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Minnesota Timberwolves: Andrew Wiggins Season Review
It was yet another year of treading water for Andrew Wiggins as time continues to tick on the former number-one overall pick becoming the true second star that the Minnesota Timberwolves need. One step forward, two steps back. It’s perhaps the best way to describe Andrew Wiggins’ career thus far with the Minnesota Timberwolves. And […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Andrew Wiggins Season Review - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints May 24, 2019
Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose became 1st NBA player since 1983 to score at least 917 points in less than 1,400 minutes this season
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose became the first NBA player since 1983 to score at least 917 points in less than 1,400 minutes this season. Rose scored 917 points and played a total of 1,392 minutes in 2018-19 with the Timberwolves. The former MVP played in 51 games, starting in 13 of those contests. […] The post Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose became 1st NBA player since 1983 to score at least 917 points in less than 1,400 minutes this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 24, 2019
Timberwolves assistant Malik Allen emerges as top candidate to replace Juwan Howard on Miami’s staff
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Malik Allen has reportedly emerged as a prime contender for the vacant Miami Heat lead assistant role, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Juwan Howard was hired by the University of Michigan this week, so the Heat are looking for a new assistant behind head coach Erik Spoelstra. […] The post Timberwolves assistant Malik Allen emerges as top candidate to replace Juwan Howard on Miami’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dunking with Wolves May 24, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is still the future of the franchise
Although Karl-Anthony Towns missed the cut for All-NBA honors, Minnesota Timberwolves fans should still be optimistic about him leading the franchise. Still just 23 years old, Karl-Anthony Towns became the first NBA player since Kevin Garnett’s MVP campaign to record 1800+ points, 900+ rebounds, 250+ assists, and 125+ blocks in a season. .@KarlTowns became the […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is still the future of the franchise - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints May 23, 2019
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns will miss out on about $32 million after failing to make All-NBA team
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns will miss out on about $32 million after failing to make an All-NBA team this season. Towns signed a five-year, $158 million extension with the Timberwolves last summer. He would have been eligible for a five-year, $190 million deal had he made an All-NBA team in 2018-19. Towns had […] The post Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns will miss out on about $32 million after failing to make All-NBA team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus May 23, 2019
All-NBA Teams Announced, Karl-Anthony Towns Misses Out
The Wolves big man did not make an All-NBA team, which saves the Wolves some money The NBA announced its All NBA teams today, and they look like this: First Team Stephen CurryJames HardenPaul GeorgeGiannis AntetokounmpoNikola Jokic Second Team Damian LillardKyrie IrvingKevin DurantKawhi LeonardJoel Embiid Third Team Russell WestbrookKemba WalkerBlake GriffinLeBron JamesRudy Gobert I personally don’t get too worked up about awards like this; I suppose it looks OK to me. Not sure Irving belongs on the second team. and not a huge fan of LeBron’s season, but whatever. Bradley Beal seems...
Dunking with Wolves May 23, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns misses All-NBA team
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns missed out on the All-NBA Third Team, costing him roughly $33 million over the next five years. When it became apparent that the Minnesota Timberwolves were going to miss the playoffs, the latter stages of the 2018-19 season became all about getting Karl-Anthony Towns an All-NBA nod. Towns responded, averaging […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns misses All-NBA team - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Canis Hoopus May 23, 2019
Draft Radar Part Four: Sekou Doumbouya
Should the Timberwolves be looking at the international prospect? As the NBA playoffs rage on, the dust is settling on what was another underwhelming draft lottery for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They moved down a place from 10th to 11th, all while watching their Western Conference foes climb to higher grounds. With a bunch of options on the table, it’s unclear whether freshly minted president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas will decide to keep the late-lottery selection. It will be his first major roster ruling, and it will be critical he nails it. In a draft that is widely...
Canis Hoopus May 23, 2019
Targeting Future Wolves: Point Guard Edition
If the Wolves want to draft a Point Guard, who should they target? As you enjoy your Thursday morning cup of coffee we are going to start a new series here in Canis Land. There are five Thursday’s leading up to draft night, which is Thursday, June 20. Each Thursday morning, we’re going to analyze a different position group based upon who does and does not make sense for the Timberwolves to target with their first pick. Of course, this is a complicated task, so here are a few of the ground rules that we’re going to be abiding by: Fit matters. I get the Best Player Available approach....
Dunking with Wolves May 23, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves: Has their draft decision already been made?
There has already been a rumor that the Minnesota Timberwolves may have already made a draft promise with the number 11 pick, but to who? In the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves have the number 11 overall pick. While there are many promising prospects they will have to choose from, there has already […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Has their draft decision already been made? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints May 23, 2019
Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins announces results of his charity campaign for 2018-19 season
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins has announced the results of his charity campaign for the 2018-19 NBA season. Wiggins said he is donating close to $30,000 to various charities. He made the announcement on his official Twitter account on May 22. Wiggins will donate $22 for every point he scored in 2018-19 (1,321 points). Twenty-two […] The post Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins announces results of his charity campaign for 2018-19 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 22, 2019
Owner Glen Taylor was big booster for hiring Ryan Saunders as Timberwolves coach
Ryan Saunders' popularity with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and players helped get him the full-time coaching job, but now he'll have to produce.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 22, 2019
Listen: What can we expect from the Ryan Saunders coaching era?
Chris Hine and Michael Rand dissect the hiring of Ryan Saunders as permanent head coach of the Timberwolves. Can the Wolves really play the style he and Gersson Rosas favor? How important is it that players are already working out together this offseason?
Dunking with Wolves May 22, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 players to consider for their first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft
With the 2019 NBA Draft less than a month away, the Minnesota Timberwolves have several players they could select with the number 11 overall pick. The Timberwolves have moved quickly this week, locking in Gersson Rosas as their new President of Basketball Operations and Ryan Saunders as the head coach. Now, the biggest question in […] Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 players to consider for their first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Canis Hoopus May 22, 2019
Timberwolves Release Most of Coaching Staff
The Wolves will not renew contracts for most of their assistant coaches, will rebuild staff The work of rebuilding the Wolves coaching staff begins with a clearing out of the old guard. The Minnesota Timberwolves turned over Ryan Saunders’ coaching staff on Tuesday night, league sources told ESPN. They parted ways with Ed Pinckney, Larry Greer, Jerry Sichting, John Lucas Jr. and Dice Yoshimoto. They retained Malik Allen.— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 22, 2019 All of the coaches who are leaving had expiring contracts, while Malik Allen remains under contract for this season. How...
