Minnesota Timberwolves

New Timberwolves president Flip Saunders trying to strike gold a la Garnett

Love at the Lottery

This from the Wolves: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that All-Star forward Kevin Love will represent the team at the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery, to be held on Tuesday, May 21… “It’s an honor to represent the Wolves at this year’s Draft Lottery,” said Love.

about 1 day ago | A Wolf Among Wolves |

Twitter NBA name mash-up game

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Fire log

Nerlens Noel

If the projected #1 overall pick could draft any player but himself, who would he pick? And is his hair a competitive advantage?

Exit Brandon Roy

Pretty much immediately upon assuming office as Timberwolves’ President of Basketball Ops, Flip Saunders excised David Kahn’s final boondoggle. As should probably have happened halfway through last season, Brandon Roy has been waved.

about 8 days ago | A Wolf Among Wolves |

Wolves cut Roy after injury-shortened year

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Brandon Roy, likely bringing an end to an All-Star career that was shortened by knee problems.

Could Mavs benefit from Minnesota's O.J. Mayo interest?

The buzz coming out of Minnesota is that O.J. Mayo could be a prime summer target for new Timberwolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders. The Mavs would like to keep Mayo, but all indications are that they won’t be dragged into any bidding wars for him.

about 9 days ago | Tim MacMahon |

Robinson: Sports Video Game Rankings (1-5)

Jon Robinson ranks the best sports video games of all-time. (Part 5)