The Timberwolves are close to landing their first free agent of the 2011-12 seaon. According to multiple reports, free agent point guard J.J. Barea is close to signing a four-year deal worth around $19 million. NBA.com reported that the deal with be finalized Monday. With point guard Ricky Rubio also in the mix, Luke Ridnour, [...]
Timberwolves players had a voluntary workout at the team’s practice facility Saturday. Among the players who participated were Kevin Love, Wesley Johnson, Anthony Randolph, Martell Webster, rookies Malcom Lee, Derrick Williams and Ricky Rubio. Love, in particular, walked away extremely happy with what he saw. “I saw it…and I believe it,” Love tweeted after the [...]
Timberwolves president David Kahn said two years ago in an open letter to fans that Ricky Rubio will be the starting point guard the day he dons a Timberwolves uniform, whenever it is. In his letter, Kahn wrote that Rubio “will be our starting point guard here the moment he walks through our front door. [...]
No. 53???? Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he will play against Utah on Friday despite a bruised left knee. Love didn’t participate in practice on Thursday to rest his leg, but he said he will be ready for the Jazz. The All-Star extended his double-double streak to 52 consecutive games in a win against [...]
Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour and center Darko Milicic did not participate in practice Friday and are officially listed as day-to-day. Ridnour is dealing with a hamstring injury and Milicic is dealing with an ankle injury. Forward Kevin Love participated in practice but sat out the team’s scrimmage. The team says they are giving Love extra rest, [...]
When Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis promised he would find more minutes for guard Wayne Ellington, it seemed impossible he could do it without significantly reducing another player’s minutes. Ellington’s extra minutes came at the expense of rookie guard Wes Johnson. While Ellington played 24 minutes Monday night against the Trailblazers, Johnson sat on the bench [...]
Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer had to fly home for personal reasons but is expected to return in time for Monday night’s game against the Trailblazers. Brewer is expected to start again. Forward Michael Beasley participated in warmups and will be gametime decision. The Timberwolves are looking at the D-League schedule, contemplating sending Lazar Hayward down [...]
Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley is expected take a few games off after re-injuring his ankle Tuesday against the Spurs. This is the third straight game that Beasley sprained his ankle after stepping on an opponent’s foot. During the span of the last couple games, Beasley found a way to get back on the court despite [...]
Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis confirmed that guard Corey Brewer will make a start tonight over rookie guard Wes Johnson Sunday night against the Spurs. Point guard Sebastian Telfair also returns to the active roster tonight, replacing center Kosta Koufos. Rambis expects forward/center Nikola Pekovic to get more playing time tonight as a result. Forward Michael Beasley [...]
Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis called into question his team’s effort level after Wednesday’s game, saying the team’s “effort level was nonexistent for the vast majority of the ball game.” One player exempt from his post-game rant is reserve guard/forward Corey Brewer. On Saturday Rambis complimented Brewer on his effort, defense and his continued improvement. Rambis said [...]
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