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Timberwolves PG Flynn has hip surgery (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn has undergone surgery on his left hip. Flynn first was injured in the second-to-last game of last season. He missed the final game of the season and aggravated the injury while working out with the team before summer league play. The team says he underwent surgery in Colorado on Tuesday, but did not have a specific timetable for his return to the court.

T-Wolves PG Flynn has hip surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn has undergone surgery on his left hip.

Cavs deal West, Telfair to Timberwolves (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair. The Timberwolves say they will also send Cleveland a future second-round pick in the deal completed Monday night. It's the first significant personnel move the Cavaliers have made since star LeBron James left to sign...

Timberwolves to trade Sessions, Hollins to Cavs
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair.

Cavs trade West, Telfair to T-Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair.

Cavs trade West, Telfair to T-Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair.

Cleveland Cavaliers trade Delonte West, Sebastian Telfair to Minnesota Timberwolves for Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and draft pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade point guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ryan Hollins to the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair.

T-Wolves' Kahn fined for discussing Beasley's pot use
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn $50,000 for his comments about forward Michael Beasley's marijuana use.

Minnesota Timberwolves president: Michael Beasley used too much pot
Michael Beasley used "too much marijuana" in the past but Minnesota's new power forward is maturing and was worth acquiring from Miami despite his off-the-court issues, the president of the Timberwolves said Thursday.

Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn fined for talk of Michael Beasley's drug use
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn $50,000 for his comments about forward Michael Beasley's marijuana use.

Wolves prez fined for Beasley pot remark (AP)
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn $50,000 for his comments about forward Michael Beasley's marijuana use. The league also fined the Timberwolves organization $50,000 Friday for what it called inappropriate comments. In an interview with a local ESPN Radio affiliate, Kahn called the recently acquired Beasley "a very young and immature kid who smoked too much...

2010 NBA free agents: Luke Ridnour signs with Minnesota Timberwolves, seen challenging for starting role
Luke Ridnour didn't sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves just to be a mentor to the younger players.

Clippers, F Smith reach deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Craig Smith have reached a deal for the power forward to return to the team. Smith averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 16.4 minutes in 75 games last season, when he shot 57 percent from the floor. He was originally acquired by the Clippers last July along with Sebastian Telfair and Mark Madsen from Minnesota in exchange for Quentin Richardson.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley says personality, game didn't show in Miami
Michael Beasley sat behind a microphone at his introductory news conference in Minnesota and was asked to give an opening statement. "Hi," he said quietly, "I'm Michael Beasley."

Wolves' Beasley looks to show maturity (AP)
Michael Beasley says he is looking forward to playing with a young Timberwolves team and showing how much he has grown in the last year or so. Minnesota held an introductory news conference for Beasley on Thursday and the way he sees it, "introductory" is the perfect word to describe it. The former No.

Jazz introduce newly acquired Jefferson (AP)
The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center. Al Jefferson can play both positions, which is one of the biggest reasons Utah made a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to get him. The Jazz introduced Jefferson in a news conference Thursday and both parties appear to be thrilled with the new arrangement.

NBA Free Agents: Luke Ridnour, Minnesota Timberwolves agree on four-year $16 million deal, according to report
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal with free agent point guard Luke Ridnour.

Wolves give PG Ridnour 4 years, $16M (AP)
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal with free agent point guard Luke Ridnour. The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. The agreement was first reported by Yahoo!

Report: T-Wolves, Ridnour agree to deal
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal with free agent point guard Luke Ridnour.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz finalizing terms of Al Jefferson trade
The Jazz have finalized the terms of their expected trade with Minnesota to acquire big man Al Jefferson.

Timberwolves to send F Jefferson to Jazz (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send power forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first-round draft picks and a salary-cap trade exception, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been officially announced.

Report: T-Wolves trade Jefferson to Jazz
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send power forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade exception.

Sources: Utah Jazz take lead to get Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson
The Utah Jazz have quickly moved into the lead to acquire Al Jefferson and were actively trying Monday night to complete a deal with Minnesota, according to NBA front-office sources.

Minnesota Timberwolves finalize Michael Beasley trade with Miami Heat
The Timberwolves and Heat completed their trade that sends Michael Beasley to Minnesota for two second-round picks and cash considerations.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves continue Jefferson talks
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to exchange proposals on an Al Jefferson trade and moved closer a deal over the weekend, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

Timberwolves acquire F Beasley from Heat (AP)
Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, David Kahn expects the Minnesota Timberwolves transformation to really start taking shape. James chose Miami on Thursday night and hours later the Wolves agreed to send a second-round pick to the Heat for Michael Beasley, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Source: Miami Heat trade Michael Beasley to Minnesota Timberwolves for 2011 second-round pick
The Miami Heat have found a trade taker for Michael Beasley that will create more salary-cap space for the dramatic transformation of their roster.

Rickert could join Wolves' summer league team - Rick Rickert (F) Minnesota Timberwolves
Rick Rickert could join the T'Wolves' summer league squad.

David Lee has 'great visit' with Wolves (AP)
Unlike Rudy Gay, free-agent forward David Lee kept his word and visited the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. His agent says it was worth the trip. Mark Bartelstein said his client "had a great visit" and was "really impressed" by the pitch put on by team president David Kahn, coach Kurt Rambis and the rest of the Timberwolves.

Lee 'really impressed' by Timberwolves
Unlike Rudy Gay, free-agent forward David Lee kept his word and visited the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. His agent says it was worth the trip.

2010 NBA free agents: David Lee visits with Minnesota Timberwolves
Free agent forward David Lee has visited the Minnesota Timberwolves. His agent says the worst team in the Western Conference made a strong pitch to try and persuade Lee to join the rebuilding effort.

Wolves, C Milicic agree on 4-year deal (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with center Darko Milicic on a four-year deal. Milicic's agent, Marc Cornstein, says the two sides reached agreement on Thursday, just over 12 hours after the free agent market opened. The Timberwolves made bringing Milicic back one of their top priorities of the summer.

Gay, Lee to visit Timberwolves (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves will bring free agents Rudy Gay of Memphis and David Lee of New York in for visits this week. Team president David Kahn says Gay will come to the Twin Cities on Thursday and stay through Friday and Lee will arrive on Saturday and spend the day. Shortly after the free agent market opened at 12:01 a.m.

2010 NBA free agents: Minnesota Timberwolves, Darko Milicic agree to $20M deal, sources say
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a verbal agreement with free agent Darko Milicic on a four year, $20 million deal sources close to the process told ESPN.com's Chad Ford. Free agents can't formally sign contracts until July 8.

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay agrees to $80M Memphis Grizzlies deal, sources say
The Memphis Grizzlies have stepped up with a big offer to keep Rudy Gay away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets and other interested teams.

Wolves to host Gay, Lee this week
David Kahn promised the Minnesota Timberwolves would be aggressive when the free agency bell rung, and he backed up those words shortly after the market opened early Thursday morning.

2010 NBA free agents: Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Pekovic agree to three-year deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves reached a verbal agreement on a three-year, $13 million contract with their 2008 second-round pick Nikola Pekovic, two league sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Portland Trail Blazers waive forward Ryan Gomes after acquiring him in trade
The Trail Blazers have waived forward Ryan Gomes, who was acquired by Portland via a draft day trade with Minnesota.

