Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves
Of all the NBA’s tributes to Kobe Bryant this week, the prodigious scoring from the league’s shooting guards has been the most appropriate and lasting.
The Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Allen Crabbe was not simply to move Jeff Teague or to create future trade possibilities, but mostly to give Robert Covington a chance at a few more clean looks. Douglas Farmer writes.
Injuries are a part of the game and this season has been no exception. Chad Smith looks at four teams who will get a nice boost with key players who are expected to return the floor this month.
The Northwest Division has quite a few players who could alter the playoff race should they be traded before the deadline. Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ “Trade Targets” series.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ recent absence has allowed Minnesota’s other bigs to shine, but which one would fit best alongside the Timberwolves’ cornerstone when he gets back on the court? Douglas Farmer says it may not be who you think.
Just like a brief injury can remove a player from Sixth Man consideration, one can force a player to step forward to a degree he earns such notice. Douglas Farmer writes.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are steadfastly adhering to their revamped offensive attack. Just how long should they keep firing up bricks from three before making changes?
Matt John starts off Basketball Insiders’ latest series “Buy Or Sell” by taking a look at which teams in the Northwest Division will be buyers and sellers when the trading season commences.
Jeff Teague insisted in the preseason he just wanted to help the Timberwolves win. By volunteering to come off the bench, his actions are backing that up, writes Douglas Farmer.
The NBA has suggested a play-in tournament, but one already essentially exists in the West, Douglas Farmer argues.
