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Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Reading between the lines of recent press conferences from Chris Finch and Tim Connelly This time of year, there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors as teams try to keep everyone somewhat in the dark about their plans. Luckily for us, Chris Finch is a pretty straight shooter, and whether to does it intentionally or not, he often gives a … [Read more...] about Tuesday Cup of Canis

The basketball gods answered Courtney Vandersloot’s prayer at the buzzer as the Sky defeated the Lynx 88-85. Game Story The Minnesota Lynx rode into Wintrust Arena on a two-game winning streak as a result of registering the WNBA’s best offense over the last five games, and sure looked like they were going to extend that streak to three before a valiant fourth quarter comeback … [Read more...] about Sky 88, Lynx 85: Heartbreak at the Buzzer

Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Britt Robson of MinnPost joins the Dane Moore NBA Podcast to break it down. On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to recap the Minnesota Timberwolves’ whirlwind 2022 NBA Draft night and the swirling rumors about D’Angelo Russell’s future. Dane and Britt start by discussing the approach President of Basketball … [Read more...] about What Should We Make of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Draft Class?

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Lynx waived Westbrook a day before her contract would’ve become guaranteed. The Minnesota Lynx on Friday waived rookie guard Evina Westbrook one day ahead of the official halfway point of the season, the date on which her unprotected contract was to become guaranteed. Westbrook — who was initially signed on May 13 — … [Read more...] about Minnesota Lynx Waive Guard Evina Westbrook, To Bring Back Forward Nina Milić

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The process was terrific, but how should we feel about the selections themselves? The Minnesota Timberwolves were very active on a night during which they were involved in four trades, two in each round, and walked away with four players, three of whom project to be with the Wolves right away. “A fun night. You never know … [Read more...] about Grading the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022 NBA Draft

Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images The Timberwolves have been active ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. D’Angelo Russell’s Availability The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four draft picks and a incumbent starting point guard in D’Angelo Russell who has been made available in trade talks. According to our good friend Dane Moore of BlueWire … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Pre-Draft Rumor Roundup

Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Minnesota sent Houston No. 29 and two future second-round picks to acquire the Duke standout. The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired Duke junior wing Wendell Moore Jr. — the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — in a deal with the Houston Rockets that will send No. 29 in this year’s draft and two future second-round selections, per … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Up For Duke Wing Wendell Moore Jr. At No. 26 Overall

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The 7-1 center won the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year award for Auburn. After trading the No. 19 pick — which became Wake Forest wing Jake LaRavia — to the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 22 and No. 29 selections, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Auburn sophomore C Walker Kessler No. 22 overall. Kessler averaged 11.4 … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Select Auburn C Walker Kessler No. 22 Overall

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images Sylvia Fowles returns to the line-up to help lead a balanced attack in Minnesota’s victory, giving them their first win streak of the season. Game Story Less than 24 hours after being named to her eighth All-Star game, it was announced that Minnesota Lynx captain Sylvia Fowles would be making her return after a five-game … [Read more...] about Lynx 100, Mercury 88: Mama Syl is Home