Blazers waive F Gomes, acquired at draft (AP)
The Trail Blazers have waived forward Ryan Gomes, who was acquired by Portland via a draft day trade with Minnesota. Gomes, a five-year NBA veteran, averaged 10.9 points and 4.6 rebounds last season with the Timberwolves. Portland picked up Gomes and Luke Babbitt, the 16th overall pick, from Minnesota in exchange for forward Martell Webster.

Dallas Mavericks' interested in Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson
Mavericks' interest in Minnesota's Jefferson preliminary

Blazers bag Babbitt, Gomes in trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Nevada shooter Luke Babbitt with the 16th overall pick and immediately shipped him and veteran Ryan Gomes to Portland for Martell Webster.

Timberwolves add big man Booker, trade him - Trevor Booker (F) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves selected PF Trevor Booker with the 23rd pick in the draft, but will trade him to the Wizards.

Wolves acquire F Webster from Blazers (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Nevada shooter Luke Babbitt with the 16th overall pick and immediately shipped him to Portland for Martell Webster. A person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press the deal was in place Thursday night. The person requested anonymity because the trade had not been officially announced.

2010 NBA Draft: Source: Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves close to swapping draft picks
The Grizzlies and Timberwolves are close to swapping first round draft picks, a source with direct knowledge of the situation says.

Minnesota Timberwolves work to forge connection with Ricky Rubio
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for next week's NBA draft, their top pick from a year ago,Ricky Rubio, remains thousands of miles away overseas.

Wolves try to make connection with Rubio (AP)
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for next week's NBA draft, their top pick from a year ago, the precocious teenager that many believe holds the key to turning around one of the most moribund franchises in the league, remains thousands of miles away overseas. Ricky Rubio balked at an opportunity last summer to leave Spain and join the Wolves, electing to remain in his home country for at...

Hawks to promote assistant Drew to coach (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks were poised to hire Larry Drew as their next head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press Friday. Drew was picked after a search that also included interviews with former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was still working out details of the contract.

Rubio won't play in NBA before 2011; open to move
Ricky Rubio is promising NBA fans they'll get to see his razzle-dazzle, but not before the 2011-12 season ? and not necessarily with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio won't play in NBA before 2011; open to move
Ricky Rubio is promising NBA fans they'll get to see his razzle-dazzle, but not before the 2011-12 season -- and not necessarily with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rubio won't play in NBA before 2011 (AP)
Ricky Rubio is promising NBA fans they'll get to see his razzle-dazzle, but not before the 2011-12 season -- and not necessarily with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio tells the Associated Press that he won't leave Spanish club Barcelona before his opt-out clause comes up after next season. The 19-year-old Spaniard will stick by the Timberwolves, but expects improvements.

Sources: Anthony Randolph subject of trade talks between Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have had discussions about a trade that would send forward Anthony Randolph to the Timberwolves, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the talks.

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves to serve two years of probation
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson will serve two years probation as part of his sentence for driving drunk.

T-Wolves' Jefferson pleads guilty to DWI
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson will serve two years probation as part of his sentence for driving drunk.

Minnesota Timberwolves name Tony Ronzone assistant general manager
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn named former Detroit Pistons executive Tony Ronzone as Minnesota's assistant general manager/player personnel on Monday.

Wolves prez downplays lottery chances (AP)
If the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't have bad luck in the NBA draft lottery, they wouldn't have any luck at all. Perhaps that's why Wolves president David Kahn is downplaying the need to win the lottery this year. "I just don't see tomorrow night as being nearly as conclusive to our future as some may want it to be," Kahn said Monday.

Ben Gordon out for Detroit Pistons, Jonny Flynn for Minnesota Timberwolves
Ben Gordon missed the Pistons' season finale against the Timberwolves because of personal reasons.

Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks chosen for preseason NBA Live Europe tour
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three NBA teams who will begin the league's exhibition season in Europe.

Lakers, Knicks, Wolves to play in Europe (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three NBA teams who will begin the league's exhibition season in Europe. The New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the other teams chosen to take part in NBA Europe Live. In an NBA release Tuesday, the league said the Lakers and Timberwolves will play at the O2 in London on Oct.

Wolves pick up Stiemsma - Greg Stiemsma (C) Minnesota Timberwolves
Timberwolves signed C Greg Stiemsma to a nonguaranteed contract.

Spurs win, can still avoid No. 8 seed (AP)
Keith Bogans scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept control over their playoff future with a 133-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points before the Spurs emptied their bench early and stayed on track to avoid the dreaded No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hornets end skid, rout woeful Wolves (AP)
Emeka Okafor scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a five-game skid with a 114-86 victory over the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Darren Collison had 17 points and 11 assists, and fellow rookie Marcus Thornton scored 22 points to help the Hornets win for only the fifth time in 22 games.

Hornets snap 5-game skid with win over Wolves
Emeka Okafor scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a five-game skid with a 114-86 victory over the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis kicked out for fighting call
Minnesota coach Kurt Rambis was ejected for arguing with officials in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Al Jefferson returns to the Minnesota Timberwolves for road trip
Al Jefferson is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves out vs. Los Angeles Lakers for family matter
Minnesota's Al Jefferson won't play in Friday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers so he can tend to a personal matter.

Lakers win, clinch No. 1 seed in West (AP)
Pau Gasol had 29 points and 15 rebounds, and the Kobe-less Los Angeles Lakers locked up home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs with a 97-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 13 points and 12 rebounds for the defending champions, who have the No. 1 seed in the West for the third straight season.

Gasol powers Kobe-less Lakers past Wolves
Pau Gasol had 29 points and 15 rebounds, and the Kobe-less Los Angeles Lakers locked up home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs with a 97-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson misses practice for 'personal reasons'
Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson did not practice Thursday, the third straight day he has been absent for what the team is calling "personal reasons."

Nelson notches record 1,333rd victory (AP)
Don Nelson, one of the NBA's true mavericks, is now the league's winningest coach. Nelson set the career record for victories in the Golden State Warriors' 116-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, notching win No. 1,333 to surpass Lenny Wilkens. Stephen Curry had 27 points, 14 assists, eight rebounds and a career-high seven steals and Anthony Tolliver scored a...

Alone at the top: Nelson sets NBA's wins record
Don Nelson set the NBA career record for victories by a coach in the Golden State Warriors' 116-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves deactivate Al Jefferson for 'personal reasons'
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Al Jefferson has been deactivated for the game against Golden State for undisclosed "personal reasons."

Durant sets Thunder scoring mark in win (AP)
First, Kevin Durant told a cheering crowd that making the playoffs was "only the beginning" for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he went to work proving it, setting a record in the process. Durant scored 40 points to break the franchise record for scoring in a season and Oklahoma City fought off a spirited charge by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-108 victory on Sunday night, less...

Durant sets Thunder scoring mark vs. Wolves
Kevin Durant scored 40 points to break the franchise record for scoring in a season and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought off a spirited charge by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-108 victory on Sunday night.

Wolves C Milicic out with bruised jaw (AP)
Center Darko Milicic was out of Minnesota's lineup Sunday night at Oklahoma City after sustaining a bruised jaw in the Timberwolves' game the previous night. A former No. 2 overall draft pick, Milicic had started eight straight games and 12 of the last 14 for Minnesota. He was acquired by the Timberwolves in a February trade and moved into the starting lineup in early March.

