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Pecherov taking advantage of playing time
kremsblog.blogspot.com — When Kevin Love fractured his left hand in the preseason, it gave Oleksiy Pecherov the chance for something that he hasn't had since he's been in the NBA: consistent playing time. Love will probably return in another month or so -- the injury was to his non-shooting hand -- but Pecherov is ... (more) Pecherov taking advantage of playing time
Preseason Inside Look
Preseason Inside Look
nuggdoctor.com — I was hoping for so much more... (more) Preseason Inside Look
NBA Primetime: The ‘09-’10 NBA Sophomore Surprises
NBA Primetime: The ‘09-’10 NBA Sophomore Surprises
nbaprimetime.com — Click here to get sent to the full article on www.nbaprimetime.com! We all saw athletes like Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo, Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, Brook Lopez, D.J. Augustin, Jason Thompson, Mario Chalmers, and even Courtney Lee, step up and produce efficient ... (more) NBA Primetime: The ‘09-’10 NBA Sophomore Surprises
Timberwolves exercise options on Kevin Love, Corey Brewer
twincities.com — LOS ANGELES — The Timberwolves exercised contract options on guard/forward Corey Brewer and forward Kevin Love before Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, keeping both players from becoming free agents after the season. For now, ... (more) Timberwolves exercise options on Kevin Love, Corey Brewer
Zgoda: Wolves extend Love and Brewer
Zgoda: Wolves extend Love and Brewer
twolvesblog.com — From Jerry Zgoda's twitter account: #Timberwolves extended contracts of Kevin Love and Corey Brewer for 2010-11, did not so for Oleksiy Pecherov. (more) Zgoda: Wolves extend Love and Brewer
Wolves Updates 11/2
Wolves Updates 11/2
twolvesblog.com — From Stop-n-Pop/Canis Hoopus: Questions and stories begin to take shape From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Wolves boss David Kahn must decide by today whether to offer Kevin Love, Corey Brewer and Oleksiy Pecherov contract extensions for the 2010-11 season. On Sunday, Kahn ... (more) Wolves Updates 11/2
First Hero of 09-10 Is ... Damien Wilkins?
First Hero of 09-10 Is ... Damien Wilkins?
nba.fanhouse.com — by Matt Moore The NBA isn't just made at Staples on Sunday afternoons under the lights, or in a Friday night showdown at the Garden. It's every night, players stepping up and making plays. It's guys that will eventually be answers to trivia ... (more) First Hero of 09-10 Is ... Damien Wilkins?
Nets on the Net: 10/28/09 Opening Day Edition
Nets on the Net: 10/28/09 Opening Day Edition
netsarescorching.com — Al Iannazzone recounts how yesterday’s final practice before the start of the season got “chippy,” according to Devin Harris. Dave D’Alessandro asks how young are the Nets really? If the Nets win tonight, it’s the first time they started back-to-back seasons ... (more) Nets on the Net: 10/28/09 Opening Day Edition
Ricky Rubio Has Got It
mouthpiecesports.com — Ball In Europe (via TH / BDL ) has video of Ricky Rubio putting the hurt on his old DKV Joventut team over the weekend. Peep it, then we’ll discuss: Yes, all these ridiculous assists are from one game , even though it might look more ... (more) Ricky Rubio Has Got It
NBA Preview 2009-2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA Preview 2009-2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
rootzoo.com — A very brief NBA Preview for the Minnesota Timberwolves. (more) NBA Preview 2009-2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
Sam Presti's Survival Strategy In A Post-Apocalpytic Dystopian Nightmare
Sam Presti's Survival Strategy In A Post-Apocalpytic Dystopian Nightmare
shamsports.com — Simple question: Did the tough economic climate affect NBA team's spending plans as much as MSM scaremongerers would have you believe? Not-so-simple answer: Kind of. This summer saw a team that could have had nearly 8 figures of cap room opt not to use any of it. The Oklahoma City Thunder did ... (more) Sam Presti's Survival Strategy In A Post-Apocalpytic ...
