Wednesday: 7 p.m. vs. Denver (FSN)
Friday: 7 p.m. at New Orleans (FSN)
Saturday: 7 p.m. vs. Dallas (Ch. 29)
Player to watch:
O.J. Mayo, Dallas
The Wolves might have pursued him harder last summer had they known the Mavs' MVP so far -- without injured Dirk Nowitzki, of course -- would sign for a measly $4 million salary this season.
VOICES
« no, it was all fake. »
Wolves guard Ricky Rubio, when asked if his new Foot Locker commercial that spoofs backyard wrestling counted as a return to full-contact action.
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