Wade's 39 help Heat win eighth straight (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 39 points, Quentin Richardson added 14 and the Miami Heat beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-84 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Wade has scored at least 30 points in four of his last five games. He fueled critical runs at the end of each half to erase any hope Minnesota had of winning consecutive games after snapping a 16-game losing streak.

Timberwolves snap 16-game losing streak (AP)
Al Jefferson's biggest fear was not winning again. The Minnesota Timberwolves, after all, entered Wednesday night having not won in more than a month and carrying the burden of a 16-game losing streak. That's why the reaction in the Timberwolves locker room after their 108-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings was part joy and part relief.

Timberwolves snap 16-game losing streak (AP)
Al Jefferson had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Darko Milicic also got a double-double to help the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 108-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Jonny Flynn added 18 points while Corey Brewer scored 19 for Minnesota. Carl Landry scored 22 points and Donte Greene added 21 for the Kings.

DePaul to interview Timbewolves' Theus (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Reggie Theus will interview for the opening at DePaul. "That's my understanding," Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis said prior to Wednesday night's game against Sacramento. Theus, who was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1978, said he hasn't had a direct conversation with officials from the Chicago school, but said that his agent is...

Wolves match club-record 16-game skid (AP)
Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 17 rebounds, helping the Phoenix Suns hold off Minnesota for a 111-105 victory on Sunday night -- and the Timberwolves matched a franchise record with their 16th loss in a row. Kevin Love had 23 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and Al Jefferson put up 19 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves on a startling second-half comeback after falling behind...

Howard's 24 and 19 power Magic by Wolves (AP)
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 19 rebounds, reserve forward Ryan Anderson added 19 points and nine boards, and the Orlando Magic handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their 15th straight loss, 106-97 on Friday night. J.J. Redick scored 14 points and Vince Carter had 13 as the Magic swept the season series.

Jackson's 37 help Bobcats beat Wolves (AP)
Stephen Jackson shook off a sore hand and busted out of his shooting slump with 37 points, leading the Charlotte Bobcats past Minnesota 108-95 on Wednesday night to send the reeling Timberwolves to their 14th straight loss. Jackson, who a night earlier revealed he had been plagued by a bruised ligament near his left index finger for the past several weeks, hit 15 of 24 shots after shooting 37...

Bobcats rip Wolves, move into East's 6th spot
Stephen Jackson shook off a sore hand and busted out of his shooting slump with 37 points, leading the Charlotte Bobcats past Minnesota 108-95 on Wednesday night to send the reeling Timberwolves to their 14th straight loss.

Timberwolves re-sign F Cardinal (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have brought back veteran forward Brian Cardinal. Cardinal signed with the Wolves on Tuesday. He was traded to New York last month for center Darko Milicic (MILL'-uh-chich), but the Knicks waived Cardinal after the deal to make him a free agent. The 6-foot-8 Cardinal played in 27 games for Minnesota before the trade.

Raptors hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)
Chris Bosh had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the sluggish Toronto Raptors hand the Minnesota Timberwolves their 13th straight loss, 106-100 on Monday night. Andrea Bargnani had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Raptors, who beat the Timberwolves for the 12th consecutive time to move into a tie with Charlotte for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

Kobe dishes 13 assists as Lakers edge Wolves
Kobe Bryant had 22 points and a season-high 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over Minnesota on Friday night and sending the Timberwolves to their 12h straight loss.

Bryant leads Lakers past reeling Wolves (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 22 points and a season-high 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over Minnesota on Friday night and sending the Timberwolves to their 12th straight loss. Lamar Odom scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Pau Gasol added 17 points and 14 rebounds to help the Lakers win their sixth in a row, following their first three-game skid since...

Pau Gasol will be in lineup for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Pau Gasol, who missed practice Thursday, will be for the Lakers on Friday against Minnesota.

Suns score 152 to win in rout
It's an NBA law of physics: Put the highest-scoring team in the league against arguably the worst defense and watch the scoreboard light up like the Fourth of July. Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Defense rests: Suns score 152 in rout of Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Suns rout Wolves 152-114 behind 15 3s (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season. Lou Amundson matched his career high with 20 points as Phoenix sent the Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss and 16th in the last 17 games.

Evans' 29 and 11 assists power Kings (AP)
Rookie Tyreke Evans had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 114-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Evans, who recorded his first career triple-double Wednesday against Toronto, scored 24 points in the opening half to help Sacramento assume a 64-49 lead.

Jefferson starts, helps Spurs pummel Wolves
Richard Jefferson had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists in his first start in seven games to help the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-85 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love deactivated with sprained left foot
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been deactivated for the game against San Antonio on Friday night because of a sprained left foot.

Billups helps Nuggets rally past Wolves (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 25 points and got a huge lift from role players Chris Andersen, Nene and J.R. Smith in the Denver Nuggets' 110-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Andersen had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Nene had 17 points and nine boards and Smith scored 15 to shake the Nuggets out a first-half funk and deliver their fourth straight win.

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl misses game to receive cancer treatments
Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins suspended for run-ins vs. Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

Nuggets coach Karl set to have cancer-related surgery
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment.

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves returns from two-game suspension
Al Jefferson has returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Hollins ejected after forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head
Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was ejected in the fourth quarter on Monday night after delivering a forearm to Dirk Nowitzki's head.



Marion leads Mavs to 12th straight win (AP)

Shawn Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and Caron Butler had 23 for Dallas, which has flourished since acquiring Butler and Brendan Haywood from the Washington Wizards at the...

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves returns from two-game suspension
Al Jefferson has returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest.

Scola double-double lifts Rockets over Wolves
Luis Scola had 25 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and the struggling Houston Rockets righted themselves with a 112-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Rockets ride Scola's 25 and 21 to win (AP)

Luis Scola had 25 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and the struggling Houston Rockets righted themselves with a 112-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Kevin Martin had 30 points and Aaron Brooks added 25 points and nine assists for the Rockets. The game against Minnesota couldn't have come at a better time for Houston, which had lost five of seven to fall to 10th...

Mavericks G Terry to have face surgery (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery Friday after taking an elbow to the face during a game. The Mavericks say a timetable for Terry's return would be determined after the surgery. Terry's left eye was nearly swollen shut when he left the Dallas locker room after Wednesday night's 112-109 victory over Minnesota.

Dirk's go-ahead bucket extends Mavs run to 9
Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to nine in a row with a 112-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mavs, minus Kidd, push win streak to 9 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to nine in a row with a 112-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. With veteran point guard Jason Kidd getting a night off for the Mavericks, who played their 10th game in 16 days since the All-Star break, Jason Terry...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Mavs to rest PG Kidd for Wolves game (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are giving veteran All-Star guard Jason Kidd a needed break. Coach Rick Carlisle says Kidd is "perfectly healthy" but is inactive for Wednesday night's game against Minnesota, which is the Mavericks' 10th in 16 days since the All-Star break. Kidd, who turns 37 later this month, has averaged 36 minutes a game in 60 starts.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves to waive Mark Blount on Monday
The Minnesota Timberwolves will waive veteran center Mark Blount later Monday, according to NBA front-office sources.

T-Wolves' Jefferson suspended two games
The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Al Jefferson for the next two games without pay after his arrest on suspicion of DWI.

Timberwolves' Jefferson arrested for DWI (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson faces an April 23 court appearance after his arrest on suspicion of DWI near downtown Minneapolis. Minnesota State Patrol spokesman Lt. Eric Roeske (RAW'-skee) says a trooper stopped the 25-year-old Jefferson on Interstate 394 early Sunday for speeding and changing lanes without signaling.

