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1 hr ago | Blazer's Edge

Game 15 Preview: Timberwolves vs. Blazers

Clearly this is the low point of the Blazers' season so far. Losing to Golden State in Oakland isn't the end of the world.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Bleacher Report

Timberwolves Fans, Stop Crying and Find a Hobby

I don't understand all of the gnashing of teeth among Timberwolves fans. Fans knew that wins would be rare this year, why haven't they found a hobby to keep their mind off the inevitable losses? Did anyone really believe that the Wolves would be near .500 at the end of November with an injured Kevin Love, a recuperating Al Jefferson, and a team ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Kevin Love, NBA Players, Ice Fishing

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-11) at Portland Trail Blazers (9-5), 10 p.m.

The Portland Trail Blazers aim for their 11th straight win over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves tonight when the Northwest Division rivals meet at the Rose Garden.

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Related Topix: Sports, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Players, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, Brandon Roy

Fri Nov 20, 2009

BleacherReport

Could the Minnesota Timberwolves Really Go 8-74?

I believed in David Kahn, new head of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but eleven consecutive losses later, and its getting really hard to not fault the guy for the team's lack of depth and passion.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett

Thu Nov 19, 2009

BleacherReport

What Could Be Positive About the Minnesota Timberwolves' Losing Streak?

In an eight game losing skid, there was much positivity to be said about the Wolves when the Wolves came within single figures of beating the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Phoenix Suns.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Kevin Love, NBA Players, Corey Brewer, Randy Foye

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Houston Rockets (6-5) at Minnesota Timberwolves (1-10), 8 p.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope the possible return of Al Jefferson will help them put an end to a 10-game losing streak tonight, as they welcome the Houston Rockets to the Target Center.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Aaron Brooks, NBA Players, Luis Scola, Carl Landry

Tue Nov 17, 2009

TwinCities.com

Rookie point guard Jonny Flynn still adjusting to Timberwolves' triangle offense

The player and coach are still smiling about it, which is a good sign. But sooner or later, Jonny Flynn is going to have to do what Kurt Rambis asks him to do.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Jonny Flynn

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

David Kahn appeals to Timberwolves fans in an open letter

The Timberwolves are not the worst team in the NBA, but they're close. Worse, they haven't shown signs they'll get much better this season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Kevin Love, Corey Brewer, NBA Players, Ryan Gomes

Sun Nov 15, 2009

TwinCities.com

Timberwolves' losing streak hits 10 games in Memphis

The Timberwolves lost their 10th straight game Saturday, falling 97-87 to the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Corey Brewer, NBA Players, Kevin Love, Ryan Gomes, Memphis Grizzlies, Opinion

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Sacramento Bee

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-9) at Memphis Grizzlies (1-8), 8 p.m.

Two of the NBA's worst teams meet in the shadow of Beale Street Saturday, when the Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo, Marc Gasol, NBA Players

Fri Nov 13, 2009

CW33 Dallas KDAF-TV

After fight with Flynn, energized Nowitzki powers Mavericks to 89-77 win over Wolves

A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up. Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and also grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 89-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Basketball, Josh Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, NBA Players, Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Love

Sports Network

Reeling Wolves welcome Mavs to town

The reeling Minnesota Timberwolves hope to put the brakes on an ugly, eight-game skid without their best player when they host Dallas at Target Center on Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Kevin Love, NBA Players, Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden, San Antonio Spurs

City Pages

The Vanilla Gorilla attacks the Timberwolves

You've heard the stories. They're true. The Vanila Gorilla chugs beer after each game.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WPLG

Wolves' Jefferson To Miss Two Games For Family Illness

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Players

KXMB-TV Bismarck

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

The Timberwolves say Jefferson lef4 the team to be with an ill family member in Florida.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Boston Herald

Al Jefferson trying to exercise patience amid the frustration

Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson [ stats ] dressed slowly and silently after Monday's record-tying 146-105 loss at Golden State, the weight of the 41-point defeat seemingly measuring each movement.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Kevin Love

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV

Oden's double-double deals Timberwolves 8th straight loss; Blazers win 107-84

Greg Oden sure looked like a franchise center Wednesday night. Oden had 18 points and 11 rebounds in three quarters to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Corey Brewer, NBA Players, Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla

KSFY-TV Sioux Falls

Three Tiimberwolves on All-Star Ballot

Three Minnesota Timberwolves players are on listed on this year's NBA All-Star ballot.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Kevin Love, NBA Players

Sports Network

Blazers continue trip in Minnesota

Portland resumes a grueling five-game road trip in the Twin Cities on Wednesday aiming to continue its long-standing dominance over the reeling Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Related Topix: Sports, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Players, LaMarcus Aldridge, Steve Blake, Greg Oden

Twincities.com

Timberwolves' Al Jefferson frustrated, yet pleased with comeback from knee surgery

Playing hurt is required duty for any professional athlete. Managing diminished expectations after a career-threatening and humbling injury is more acquired learning.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant

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