Minnesota Timberwolves 108 – San Antonio Spurs 95
Game Summary The Pups had a chance to close the season on a winning note Wednesday night in San Antonio after losing their last home game at Target Center to Utah on Monday. The Spurs came into Wednesday’s game a little banged up and it shouldn’t have been too surprising to see them give their regulars limited roles in the game. Nikola … [more]
Pups Playoffs Predictions
Well, the NBA regular season has come to a close and the Timberwolves will not be participating in the six month process known as the NBA playoffs. No fear, here are our Pups playoffs predictions anyway. For each series I’ll provide a little bit of rationale for the pick and display all sorts of biases. It is better to be upfront … [more]
Starting at Center, Number 16, Pau Gaasoollllll!?
Surprise surprise, rumors are swirling again that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move starting PF Pau Gasol. The 32 year old Spaniard is again the victim of the Lakers early season struggles. This season for the Lakers has been one of big dreams and mass blame. Early on it was Mike Brown, who in reality should never have been chosen over … [more]
Flip Saunders to Become Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations
Following a tumultuous four seasons for David Kahn as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, owner Glen Taylor has decided against exercising Kahn's team option for the 2013-14 season thus ending his tenure with the organization. The now infamous Kahn has been the pin of jokes throughout the basketball community due to … [more]
Timberpups 2013 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 with Pick Analysis
Here's the Timberpups 2013 NBA Mock Draft 2.0. I've taken into consideration teams drafting based on what I believe to be there needs versus the top prospects on the board. Please feel free to leave your feedback; I would love to hear any agreements, or more importantly, disagreements. I will be updating this mock draft monthly, so don't forget … [more]
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VOTW – Twolves Rising Stars
While this week’s “Video of the Week” may get your blood boiling if you think back to this era for too long, it should also be a fond memory of some of the few good ole days in the Pups history. Ahmad Rashad hosted ‘Rising Stars’ and in this edition, they focused on the up [...]
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Flip Saunders to Become Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations
Following a tumultuous four seasons for David Kahn as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, owner Glen Taylor has decided against exercising Kahn's team option for the 2013-14 season thus ending his tenure with the organization. The now … [more]
Timberwolves VOTW – Christian Laettner Highlights
I cannot tell a lie; while I have been a fan of the Timberwolves since their inception, the drafting of Christian Laettner put my fandom over the edge and drove me to diehard status. Yes, that is a true story and please, do not judge me. This week’s VOTW … [more]
Pups Playoffs Predictions
Well, the NBA regular season has come to a close and the Timberwolves will not be participating in the six month process known as the NBA playoffs. No fear, here are our Pups playoffs predictions anyway. For each series I’ll provide a little bit of … [more]
VOTW – Felton Spencer Meets Mr. Perfect
“With the sixth pick of the 1990 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select … Felton Spencer, Senior, Louisville University” … or something similar to that from Commissioner Stern. Hilarity ensued. This week’s VOTW takes us back to Spencer’s career … [more]
VOTW – George Mikan
Here’s a real throwback for you – a relatively quick reel on Minnesota’s greatest basketball player, George Mikan. “The NBA’s first superstar” was the dominant force of the newly named/formed NBA in 1949. His career numbers tell the story for itself, as … [more]
Preview – Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies 3-18-13
Setting the stage: After a nice win at the Target Center on St. Patrick’s Day, the Timberwolves reward was to get on a plane and head to Memphis for the second of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies. The two teams have only played once thus far this season, … [more]
Preview – Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Hornets 3-17-13
Setting the stage: For the fourth and final time this season, the Timberwolves will meet the New Orleans Hornets. Minnesota has taken two of the three prior meetings, including a rout last month at the Target Center, where our Pups pulled away early and never … [more]
Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets 3-15-13
Setting the stage: The Timberwolves will once again grace the national audience with theirpresence, as NBA TV will be airing tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves are coming off of a loss Wednesday night in Indiana, a day after upsetting the … [more]
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