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
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Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Northwest Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The released … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Northwest Division Teams in 2011
Timberwolves, Kahn Miss the Boat at the NBA Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline came and went with the Minnesota Timberwolves only making a minor move to acquire Anthony Randolph from the New York Knicks. While it was a low-risk, high-reward move, it was a trade that I thought would open the flood gates. Jonny Flynn rumors flied around all day during Thursday’s deadline, yet the Wolves never pulled the trigger. While moving … [Read more...] about Timberwolves, Kahn Miss the Boat at the NBA Trade Deadline
Melo blockbuster lands Timberwolves young, athletic Anthony Randolph
The New York Knicks finally got their guy. Late Tuesday night the Denver Post reported that the Knicks acquired superstar forward Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster three-team trade. The Knicks receive a package based around Anthony, but also includes veteran point guard Chauncey Billups. For the Nuggets, their package is based around emerging … [Read more...] about Melo blockbuster lands Timberwolves young, athletic Anthony Randolph