Mavericks Interested in Jefferson?
The Dallas Mavericks were interested in Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward/center Al Jefferson before last week’s NBA draft according to Jeff Caplan of ESPNDallas.com. According to the report, sources close to the situation said Jefferson is a “down the list” target, meaning the Mavericks’ interest in the 25-year old may grow stronger through free-agency. The report said [...]
Wolves Talking With Toronto About Bosh?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are talking with the Toronto Raptors regarding center Chris Bosh in a possible sign-and-trade deal, according to Darren Wolfson of the Star Tribune. Wolfson said via Twitter that an NBA contact told him this, but is uncertain if Bosh is open to the idea of coming to Minnesota. He did suggest that [...]
Will Darko Be Back Next Year?
The Minnesota Timberwolves took some risk by taking on center Darko Milicic’s salary for the remaining part of the year. But will we see Darko in a Wolves’ uniform after this season? Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports Milicic answered yes when asked if he would return to the Timberwolves next season if the [...]
Team Issues Statement Regarding Jefferson
Taken directly from the team’s official website: Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn statement regarding Al Jefferson: “On behalf of the Timberwolves organization, we are disappointed that Al used poor judgment last night. Thankfully, nobody was injured or hurt.” “Having spoken to Al, I can assure everybody associated with our franchise that Al understands [...]
Jefferson Charged With DWI Late Saturday Evening
Minnesota Timberwolves’ center/power forward Al Jefferson was booked around 2:00 a.m. Saturday evening for a DWI. Jefferson was released around 3 a.m. More details are expected to be released later today.
Timberwolves A Sleeper For Chicago’s Thomas?
Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo! Sports) reports the Chicago Bulls are shopping power forward Tyrus Thomas and said several league executives believe the Minnesota Timberwolves are “sleepers” to acquire him. Wojnarowski mentions the Timberwolves have many assets including three first-round picks and could re-sign Thomas and plug him into the starting lineup after trading power forward Al [...]
Would Timberwolves Consider Sacramento’s Martin?
Sam Amick (Sacramento Bee) reports the Sacramento Kings may be interested in trading shooting guard Kevin Martin and speculated on whether the Minnesota Timberwolves would be interested in letting go either power forward/center Al Jefferson or power forward Kevin Love in exchange for Martin. Martin for sure seems to be on the block and the [...]
Hollins Impressive Since His Promotion To Starting Lineup
Minnesota Timberwolves’ center/power forward Ryan Hollins has been impressive in the two games since replacing power forward Kevin Love in the starting lineup. On Sunday night, Hollins scored 16 points on 6 for 8 shooting from the field and 4 for 6 from the free-throw line. He also blocked three shots and pulled down three [...]
Schism In Wolves’ Locker Room?
On top of the trade report by Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo! Sports) involving center Al Jefferson, a possible issue may have arisen before the trade offer was ever made. In his report, he stated that there is a chemistry issue between Jefferson and forward Kevin Love. “There’s some jealous stuff that’s playing out,” one league source [...]
Wolves Tried To Trade Jefferson For Pacers’ Granger?
Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo! Sports) reports Minnesota Timberwolves’ president David Kahn attempted to trade center/forward Al Jefferson to the Indiana Pacers for guard/forward Danny Granger, but was immediately rebuffed. Wojnarowski said league sources told Yahoo! Sports that not only did Pacers decline the offer, they had no interest in such a discussion involving the two players. [...]
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