Report: Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson charged with DWI
Minnesota center Al Jefferson was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly driving drunk, according to multiple reports.

Blazers win 12th straight over Wolves (AP)

Nicolas Batum scored a career-high 31 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to another easy victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-91 on Saturday night. The Blazers have won 12 straight over the Wolves, including four victories this season by a combined 93 points.

Westbrook helps Thunder roll past Wolves (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook narrowly missed his second triple-double against the Minnesota Timberwolves in less than a week, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 109-92 victory Friday night. Westbrook had 18 points, matched his own franchise record with 15 assists and also grabbed eight rebounds before being removed from the game in the final four minutes and the Thunder...

Smith nets season high as Hawks edge Wolves
Josh Smith scored a season-high 27 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-92 on Wednesday night.

Josh Smith scores 27 to lift Hawks (AP)

Josh Smith scored a season-high 27 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-92 on Wednesday night. Al Horford finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won nine of 11 at home to improve to 22-6 at Philips Arena. Despite 19 points and 12 rebounds from Kevin Love, Minnesota remained stuck with five road wins, tied with Sacramento for...

Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors (AP)

Andre Miller had 18 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Brandon Roy scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 101-87 on Wednesday night. Rudy Fernandez scored 17 points, Jerryd Bayless had 11 and Juwan Howard 10 for the Trail Blazers, who won their second straight to open a five-game road trip that will also take them to Chicago, Minnesota and Memphis.

Wade misses third game as Wolves topple Heat
Kevin Love had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence for a rare road victory, 91-88 over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Wolves beat Heat while Wade sits again (AP)

Kevin Love had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence for a rare road victory, 91-88 over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Jonny Flynn added 16 points and three steals for the Timberwolves, who snapped a six-game losing streak and won for just the fifth time in 29 road games this season.

Wolves cut 2010-11 ticket prices in half (AP)
The struggling Minnesota Timberwolves don't want to lose any more support. During the month of March, the Wolves will cut ticket prices for the 2010-11 season in half. President of basketball operations David Kahn also wrote a letter to fans, seeking their support. The team printed it as part of a full-page ad on the back of the sports section in Monday's Star Tribune newspaper.

Darko Milicic' Minnesota Timberwolves debut expected Sunday
Darko Milicic is about to begin what might be his last chance in the NBA.

Durant's streak rolls on as Thunder stay red-hot
Kevin Durant scored 32 points to extend his streak of games with at least 25 points to 28 games and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double to lead the surging Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

Durant helps Thunder extend streak to 9 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points to extend his streak of games with at least 25 points to 28 games and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double to lead the surging Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Westbrook had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists and Jeff Green added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Thunder, who have won nine in a row.

Milicic expected to make Wolves debut (AP)
Darko Milicic is about to begin what might be his last chance in the NBA. Milicic, who was traded to Minnesota last week by the New York Knicks, is expected to play for the first time in more than three months when the Timberwolves host Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 24-year-old hasn't played since Nov.

Balanced effort helps Bulls outlast Timberwolves
Kirk Hinrich had 20 points and helped the Chicago Bulls stay balanced after a couple of rotation-altering trades, outlasting the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-94 on Friday night.

Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah out vs. Minnesota Timberwolves; could sit longer
The Bulls' Joakim Noah is out vs. the Timberwolves, and he could sit longer.

Timberwolves to give Darko Milicic 27-game audition
The Minnesota Timberwolves will give Darko Milicic a 27-game audition at center, hoping he can show some potential and consider staying in the NBA.

Knicks trade Milicic to Timberwolves (AP)
The New York Knicks have traded Darko Milicic to the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward Brian Cardinal. The Timberwolves also received cash considerations in the deal that was completed Wednesday night. The 24-year-old Milicic was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the second overall pick in the 2003 draft, just behind LeBron James and ahead of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Jamison leaves arena amid trade reports (AP)
Amid reports of a three-way trade between Washington, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers, Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has left the arena right before Washington's game with Minnesota. The deal, which was not announced at gametime but first reported by The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, had Jamison heading to the Cavaliers.

Sources: New York Knicks set to trade Darko Milicic to Minnesota Timberwolves
The Knicks have a deal in place to send Darko Milicic to the Timberwolves, sources said on Wednesday.

Jerebko's 21 lift Pistons past Wolves (AP)

Jonas Jerebko led a balanced offense with 21 points and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-85 on Tuesday night. Detroit won for the third time in four games, while Minnesota dropped its third in a row. The Timberwolves fell to 4-26 on the road. The Pistons had five players in double figures and got at least two points from all 12.

Raymond Felton sidelined for Charlotte Bobcats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle.

Ankle sprain sidelines Bobcats' Felton (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle. Felton, who hit the game-winning shot Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, was first injured in practice on Monday. Felton received treatment on Wednesday, but never took the floor to shoot around and was ruled out an hour before tip-off.

Iguodala, Brand help Sixers rout Wolves (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Elton Brand added 21, and Philadelphia's reserves performed well to help the 76ers to a 119-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The 76ers were once again missing guard Allen Iverson, who has been out the past four games to tend to his ill daughter.

Minnesota Timberwolves won't trade key player this month
Timberwolves boss David Kahn says he won't trade any of the team's core players this month.

Jefferson scores 16 in 4th, Wolves win (AP)

Al Jefferson rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves to their season-high fourth straight victory by scoring 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for a 109-102 win Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jefferson was quiet all night against steadily improving big man Marc Gasol, until the Grizzlies stretched their lead to seven points with 8 minutes left.

13-2 run snaps Wolves' losing streak vs. Mavs
Jonny Flynn scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the game on a 13-2 run to snap a 13-game losing streak against Dallas, beating the Mavericks 117-108 on Friday night.

Mavericks bench Nowitzki, lose to Wolves (AP)

Jonny Flynn scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the game on a 13-2 run to snap a 13-game losing streak against Dallas, beating the Mavericks 117-108 on Friday night. Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki did not start because he was late for the team's shootaround before the game. The nine-time All-Star finished with 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki late for shootaround, won't start against Minnesota Timberwolves
Late arrival to shootaround costs Mavs' Nowitzki start against T-Wolves.

Fantasy Fast Break: Will Darren be dangerous?
With Chris Paul likely out a while, how much of an impact will Darren Collison make? What is Kurt Rambis doing with his rotations in Minnesota? Our Sergio Gonzalez takes a look at that and more in his weekly Fantasy Fast Break.




Love's career-high 25 power Timberwolves (AP)

Kevin Love had a career-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves exacted a little payback on the New York Knicks with a 112-91 victory Sunday night. Ryan Hollins had 16 points and three blocks in his second straight strong game since being inserted into the starting lineup for the Timberwolves, who lost by 27 points at Madison Square Garden last week.

Love's 25 points set career high in Wolves' win
Kevin Love had a career-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves exacted a little payback on the New York Knicks with a 112-91 victory Sunday night.

Sprained ankle sidelines Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.

Clippers C Kaman out with ankle injury (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle. Kaman leads the Clippers with 20.2 points a game and is second on the team with 9.1 rebounds, but was not named a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star team this week. He has twice been named NBA player of the week this season, most recently earlier this month.

James fined $25K for water bottle kick (AP)
LeBron James has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking a water bottle during Cleveland's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The announcement was made Thursday by Stu Jackson, the league's executive vice president of basketball operations. The NBA says James kicked a water bottle with 12.4 seconds left in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 109-95 win Wednesday night.

