Timberwolves

We have been hearing rumors for months that the Timberwolves were honing in on their number one target to become the new coach of their franchise: Tom Thibodeau. In recent weeks it had been reported that Thibs also wanted some control over the front office and team in addition to leading the T’Wolves on the [...]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, from a sheer talent standpoint, own the NBA’s most attractive coaching vacancy. And they’re apparently pushing to fill that void with Tom Thibodeau. Lots and lots of Tom Thibodeau. Per ESPN.com’s Marc Stein: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/722187988130594816] [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/722188405572898820] This reeks of a low-key desperation play from the Timberwolves. If they really want Thibs [...]

The NBA’s post-trade-deadline buyout market is about to get a lot more interesting. We have already seen Anderson Varejao sign with the Golden State Warriors, and it’s only a matter of time before Joe Johnson joins the Cleveland Cavaliers or Oklahoma City Thunder or some other contender in need of depth on the wings. Speaking [...]

July 5, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors The Phoenix Suns and Steve Nash seem to be parting fairly amicably. On the surface it might appear that Nash was traded for ‘just’ a bunch of draft picks and cash, but given his impending free agency, Nash’s agreement to a sign and trade was one final assist [...]

March 20, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors I think we can all agree that it is a travesty Ricky Rubio got a knee injury just over mid way through his rookie season. Why? Because he brought more flair and excitement to the court than we have seen in years in the NBA. Always with a [...]

March 8, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn yesterday told the media that the Wolves have sent a video compilation of rough or what they believe to be dirty fouls on their new golden boy Ricky Rubio. [...]

February 23, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors I guess this is how they get down in Spain during a celebration? “Go Ricky! Go Ricky! Go Ricky!” [H/T SB Nation] [...]

July 25, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors It seems like Larry Brown has coached just about every NBA team, so you knew it would just be a matter of time before he his name would resurface again. So far the Timberwolves have interviewed, among others, Bernie Bickerstaff, Rick Adelman, Don Nelson and expected sometime fairly [...]

The T'Wolves had the best chance of getting the #1 overall pick, but they ended up with the second pick. Their GM isn't happy about that... [...]

April 21, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Last summer, the day after Al Jefferson was traded to Utah from Minnesota, The Hoop Doctors spoke to Kevin Love and asked him if he thought his role would be expanded due to Jefferson’s departure. “I hope so” he told us.  Well, after recording an NBA record 53 [...]