Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves
Now that (Flip) Saunders is on leave from the team while battling cancer, (Kevin) Garnett’s return has never been more important. The Wolves also added Andre Miller and Tayshaun Prince, two veterans who can help Garnett with leadership. But it’s clear who holds the most sway. “We’re going to expect the same from him in […]
With an October 1 deadline approaching, the Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson do not appear any closer to a deal… The virtue of the buyout…
Q. This season: win or develop? A. (Timberwolves’ Interim Head Coach Sam Mitchell) C’mon, do I have to say that? I guess I do, knowing the media. It’s develop. We’re in the Western Conference. We’ve got Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyus [Jones], Shabazz [Muhammad], all these young guys who had one year in college. […]
With the first training camp practice just five days away, Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton put a stop to any speculation about point guard Ricky Rubio as rumors circulate that the team is looking to trade its flashy playmaker. “We’re not talking to anybody about trading Ricky,” Newton told The Associated Press. “We expect Ricky […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has waived forward Anthony Bennett. With the move, Minnesota’s roster stands at 18 players. “In speaking with Anthony and his representatives over the past few days, we came to the conclusion that this was the best outcome for both parties,” said Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton. ‘When you […]
Kleon Penn and Nick Wiggins – yes the brother – have signed non-guaranteed summer contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves @BBallInsiders Source: Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders on Twitter
I’m told Wolves have agreed to a deal with Kleon Penn to bring him to camp. Kleon Penn, 6-11 center and newest addition to Wolves camp roster, is 29 years old from British Virgin Islands. Went to McNeese State. Source: Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press
(Minnesota Timberwolves Owner Glen) Taylor on a presumption a (Anthony) Bennett trade is coming: “We shouldn’t assume he’d go… Anthony has had a good summer.” #twolves
(Timberwolves’ Owner Glen) Taylor said he believes (Head Coach Sam) Mitchell will run 90% of Flip’s (Saunders) systems, 10% his own. “Flip has put the system in,” Taylor said. #twolves
“The good thing is that I’ve played in the system, I’ve used it in Toronto, so I’m very familiar with it,” (Sam) Mitchell said. “I ran a lot of the things I learned from Flip. Obviously, I have my own little ways of doing things, but that’s to be expected and Flip would tell me […]