Hickson scores 23 as Cavaliers cruise (AP)

J.J. Hickson scored a career-high 23, LeBron James added 11 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally won comfortably after a string of nail-biters, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Emerging as an interior option for Cleveland, Hickson went 8 of 10 from the field and made all 7 free throws in 25 minutes.

Hickson's career-high 23 cruise Cavs by Wolves
J.J. Hickson scored a career-high 23, LeBron James added 11 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally won comfortably after a string of nail-biters, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-95 on Wednesday night.

Lee leads as Knicks recover with rout of Wolves
David Lee had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from a lopsided beating by administering one, routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-105 on Tuesday night.

Knicks regroup from blowout, rip Wolves (AP)

David Lee had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from a lopsided beating by administering one, routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-105 on Tuesday night. Al Harrington scored 26 and Wilson Chandler had 20 despite a strained left groin for the Knicks, who were dealt the worst home loss in franchise history when Dallas beat them 128-78 on Sunday.

Posey beats buzzer again as Hornets win (AP)

James Posey scored on a driving layup at the buzzer for the second straight game, this time lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The play came two nights after he did the exact same thing with 1.1 seconds to play to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.

New Orleans Hornets F David West limps off with left ankle sprain
New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the game Friday night against Minnesota with a sprained left ankle.

Hornets F West sprains left ankle (AP)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the game Friday night against Minnesota with a sprained left ankle. West was injured late in the second quarter on a drive to the basket. His left ankle rolled when he stepped on Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer's foot. West remained in the game to shoot free throws, but walked to the locker room after making one of two.

Thunder surpass last season's win total (AP)

With more than three months to play in the season, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have already reached new heights. Durant had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Thunder eclipsed their win total from all of last season with a 94-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison sit Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love missed his second straight game Wednesday because of an illness.

76ers' Dalembert heading to native Haiti (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert is going to his native Haiti with the aid group Project MediShare to assist with the earthquake relief effort. The 76ers released a statement Monday night saying Dalembert did not return to Philadelphia with the team after a loss in Minnesota earlier in the day.

Wolves rally from 20 down to beat 76ers (AP)

Jonny Flynn had a career-high 29 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 20 points down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-103 in overtime on Monday. Al Jefferson added 23 points and 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves complete their biggest comeback of the season against the stunned Sixers.

Wolves F Love out with illness vs. 76ers (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love missed Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of an illness. Love did not make the trip to Target Center and the team says he is day to day. It's a big blow for the struggling Timberwolves, who have lost nine of their last 10 games. Love is second on the team with 15.2 points per game and leads the team with 12.3 rebounds.

Grizzlies win seventh straight at home (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 21 points, Zach Randolph and O.J. Mayo added 20 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their seventh straight home game with a 135-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Mike Conley added 18 points and eight assists, and Sam Young scored 17. Marc Gasol finished with 12 points.

Brooks' 43 points carry Rockets to triple-OT win
Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 43 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed a career-best 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat Minnesota 120-114 in triple overtime on Wednesday night.

Brooks' 43 lift Rockets by Wolves in 3OT (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 43 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed a career-best 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat Minnesota 120-114 in triple overtime on Wednesday night. Al Jefferson pulled down a franchise-record 26 rebounds and scored 26 points for the Timberwolves, playing the team's first ever three-overtime game.

Rockets call up ex-Memphis star Dorsey (AP)
The Houston Rockets have called up Joey Dorsey from Rio Grande Valley of the NBA Development League to add depth to their front line. The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was assigned to the Vipers on Nov. 13 and averaged 14.9 points and 13.3 rebounds while shooting 65 percent from the field in 16 games. He's expected to be in Houston for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Anthony returns in stellar fashion to lift Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points in his return from a knee injury, hitting consecutive 3-pointers midway through the fourth quarter to help quash any chance of another upset by Minnesota as the Denver Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 105-94 Monday night.

Anthony returns with 24 to lift Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points in his return from a knee injury, hitting consecutive 3-pointers midway through the fourth quarter to help quash any chance of another upset by Minnesota as the Denver Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 105-94 Monday night. The All-Star forward, who is leading the NBA in scoring, missed the previous five games after suffering a right knee bruise Dec.

Timberwolves C Jefferson to be traded? (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson brushed off rumors of a potential trade on Monday morning. He says trade rumors are just a part of life in the NBA and he will not worry about them. Jefferson spoke in Denver after the team's morning shootaround. He was responding to a report by Yahoo! that cited anonymous sources in saying Timberwolves president David Kahn offered Jefferson to Indiana...

Carmelo Anthony returning to Denver Nuggets lineup from knee bruise
The Denver Nuggets will have All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony back in the lineup against Minnesota.

Noah, Hinrich lead Bulls past Wolves (AP)

Joakim Noah had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Kirk Hinrich had 20 points and seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-96 on Saturday night. Reserve John Salmons scored 14 points and rookie Taj Gibson had 13 points and nine rebounds to help the Bulls snap a three-game losing streak.

Wolves ruin Granger's return, top Pacers (AP)

Al Jefferson had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Danny Granger's surprise return with a 116-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Kevin Love had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Ryan Gomes added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Timberwolves, who snapped a five-game losing streak.

Danny Granger (heel) makes Indiana Pacers' return vs. Minnesota
Pacers All-Star Danny Granger returned to Indiana's starting lineup on Friday night against Minnesota, one day after his coach ruled him out for this weekend's games.

Pacers F Granger starts vs. Wolves (AP)
Pacers All-Star Danny Granger returned to Indiana's starting lineup on Friday night against Minnesota, one day after his coach ruled him out for this weekend's games. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said Thursday that Granger would miss games on Friday at Minnesota and Saturday at Oklahoma City.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love practices after collision
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was back at practice, one day after banging knees with Golden State's Corey Maggette.

Warriors end road skid at 8, top Wolves (AP)

Monta Ellis emerged from the showers having played 83 out of a possible 96 minutes in less than 48 hours. So Monta, are you tired yet? "Nope," Ellis replied with a shrug. "Not really." The indefatigable Ellis had 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes as the Golden State Warriors snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a 107-100 victory over the Minnesota...

Pacers topple Wolves to end eight-game skid
Roy Hibbert and Luther Head each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-111 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Pacers halt 8-game slide, beat Wolves (AP)

Roy Hibbert and Luther Head each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-111 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. Brandon Rush scored 16 points and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers. Al Jefferson scored 23 points, Wayne Ellington had a career-high 16 and Kevin Love also scored 16 for the Timberwolves, who have lost...

Indiana Pacers without Tyler Hansbrough, Troy Murphy vs. Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers forwards Troy Murphy and Tyler Hansbrough missed Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of injuries.

Lewis steps up to help Magic get victory on road
Rashard Lewis scored 21 points, and Matt Barnes added 17 to help the Orlando Magic snap a three-game road losing streak with a 106-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Magic snap 3-game road losing streak (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 21 points, and Matt Barnes added 17 to help the Orlando Magic snap a three-game road losing streak with a 106-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Jonny Flynn led Minnesota with 23 points, Kevin Love added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Al Jefferson had 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Jazz avoid third straight loss to Wolves (AP)

Deron Williams had 21 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz finally beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-103 on Wednesday night. Williams led a second-half surge and all five starters were in double figures as the Jazz avoided an embarrassing third consecutive loss to the lowly Wolves.

