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Tag: Anthony Davis

  • A Big Easy Win (WOLVES 124, Pelicans 112)

    That second half was boring, but for a good reason. The Timberwolves lead grew to 30 when Kevin Love buried a trey for an 87-57 advantage with 4:51 to play in the third quarter. After that, the game was equal…

  • INBOX: In Which We Make Silly Predictions

    Eds. Note: After a couple tough home losses this week, we decided to change things up a bit. The game is, each of us singled out a few players who’ll be rockin’ it in tonight’s tilt. We then assigned the…

  • Increase the age minimum… and form a separate league.

    What does an NBA age minimum and Allen Iverson’s unemployment have to do with one another? Potentially make for some interesting basketball played outside the NBA. This is more a #hoopidea than a likely reality, but it seems like it…

  • All League Pass Team, Vol. 1: Rookies You Want To Watch

    Andy G and I are starting a series on players you’ll be watching for one reason or another this season on League Pass. Here’s the first installation: Rookies you’ll want to watch on League Pass, and why you/I will be…

  • Forecasting the Draft

    The NBA Draft is tonight. What’s going to happen? Andy G and I look into Punch-Drunk Wolves’ crystal ball (an old fishbowl with a goldfish floating belly up) and weigh in on the prospects. Let us know which ones we’re…

  • Musings on the Draft

    Jay Bilas had a nice piece (Insider) yesterday on NBA Draft prospects who have star potential. Bilas isn’t perfect, but (1) he has a good feel for the draft by virtue of actually having seen most players play multiple times, and (2)…

  • Unrig the Lottery: The Most Obvious (And Important) Hoop Idea

    The New Orleans Hornets have claimed victory in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, winning the NBA Draft Lottery on Wednesday night despite having only a 13.7% chance of getting the first pick. Is anyone really surprised? The NBA–run by larger than life…

  • Who would you trade for Anthony Davis?

    If you’re reading this blog then you are certainly aware of two things: 1)      Kentucky is having a phenomenal season and will play in Saturday’s Final Four; and 2)      Anthony Davis is ridiculously-good at basketball and is locked in as…

  • Royce White: Now and Then

    Royce White burst onto the national scene last night with an eye-opening performance against the NCAA Tournament-favorite Kentucky Wildcats. White and Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, who matched up against each other for much of the game, were the two best players…

  • Fix the Lottery…by Ditching the Draft

    For the first time since 2004 in several years, Timberwolves fans are not watching games with an unblinking eye on the NBA Draft. The team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, and even if they fail, the lottery pick…