wolves
Latest
-
Last Shots: The home finale, the future, and the draft lottery
MINNEAPOLIS – Eighteen quick thoughts for the 18 minutes played by C.J. Williams in Minnesota’s 120-100 loss to Toronto at Target Center on Tuesday night. 1. The Wolves have one more game left, but let’s…
2 weeks ago -
Is Arike Ogunbowale the scorer the Minnesota Lynx need?
With Lindsay Whalen coaching the Minnesota Gophers, Maya Moore sitting out the 2019 season and Rebekkah Brunson possibly retiring, the Minnesota Lynx could be losing around 30 points per game out of the 78.9 points…
2 weeks ago -
Moore On Monday: Four (Smaller) Timberwolves Offseason Questions
For the last Monday of the regular season, let’s not talk about the Timberwolves final two games. It is time to enter offseason mode. Of course, with that and with this team, there are massive…
2 weeks ago -
Last Shots: Developing the rookies, honoring Tyus, and T-Wolves Gaming
MINNEAPOLIS – Twenty-one quick thoughts from the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-126 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon at Target Center. 1. The Wolves have now played 80 games this season and many of…
2 weeks ago -
Five Observations: A wild ending, a football facility, and Virginia’s hero
MINNEAPOLIS – As the Final Four descended upon Minneapolis, the first national semifinal game brought an incredibly crazy finish to U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are five observations from the 63-62 win for the Virginia Cavaliers…
2 weeks ago -
Last Shots: On Wade’s Last Dance, building a culture, and Saric’s quick start
MINNEAPOLIS – Twenty-two quick thoughts for the 22 minutes played by Josh Okogie in the 111-109 Minnesota Timberwolves victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night at Target Center. 1. Miami’s Dwyane Wade doesn’t have…
3 weeks ago -
Could Cam Reynolds stick with the Wolves?
The Wolves have been forced into signing a few different players to 10-day contracts this season. They’ve been hit by quite a few injuries at various positions and the depth has been suffocated. But in…
3 weeks ago -
End of the season brings a different kind of race for the Wolves
This time last season the Wolves were battling down the stretch of the season for their first playoff appearance since 2004. That was a race they beat the Denver Nuggets in. This season they’re involved…
3 weeks ago -
Last Shots: On bad defense, worse starts, and more losing
MINNEAPOLIS – Twenty-two quick thoughts for the 22 fourth quarter points scored by the Wolves in their 132-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at Target Center. 1. At this point, if…
3 weeks ago -
Moore On Monday: Anthony Tolliver Gets It; Gorgui Dieng Boomlet; What’s Happening at Point Guard?
When this floundering Minnesota Timberwolves team plays at home it almost feels like there can be something learned from their play. On this Monday, let’s take a look at a few percolating (and perplexing) trends…
3 weeks ago -
Last Shots: On the loud return of Jimmy Butler to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Twenty-four quick thoughts for Andrew Wiggins’ 24 points in Minnesota’s 118-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night at Target Center. 1. When the Philadelphia 76ers took the floor for warmups on Saturday…
3 weeks ago -
Zulgad: Disapproval rating: Butler gets his wish as Wolves fans make him target of their boos
MINNEAPOLIS — Jimmy Butler encouraged fans to boo him on Saturday in his return to Target Center, and the Timberwolves organization seemed more than happy to oblige the recalcitrant star who ended up with Philadelphia…
3 weeks ago -
Last Shots: A wild win, a calm demeanor, and a vote of confidence
MINNEAPOLIS – Twenty-one quick thoughts for the 21 points scored by Josh Okogie in the Minnesota Wolves 131-130 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. 1. The Wolves are playing out a…
3 weeks ago -
Philly special: Jimmy Butler tells Wolves fans to bring on the boos
Bring on the boos. That’s what Jimmy Butler told Timberwolves fans as he prepared to return to Target Center on Saturday night for the first time since forcing his way out of Minnesota and being…
4 weeks ago -
Hiring a coach or GM without a search would be a disservice
This coming offseason is pivotal for the future of the franchise. They have their generational talent in Karl-Anthony Towns but questions persist over the cast surrounding him. Ten players from this season’s team can leave…
4 weeks ago