Jefferson's acrobatics lift Spurs over Wolves
Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Spurs extend dominance of Timberwolves (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Jefferson delivered monster dunks, made reverse layups and sank four 3-pointers as the Spurs (18-11) rolled to their third straight victory. Jefferson scored almost every way possible except from the free throw line.

Minnesota Timberwolves announce deal with New Orleans Hornets before it's done
The Minnesota Timberwolves' trade of backup point guard Jason Hart didn't exactly go as smoothly as planned.

Suns trade F Tucker to Wolves for G Hart (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Alando Tucker, a second-round draft pick and cash from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for backup point guard Jason Hart. The Suns then waived Hart. Tucker was originally selected by the Suns in the first round of the 2007 draft at No. 29 overall out of Wisconsin.

Wolves finally post consecutive wins (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat up on some old friends for their first back-to-back wins of the season. Corey Brewer scored 23 of his career-high 27 points in the second half to lead the Timberwolves to a 101-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 17 points and 10 rebounds against a Wizards team that has seven coaches and players who have significant ties to the...

Jefferson's 27 lift Wolves over Nets (AP)

Al Jefferson scored a season-high 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a favorable videotape review in the final minute to defeat the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on Wednesday night in the battle of the NBA's two worst teams. Jonny Flynn added 22 points and Kevin Love had 13 points and 16 rebounds as Minnesota (6-24) swept the two-game season series and sent New Jersey (2-27) to its eighth...

Hawks top Wolves, tie best start in team history
Jamal Crawford scored 26 points and Joe Johnson added 21 points and six assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hawks match best start in team history (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 26 points and Joe Johnson added 21 points and six assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Al Horford had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Mike Bibby added 18 points and six assists for the Hawks (20-7), who tied the best start in franchise history.

Pierce makes 6 3s as Celtics cruise (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 29 points and hit all six of his 3-point attempts to lead the Boston Celtics to a 122-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Pierce scored 14 points in the second quarter, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers to help Boston turn a 34-19 lead into a 25-point halftime advantage.

Love has 20 and 16 to lift Wolves (AP)

Kevin Love put up 20 points and 16 rebounds, his fifth straight double-double and seventh in nine games since returning from a broken left hand, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Sacramento Kings 112-96 Friday night. Corey Brewer scored 20 points on 9 for 16 shooting, and the Wolves (5-22) were in front from start to finish for the first time this season, taking advantage of a sloppy,...

Jazz roll past hapless Nets 108-92 (AP)

Coming off an embarrassing loss at home to Minnesota two days ago, the Utah Jazz weren't about to start a long road trip by letting the NBA's weakest team get the better of them. Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer recorded double-doubles, and the Jazz added to New Jersey's woes, beating the hapless Nets 108-92 on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Gomes sidelined with high ankle sprain
Wolves forward Ryan Gomes was inactive on Wednesday with a sprained ankle.

Jazz suffer second loss to Timberwolves (AP)
Jonny Flynn drove for the go-ahead layup with 3 seconds left and the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz for the second time this season, 110-108 on Monday night. Deron Williams had a season-high 38 points and added 13 assists for Utah, but his 3-pointer just before the final buzzer was off the mark and the Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak.

Bryant breaks finger, Lakers' run now 11 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while playing with a small break in his finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the generous portion of their schedule with their 11th straight victory, 104-92 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Pau Gasol had 17 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for the defending champions, who improved the NBA's best record to 18-3 while finishing a...

Thompson's 23 and 13 lead Kings in rout (AP)

Jason Thompson had 23 points and 13 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings snap a four-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-100 Saturday night. Tyreke Evans scored 18 points and Beno Udrih had 16 points and seven assists for the Kings. Al Jefferson had 26 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost four straight and is 3-21 overall under rookie coach Kurt Rambis.

Lakers put away Wolves for 11th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while playing with a small break in his finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the generous portion of their schedule with their 11th straight victory, 104-92 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Paul's late layup gets Hornets by Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul taught rookie Jonny Flynn another lesson. Paul streaked past Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layup with 1.4 seconds left and lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Paul finished with 15 points and 14 assists. Trailing by one point with 3.9 seconds to go, Paul threw an inbounds pass to David West.

Paul's layup knocks back Wolves with 1.4 left
Chris Paul streaked past Jonny Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layup with 1.4 seconds left and lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Raptors win 11th straight over Wolves (AP)
Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack had 17 points and eight assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-88 on Tuesday night for their first three-game win streak this season. Hedo Turkoglu scored 16 points, and DeMar DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani each added 15 as Toronto extended its winning streak over Minnesota to 11 games.

Walton to handle two Lakers' radio broadcasts
Injured forward Luke Walton is trading his Los Angeles Lakers jersey for a seat behind the microphone. Walton will fill in for radio color commentator Mychal Thompson when the Lakers play Friday against Minnesota and Saturday at Utah. Thompson will miss those games because of a death in his family, the team said Tuesday. Television color commentator Stu Lantz will miss six Lakers' games from Dec. 11-20 while his wife recovers from surgery.

Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
The upcoming week brings us the return of Allen Iverson to Philadelphia and the first full week for Kevin Love in Minnesota. Sergio Gonzalez breaks down every roster for the upcoming scoring period in his Planner.




Love's double-double pushes Wolves past Jazz
In his second game back, Love had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

Love has 18 and 10, lifts Wolves by Jazz (AP)

Kevin Love hasn't shown any signs of rust from five weeks on the sideline. In his second game back, Love had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Ryan Gomes scored 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting and Jonny Flynn had 16 points and four assists for the Timberwolves, who won for just the third time in 20 games this...

Paul nears triple-double in return as Hornets win
Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Paul returns, leads Hornets over Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paul finished with 16 points, 15 assists and a season-best eight steals, one off his career high.

New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul and Minnesota Timberwolves F Kevin Love make return
Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season.

Hornets' Paul back, Wolves' Love debuts (AP)
Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season. Paul, the runner-up to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for NBA MVP in 2007-08, has been out since spraining his left ankle against Portland on Nov.

Paul, Stojakovic to return to Hornets' lineup
The New Orleans Hornets announed Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic would return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Love could play this weekend for Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he may play as soon as Saturday after missing the first 18 games of the season with a broken left hand. Love was injured in the preseason and required surgery. Coach Kurt Rambis said after Thursday's practice that Love will determine when he plays. The Timberwolves play at New Orleans on Friday night and host Utah on Saturday night. Love says the Utah game is the most realistic goal for his return.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love says he might be ready by Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he may play as soon as Saturday after missing the first 18 games of the season with a broken left hand.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love starts contact drills to rehab hand
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has started contact drills in practice as he continues rehabilitation of a broken left hand.

Gomes helps bust Wolves losing streak at 15
Ryan Gomes scored 27 points, the most by a Timberwolves player this season, and Minnesota snapped a 15-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 106-100 Sunday night.

Wolves beat Nuggets to snap 15-game skid (AP)

Ryan Gomes scored 27 points, the most by a Timberwolves player this season, and Minnesota snapped a 15-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 106-100 Sunday night. Corey Brewer and Jonny Flynn each scored 16 points in helping Minnesota rally from 17 points down in the first half and register their first win since a season-opening victory against New Jersey.

