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.
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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.
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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.
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2018 NBA free agency highlights: LeBron to the Lakers and more
The excitement of free agency wasn’t limited to just LeBron James — well, it basically was — but there were other big names, too, like Demarcus Cousins, Chris Paul and Paul George.
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Insights into an overhyped NBA Draft
To tell the truth, I didn’t watch a single second of last week’s NBA Draft. Despite ESPN’s “two unique, simultaneous telecasts” on two of their channels, this overhyped spectacle still wasn’t enough to pique my interest. It lost my attention too long ago to remember.
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Where do Warriors rate all-time?
Rarely do we see a sweep in the NBA Finals, but the Golden State Warriors, after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0, can stake their claim among the greatest teams in NBA history.
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Warriors lead Cavs in greatest rivalry going in pro sports
The Warriors remember what happened two years ago when Cleveland rallied from 0-2 to win the title in seven games. The Warriors were 73-9 in the regular season.
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Sam Cassell weighs in on Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Larry Fitzgerald caught up with Los Angeles Clippers Coach and former Minnesota Timberwolves player Samuel James Cassell, Sr. after the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 of the NBA finals. Take a listen below.
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Warriors, Cavaliers make NBA history
Starting Thursday, May 31 in Oakland, for the first time in NBA history and in sports history, the same two teams, Cleveland and Golden State, will play for the NBA Championship for the fourth straight year.
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Wolves wrap-up: nothing to shout about
The 2017-18 Minnesota Timberwolves most likely have completed their exit interviews as they hang up their uniforms for the year. They ended an NBA-longest 13-season playoff drought with a 1-4 first-round exit loss to Houston. That should’ve left a bad taste in the players’ collective mouths, not a ‘Well, we made it’ hangover. Increasing regular […]
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Derek Fisher talks Timberwolves, playoffs, and career (audio)
After the Timberwolves made the playoffs — the team’s first playoff appearance in 14 years — Larry Fitzgerald caught up with five-time NBA champion and ex-New York Knicks Coach, Derek Fisher.
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Rockets blast Timberwolves, hit big 5-0
Rockets lead series 3-1 When you play a great team in the playoffs, you cannot lose your focus and concentration. You can’t miss free throws, and you must protect the basketball and value every possession. Houston led the NBA in the regular season with a 65-17 record and they believe they can win the NBA […]
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Finally, Timberwolves back in playoffs!
As I lay in an Intensive Care Unit at Abrazo Arizona Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in January, I said to myself, “I can’t go out like this. The Super Bowl is February 4 in my town, Minneapolis, and the Vikings could be in it. And the Timberwolves are sure to be a playoff team for the […]
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Thibodeau ‘proud’ of Timberwolves’ ‘fight’ to advance to the playoffs (audio)
The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 112-106 overtime victory against Denver Nuggets last night to advance to the playoffs — the team’s first playoff appearance in 14 years. Below, find audio of Larry Fitzgerald’s interview with coach Tom Thibodeau, who talks about the victory and what’s next for the team as they prepare to play […]
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Warriors’ sparkplug brings ‘emotional edge’ to team
Since the Golden State Warriors began their current winning ways in 2013, I try not to miss them whenever they are in town. I love watching the Warriors, the NBA’s assists leader (30.3 apg). They move the ball better than any other pro club. The last team I remember dishing the ball around so selflessly […]
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Timberwolves lose All-Star Jimmy Butler
Minnesota has to be snake-bit, don’t you think? Fourteen years in a row they have missed the playoffs, and a year ago Glen Taylor hired Tom Thibodeau as president and head coach. In Chicago, Thibodeau was successful five years straight in the playoffs. However, his critics dogged him with the fact that he wore his […]
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Players actually competed in 67th NBA All-Star game
LOS ANGELES – It’s not every day in an All-Star game you see millionaire NBA stars diving for loose balls and playing with heart. Last year’s All-Star game (192-182) was two hours of watching superstars play matador defense and pick up a check. Well, this year, the 67th edition, that changed; these stars, some with […]
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Glen Taylor owes us an explanation!
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, Minnesota’s own, is the most no-secret-here popular owner in town. He owns the Star Tribune newspaper also. Since he has owned the Timberwolves, however, it’s been hit and miss. What have you done lately? Thirteen years in a row the team has missed the playoffs while his investment in the team […]
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Timberwolves looking good!
Believe it: As we close out the month of November, the NBA has already played one-quarter of their season. It’s not a Major League Baseball (MLB) 162-game marathon. It’s the next best thing — 82 games mid-October to late April. This is the earliest start to an NBA season ever with not as many dreaded back-to-back […]
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Many predict Wolves will make playoffs this season
Based mainly on their off-season moves, nearly everybody is talking about the Minnesota Timberwolves, currently sustaining the NBA’s longest non-playoff streak — 13 years. From Hall of Famers to former NBA players and coaches to current network game analysts, the consensus is that the local men’s pro basketball team will finally break through this season. […]