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The Three-Pointer: The McHale Factor
Game #20, Home Game #10: Minnesota 96, Utah 99 Game #21, Road Game #11: Denver 116, Minnesota 105 Season Record: 4-17 1. Confidence Game There were two priorities that ex-Wolves VP Kevin McHale told everyone he would immediately embark upon as the team's new coach-- putting ...
Last chance for McHale in Minnesota
sportsnetwork.com — Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The NBA's coaching ranks are starting to resemble the killing fields. Minnesota's... Randy Wittman was the fourth head coach to pay for the sins of his boss this season when Kevin McHale, the Timberwolves vice ... (more) Last chance for McHale in Minnesota
The Three-Pointer: Worse Than Last Year?
secretsofthecity.com — Game #22, Home Game #11: Minnesota 86, San Antonio 98 Game #23, Road Game #12: Los Angeles... Lakers 98, Minnesota 86 Game #24, Road Game #13: Sacramento 118, Minnesota 103 Season Record: 4-20 1. No D in Fun Are we having fun yet? A mere week ... (more) The Three-Pointer: Worse Than Last Year?
McHale Has Isolated Reason For T-Wolves Suckitude [Kevin McHale]
McHale Has Isolated Reason For T-Wolves Suckitude [Kevin McHale]
deadspin.com — "There’s just so many bloggers; everybody’s got an opinion. There’s all kinds of stuff going on. Sometimes... that starts forming the opinion of people in front offices, too, and owner. It’s been kind of a crazy year so far.” [ The Wire via SPP ]  ... (more) McHale Has Isolated Reason For T-Wolves Suckitude [Kevin ...
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Britt Robson of The Rake:  “There were two priorities that ex-Wolves VP Kevin McHale told everyone he would immediately embark upon as the team’s new coach– putting some pace in the game (translation: goosing up the running game for points in transition) and restoring some confidence and a sense of fun among the players. After being mired in the dolor of the Randy Wittman regime, both of those things started to gain some traction during the Wolves first two games–both second-half fades against quality opponents–under McHale. Ranked 26th in the NBA ...

Wolves Updates 12-11 Part 2
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles — ... Jonah Ballow/Timberwolves site has postgame audio from Kevin McHale and Craig Smith.   From Britt Robson/On The Ball: But McHale has been even more successful in his attempt to loosen up and ...

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startribune.com 12/10/2008 — One was a good NBA player born to be a coach; the other was a great NBA player who considers coaching a hobby that impinges on his lifestyle. The shame of this is that McHale, given the right attitude, would make a wonderful coach.
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The Twins signed infielder Nick Punto on Thursday to a two-year, $8 million deal with an option for 2011. Punto batted .284 in 99 games last season.
Starting shortstop Punto to return to TwinsESPN.com - MLB 12/11/2008
Nick Punto is returning to the Minnesota Twins.
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Twins, SS Punto agree on 2-year dealThe Seattle Times: Sports 12/11/2008
Infielder Nick Punto and the Minnesota Twins reached agreement on a two-year deal Thursday.
Twins, SS Punto agree on 2-year dealBoston.com -- Baseball News 12/11/2008
Infielder Nick Punto and the Minnesota Twins reached agreement on a two-year deal Thursday. Punto hit .284 for the Twins last season and filed for free agency. The contract includes a club option for a third season.