Suns hand Wolves 15th straight loss (AP)

While 35-year-old Steve Nash was running circles around players 15 years his junior on the court, the young Minnesota Timberwolves finally started to show signs that all this losing is getting to them. Frowns of frustration and blank stares of disillusionment washed over them as they creep closer to a record that nobody on the team wants to accomplish.

Nuggets hand Wolves 14th straight loss (AP)

Even in their loss-filled existence, the Minnesota Timberwolves have never been this bad to start a season. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory on Wednesday night.

Timberwolves off to worst start in team history
Even in the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss-filled existence, they have never been this bad to start a season.

Nuggets hand Wolves 14th straight loss (AP)

Even in the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss-filled existence, they have never been this bad to start a season. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory on Wednesday night.

Clippers hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)

Al Thornton scored 31 points and Baron Davis made a clinching layup with 8.5 seconds remaining after missing his first nine shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat Minnesota 91-87 Monday night, extending the Timberwolves' losing streak to 13 games. Davis' streak of 468 consecutive regular-season games with at least one field goal was in jeopardy until he drove the lane for a layup...

Blazers hand Wolves 12th straight loss (AP)

Martell Webster had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Minnesota 106-78 on Saturday night, handing the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss. Greg Oden had 16 points, and Steve Blake had 14 points and nine assists for the Blazers, winners of 11 straight against Minnesota.

Scola's double-double adds to Wolves' woes
The NBA season is not yet a month old and it has already been a long one for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rockets extend Timberwolves' skid to 11 (AP)

The NBA season is not yet a month old and it has already been a long one for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luis Scola had 20 points and a season-high 16 rebounds in Houston's 97-84 victory over Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Minnesota's 11th loss in a row. Trevor Ariza scored 18 points, Chuck Hayes had 11 points and 10 rebounds and the Rockets hit 12 3-pointers for the win.

Grizzlies end skid, drop Wolves to 1-10 (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 17 points and matched his career high with 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Minnesota lost its 10th straight. Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo led Memphis with 19 points apiece, and rookie Sam Young had a season-high 15 on 7-of-11 shooting.

Grizzlies beat sliding Wolves, end 7-game skid
Marc Gasol scored 17 points and matched his career high with 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Grizzlies sign former Pacers PG Tinsley
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2-year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season. He was still under contract with the Pacers, but told to stay away from the team last season.

Tinsley ends hiatus, joins Grizzlies (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2 -year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season.

Nowitzki scores 15 in 3rd to lift Mavs (AP)

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. Nowitzki only had a quiet five points and five rebounds in the first half before jawing with Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn five minutes into the third.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson to miss two games
Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family.

Wolves' Jefferson out two games for family illness
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week. It's a big blow to the Timberwolves, who have lost eight straight games since a season-opening win over New Jersey. Jefferson is averaging 15.1 points and 6.

Oden's 18 and 11 help Blazers rip Wolves (AP)

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. Rudy Fernandez added 15 points for the Blazers, who have won four in a row and are off to their best start since 1999 at 6-3.

Warriors rip struggling Wolves 146-105 (AP)

Don Nelson is closing in on the career record for coaching wins, so he's not about to get too excited about Golden State's second victory this season. Not with a daunting road trip coming up against some of the Eastern Conference's elite teams, Nelson knows better. "You have to understand that our two wins were against teams that are struggling so I wouldn't make too much out...

Miller scores 21 as Blazers rout Wolves (AP)

Portland coach Nate McMillan's experiment with a three-guard starting lineup has sparked the Trail Blazers. Portland won its second consecutive game since McMillan employed a starting lineup that includes guards Brandon Roy, Andre Miller and Steve Blake. It was Miller leading the way Sunday, as he scored 21 points to lead Portland to a 116-93 win over Minnesota.

Blazers ride hot start; Wolves drop 6th straight
Andre Miller scored 21 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge and Travis Outlaw each had 19 as Portland built a big first-half lead and beat Minnesota 116-93 Sunday night.

Bogut scores 22 as Bucks beat Knicks (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored a season-high 22 points and had eight rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 102-87 on Saturday night. Jodie Meeks, Milwaukee' second-round pick in June, added 19 points, and rookie point guard Brandon Jennings, who had just nine points in the Bucks' 87-72 victory at Minnesota on Friday night, had 17 points.

Garnett fully moved on from Timberwolves (AP)
From the moment he was traded from Minnesota to Boston more than two years ago, Kevin Garnett insisted he had moved on from the place he spent his first 12 seasons. It was clear in his most recent return to Target Center -- a 92-90 Celtics victory on Wednesday night -- that KG definitely is not looking back.

Garnett, Celtics down Wolves, remain unbeaten
Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Boston Celtics remain undefeated with a 92-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Garnett leads Celts to win in Minnesota (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Boston Celtics remain undefeated with a 92-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Rajon Rondo scored 14 of his 18 points in the third quarter for the Celtics (6-0), who join the Denver Nuggets as the only two teams in the league without a loss.

Timberwolves F Love encouraged by rapid recovery
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he feels like he is ahead of schedule in rehabilitating his surgically repaired left hand.

Suns' Barbosa out again with bad wrist (AP)
Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa is out for the Suns' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with an injured right wrist. Barbosa played only 14 minutes in Phoenix's win against Minnesota on Sunday. He also missed the win at Miami on Tuesday. Through three games, Barbosa was averaging 15.7 points and 56 percent shooting.

Clippers top Wolves 93-90 for first win (AP)

Chris Kaman had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon hit the go-ahead layup with 1:32 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers surged in the fourth quarter to their first victory of the season, 93-90 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Gordon scored 17 points and Baron Davis had 13 points and eight assists for the Clippers, who stopped their 0-4 start and snapped a three-game home...

Wolves pick up contract options on Brewer, Love
The Minnesota Timberwolves have exercised contract options for next season on Corey Brewer and Kevin Love. The moves announced Monday were expected. They guarantee Brewer a $3.7 million salary in his fourth year and Love a $3.6 million salary in his third year. Brewer, a small forward and defensive specialist from Florida, was taken with the seventh overall draft pick in 2007.

Minnesota Timberwolves pick up options on Kevin Love, Corey Brewer
The Wolves exercised the options on Kevin Love and Corey Brewer on Monday.

Suns beat Wolves in Richardson's debut (AP)

Channing Frye hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Jason Richardson had 23 points in his first game following a two-game suspension and the undefeated Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-112 Sunday night. The victory was the Suns' 11th straight at home dating to last season and improved their home record to 16-3 under Coach Alvin Gentry, who replaced Terry Porter in February.

LeBron, Cavaliers cruise to first win of season
LeBron James scored 24 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first victory of the season, 104-87 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Cavs get first win behind LeBron's 24 (AP)

LeBron James scored 24 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first victory of the season, 104-87 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. James took most of the fourth quarter off, finishing with nine rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes and avoiding his first 0-3 start in five years.

Flynn rallies Wolves from 19 down to win (AP)

Kurt Rambis knows his first year coaching the young and rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves is going to be a long one. He said before his first game that, above all else, he wants to see his players show their fans that they won't quit and will play hard until the final buzzer. Rookie Jonny Flynn clearly has been listening.

Jefferson to play; Flynn, Ellington questionable
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks. Jefferson said Tuesday that he has practiced pain free for the past two days and will definitely be in the lineup against the Nets. That's good news for the Timberwolves, who will play the first six to eight weeks of the season without forward Kevin Love after he had surgery on a broken hand last week.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson to play vs. New Jersey Nets
Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks.

