It’s almost that time of year again. Wait, is it? But football hasn’t even started its regular season yet? In less than three months, the NBA will be tipping-off the 2012-2013 season when the Boston Celtics travel to Miami to take on LeBron James and the Heat. With all that said, let’s take a look at 10 questions surrounding next season. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
Ricky Rubio
Minnesota T’wolves will play on national t.v. six times during ’12-’13 season
The NBA released the 2012-2013 schedules earlier tonight and the Minnesota Timberwolves will play on national television (ESPN & TNT) six times during the season. … [Read more...] about Minnesota T’wolves will play on national t.v. six times during ’12-’13 season
The ‘David Kahn’ Era
When Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor named David Kahn the president of basketball operations, he expected to have a playoff-contending team by now. Instead, in his four years on the job he has made more trades than times Dwight Howard has changed his mind about being traded, drafted more point guards than an apartment complex could support, and traded away more draft … [Read more...] about The ‘David Kahn’ Era
The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, but this is what America has become today. After over 200-plus years of work, this is what America has accepted. Rewarding mediocrity is something that ruins sports franchises, businesses and America. … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
Optimism actually surrounds Minnesota Timberwolves this off-season
40 games into the 2011-2012 NBA season and the Minnesota Timberwolves were actually competing for a Western Conference playoff spot. An injury to Ricky Rubio derailed the T-Wolves surprising start to the season but proved that there is reason for optimism in Minnesota and that the team doesn't need to make any drastic moves this off-season. Still, a few upgrades could help … [Read more...] about Optimism actually surrounds Minnesota Timberwolves this off-season
Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?
I know the last few years have been down-right dreadful for fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our last few draft picks (Wes Johnson and Derrick Williams) haven't panned-out, so far or yet. But, Ricky Rubio brought a spark this season before his ACL injury. He lit-up Target Center with his maestro passing skills and non-matador-esque defensive ability that most of his … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?
Kevin Love suffers mild concussion
Minnesota sports suffer, yet another, serious injury to a superstar. According to sources, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love needed help leaving the floor Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a blow to the head by JaVale McGee and a mild concussion. I wouldn't be surprised if Love is out for the rest of the season. … [Read more...] about Kevin Love suffers mild concussion
Minnesota Timberwolves sing Britney Spears (video)
Remember Britney Spears' breakthrough hit from the spring of '99 "Hit me baby one more time?" Of course you do, it was the music video that reintroduced an entire generation of men to the schoolgirl fetish/Lolita complex. The strip club industry should be thankful that the song was so big during an era in which MTV still played music; cuz the song/theme has been a nudey bar … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves sing Britney Spears (video)
Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Love Boat (parody video)
The Minnesota Timberwolves haven't given their fans much to smile about over the years, and the NBA itself isn't really a primary inspiration for laughter. The Minnesota Timbertrolls, the folks behind such wonderful Minnesota Timberwolves-based parodies: … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Love Boat (parody video)
Timberwolves Morning After: Ricky Rubio Shines in Debut
Albeit a preseason game, Ricky Rubio shined in his NBA debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The much anticipated debut of the Spanish sensation left Minnesota Timberwolves fans gleaming with hope that the years of missing the playoffs may soon be a thing of the past. And a more prosperous future is on the horizon. While power forward, and 25 pounds … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Morning After: Ricky Rubio Shines in Debut