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Goodbye Godfather: Wolves waive popular big man Pekovic
The Timberwolves waived injured center Nikola Pekovic, ending their association with the last player remaining from the Kevin McHale era long ago.
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Isaac's versatility makes him intriguing Wolves draft option
In so many ways, Florida State freshman forward Jonathan Isaac with his height, reach and skills uncommon for such a tall man embodies the new NBA.
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Would you trade Andrew Wiggins in a deal for Jimmy Butler?
If the Wolves are really interested in Butler, it is for very good reason. He turns 28 before next season and should be on the ascending side of his prime
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Florida State forward Jonathan Isaac: a closer look
More on the versatile, 6-11 forward, who is projected to be drafted sixth by Orlando is several mock drafts.
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NBA draft info, first-round draft order
The NBA draft begins Thursday at 6 p.m. (ESPN).
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Eight years later, David Kahn explains why Wolves passed on Stephen Curry
Former Wolves General Manager David Kahn said Curry's father, former NBA player Dell Curry, did not want his son to go to Minnesota.
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Kentucky's Monk might be too good for Wolves to pass in draft
The Wolves must decide whether freshman guard Malik Monk is the next in a growing line of Kentucky players who show more as professionals than NBA scouts ever saw from them in Lexington.
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Kentucky guard Malik Monk: a closer look
In 38 games as a Kentucky freshman this past season, Monk averaged 19.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.1 minutes per game.
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Wolves near draft looking to improve in any way
They can use that seventh pick in what Wolves General Manager Scott Layden calls one of the best drafts in many years — 10 or 11 players strong at the top, pundits agree — to add another talented youngster alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and injured Zach LaVine.
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Timberwolves will have plenty of options with the No. 7 overall pick
If the Timberwolves keep their seventh overall pick, here are four players they will consider in addition to any of five point guards projected to be selected among the top 10 on Thursday:
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There's a long list of players Wolves might be interested in through a trade or free agency
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations/coach Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden haven't made a trade in 14 months on the job. This is the summer they need to get busy, either through a trade or free agency.
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NBA draft info
The NBA draft will be held Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. (ESPN).
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One week out: Wolves will have options, leverage in NBA Draft
Is there any meaningful information even out there as we try to get a handle on the Wolves' situation heading into next week? Well, thankfully, yes there is.
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Globetrotting Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns working on 'secretive stuff'
In between touring Europe and fulfilling his business obligations on two continents, Towns said he always finds time to get his court work in and add some moves to his game.'
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Five things that must happen for the Timberwolves to make the playoffs next year
Right now, according to the earliest of oddsmakers, the Wolves are an even money bet to make the playoffs next season.
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Someone paid $133,000 for two tickets to tonight's Warriors/Cavs game
"How much money would you pay to see your favorite team play for a championship?" is a fun question for a long car ride or idle afternoon. But $133K?
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Shut it all down and start over. The Warriors are too good
After Wednesday's 118-113 victory in Cleveland, the Warriors are 15-0 in the playoffs and just one game from perfection. Have you seen enough?
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Texas big-man Jarrett Allen works out for Wolves, fits team's profile
Allen projected as a mid first-round pick, but the Wolves could trade down from their seventh pick or make a trade to acquire another first-rounder.
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3-on-3 basketball looks like it's on for the 2020 Olympics
It would be part of a move to add more sports to the Olympics that appeal to younger audiences and shorter attention spans.
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Wolves mock draft: Will Jonathan Isaac be their pick at No .7?
One player in this year's draft who has the potential to fall that far also has the potential to be a difference-maker: Florida State's Jonathan Isaac.
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Around the NBA
- Nuggets: We can't let Anthony's supporting cast get hot again or it'll be an early exit for champs
- Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
- Recovering from knee surgery, Finch will be on Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets
- Cavaliers and Magic to settle playoff series standoff with Game 7 -- the 'best two words in sports'
- Tyronn Lue says he wants to keep coaching Clippers, passes on addressing speculation over Lakers
- Kyrie Irving is still perfect in elimination games, and moving on with Luka Doncic and the Mavs
- Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round
- Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7
- Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces
- Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons
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