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In the Loopus returns for another overanticipated, undercontemplated recap of an action filled evening in the NBA Draft Folks, do you remember when I wrote 5000 words over the course of 12 hours about the NBA Trade Deadline? I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember it, because it gave me (and former face of Canis Hoopus and victim of my ravings Jack Borman) a migraine. I … [Read more...] about In The Loopus: First Draft. Final Draft.

Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images Tim Connelly took a swing on the biggest project of the draft in a display of gorilla nuts that hasn’t been seen since David Kahn. The Minnesota Timberwolves made their first round draft selection, picking Joan Beringer from France with the 17th pick of the NBA draft. Let’s take a look at who he is and what to … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Select Joan Beringer With the 17th Pick

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Timberwolves head into Wednesday an asset-rich roster, but who can they bring in to add to a pool of young players that looks to be promising? The NBA Draft is upon us, and fireworks happened a year ago when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded up to bring Rob Dillingham into the fold. While Dillingham didn’t play much this past … [Read more...] about 10 Draft Night Options for the Wolves

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images The Wolves will be on the clock for the #17 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Which prospects are most likely to be wearing a Timberwolves draft cap when Tim Connelly makes his pick? Remember when Timberwolves draft night was like Christmas morning for a franchise trapped in Groundhog Day? We’d gather around our TVs in June, … [Read more...] about Timberwolves 2025 NBA Draft Rumors and Odds

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Alanna Smith’s career-high 26 points not enough to overcome ball security issues. After a dominant 4th quarter highlighted by a Kayla McBride hot streak, the Lynx improved to a league-best 12-1 with the 9th-place Washington Mystics on the docket for a Tuesday night matchup. The Lynx will be without their MVP front runner, Napheesa Collier, for … [Read more...] about Mystics 68, Lynx 64: Sloppy Turnovers Cause Lynx Second Loss