Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota and Utah are in active discussions on a deal to send guard Ricky Rubio to the Jazz, league sources tell The Vertical. Per 1280 Sports’ Spencer Checketts, the deal is done, and will include an Oklahoma City first-round pick the Jazz had previously owned. The Jazz will send Oklahoma City’s 1st round pick to […]
Fans who haven’t witnessed a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff appearance in 13 seasons lined the rails around the four-story rotunda at the Mall of America for Jimmy Butler’s introductory news conference Thursday, welcoming the All-Star small forward and the hope he represents for the franchise. “Our expectations are going to be to win,” said Butler, who […]
Back in October, Joel Brigham made 50 NBA predictions. Now he’s back to lament his poor decision making.
Buddy Grizzard looks ahead to NBA Summer League with a look at some of the NBA Draft’s subplots.
The Minnesota Timberwolves remain intent on dealing point guard Ricky Rubio after acquiring All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that despite Rubio’s strong second half last season, the Wolves are trying to add more shooting to their lineup and continue to make the Spaniard available via trade. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN
Three-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, acquired by the Timberwolves in a splashy draft night trade, arrived in his new home on Sunday. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Butler was greeted at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden after spending time in Paris for men’s fashion week. The Timberwolves […]
Scott Layden just seemed to indicate to @PAOnTheMic and @PaulCharchian that Wolves are looking to keep Rubio. Scott Layden just seemed to indicate to @PAOnTheMic and @PaulCharchian that Wolves are looking to keep Rubio. — Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) June 23, 2017 Obviously things can change quickly, but Layden said wolves were excited about Rubio’s 2nd […]
After a wild night in the NBA, Benny Nadeau looks back at some of the draft’s biggest winners.
With the 16th overall selection, Minnesota took Creighton center Justin Patton. He was the first true center to get picked on the night.
The Wolves are close to acquiring Jimmy Butler from Chicago, according to league sources The Wolves are close to acquiring Jimmy Butler from Chicago, according to league sources — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 22, 2017 The Bulls have agreed in principle to deal Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves, per source. The Bulls have agreed in […]
