Dunking with Wolves 53 mins ago
Former Minnesota Timberwolves Josh Okogie signs with Suns
The first free-agent defection from the Minnesota Timberwolves roster occurred as shooting guard Josh Okogie has now signed with the Phoenix Suns. That news broke on Sunday, July 3, 2022, as one of only a few NBA newsworthy items was reported. Of course, it’s probably the calm before the storm, as the fate of Kevin […] Former Minnesota Timberwolves Josh Okogie signs with Suns - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves 14 hours ago
How does Rudy Gobert fit on the Timberwolves roster?
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly has done it again. In his first year at the helm of the Timberwolves, he has crafted a trade that has landed the Minnesota Timberwolves’ best five-man starting roster of all time. What do I mean? Well, he landed the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, […] How does Rudy Gobert fit on the Timberwolves roster? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves 16 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert is 3rd piece to NBA Championship
Do you see the beauty in the Minnesota Timberwolves adding a third elite player to their roster? What am I talking about? Well, the Timberwolve have relied upon the roster-building strategy of one Sachin Gupta, the right-hand man of the infamous and former GM of the Philadelphia 76ers, Sam Hinkie. The plan for the 76ers […] Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert is 3rd piece to NBA Championship - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves 18 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves News: Timberwolves free agency early recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted no time inking a four-year $224 million supermax extension with NBA All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, according to his agent Jessica Holtz of CAA Basketball. It’s a deal that could keep the seven-year franchise veteran in Minnesota for the foreseeable future, but it was only the Timberwolves’ opening act: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony […] Minnesota Timberwolves News: Timberwolves free agency early recap - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves 20 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves Leandro Bolmaro creates $4.4 M TPE, what’s that?
Okay, so now that we’ve had a 24-hour grace period to ponder the magnitude of the Minnesota Timberwolves massive NBA-headlining trade package to acquire NBA All-Star center Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz, how is everyone feeling? Are you still reeling? Are you on the fence? Do you think that the NBA is about to […] Minnesota Timberwolves Leandro Bolmaro creates $4.4 M TPE, what’s that? - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Canis Hoopus Jul 3, 2022
Examining Rudy Gobert’s Fit With the Minnesota Timberwolves
Photo by Alex Goodlett/ The Minnesota Timberwolves are betting on a two-big lineup with a rare zag in today’s NBA. I picked up my phone and looked at it at approximately 3 PM CT on Friday. I’d been spending time with family, away from things for about an hour. My Face ID didn’t work right away, but I immediately knew something had happened. My Anthony Edwards-inspired lock screen was engulfed in notifications, unreadable as my phone failed to recognize me. The group chat had a message from each member. The ESPN and Bleacher Report notifications piled up,...
Canis Hoopus Jul 2, 2022
Bryn Forbes, Wolves Agree to One-Year Minimum Contract
Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Forbes will replenish needed shooting in Minnesota after Malik Beasley was sent out in the Rudy Gobert trade. Veteran shooter Bryn Forbes has agreed to join the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year minimum contract, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. Forbes, a career 41.3% 3-point shooter, will be relied upon to fill some of the shooting void left behind by Malik Beasley, who was part of the package Minnesota sent to the Utah Jazz in exchange for three-time All-Star Rudy Gobert. Current Timberwolves President of Basketball...
Dunking with Wolves Jul 2, 2022
Unhappy with Gobert’s cost? Minnesota Timberwolves got a discount
The Minnesota Timberwolves, believe it or not, landed the best NBA center possible via the trade route. That is not hyperbole. It’s simple fact. The latest ranking of the NBA’s best centers per Sportsnaut.com’s Andrew Buller-Russ listed the top NBA center as: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy […] Unhappy with Gobert’s cost? Minnesota Timberwolves got a discount - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Canis Hoopus Jul 2, 2022
How Will Rudy Gobert Revolutionize the Wolves?
Photo by Alex Goodlett/ Britt Robson joins the Dane Moore NBA Podcast to break it down. On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss Friday’s blockbuster Rudy Gobert trade, and to hit on the news of the Kyle Anderson signing. Dane and Britt get into the magnitude of the Gobert deal, highlighting the great upside this all-in move creates and also acknowledging the serious risk of the move given the load of outgoing assets to Utah. Many topics are breached from Gobert’s fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns, down to how Gobert might have the...
Canis Hoopus Jul 2, 2022
Film Room: What Wendell Moore Brings to the Timberwolves
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The wing from Duke became one of Coach K’s most trusted players — and for good reason. Coming into college, Wendell Moore Jr. was expected to be a one-and-done player. Moore was the 22nd ranked player in the country (per ESPN) and five-star prospect in the same class as LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, and Anthony Edwards. Unfortunately, Moore had a disastrous freshman season that left many questioning what his NBA viability actually was. Moore showed tremendous perseverance and individual development, though, as he rewired his game to...
Dunking with Wolves Jul 1, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves sign free agent SG Bryn Forbes
With the Minnesota Timberwolves now robust and intimidating around the basket, it makes sense for the team to add perimeter shooting. Per The Athletic’s Minnesota Timberwolves Sr. Writer Jon Krawczynski, the Timberwolves have done exactly that by adding Denver Nuggets FA shooting guard Bryn Forbes. The Timberwolves have agreed to terms with Bryn Forbes, sources […] Minnesota Timberwolves sign free agent SG Bryn Forbes - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves Jul 1, 2022
Timberwolves fan favorite, Patrick Beverley, is on the move again
The Minnesota Timberwolves fans loved the audacity of guard Patrick Beverley. He was the player who didn’t back down, whether on the basketball court or not. He was the troublemaker. He was the resident Timberwolves trash-talker. He would verbally berate his opponent until he got into their head and made mistakes. Then, he owned his […] Timberwolves fan favorite, Patrick Beverley, is on the move again - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves Jul 1, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves pivot to All-In with one blockbuster
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2022-23 offseason with a to-do list that included a number of priorities. But one message that was consistently addressed in the rhetoric and messaging from the organization was the need to get much stingier at and around the basket. The Timberwolves relied heavily upon the shooting arsenal of big man […] Minnesota Timberwolves pivot to All-In with one blockbuster - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dunking with Wolves Jul 1, 2022
Twitter reacts to Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Rudy Gobert
The immediate reaction of Minnesota Timberwolves fans in the aftermath of the trade for defensive standout center Rudy Gobert is one of some varied and completely mixed emotions. After all, while there were hints and whispers about the team’s interest in Gobert, the slow and deliberate roster moves to this point seemed cautious and deliberate, […] Twitter reacts to Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Rudy Gobert - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jul 1, 2022
AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves
For Utah, one era is ending.
