Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Basketball is back (kind of). Despite the ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 NBA All-Star weekend is well underway down in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to health and safety concerns related to the pandemic, Adam Silver and the NBA have attempted to modify things by combining all of the weekend’s usual events … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA All-Star Game Open Thread
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Canis Pulsus – Vol. 6
Don’t lie, you’re just here to give Glen Taylor a grade. Well, that was fast. The optimism of the coaching change has surely washed away by now, but if it hasn’t for you yet, please teach me your ways. Let’s check in again for Canis Pulsus Vol. 6. For those of you who have been ignoring this series (for good reason, no offence taken) — Canis Pulsus is designed to give our Canis … [Read more...] about Canis Pulsus – Vol. 6
Andrew Wiggins is largely the same player he was with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Former Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins was the talk of the NBA earlier this year as he helped the Golden State Warriors to a somewhat surprising start to the season. But lately, he’s looked a lot more like the Wiggins that Wolves fans watched for five-plus seasons. Now that we’re at the All-Star break and […] Andrew Wiggins is largely the same player he was with the … [Read more...] about Andrew Wiggins is largely the same player he was with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 takeaways from Iowa Wolves’ season
The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the worst record in the NBA. Their G League team, the Iowa Wolves, finished the regular season with the same unfortunate distinction. Still, there can be positive takeaways from the Wolves’ time in the G League bubble. A 2-13 record notwithstanding, there were still some notable individual performances. Remember, the […] Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 takeaways from Iowa Wolves’ season
Larry Nance Jr. Drawing Interest From Multiple Suitors
Larry Nance Jr. has drawn the most interest in the trade market among Cavaliers players, including an offer that featured multiple late first-round picks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Nance is in the second year of a four-year, $44.8MM contract that was front-loaded, adding to his appeal. The Timberwolves have been pursuing Nance since the offseason, with … [Read more...] about Larry Nance Jr. Drawing Interest From Multiple Suitors
Mark Medina: Adam Silver said he “was dismayed” to read about the back-and-forth with Kevin Garnett and Glen Taylor on Timberwolves’ ownership sale. … [Read more...] about
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Law Murray: Adam Silver says that Glen Taylor has “waffled over the years” in terms of Minnesota Timberwolves ownership … [Read more...] about
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Paynt Points: Scouting Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jalen Suggs
The Oklahoman-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Content Services, LLC It’s never too early for some draft talk, right? Usually, at the All-Star break, most teams are resting up in preparation for the playoffs or figuring out what they can do to make that last post-break push to get themselves into that position. With the NBA keeping the play-in games for the 7-10 seeds in … [Read more...] about Paynt Points: Scouting Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jalen Suggs
Weekend Cup of Canis
Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports March has brought familiarity. Happy weekend, everyone. I hope you all had a great week and are finding a way to enjoy to nicer weather if you’re in the Minneapolis area. March is generally a time of year where the weather starts to turn a bit in Minnesota, so that’s a nice feeling of normalcy starting to kick in. On the contrary, a … [Read more...] about Weekend Cup of Canis