TIMBERWOLVES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Knicks and Minnesota: A Trade That Makes Sense
Tyson Chandler for Derrick Williams, Luke Ridnour and the 26th pick:
At first glance this trade seems uneven on the negative end for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are giving up two rotational players and a first rounder, but if you take a closer glance you can see that this makes sense on both ends for both organizations.
Knicks Point of View: New York is giving up their anchor...
Timberwolves not in a rush to name a new D-League affiliate
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Timberwolves will take at least a year to make any long-term decisions on the future of their minor league basketball ties, team president Flip Saunders said Wednesday.
The organization's former NBA D-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, announced earlier in the week it'd be teaming up exclusively with the Miami Heat. At the moment, that...
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Booth joins Timberwolves' operations staff
Former NBA journeyman Calvin Booth has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves' operations staff.
The team announced Wednesday that Booth, 37, will serve as its director of player programs in addition to some scouting duties. He joins the Timberwolves after scouting for the New Orleans Hornets last season.
Booth played for seven teams during his 10-year playing career, including...
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Timberwolves to play exhibition in Montreal
The NBA announced Tuesday the Minnesota Timberwolves will play an exhibition in Montreal this season as part of the league's Canadian Series.
The Timberwolves are scheduled to take on the Boston Celtics on Oct 20 at the Bell Center. It will be the second year the NBA's played games in Canada and features a Boston team accustomed to playing outside U.S. borders.
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The Timberwolves Expect Rick Adelman To Return As Head Coach
There has been some chatter out of the Twin Cities about whether or not Rick Adelman will return next season as the Timberwolves’ head coach. Adelman is still under contract and the team would love to have him back, but the health concerns surrounding his wife have caused many to think he may not return and opt to spend more time with his wife. However, Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA...
Heat snap up Skyforce from Timberwolves' grasp
So much for the picture-perfect match between the professional basketball teams in the Twin Cities and the largest township in South Dakota.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce, for years an affiliate and recently considered a prime hybrid partner for the Minnesota Timberwolves, unveiled a new set of insignia, signage and uniforms Monday afternoon.
But they weren't tweaked to match the...
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Kevin Love is not being traded
via ESPN
Kevin Love is changing his mind. It’s a big turn, and it does help to categorically end some wild speculation. It’s well and good, as Kevin Love has been entertaining us a lot even though it’s the offseason so the speculation as an added form of exposure is redundant. Now, Kevin Love is pleased with the direction of the Timberwolves, and also he’s not being traded...
Sources: Timberwolves Continue To Target Oladipo
The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in moving up in the June 27 draft to select Victor Oladipo.
Oladipo has thus far declined to work out for the Timberwolves, because his representatives need reason to believe Minnesota can move up to Orlando's spot at No. 2, Washington's spot at No. 3 or Charlotte's spot at No. 4.
Oladipo is projected as a top-six choice by various outlets.
Love Thinks Less Than Max Contract Will Give T-Wolves Space To Sign Pekovic
Kevin Love has three guaranteed years and a player option for a fourth season remaining on his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Love did not receive the maximum five-year deal from former Timberwolves president David Kahn.
"I know that there's a lot that goes into it, especially … the new CBA," Love said. "I think it's just the way it goes sometimes...
Kevin Love talks to ESPN about Wolves, future
A lot of NBA players will be making the rounds as the sports world turns its attention to the NBA Finals. It is always nice to be reminded of some of the players that did not make the Playoffs and remember that they do exist.
That goes double for Kevin Love, who played in only 18 games this season and averaged 18.3 points and 14.0 rebounds per game. Whether it was a broken hand...
Two Possible Draft Trade Down Scenarios
You see, what had happened was… The NBA Draft is exactly three weeks away and with no sure-fire superstars this year, the top of the draft still remains a mystery. Washington currently owns the 3rd overall pick and most Wizards outlets have Grunfeld selecting Otto Porter or Anthony Bennett. Both players would fit a need for the Wiz Kids and I would be ecstatic with either pick...
Can new Minnesota Timberwolves front office improve product on floor?
Injuries took their toll on the Minnesota Timberwolves this past season as star players Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio missed significant time. With another disappointing finish, the T-Wolves finally fired general manager David Kahn this off-season and brought in Flip Saunders as President of Basketball Operations to try and right the ship.
The health (and happiness) of Love and Rubio...
Timberwolves rumors: Minnesota shopping Derrick Williams
As the NBA Draft approaches, there are several teams that are reportedly looking to trade down. Flip Saunders and the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to go in the other direction, as Charley Walters of The Pioneer Press reports the team will attempt to trade Derrick Williams and the No. 9 overall pick to move up in the draft.Looks like TWolves will try to deal Derrick Williams...
Report: Timberwolves Shopping No. 9 pick, Derrick Williams
The Minnesota Timberwolves and their president Flip Saunders want some added scoring on the roster and higher pick in the first round of this months draft.
To that end, The Pioneer Press is reporting that the T-Wolves are shopping the #9 pick and forward Derrick Williams to try to move up in the draft.
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Timberwolves looking to move Derrick Williams
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly looking to move Derrick Williams and the number 9 pick in the in order to move up in the 2013 NBA draft. The T-Wolves drafted Williams number 2 overall in the 2011 NBA draft. The undersized Williams showed signs of progress in his second season, as he ate of more playing...
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