Al Jefferson News

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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