Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Britt Robson's New Home

Here is the link to Britt Robson's new home at The Rake for those wondering.

This Is Supposed To Be Fun


By now, you have probably completed your morning rounds of Timberwolves reading. You have looked at the box score of the Wolves “game” against the Dallas Mavericks last night, you have glanced at the Associated Press recaps and you have read the accounts of the Steve Aschburner, Rick Alonzo and Britt Robson. If you were in attendance last night, you more than likely were one of the many who left the Target Center at the end of the third quarter.

More…
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/this-is-supposed-to-be-fu.shtml

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Dirk Is In Town


On my way to the game shortly. Be sure to check back with

Wolves Hoops Blog tomorrow for my SPM article on this game.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Rookie Randy Foye Wins The Battle With Gilbert Arenas


One of the most important aspects in the growth of rookie players is how quickly they develop the ability to stand up to big time players. In a game like NBA basketball, confidence is everything and once a player has that confidence, knowing he can play with anyone in the league, their productivity begins to skyrocket.

More…
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/rookie-randy-foye-wins-th.shtml

Saturday, February 24, 2007

The Difference Between Good Teams and Mediocre Teams


There was an odd aura in the Target Center tonight and it took me a little while to figure it out. When it did finally dawn on me, I could not believe that it took me so long.

The oddity was that one of the largest crowds of the season was in attendance to watch quality basketball. The problem, of course, is that the quality team basketball came from the opposition, the Phoenix Suns.

More…
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/the-difference-between-go.shtml

Friday, February 23, 2007

Suns Look For Revenge In Minnesota


Coming off an embarrassing collapse against the Charlotte Bobcats at home Wednesday night, the Timberwolves return to the Target Center tonight and attempt to get back on track.

The problem? The Phoenix Suns are the opposition tonight.

Yes, Minnesota snapped the Suns 17-game winning streak on January 29 with Kevin Garnett leading the way. Since that great win, the Wolves have lost 7 of 10 games. This is why this team is so frustrating. They continually follow up a fantastic effort where they look like world-beaters with strings of games that make everyone wonder how Kevin Garnett is still in a Minnesota jersey.

The next four games for Minnesota are all home games, but when all four are division leaders there is a problem. Following tonight’s game with Phoenix, the Washington Wizards are in town Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday and the Utah Jazz next Friday.

This may be the best stretch of basketball played in the Target Center this season.

It’s just too bad that the great basketball will more than likely be from the road teams.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

One Good Move By Minnesota Today

As Timberwolves fans await news of possible trades to either improve the team or start over by trading Kevin Garnett, the Lynx organization made a very important move.
Check back soon for my SPM article on the re-signing of Svetlana Abrosimova and the Lynx upcoming season.

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Lynx today announced that they have re-signed forward Svetlana Abrosimova to a one-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"As we continue to put together a playoff-caliber team, it was important for us to have Svetlana be a part of that," Lynx Chief Operating Officer Roger Griffith said. "We're really excited to have her back in a Lynx uniform. The energy and work ethic she brings to the table are important to what we're trying to accomplish as a team."

Abrosimova, the longest-tenured player on the team has played each of her six seasons in a Lynx uniform after being selected by Minnesota seventh overall in the 2001 WNBA Draft. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, she has appeared 170 games with the Lynx, averaging 9.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 25 minutes per game. The 6-2 forward was a member of Connecticut's 2000 NCAA Championship squad. In addition to her WNBA and collegiate experiences, Abrosimova has also played for the Russian National Team, the Russian Olympic Team and has played several seasons of international basketball.

"I'm excited about what Svetlana brings to our team," Lynx Head Coach Don Zierden said. "Her versatility and experience will help her to thrive in our new system. The organization and our fans are glad to bring her back to Minnesota."

Bobcats Defeat Wolves


Countless times, I have been called the “eternal optimist” when it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves. For some that may seem to suggest naiveté, yet I believe it to be a positive. At times it can seem that the media tries to dig up any demons that a team may have just to sell a few more papers, but I, (as someone with no financial gain from my work), choose to report what I see with my own two eyes, trying to focus on the positive things and allowing those who want to actively seek out the negativity to their own work.

More...
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmfeatures/professionalism-not-immat.shtml

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Bobcats In Town To Face the Wolves

On my way to the game shortly.

Be sure to check back with Wolves Hoops Blog
tomorrow for my SPM article on this game.



Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Garnett Fans: Fan Submissions Requested


Basketball fans, I’d like your help.

As most of you know, I am working on a book that is due out this summer on Kevin Garnett and the Timberwolves. I would like to include fan voices in this book.

So, here’s the deal…

I’m looking for roughly a page of your favorite Kevin Garnett memory. It is not a requirement that you be a fan of the Timberwolves as a team…even Nuggets fans are welcome to send submissions! Whether it is from a first-hand account or from following the team from afar, describe your favorite KG memory and what it meant to you.

Be sure to include your name, age and location.

Please do not submit your work here on Wolves Hoops Blog. Please email them to me at stephenwolvesguy22@hotmail.com

Of the submissions received, I will choose a few of them to include in the book. Once my decision has been made, I will name the chosen submissions here on Wolves Hoops Blog.

Monday, February 19, 2007

It All Starts Tomorrow Against Washington For the Wolves


The All-Star break is over and it is now time to get back to business. The Timberwolves begin the final push for the playoffs with a record of 25-27 and are barely holding on to their current eighth and final playoff spot. Question marks surround this team, mainly circling around 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett and his future in Minnesota if the Timberwolves miss out on the playoffs for the third straight season.

The remainder of Minnesota’s season can be broken down into three equally important parts. The first starts tomorrow when they travel to Washington for the first game out of the All-Star break and ends March 2 at home against Utah. In this ten-day stretch, the Timberwolves will face four current division leaders in a total of five games.

Washington, who leads the Southeast division will host the Wolves Tuesday and also make their lone appearance at the Target Center on February 25. Phoenix, who leads the Pacific division with a 39-12 record, will certainly be looking for payback, as the Wolves are one of the few teams to defeat the Suns this season. Dallas, who leads the Southwest division along with their NBA-best record of 44-9, will make a Twin Cities appearance on February 27. Finally, the Utah Jazz, who lead the same conference in which the Wolves play—the Northwest division—will also make a Twin Cities appearance on March 2.

After that tough stretch of games, the season does not get any easier for Minnesota. Starting March 4 in Boston, KG and crew will play 8 of the next 10 games on the road. This trip includes stops against the defending champion Miami Heat, a match-up with Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers and the reigning two-time MVP Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

The final phase of the remainder of the season starts March 25 against Portland when Minnesota will play 9 of their final 14 games at home. This will certainly be the determining factor of whether or not the Wolves will make a playoff appearance, but with games against LeBron James and the Cavaliers, the only Target Center appearance for the Miami Heat, the Mavericks making their final appearance of the season and the San Antonio Spurs all in that stretch, Minnesota will have their work cut out for them.

This season could get quite exciting from now until the playoffs…or it could get very depressing very quickly. Either way, it all starts tomorrow night against All-Stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler in Washington.

Stay tuned.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Randy Foye In Rookie/Sophomore Game






















Congrats to Randy Foye for being named to the
Rookie/Sophomore Game tomorrow night.
Now bring home an MVP!