Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves

Buzzer-beating victories for the Timberwolves are almost as rare as a balmy Minnesota day in January. So Tuesday night’s was one to be savored. Andrew Wiggins sank an 18-foot pull-up jumper as the game ended to give the Timberwolves a 112-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns. “I wasn’t going to let no one stop me,” […]

Basketball Insiders looks at six teams that may be active in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline.

Basketball Insiders’ publisher Steve Kyler talks about the situation in Minnesota and whether the team will ultimately trade Ricky Rubio.

Point guard Ricky Rubio has left the Minnesota Timberwolves for personal reasons and will miss at least the next game, Sunday against Denver. Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said he expects Rubio to get back into town late Sunday and rejoin the team for practice Monday. Source: ESPN

In light of recent trade rumors, it’s clear Ricky Rubio is undervalued in Minnesota, writes Jesse Blancarte

Jake Rauchbach evaluates Myles Turner and Zach LaVine in Part Four of the Prodigies Series.

‎The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons have discussed a potential swap of point guards Ricky Rubio and Reggie Jackson, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that no deal appeared imminent Friday but said the teams have engaged in dialogue this week on a potential multiplayer exchange that would be headlined by Rubio and Jackson. […]

On (Ricky) Rubio trade talk – was told recently by a team that tried – Wolves will not entertain Zach LaVine trade conversations. Source: Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Jake Rauchbach evaluates Devin Booker and Andrew Wiggins in Part Three of the Prodigies Series.