Video: Blake Griffin Gets Left Behind
Video: Blake Griffin Gets Left Behind
davissportsdeli.com — Love this commercial from ESPN. Hilarious stuff. Worried about the power of Blake Griffin though. It’s no coincidence Kevin Love fractured his hand shortly before the release of this video. You don’t mess with Blake, man. (H/T, Boiled Bacon.com.) * Follow Basketball Fiend on Twitter ... (more) Video: Blake Griffin Gets Left Behind
Morning Linkage – Oct. 24/09
Morning Linkage – Oct. 24/09
raptorsrepublic.com — Preseason Postgame Thread: Raptors 90 – Timberwolves 98 I know it's just preseason but they should have gone out and won this one seeing as it's the last game!!! I'm pretty sure this game mattered to everyone on the team…& Doc might be right maybe there is ... (more) Morning Linkage – Oct. 24/09
4 Q's of Basketball with TWolves Blog
4 Q's of Basketball with TWolves Blog
hiphoopjunkies.com — The preseason wraps up tonight for the Toronto Raptors as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The Raps have already faced the Wolves this preseason and the Raps took the victory 112-97.  In tonight's matchup, the Wolves ... (more) 4 Q's of Basketball with TWolves Blog
Preseason: Wolves 122, Pistons 114
Preseason: Wolves 122, Pistons 114
twolvesblog.com — Preseason record: 2-5 Box Score From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: There just might be a correlation there after the Wolves shared the ball, placed six players in double figures and delivered just enough defensive stops against an opponent that shot nearly 59 percent and ... (more) Preseason: Wolves 122, Pistons 114
Who are these guys?
Who are these guys?
downwithgoldy.blogspot.com — If you're like me, you don't much care about the NBA until the playoffs even though you love the game of basketball.  You also find yourself irrationally getting a little excited before the start of every NBA season, only to have that excitement and "caring" wear off as soon as you ... (more) Who are these guys?
The NBA on ESPN: Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, & Jeff Van Gundy - Commercial
The NBA on ESPN: Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, & Jeff Van Gundy - Commercial
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — Kevin Love & Jeff Van Gundy have a little fun with rookie Blake Griffin... More: Commercials (more) The NBA on ESPN: Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, & Jeff Van ...
A Little Fun - The NBA on ESPN (video)
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A Little Fun - The NBA on ESPN (video)
youtube.com — Kevin Love and Jeff Van Gundy mess around with Blake Griffin on the NBA on ESPN RV. (more) A Little Fun - The NBA on ESPN (video)
Nathan Jawai Aquired By Minnesota Wolves: How Does He Howl?
Nathan Jawai Aquired By Minnesota Wolves: How Does He Howl?
bleacherreport.com — With Kevin Love, and Al Jefferson now sidelined, the Wolves are now working on bigs like Pecherov, Hollins, and Reiner to hold down the fort. However, that will not get it done, not even in the preseason. The Wolves have acquired Nathan Jawai, and ... (more) Nathan Jawai Aquired By Minnesota Wolves: How Does He Howl?
T-Wolves’ Love Has Successful Surgery, Out 6-To-8 Weeks
T-Wolves’ Love Has Successful Surgery, Out 6-To-8 Weeks
slamdunkcentral.com — One of the few bright spots of the Minnesota Timberwolves will be out of the team lineup for a spell as according to the Associated Press, Kevin Love underwent successful surgery on his broken left hand on Tuesday. The operation was performed by Dr. Andrew Weiland in New York City and was ... (more) T-Wolves’ Love Has Successful Surgery, Out 6-To-8 Weeks
Love Undergoes Successful Hand Surgery
Love Undergoes Successful Hand Surgery
twolvesblog.com — From the Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love underwent successful surgery on Tuesday evening to repair a fracture in his left hand (fourth metacarpal). The procedure was performed by Dr. Andrew Weiland of New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery and involved the ... (more) Love Undergoes Successful Hand Surgery
Wolves Updates 10/22
Wolves Updates 10/22
twolvesblog.com — From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: The Timberwolves on Wednesday sent Al Jefferson home to Minnesota, where he will recuperate for Wednesday's regular-season opener while his team plays its final two preseason games without him. Jefferson flew home from Detroit the morning after he wore a ... (more) Wolves Updates 10/22
2009-2010 NBA Awards: Timberwolves Edition
2009-2010 NBA Awards: Timberwolves Edition
bleacherreport.com — I've done one of these before, and with our new roster, I'd like to do it again, and get the Timberwolves community back involved. This is for fun, and it's also going to add some prediction to the roster. First, we have to decide on the starting ... (more) 2009-2010 NBA Awards: Timberwolves Edition
New-Look Timberwolves: Do Not Open Until Xmas
New-Look Timberwolves: Do Not Open Until Xmas
basketball.about.com — After a blizzard of trades engineered by new team president David Kahn, the 2009-10 Timberwolves will bear only a passing resemblance to last year's squad. Unfortunately, Minnesota fans won't get a look at the finished product until Christmastime; second-year forward Kevin Love had surgery ... (more) New-Look Timberwolves: Do Not Open Until Xmas
Big Al Out Indefinitely
slamonline.com — Kevin Love is undergoing surgery, and Al Jefferson is out with an Achilles’ tendon. So quickly the Wolves frontcourt fell: “In a surprising development Monday, Al Jefferson did not practice because of a sore Achilles’ tendon that ... (more) Big Al Out Indefinitely
Morning Linkage – Oct. 21/9
Morning Linkage – Oct. 21/9
raptorsrepublic.com — Raptor players want tried-and-true routine – thestar.com There is a staccato rhythm to the NBA season: practice, shootaround, game, practice, shootaround, game, lather, rinse, repeat. It is a schedule that has withstood the test of time and the whims of coaches who would alter it; a ... (more) Morning Linkage – Oct. 21/9
T-Wolves Could Be Up The Frickin’ Creek! Jefferson Joins Love On Injury Shift!
