Minnesota Timberwolves Thread

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Kevin Love to get a contract extension?

According to the Pioneering Press, Kevin Love is expected to be offered a Six Year Contract worth $70 Million.

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Love matches Malone's Double double streak

Kevin Love recently matched Moses Malone on the consecutive double double games on Fifty One (51) games played.

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Kevin Love questionable against the Indiana Pacers

Just two days removed from matching a double double milestone and on the eve of setting an NBA new milestone for double doubles; Kevin Love is doubtful for tonight's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a bruised left knee.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_17567080?nclick_check=1

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Love passes Malone with 52nd double-double in row

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI, AP Sports Writer


MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Kevin Love(notes) recorded his 52nd double-double in a row to surpass Moses Malone for the longest such streak since the ABA and NBA merged in 1976 in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 101-75 over the free-falling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
Love overcame a bruised left knee to put up 16 points and 21 rebounds in just 27 minutes to help the Timberwolves win for just the 16th time this season. Love didn’t waste any time extending the streak, reaching double figures in points and rebounds with just under seven minutes to play in the first half.
Tyler Hansbrough(notes) scored 21 points for the Pacers, who shot a season-low 29 percent to lose their fifth straight game. Forward Danny Granger(notes) managed just 10 points on 2-for-19 shooting.





Michael Beasley(notes) added 16 points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes for Minnesota.
Love wasn’t even certain he was going to play in the game until shortly before tipoff after bruising his left knee in a loss to Dallas on Monday. But he decided to give it a go.
With the Pacers clanging shot after shot, Love had 10 rebounds in just 12 minutes of playing time. And the crowd knew it, too.
Love grabbed his first rebound in the first 10 seconds of the game and one fan yelled, “That’s one! That’s one!”
He stepped to the free throw line with 6:51 to play in the first half and nine points and 10 boards, and the crowd rose to its feet and roared.
The first free throw splashed through, and Love let out a big sigh of relief as his achievement was announced. He gave a wave to the crowd, then went back to work.
Only nine players in NBA history—both before and after the merger—have had at least 50 double-doubles in a row. All eight besides Love—Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Walt Bellamy, Wilt Chamberlain, Elvin Hayes, Jerry Lucas and Bill Russell—are in the Hall of Fame.
Next up on the list of longest streaks is Hayes with 55 in a row in 1973-74.
Even better, Love got to watch the entire fourth quarter from the bench, resting a knee that was clearly bothering him while he was on the court. The Timberwolves won for just the 12th time during his streak.
The Pacers are in the middle of a streak of their own, and it’s not a good one. After winning seven of their first eight games following the firing of coach Jim O’Brien, the Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games and are losing by an average of 17 points over the past five.
They entered the night 1 1/2 games ahead of Charlotte for the eighth and final playoff spot and hit a new low in getting blown out by the worst team in the Western Conference.
Hansbrough made two of his first four shots, but his teammates missed their first 15 field goals. The game got out of hand in the third quarter when Indiana scored just two points in the first six minutes to fall behind by 22.
Notes: Pacers F Josh McRoberts(notes) left the game in the second quarter with a sore right knee and did not return. … Love also set a franchise record early in the third quarter with his 309th offensive rebound of the season. … Wolves F Wes Johnson(notes) did not play in the second half because of an upset stomach. … Timberwolves F Lazar Hayward(notes) missed the game with an illness.

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Michael Beasley: "I would have loved to play with James, Wade and Bosh in Miami."

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Michael Beasley: "I would have loved to play with James, Wade and Bosh in Miami."

His game wouldn't flourished if he had stayed over in Miami although it is very interesting to see him play along those 3 guys! B-Easy, Kevin Love, Wesley Johnson and Darko is the future of L-Wolves. When is Ricky gonna play BTW!?

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Head coach Kurt Rambis stated that Kevin Love could miss the remaining games of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the season due to a strained left groin.

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Love to return against Bulls?

Forward Kevin Love could return against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Love was interviewed on ESPN radio and Love said he is trying hard to get back.

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Kahn to stay

According to the Associated Press, Team President David Kahn confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor re-assured him of his post for next season.

However, there is still no word if Head coach Kurt Rambis will be returning to coach the team for next season.

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Kahn flies to Spain to sign Rubio

According to the Star Tribune, Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, David Kahn alongside Team Officials are heading to Spain to talk with Spanish point guard Ricard Rubio and his agent for a potential contract signing.

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Rubio has doubts playing in the NBA

Ricky Rubio Expressing Doubts About Coming To NBA

Pro Basketball Talk is reporting that Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, who the Timberwolves drafted with the fifth overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft, is expressing doubts about whether now is the right time to come to the NBA. Or his agent is, in any case.

Rubio has two agents, one in America and one in Spain. His American agent is apparently telling him that now is the time to head to the United States. His Spanish agent, whose name is German Gonzalez, disagrees.

So, the Spanish guy named German disagrees with the American. Everyone still following?

There are a few reasons why Rubio's hesitation makes sense. For starters, Rubio has never really seemed to warm to the idea of playing basketball in the Great White North, a fact that can't be helped by the fact that the Timberwolves are the NBA's worst team. Second of all, the NBA could potentially have some labor issues very soon as their CBA is expiring. Third, as the PBT article points out, if Rubio stays away from the NBA for another year, he would no longer be subject to the rookie wage scale. . .as it stands right now, he would have to take what amounts to around a 50 percent pay cut to leave FC Barcelona, and would then be locked into his rookie contract for between three and five years.

So, if you're one of the many fans that is holding out hope that Ricky Rubio will be leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to the promised land starting in 2011-12, you may wish to temper your enthusiasm accordingly.

-SBNation

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Timberwolves close to signing Rubio?

According to hoopsworld, the Minnesota Timberwolves are getting more optimistic on signing Spanish point guard Ricard Rubio to a contract due to advancing negotiations.

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Kurt Rambis

Head coach Kurt Rambis and his agent are expected to meet with Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations regarding the future of Rambis with the team. The private meeting is scheduled this week and negotiations are expected to end this week.

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Kahn hints that lottery is fixed

Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager David Kahn insinuates that the NBA Draft Lottery is fixed.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/18/wolves-gm-david-kahn-hints-at-lottery-fix-fine-on-way/related

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Rumor has it that the Minnesota Timberwolves are exploring the possibility of trading the number two draft pick for the 2011 NBA Draft.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=MockDraft-110517