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The curious duality of the Minnesota Timberwolves

December 28, 2018 by Larry Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

The curious duality of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Obviously, I’ve covered sports long enough to have a feel for what’s good and what’s not. Right now, the Minnesota Timberwolves have me in limbo.

Jimmy Butler traded to Philadelphia

November 13, 2018 by Larry Fitzgerald

Jimmy Butler traded to Philadelphia

Butler’s demand hurt the team. They became disjointed and distracted and started losing. Case in point: The Wolves slipped to 4-9, including five consecutive losses and being 0-8 on the road.

A new soap opera: ‘As the Timberwolves Turn’

October 17, 2018 by Larry Fitzgerald

A new soap opera: ‘As the Timberwolves Turn’

Over the last 14 years, the Timberwolves have reached the playoffs just once. On the final day of last season, the team beat Denver in overtime to clinch the eighth and final spot. Then Houston beat them in the playoffs in five games.

Timberwolves stars have issues

July 11, 2018 by Larry Fitzgerald

Timberwolves stars have issues

For the first time in years, the Timberwolves had two-players selected; Towns played well in the game, and Butler did not play at all. The fact that the two guys took separate flights to and from the All-Star game speaks to the seriousness of their issues with each other.

Timberwolves get a new beginning

June 28, 2017 by Larry Fitzgerald

Timberwolves get a new beginning

It finally has arrived after 13 years of absolute failure, four different head coaches in four years, and four team presidents. In 2017-18 the Timberwolves will return to the NBA living. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on renovating Target Center. The three-time WNBA champion Lynx have been sent to St. Paul this year while […]

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