Tag: ricky rubio
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In which we discuss the Timberwolves at the midseason point, Ricky Rubio trade rumors, how the Wolves’ young core compares to others, and potential 2017 draft prospects. https://archive.org/download/PDW-Podcast-1-21-2017/PDW%201_21_17.m4a
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This was me, a week ago, after reading some mocks and predictions that had the Wolves selecting either a point guard (Kris Dunn) or a shooting guard (Jamal Murray) with the fifth pick in the draft: Not all that exciting…
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In which we look ahead at the Wolves options in the NBA Draft. https://archive.org/download/PDWPodcastEpisode14/PDW%20Podcast%20Episode%2014.m4a
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The Wolves got a much-needed win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, holding a lead for nearly every second of the game and ultimately winning 94-80. It was much-needed because the Wolves were on a 4-game losing streak and…
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Evaluating NBA coaching performance is a difficult and imperfect exercise. This is because the overwhelming majority of the work done by coaches happens during the part of the season that outsiders are not privy to; basically, everything outside of the…
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“He is our starting point guard, so if you take the starting point guard off any team, you’re going to see a difference.” –Sam Mitchell, commenting on Ricky Rubio’s injury absence, after yesterday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies One of…
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Andy G: Any theories on why Shabazz Muhammad is struggling so far? After his 2014-15 breakout season was interrupted by injury, Shabazz came to training camp in the best shape of his life. Big(-ish) things were expected. Certainly bigger than…
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“There’s a lot of future, but we’re going to show it right now.” —Ricky Rubio — Punch-Drunk Wolves (@PDWolves) November 10, 2015 On Saturday the Timberwolves won in overtime at Chicago. They beat a Bulls team that won 50 games…
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In which we discuss Karl-Anthony Towns, Ricky Rubio, and early impressions on the 2015-16 Wolves season. (Eds. Note: We taped this yesterday. As usual, we had some technical difficulties during this one. ymmv.) Subscribe on iTunes.
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“I’ve had thirty years of NBA experience. I’ve seen guys come and go. This guy, to me, looks like he’s special. He’s the real deal.” –Jim Petersen, on Karl-Anthony Towns, during the 3rd Quarter of last night’s telecast. In previewing…
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Andy G: The Wolves have played 4 preseason games. They have won 1 game (Wednesday night versus the Raptors in a game where both Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola sat out) and lost three; the first two in blowout fashion…
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Ricky Rubio is the best point guard in the NBA. Okay, that isn’t true. Steph Curry is the best point guard in the NBA, and there are at least a handful of others (Chris Paul, John Wall, Damian Lillard, Mike…
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The last time we posted, it was June 29, and Andy G mused about the Wolves’ 2015 draft, in which they selected the much-haralded Karl-Anthony Towns #1 overall and pulled off a trade to get back into the first round…
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Patrick J: On Wednesday night at Target Center, the Timberwolves faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the final game of their 2014-15 season. That game was meaningful for OKC–the Thunder needed the win, as well as a Pelicans loss, in order to make in the…
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At the season’s quarter point, I handed out letter grades to each player. At the halfway point, I laid out team superlatives. We’ve just reached the third quarter point, and with the team fresh off a franchise-altering trade, and without…
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Last night’s win over the Suns was one of the season’s most fun games, for a few different reasons. First and most obvious: It was a close game, involving a whole bunch of fourth quarter lead changes, and the home…
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Why? Why? Why? Go with #BeastMode… — Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) February 2, 2015 Like everyone else, Ricky wondered why the Seahawks didn’t hand off to Lynch for the Super Bowl-winning touchdown. Tomorrow night, he returns to action against the Mavs.…
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Bouncing Back and Developing Winning Habits The Wolves won a road game tonight over an Eastern Conference playoff team that has legitimate star talent on its roster. That includes former Timberwolf legend Kevin Garnett, whose star has greatly dimmed in the…
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A lot is happening in the life of Ricky Rubio. The Timberwolves point guard is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and the first without head coach Rick Adelman and sidekick power forward Kevin Love. Replacing Love are players…