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Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is widely thought of as a “big game hunter” when it comes to trades. Indeed, Timberwolves rumors are on the upswing of late. The latest offseason rumor surrounding the Wolves maybe doesn’t quite fall into that category, but it’s absolutely another sign of Rosas’ aggressive trade tendencies. […] Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Timberwolves rumors: Wolves pursuing trade for Danilo Gallinari

The Minnesota Timberwolves need more two-way players this offseason, and one way they could go about doing so is acquiring free agent wing/forward Kelly Oubre. Kelly Oubre is one of the more interesting free agents this year, as he had a down season in Golden State, but still proved he had value in areas such […] Minnesota Timberwolves should pursue Kelly Oubre in free agency - … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves should pursue Kelly Oubre in free agency

Now that Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore have formally been approved as minority stakeholders in the Timberwolves, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic examines the challenges facing A-Rod and Lore, who will assume majority control of the franchise by 2023. As Krawczynski observes, there are similarities between the Wolves’ current situation and the one that Marc Lasry, Wes Edens and … [Read more...] about Rodriguez, Lore Face Challenges As New Timberwolves Owners

Although the Minnesota Timberwolves enter this draft with no picks, crazy things can always happen on draft night. Last season we saw the Wolves go into the draft with two first-round selections and come out with three and old friend Ricky Rubio. Mock drafts are usually busted after the first five selections. Many core prospects have been flying up draft boards due to their … [Read more...] about 3 Players the Wolves Should Trade Into the First Round For

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Tuesday’s news is the latest step in the eventual ownership transition from Glen Taylor to Rodriguez/Lore. The NBA announced Tuesday morning that the league’s Board of Governors officially approved both Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez as limited partners with both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, according to ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez Officially Approved as Limited Partners of Timberwolves/Lynx

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images On today’s show, Britt Robson of The Athletic joins to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks being the NBA champion for the 2020-21 season. We also get into the news of the Minnesota Timberwolves pursuing Danilo Gallinari — what that type of move signals for how Gersson Rosas might be pursuing this offseason. And finally we get into Marc Lore … [Read more...] about Dane Moore NBA Podcast: Bucks Win It + Danilo Gallinari Trade? + New Ownership Finalized

Che & Dyl live react to the Finals and bring on their boy Troy who was live from the Deer District. Finals Talk [00:00] Troy Asseln camping in the Doe Hole [06:30] CP3/Giannis Legacy [18:30] HOF count for each team [33:30] Mark Lore and A-Rod approved by the NBA Governors [39:15] … [Read more...] about CnD NBA SHOW: LIVE from the Deer District, where Troy Asseln @tripxassless got peed on..

Do we need to go down this road, looking back at when the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Shabazz Muhammad with the No. 14 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft only to see Giannis Antetokounmpo taken directly after at No. 15? Absolutely not. Are we going to anyway? Yes. The 2009 draft will live on in infamy for Wolves fans, of course. Minnesota had the No. 5 and No. 6 overall picks, and … [Read more...] about Remember When the Wolves Drafted Shabazz Muhammad Right Before Giannis?

Jon Krawczynski: After gaining approval from BOG yesterday, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have officially closed their deal with Glen Taylor today to join the Wolves and Lynx ownership group. The first 20% is accounted for and the succession plan is starting in earnest. … [Read more...] about Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez officially close deal to join Timberwolves ownership group