T-Wolves Could Be Up The Frickin’ Creek! Jefferson Joins Love On Injury Shift!
lebasketbawl.com — If the Minnesota Timberwolves began the NBA season next week with a roster at full strength in New York Vinnie’s opinion they would still be a pretty Frickin lousy team. However with starting center Kevin Love already out at least 6-8 weeks after having surgery on his broken left hand ... (more) T-Wolves Could Be Up The Frickin’ Creek! Jefferson Joins ...
Wolves to acquire Jawai
Wolves to acquire Jawai
twolvesblog.com — From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: The Wolves will trade with Dallas for Nathan Jawai, the 6-10, second-year Australian forward who played just six games with Toronto last season. But he fits the profile of guys David Kahn has been seeking: Young, athletic and he’ll gives them another big body ... (more) Wolves to acquire Jawai
Wolves to acquire Jawai for help in Love’s absence
blogs2.startribune.com — My colleague Brian Stensaas got a tip off his story in this morning’s paper and I just got it confirmed: The Wolves will trade a second-round pick to Dallas for Nathan Jawai, the 6-10, second-year Australian forward who played sparingly in six ... (more) Wolves to acquire Jawai for help in Love’s absence
Angel of Injury Visits Al Jefferson Again
Angel of Injury Visits Al Jefferson Again
sportingnews.com — I had these really high hopes for the Timberwolves. But then Coach Rambis realized that Flynn and Sessions can't play together, and Kevin Love went and fractured a bone in his hand. At least Al Jefferson, rock of their franchise and on the way ... (more) Angel of Injury Visits Al Jefferson Again
Wolves' injury situation worsens: Jefferson out too
Wolves' injury situation worsens: Jefferson out too
startribune.com — Kevin Love will undergo hand surgery today, and now Al Jefferson is out indefinitely because of his Achilles' tendon. (more) Wolves' injury situation worsens: Jefferson out too
Love to undergo surgery tomorrow
Love to undergo surgery tomorrow
twolvesblog.com — From the Timberwolves site: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that forward Kevin Love will undergo surgery tomorrow (Oct. 20) to repair a fracture in his left hand (fourth metacarpal). Dr. Andrew Weiland of New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery will perform the surgery. The ... (more) Love to undergo surgery tomorrow
Wolves Committee To Fill In For Love
Wolves Committee To Fill In For Love
novafantasysports.com — The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without F/C Kevin Love for six-to-eight weeks after he broke a bone in his left hand over the weekend. The team's head coach, Kurt Rambis, says he plans on filling Love's spot in the rotation by committee, opening the team's rotation even wider. It's going ... (more) Wolves Committee To Fill In For Love
Down Goes Kevin Love: Broken Hand, Out 6-8 Weeks
Down Goes Kevin Love: Broken Hand, Out 6-8 Weeks
nba.fanhouse.com — by Tom Ziller Minnesota figured to struggle this season. The roster is young, the coach (Kurt Rambis) is new, and there are plenty of holes through the roster. But there's always an extra challenge in 'Sota, and this year that extra challenge comes ... (more) Down Goes Kevin Love: Broken Hand, Out 6-8 Weeks
Preseason: Wolves 87, Bucks 101
Preseason: Wolves 87, Bucks 101
twolvesblog.com — Preseason record: 1-4 Box Score From the Associated Press: The 20-year-old Jennings, the 10th overall pick in the 2009 draft and two years removed from high school after playing in Italy last season, did most of his damage in the first half. He made his first five shots and ... (more) Preseason: Wolves 87, Bucks 101
Where Is The Love? T-Wolves Big Man Out With Broken Left Hand!
