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"Bear Claws and All" With Adam Amin!

Discussion on Bulls' playoff prospects and player value. [ more ]

The Ringer

2 weeks ago

"4/20 Playoff Basketball? Here for It."

Anthony Edwards embodies the spirit of old NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder's guard-guard action praised, Bulls contemplating trades and rebuilding, respect for boxers shown. [ more ]

Pippen Ain't Easy

Predicting Bulls' record over final 17 games in 2022-23

Five seconds remaining on the clock, Patrick Beverley is shaken off his man, Tyrese Haliburton pulls up from well beyond the arc, and the go-ahead three-pointer falls.The ball goes into the hoop, but the hopes and dreams of every Chicago Bulls fan in attendance are what pours out the basket as the ball makes its way to the floor before its thud is deafened by the crowd.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Grade the Trade: Bulls move up in the draft to select the next Derrick Rose

The Chicago Bulls have plenty to think about this offseason, especially after a disappointing season where they were unable to make it to the playoffs.Various reports have come out that the Bulls are expecting to retool their roster around Zach LaVine, and this has understandably caused an avalanche of rumors surrounding the team's roster going into next season.

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Know The Opponent: The Minnesota Timberwolves

After the 1994-95 NBA season, the Washington Bullets faced a crossroads.The team had been sub-par going on 15 years, ever since the days of Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld and Bobby "Greyhound" Dandridge.The '95 campaign ended with the Bullets having two obvious strengths and one glaring hole.Their frontcourt was stacked between Chris Webber and Juwan Howard, both only 21.

Raptors Rapture

NBA Twitter reacts to Raptors release of Juancho Hernangomez

The Toronto Raptors pulled off a surprise move on Tuesday with the signing of former Washington Wizards guard Will Barton.In order to create a roster spot, the team waived forward Juancho Hernangomez.With the release of Hernangomez, the Raptors clear a bit of a logjam at forward and hopefully add some much-needed three-point shooting with the recently freed Barton, who had his contract bought out by the Wizards in time to sign with a playoff team.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Way-too-early prediction for Bulls' 2023-24 starting lineup

As the Chicago Bulls stumble into their final stretch of games in the 2022-23 season, the future looks quite bleak.Neither the playoffs nor a top-four position in the draft lottery looks particularly realistic as of now, so this team is left hoping for a stroke of luck or perhaps divine intervention to tilt the scales in their favor.

Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards

Wizards vs. Timberwolves final score: Kristaps Porzingis's career night powers 142-127 win

The Washington Wizards let the Unicorn loose on the Minnesota Timberwolves to snap their three-game losing skid for a 142-127 win on Monday.The game started off with not one, not two, but three Kristaps Porzingis triples to help propel the Wizards to an early double-digit lead.That set the tone for how the rest of the night was going to be.

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Lakers put forth best effort of season, still fall to Wolves for fifth loss

The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Friday.Anthony Davis was a late scratch due to back soreness, and Russell Westbrook made his return from injury off the bench.He had 18 points and 8rebounds in the loss.Before the cruel reality of losing another game became abundantly clear for Laker Nation, there was hope.

Raptors Rapture

NBA rumors: Knicks again eyeing Raptors' OG Anunoby via trade

The New York Knicks' run to the second round of the NBA postseason might prompt the front office to be even more aggressive in acquiring a star.The Toronto Raptors, a team who is expected to change the fundamental shape of their roster, might be able to help them out with an OG Anunoby trade.Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report mentioned that many around the league expect Karl Anthony-Towns, a New Jersey native and CAA client who could be jettisoned by a Timberwolves team looking to build around Anthony Edwards, to eventually end up in New York via a trade.

Raptors Republic

Toronto defeats Minny by Commitee

Coming into last night's game it was fully expected that Toronto would be going home with an addition to the win column.Minnesota lost Anthony Edwards to an ankle injury the previous night and had just endured a double overtime game so it was safe to say they were easy pickings.Minnesota showed tremendous effort all game long and even gave the Raptors a scare in the thor quarter but overall it was a sweat-free win for Toronto.

Raptors HQ

Raptors hold through the game to win big over Minnesota 122-107

The Toronto Raptors welcomed the Minnesota Timberwolves to Scotiabank Arena tonight as they attempt to climb in the standings during the last weeks of the regular NBA Season.With nearly similar records and placements in the East and West, it's crunch time for both these teams.The T-Wolves came into this game undermanned, missing Anthony Edwards after he suffered a bad ankle injury last night.

Raptors HQ

Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup: Can they put together some wins?

The Raptors have a chance to string multiple wins together tonight has they host an injury-ridden Minnesota Timberwolves team in Toronto tonight.The Raptors most recently won against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.The Timberwolves on the other hand are eighth in the Western Conference, but will be missing a plethora of players going into tonights' game.

