Tag: ricky rubio

  • He’s back, folks. (At least that’s what they’re saying.) We all know what that means. There’s no need to overthink it, so no pre-game breakdown today. If you take anything into this one, it’s this: shut down your Internets for a…

  • One day after Kevin Love’s disgruntled comments about the Timberwolves were published (see Andy G’s and my analysis here), the  Wolves play the Nuggets at Target Center tonight at 7 PM CST. Love is expected to be in the starting…

  • Okay, kids, game-time is approaching. It’s Wolves vs. 76ers.

  • This is an unusually late game wrap for a number of reasons.  First, I could not watch the entire game on Friday.  My roommate just turned 30, we hosted a little party for that occasion (that later in the night…

  • Twitter was going wild on the Timberwolves Injury Report front in the hours leading up to tonight’s game at Staples Center.  First, the good news: Ricky Rubio has been cleared to participate in practice for TWolves — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski)…

  • Five losses in a row and Ricky Rubio cannot return fast enough.  Kevin Love’s unexpectedly-quick recovery from hand fractures, and immediate production of NUMB#RS, is not translating into wins.  Minnesota is 0-3 since Love’s return.  The common theme of the…

  • Sports Illustrated runs a cool series called, “Enemy Lines” where they have opposing scouts anonymously assess each NBA team.  In the Timberwolves edition, there was a remark about Ricky Rubio that stood out: The difference between having Ricky Rubio [who…

  • In Part 1 of our Wolves preview, Andy G delved into several issues that will have key implications for the team’s success this season. I come back with my takes on these topics, as well as a few other things…

  • Okay, so I'm seeing Iguodala at 1/125 for MVP. Among fool's bets, it's the wisest — Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) October 15, 2012 Ethan Strauss is the best in the [NBA writing/tweeting] business at provoking strong reactions with what can seem…

  • Andy G: The team has returned from Mankato with optimism abound.  Is it something in the air?  Or was it Mrs. Taylor’s home cooking?  Why is everybody so jacked up about this Wolves team after only a handful of practices?…

  • “We’re the Miami Heat, and he’s Jeremy Lin.” – President Barack Obama, referring to his campaign versus Mitt Romney’s Story time, kids.

  • [co-authored by Andy G & Patrick J] The great Chuck Klosterman once wrote about Billy Joel that there was absolutely no relationship between his greatness as a musician and his [lack of] coolness as a person.  Klosterman distinguished Joel from,…

  • With training camp just around the corner, there are a bunch of top-level questions that remain unanswered as October 2nd approaches. There’s been a ton turnover on the roster, and many players’ roles are anything but clear. Long story short,…

  • It strikes me that even if Hassan Whiteside becomes a Timberwolf in the coming days, the playing roster is probably complete.  It also strikes me that there is far from a clear-cut starting lineup, or even playing rotation.  Rick Adelman…

  • When it was announced that Rick Adelman would replace Kurt Rambis as head coach of the Timberwolves, there was a palpable buzz around the team with all that was transpiring.  Ricky Rubio (finally) arrived, Derrick Williams was drafted, Kevin Love…

  • Was it a coincidence that the first seven quarters of Wolves ball that I missed in weeks were the first seven quarters of Ricky-less ball?  Yes, actually.  Saturday’s TV coverage was FUBAR’d by the NBA, with reciprocal blackouts for paying…

  • I’ve made no secret of the fact that I want to see this Wolves team shooting the three.  Aside from Pekovic post-ups and Love’s free throw generating, it’s the team’s best way to outscore opponents. Ricky Rubio is a big…

  • Kevin Love joined elite company on Saturday Night by winning the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout.  Past winners include Larry Bird (3) Peja Stojakovich (2) Glen Rice, Mark Price, Ray Allen, Dirk Nowitzki, and Paul Pierce (and other lesser-known snipers).  Announcing…

  • THE PAU GASOL IDEA Patrick J: With all rumors swirling around Pau Gasol, the only thing for a hard-up blogger to do is fire up the good ol’ trade machine. Wolves get: Pau Gasol Darius Morris Lakers get: Michael Beasley…

  • Tonight was a weird, weird, game. The play was rough and sloppy. The Wolves lost in OT.