Where Is The Love? T-Wolves Big Man Out With Broken Left Hand!
lebasketbawl.com — Just when you think things could not get any Frickin worse in “ Upper Slobovia ” they have done exactly that. The “ Minneapolis Star Tribune ” has reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves will be without the services of one of the few legitimate talents they have on ... (more) Where Is The Love? T-Wolves Big Man Out With Broken Left ...
Kevin Love to miss 6-8 weeks
Kevin Love to miss 6-8 weeks
hittheboards.com — No rookie had more double-doubles than Timberwolves forward Kevin Love had (29) last season. And in the months of January through April, Love averaged a double-double every month except March when he averaged only 9.6 rebounds per game. Less than two weeks away from the start of the ... (more) Kevin Love to miss 6-8 weeks
Kevin Love breaks the 4th metacarpal on his left hand
Kevin Love breaks the 4th metacarpal on his left hand
canishoopus.com — Here is what a broken 4th metacarpal looks like.  According to a few WebMD-style sites, it takes about 4-6 weeks to heal.   UPDATE : According to our doctor sources (including one physical therapist for a local sports team), ... (more) Kevin Love breaks the 4th metacarpal on his left hand
T-Wolves’ Love fractures hand
T-Wolves’ Love fractures hand
digitalsportsdaily.com — By Travis Duncan Minnesota Timberwolves second-year forward Kevin Love fractured a bone in his left hand Friday night in the T-Wolves 94-90 exhibition loss to the Chicago Bulls. Love is expected to miss t-8 weeks the team said, and will see a hand specialist to determine if surgery is ... (more) T-Wolves’ Love fractures hand
Love to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Love to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand
scoresreport.com — Per the Star-Tribune … Kevin Love rose for an insignificant rebound in an insignificant preseason game Friday night at United Center and came down with a fractured left hand that’s expected to sideline him until December. X-rays taken at the arena showed he broke the fourth ... (more) Love to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand
2009 NBA Preseason: Tyrus Thomas Dunks On Kevin Love
2009 NBA Preseason: Tyrus Thomas Dunks On Kevin Love
yougotdunkedon.com — Tyrus Thomas with the two-handed putback dunk on Kevin Love. (more) 2009 NBA Preseason: Tyrus Thomas Dunks On Kevin Love
LeBron returns from the flu; Kevin Love breaks his left hand
LeBron returns from the flu; Kevin Love breaks his left hand
dimemag.com — With LeBron James not quite over his might-be-swine-might-be-regular flu bug, can you really blame the Spurs for putting some of their guys out of harm’s way last night? Manu Ginobili (the most fragile of the Big Three), Richard Jefferson (the ... (more) LeBron returns from the flu; Kevin Love breaks his left hand
Broken Hand Shelves T-Wolves’ Love 6 Weeks
Broken Hand Shelves T-Wolves’ Love 6 Weeks
slamdunkcentral.com — As if the Minnesota Timberwolves needed another jinx thrown their way, they cannot catch a break – pun semi-intended – as the Associated Press is reporting that second year forward Kevin Love will miss about six weeks due to a broken hand. Love incurred the injury during ... (more) Broken Hand Shelves T-Wolves’ Love 6 Weeks
Love fractures bone in left hand
Love fractures bone in left hand
twolvesblog.com — From the Timberwolves twitter account: Kevin Love suffered a fractured 5th metacarpal in his left hand in the 3rd Q. X-rays taken at the arena...no timetable set for his return. From Jerry Zgoda's twitter account: Kevin Love broke fourth metacarpal bone in his left hand tonight ... (more) Love fractures bone in left hand
Media Day: An In Depth Look Part III (Ramon Sessions + Kevin Love)
Media Day: An In Depth Look Part III (Ramon Sessions + Kevin Love)
howlintwolf.com — Finishing off the Media Day Posts (You can find Part I here and Part II here ) we have q+a’s from Ramon Sessions and Kevin Love’s general media sessions (no pun intended) at the Minnesota Timberwolves media day last week. As a side note: I just want to make clear that these ... (more) Media Day: An In Depth Look Part III (Ramon Sessions + ...