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Toronto

Raptors fall short against Timberwolves despite season-high 29 points from Barnes | CBC Sports

D'Angelo Russell scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards had 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the visiting Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Thursday night.Kyle Anderson added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which was down Rudy Gobert and Austin Rivers and playing the second game of a back-to-back after a fourth-quarter collapse a night earlier in Denver.

Raptors HQ

Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup: At least Fred VanVleet seems back on track?

After losing to the Giannis and Middleton-less Milwaukee Bucks in their previous outing, can the Toronto Raptors manage to right the ship and knock off yet another opponent who is missing their - arguably - two best players in the Minnesota Timberwolves?Can they do it without a shred of help from the bench, as has been the case for the past handful of games, give or take?

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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Timberwolves-3/20/23

Coming off of a huge comeback win against the Nuggets on Saturday, the Knicks take on the Timberwolves at the Mecca Monday night trying to build off of another memorable Garden evening.The Knicks fought back from down double digits in the third quarter to beat the team with the best record in the west over the weekend and made another statement to the rest of the league.

New York Daily News

Nets gut out overtime victory over Timberwolves, 124-121

These are the types of games the Nets are going to have to get used to.The gritty, ugly, grind-it-out performances have become part of the fabric of the identity the Nets must assume if they're going to salvage the second half of what was once a season with championship expectations.That's what it took to get back on track and secure a 124-123 overtime victory over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards

Recap: Wizards overcome 20-point deficit in 114-106 win over Timberwolves

The Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 114-106 on the road Thursday night.It is a true character win as the team heads off to the All-Star break.If you watched just the first quarter of the game, you would have been tempted to turn the television screen.The Wizards were losing by as many as 20 points in the first half, especially after a rancid first quarters, where they were down 36-21.

Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards

Wizards chase down Minnesota Timberwolves to complete comeback win

It was just like a Wizards game only in reverse.The Minnesota Timberwolves bolted out to a 20-point first quarter lead, and then Washington clawed back a bit at a time.The Wizards chomped the lead to just four points in the third quarter before letting it balloon back to 17 late in the period.The fourth quarter was all Washington as the Wizards doubled up the Timberwolves, 38-19.

Raptors Rapture

3 All-NBA players Raptors star Pascal Siakam is outperforming

The Toronto Raptors haven't shied away from letting Pascal Siakam be the main offensive force that drives Toronto's entire operation.The results have not only been acceptable, given Toronto's 3-2 start, but they've been nothing short of jaw-dropping and record-setting.Siakam has averaged 25.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game in the first five games of the season, three of which have been Raptors wins.

Raptors Rapture

NBA executives recognize greatness of Scottie Barnes in new poll

The Toronto Raptors have spent the last season getting showered in praise for their decision to select Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft over a player in Jalen Suggs many thought was a Toronto lock.

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The Ringer

2 days ago

The Anthony Edwards Takeover and Other Key Storylines of the NBA's Second Round

The Timberwolves' defense successfully stopped the Nuggets' favorite play in a crucial crunch-time situation. [ more ]

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NBA on ESPN Preview: Three tough teams and the Mavs are slated for Wednesday Night

Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader has snuck up on you again.There are two excellent games on the docket with the Dallas Mavericks (36-39) facing the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25), and then the NBA champion Minnesota Timberwolves (39-37) taking on the Phoenix Suns (40-35).These are four professional basketball teams and both games should be competitive late into their fourth quarters.

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What do the Knicks need to fix to get back to their winning ways?

Just a couple of weeks ago, Knicks fans couldn't wait for the playoffs to get here.Fresh off of a nine-game winning streak, we were all excited with the team's play and were looking forward to the prospect of making some noise in the post season.But after their recent 3-6 stretch, many are thankful that there is still some time for this team to right the ship and get back on track.

www.amny.com

Knicks' defensive issues re-emerging before playoffs | amNewYork

After rattling off three straight wins, the Knicks have now lost two in a row, allowing 267 combined points to the Timberwolves and Heat which renews questions about the Knicks' defensive ability as the team heads into its playoff push.The biggest area of concern in both losses was the Knicks' ability to defend the three-point shot.

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Timberwolves 140, Knicks 134: Scenes from a lot

The Minnesota Timberwolves came to Madison Square Garden without the services of Anthony Edwards or Karl-Anthony Towns.They left conquerors, 140-134 over the New York Knicks.Sometimes the music means more than the meaning, and that was the case with this one: it sucks that the Knicks lost, but this game was headline after headline after headline, three spinning newspapers in one.

ESPN.com

2 months ago

Ant misses Wolves' tip-off: 'Lost track of time'

Anthony Edwards came off the bench in a game due to missing tip-off.

