Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves
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 […]
Once again, Ricky Rubio is an active name in Minnesota’s trade discussions, league sources tell @TheVertical. Once again, Ricky Rubio is an active name in Minnesota’s trade discussions, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 22, 2017 Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Boston Celtics have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about acquiring the 7th pick in the draft, league sources told Basketball Insiders. Boston Celtics have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about acquiring the 7th pick in the draft, league sources told Basketball Insiders. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 22, 2017 Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter
Opposing executives believe Minnesota is considering using its No. 7 pick as part of a package to try to re-engage the Chicago Bulls on a trade for Jimmy Butler, ESPN has learned. The Cavs had previously tried to trade for Butler but were unsuccessful. Sources told ESPN’s Marc Stein that Butler earlier this week expressed […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has waived center Nikola Pekovic. Pekovic appeared in 271 games for the Wolves, averaging 12.6 points, on 51.8 percent shooting, and 6.7 rebounds. He was drafted by Minnesota in the second round (31st overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft. Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
