the same notes that are given to the media before each game — for the following information: Probable starters Injury report All transactions |
| Offseason Player Movement |
| The Timberwolves have had a number of player transactions — and hired one assistant coach — since the end of the 2002-03 season. Read the details in the official releases: |
| Kevin The Kid |
| This story appeared in the Nov. 22, 1995 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Rachel Bachman |
| Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves |
| Aug. 23, 1988 — Bill Musselman, coach of the last four championship teams in the Continental Basketball Association, was today named head coach of the NBA expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. Musselman, 48, signed a four-year contract with the Timberwolves, who begin play in the 1989-90 season. |
| Timberwolves Set NBA All-Time Attendance Record |
| Game program from the final regular-season home game of the inaugural season April 18, 1990 — The Timberwolves have set a new all-time NBA regular-season attendance record by drawing 1,072,572 fans during their inaugural season. |
| Sidney Lowe Answers the Call |
| by Bill HellerThis story appeared in Timberwolves Tonight in 1989-90. |
| The Rise of Scott Roth |
| This story appeared in the Feb. 2, 1990 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Joel Rippel |
| Tod Murphy: Nice Guys Finish First |
| This story appeared in the Feb. 27, 1990 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Kim Knutson |
| Bob Zuffelato Named Timberwolves Assistant Coach |
| Sept. 18, 1989 — The Timberwolves today announced the hiring of Bob Zuffelato as an assistant coach. Zuffelato (pronounced zuff-uh-LAH-toe), 51, has 26 years of basketball experience, including the last two as Director of Player Personnel for the Milwaukee Bucks. |
| Harvard Assistant Joins Timberwolves Coaching Staff |
| Aug. 21, 1989 — The Timberwolves today announced the hiring of Tom Thibodeau (pronounced TIB-uh-doe) as an assistant coach. Thibodeau, 31, has been assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Harvard University since 1985. |
| The Return of Randy Breuer |
| This story appeared in the Jan. 31, 1990 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Joel Rippel |
| Timberwolves Sign First-Round Draft Pick, Ndudi Ebi |
| July 5, 2003 — The Timberwolves have signed their first-round draft pick, Ndudi Ebi (pronounced Indy EE-bee), to a contract, it was announced today by Kevin McHale, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. Per team policy, contract terms were not disclosed. |
| Tyrone Corbin: At Home In Minnesota |
| This story appeared in the Jan. 26, 1990 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Doug Ward |
| Mahorn Tops Timberwolves’ Expansion Selections |
| Rick Mahorn June 15, 1989 — Rick Mahorn, starting power forward for the World Champion Detroit Pistons, was the first of 11 players taken today by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1989 NBA Expansion Draft. Mahorn was the second player taken overall after the Orlando Magic made Sidney Green of the New York Knicks the first selection. |
| Richardson Named to NBA All-Rookie Team |
| Pooh Richardson: Wolves Fan Favorite |
| by Doug WardThis story appeared in Timberwolves Tonight in March 1990. |
| Richardson Is Timberwolves’ First Draft Choice |
| June 27, 1989 — The Timberwolves made UCLA point guard Jerome "Pooh" Richardson their first selection in the NBA Draft. Richardson (6-1, 180) was the 10th player taken overall. |
| Tony Campbell’s Career Takes Off |
| This story appeared in the Dec. 6, 1990 edition of Timberwolves Tonight. by Doug Ward |
| Timberwolves Waive Igor Rakocevic |
| Garnett Hosts Career Summit in Atlanta at NBA All-Star Weekend |
| The day before leading the Western Conference All-Stars to a double-overtime victory over the East, MVP Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves spent Saturday afternoon hosting a student focus group, attended by Atlanta-area students and leading business executives. |
| KG Does It All |
| by Troy Young David Sherman, NBAE/Getty Images |
| Kendall Gill: Finally a Timberwolf |
| by Troy Young Kendall Gill has started the last 27 games for the Timberwolves.David Sherman, NBAE/Getty Images |
| Wally Szczerbiak: All-Star Looks To Improve |
| by Charles Hallman Wally Szczerbiak made his 2002-03 regular-season debut against Milwaukee on Nov. 7, scoring 19 points.David Sherman, NBAE/Getty Images |
| Timberwolves Re-Sign Gary Trent |
| Gary Trent enters his second season as a Timberwolf. David Sherman, NBAE/Getty Images Sept. 25, 2002 — Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale announced the NBA club has re-signed free agent forward Gary Trent to a contract. Per team policy, no financial terms of the agreement were disclosed. |
| Garnett Launches 4XL -- For Excellence in Leadership |
| Foundation prepares minority high school and college students for careers in business and entrepreneurship Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett announced that he has launched "4XL--For Excellence in LeadershipSM", a program designed to expose minority high school and college students to business environments and help them develop the skills, experience, and relationships important to enter their desired careers. |
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