September 13th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in The T’Wolves signed the uptempo coach they desired. The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they are hiring Rick Adelman as their next head coach. Ricky Rubio rejoices. News of Adelman’s deal first came out Monday, and the Timberwolves made the official announcement Tuesday morning. An introductory news conference will be held once the contract is [...]
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Timberwolves Fire Kurt Rambis
32-123 During Two Seasons In Twin Cities Finally. Minnesota GM David Kahn played the “waiting game” with Kevin McHale and let him go (2009), now he has traveled down the same route with Kurt Rambis. “I didn’t feel comfortable dictating how the team should be coached,” Kahn said when asked what led to the final [...]
Timberwolves Forward Beasley Caught With Possession Of Marijuana
Talented But Distracted Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Michael Beasley was ticketed for possessing marijuana and speeding in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka last week, according to police. Capt. Scott Boerboom proclaimed that an officer stopped Beasley around 3 a.m. on June 26 on Interstate 394 after reading him at 84 mph in a 65 mph [...]
2011 NBA Draft Minnesota Timberwolves No. 2 Pick: Derrick Williams, SF, Arizona
Logjam At Small Forward In Twin Cities NBADraft.net comparison: David West/Michael Beasley My comparison: Poor Man’s Version of Glenn Robinson Strengths: Williams’ production in his 2 years at Arizona were phenomenal, as he managed to improve on his excellent Fr. stats across the board … In terms of physical tools, Williams has very good size [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft – First Round
James Taft Lands In Utah Via Stunning Blockbuster Trade 1. Cleveland Cavaliers, GM Drew Jonke (NBADraft.net) – Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: While I’m extremely tempted to select a larger-sized player here (Williams) and take Jimmer at No. 4 if available, I cannot pass up a player who may remind some of Chris Paul, but others of Isiah Thomas, [...]
Another Potential Three-Way Trade In The Making; Jazz Seeking Williams And Jimmer?
Utah After Number Two Pick NBADraft.net has an interesting deal involving three teams in the top-six of tonight’s NBA Draft. The rumored deal in the works is between Utah, Washington and Minnesota. The swap would deliver the No. 6 pick of Washington and players (and/or cap relief) to Minnesota for their No. 2 pick. Utah [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 19-24
#20 Minnesota: Is Hofstra Guard Next Jason Terry? Picks 1-6 Picks 7-12 Picks 13-18 19. Charlotte Bobcats, Connor Hucthon (Rufus on Fire, Charlotte Bobcats SB Nation) – Nikola Vucevic, C, USC The Bobcats are in need of a player who can score and rebound from the post position, and Vucevic fits those needs well. Though [...]
Timberwolves Intensely Seeking Lakers Gasol, Bynum For Second Pick
Don’t Trade Me To Minnesota! So, the rumors go from potentially a blockbuster deal of Kevin Love, No. 2 pick and filler (Darko Milicic) for Pau Gasol; to now the second overall pick straight-up for Andrew Bynum. The former is certainly a Lakers offer, made in L.A’s favor; while the latter is a proposed trade [...]