Edwards scored 13 points after entering the game late and dealt with an injury. [ more ]

The Ringer

2 months ago

Tales From the Couch: Timberwolves, Clippers, Suns, Thunder, and Magic, Plus Jon Krawczynski on Minnesota's Ceiling and Best Ant Stories.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a major leap this NBA season.

Rudy Gobert is fitting in well with the team. [ more ]

SLAM

Anthony Edwards Looking to Take Minnesota 'to the Next Level | SLAM

Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are looking to take Minnesota "to the next level" next season and lead the team to a second-straight playoff appearance.

SLAM

Anthony Edwards Working On Taking 'That Leap This Year' | SLAM

Anthony Edwards has reportedly looked like a "monster" this offseason, and his personal goal is to "take that leap this year."

New York Daily News

3 months ago

Towns scores 27 points, Edwards gets 24, Timberwolves hang on for 96-94 win over Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 96-94 win over the Nets.

Minnesota led by as many as 17 points in the third quarter and held on for the victory.

The Nets have struggled, losing three straight and 12 of their last 14 games. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: 'Pessimism' Surrounds Talks; Teams Don't Want to Help Nets

Kevin Durant requested a trade a little over one month ago, but the superstar still remains with the Brooklyn Nets as we inch closer to the start of the 2022-23 campaign, and there's now "pessimism" that a deal will get done in the "near future," according to SNY's Ian Begley.

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Pippen Ain't Easy

11 months ago

Cap expert projects $100 million payday for Bulls' best prospect

With the NBA free agency period set to begin at the end of June, the pressure is officially on for the Bulls to make the most of a bad situation and find a way to put an improved roster out there on the court next year.Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Everseley have a difficult task on their hands when it comes to finding a balance between adding new talent and bringing back the established core, but it's one we have to hope they're well-equipped to take on.

Los Angeles Times

11 months ago

LA Lakers

Lakers' Austin Reaves to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A summer in which he's expected to sign a multiyear contract worth, at minimum, $51 million became more memorable for the Lakers' Austin Reaves as the former undrafted guard committed to play with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup in Japan this summer.Sources with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly said Reaves committed to USA Basketball President Grant Hill in the weeks following the Lakers' elimination from the Western Conference finals.

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

Rudy Gobert on controversial Celtics finish: 'I'd never lose a jump ball to Grant Williams'

Celtics Williams, who is seven inches shorter than Gobert, won a key jump ball in the final seconds on Wednesday.According to NBA rules, a jump ball can't be tapped until it reaches its highest point.So, when 6-foot-6 Grant Williams beat out 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert for a key jump ball in the waning seconds of the Celtics' 104-102 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night, there was some controversy.

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Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: The Warriors have finally found their Gary Payton II replacement

The Warriors might be back on the right path and in the thick of things in the Western Conference, but they are still experimenting with lineups.Draymond Green moving to the second unit might have solidified the Warriors' non-Steph Curry minutes, but it also weakened those non-Green minutes.The Warriors had proven to be one man short in their top-eight a team's true depth come the playoffs.

East Bay Times

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: The 9 games I'm circling on the Warriors' 2022-23 schedule

The NBA schedule is out, and while we can't go contest-by-contest and pick who wins, we can circle a few dates on the Warriors' calendar of 82 games.

We could start with opening night, but I won't.

All U Can Heat

Miami Heat

T'Wolves outlast Miami Heat in Minnesota, 101-105

The Miami Heat came into their Monday night matchup with Minnesota off the back of a devastating defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.Being blown out in that one, they should have been motivated coming into the Twin City, though fatigue could have been a factor as well due to the game on Sunday.

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Miami Heat

Heat lose heartbreaker in Minnesota 105-101

Bam was the first to score for the Heat, showing no signs of knee pain.He carried the offense early, throwing down alley-oops and sinking midrange jumpers.On defense, Jovic looked hot and cold as he stayed in front of Gobert but struggled to defend the key against the more athletic attackers like Anthony Edwards.

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Miami Heat

Andre Iguodala on Anthony Edwards: '2 months of Miami' Heat ball and 'it's over'

Though the Miami Heat haven't been able to move the needle on the NBA trade market, that doesn't mean that the chatter of what some of the bigger names around the league might look like with the Miami Heat will stop.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Lakers lose to Timberwolves, tie team mark for worst start since moving to L.A.

Russell Westbrook pretended to rock a baby to sleep after bullying his way to the rim for a basket.He howled after hitting LeBron James on a backdoor cut.And when Troy Brown Jr. hit a three-pointer early in the third quarter, Westbrook put his hands high in the air - while pedaling on a stationary bike behind the team's bench, where the rest of the Lakers' non-starters sat.

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