Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves
(Karl-Anthony Towns:) The personal impact KG has had on me is life-changing. He’s been the most important piece to my career in the NBA and one of the best friendships I have in my life. So I’m always blessed to say that he’s my brother. We bonded so well because of how passionate and emotional […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that center Nikola Pekovic will miss the entire 2016-17 season due to recurring right ankle pain. A determination about future seasons will be made at a later date. Source: NBA.com/Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced additions to the team’s coaching staff for the 2016-17 NBA season, naming Andy Greer and Rick Brunson as Assistant Coaches, Peter Patton as Shooting Coach, Daisuke Yoshimoto as Special Assistant to the President of Basketball Operations and promoting Vince Legarza to Player Development Coach. Ryan Saunders will also continue in […]
Nikola Pekovic’s chronically sore ankle and Achilles’ tendon will keep him out of action this season, according to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. Earlier this week Wolves President of Basketball Operations and coach Tom Thibodeau said Pekovic, who spent a good bit of the summer in Minneapolis working out, would not be ready for the start […]
Sources: Minnesota will sign veteran Rasual Butler on non-guaranteed deal. Butler made Pacers, Wizards, Spurs out of camp over past 3 years. Source: Shams Charania of The Vertical on Twitter
With news that Kevin Garnett may retire, we look at the fascinating career of an all-time great NBA player.
Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in advanced discussions on a contract settlement that is expected to end his second stint with the team, according to league sources. The belief in Minneapolis, sources told ESPN.com, is that Garnett, at age 40, will opt for retirement after 21 seasons in the NBA. Source: Marc Stein […]
Basketball Insiders previews the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2016-17 season.
With training camp less than three weeks away and their first preseason game set for Oct. 8, the Minnesota Timberwolves still are waiting to hear from veteran forward Kevin Garnett on his decision to play in 2016-17 or to retire. “Kevin hasn’t told me or informed me yet if he’s coming back to play or […]
T-wolves scoop: bringing in FA vets for workouts next week. Among those coming in: Dorell Wright + Rasual Butler. Source: Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News on Twitter