Wolves' Jefferson to play in opener (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Al Jefferson will play in the opener on Wednesday night against New Jersey despite battling an Achilles injury in recent weeks. Jefferson said Tuesday that he has practiced pain free for the past two days and will definitely be in the lineup against the Nets. That's good news for the Timberwolves, who will play the first six to eight weeks of the season without...

Minnesota Timberwolves release veteran guard Antonio Daniels
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived veteran guard Antonio Daniels.

Kevin Love of Minnesota Timberwolves has surgery on broken left hand
The Minnesota Timberwolves are calling surgery to repair forward Kevin Love's broken left hand a success.

T-Wolves says Love's hand surgery a success
The Minnesota Timberwolves are calling surgery to repair forward Kevin Love's broken left hand a success. Love had the surgery on Tuesday in New York and the team said Thursday that everything went well. Dr. Andrew Weiland inserted three screws into Love's hand, which was broken during a preseason game on Oct. 16 against Chicago. Love is expected to miss six to eight weeks while recovering. He averaged 12.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game in the preseason. He averaged 11.1 points and 9.

Anthony, Afflalo lead Nuggets by Wolves (AP)

Growing up, Carmelo Anthony rarely settled for jump shots. It was frowned upon in his neighborhood. "As a kid I always drove to the hole," he said. "Where I grew up if you shot a jump shot it wasn't accepted." Anthony went back to his roots Tuesday night, mixing in driving layups and a couple of jump shots to score 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 129-100 preseason...

Wolves acquire project Jawai from Mavs (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is a native of Australia who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round last year.

Sources: Mavs send Nathan Jawai to T-Wolves for future pick
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade center Nathan Jawai to Minnesota for a future second-round pick, according to team sources.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson limited by Achilles issue, cold
Al Jefferson is fighting Achilles tendinitis and missed the team's morning shootaround.

T-Wolves' Love scheduled for surgery Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love has been scheduled for surgery on his broken left hand. Love will have the operation in New York on Tuesday to fix a fracture in the fourth metacarpal bone in his shooting hand. The second-year player suffered the injury on a rebound last Friday in a preseason game at Chicago. The Timberwolves announced the news Monday. He's expected to be out at least six weeks. Love averaged 11.1 points and 9.1 rebounds in 25.3 minutes per game last season.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love faces Tuesday surgery on hand
Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will have surgery on his broken hand on Tuesday.

Jennings shines for Bucks in first start (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings made the most of his first preseason start, scoring 16 points and handing out seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-87 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Michael Redd, who missed the final 35 games of last season with torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee, added 15 points for the Bucks.

Timberwolves' Love fractures hand in loss to Bulls
Kevin Love went up for a rebound as he always does but this time he banged his left hand. Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves' second-year forward will be watching from the bench for awhile. Love broke a bone in his hand and the NBA's leading rookie rebounder last season hopes to return in late November or early December. "Fortunately, it's my non-shooting hand," Love said after Minnesota's 94-90 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Timberwolves F Love fractures left hand (AP)

Kevin Love went up for a rebound as he always does but this time he banged his left hand. Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves' second-year forward will be watching from the bench for awhile. Love broke a bone in his hand and the NBA's leading rookie rebounder last season hopes to return in late November or early December.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love fractures bone in left hand
Minnesota forward Kevin Love fractured a bone in his left hand during the Timberwolves' 94-90 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night and will likely miss about six weeks.

Timberwolves' Love fractures hand in loss to Bulls
Minnesota forward Kevin Love fractured a bone in his left hand during the Timberwolves' 94-90 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night and will likely miss about six weeks. Love banged his hand against teammate Oleksiy Pecherov's elbow trying to go for a rebound on a missed free throw late in the third quarter and fractured the fourth metacarpal. The injury is to his non-shooting hand and he hopes to return at the end of November or early December.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose sidelined again with ankle injury
The Chicago Bulls were without guards Derrick Rose and John Salmons for Friday night's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose sidelined again with ankle injury
The Chicago Bulls were without guards Derrick Rose and John Salmons for Friday night's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bulls G Rose again sidelined by ankle injury
The Chicago Bulls were without guards Derrick Rose and John Salmons for Friday night's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rose, the Rookie of the Year last season, has an inflamed tendon behind his right ankle and has not played since the preseason opener against Indiana. Salmons was with his wife for the birth of their second child.

Bosh has 9 points, 7 rebounds in debut (AP)

Chris Bosh had nine points and seven rebounds in his first preseason game and Andrea Bargnani led Toronto with 21 points as the Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 on Friday night. Bosh was 4 for 8 from the field in 11 minutes in the first half after being sidelined all of training camp with a strained hamstring.

Rubio talked up by NBA rivals in waiting (AP)
The NBA's quick swing through Spain didn't yield Ricky Rubio, although it did provide plenty of anticipation for one of Europe's biggest talents. The Spaniard's decision to play at least two more years at home despite being drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in June had left many in North America puzzled.

Replacement refs call 73 fouls in game (AP)
Kevin Love had 17 points and Minnesota made a whopping 50 of 56 free throws to beat Milwaukee 117-103 on Sunday night, making a winner out of coach Kurt Rambis in his preseason debut. "It's about what I expected," Rambis said. "We did a lot of good things, and we did a lot of poor things.

Wolves drop Bucks in Rambis' preseason debut
Kevin Love had 17 points and Minnesota made a whopping 50 of 56 free throws to beat Milwaukee 117-103 on Sunday night, making a winner out of coach Kurt Rambis in his preseason debut.

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves shows up for camp 31 pounds lighter
Big Al" Jefferson isn't quite as big these days, and that's no accident for the Minnesota Timberwolves star as he returns from a major knee injury.

Minnesota Timberwolves promote Fred Hoiberg to vice president of basketball operations
The Minnesota Timberwolves have promoted Fred Hoiberg to vice president of basketball operations and demoted assistant general manager Jim Stack to a scout.

Celtics, others interested in Mike Sweetney - Mike Sweetney (F/C) Chicago Bulls
The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Indiana Pacers have all expressed interest in PF Mike Sweetney.

Wolves allow G Daniels to seek trade (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves say they have given veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek a trade. If Daniels and his agent cannot work out a deal, the Timberwolves will buy him out. Daniels is in the final year of his deal that will pay him $6.6 million this season. He was acquired from New Orleans in a trade for Darius Songaila earlier this month that gives the Wolves more salary cap...

Wolves: Blount can seek another team (AP)
Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center. Blount will not report to training camp next week or participate in the preseason, the Timberwolves announced Wednesday. They said the decision was mutual. Blount will stay at his Miami home while agent Mark Bartelstein tries to find a team where his client can get...

Minnesota Timberwolves tell Mark Blount's agent he can seek trade
The second-highest paid player on the Minnesota Timberwolves will not be welcome at training camp. Instead, center Mark Blount will stay home after the Wolves gave his agent permission to seek a trade.

Jonny Flynn disappointed Ricky Rubio not with Minnesota Timberwolves
Jonny Flynn says he is disappointed that Ricky Rubio decided to stay overseas and not join the Timberwolves this season.

Flynn wishes Rubio was with Timberwolves (AP)
If anyone in Minnesota benefits from Ricky Rubio's decision to stay in Spain for at least another two years, it has to be Jonny Flynn. The Timberwolves selected Flynn right behind Rubio in the June draft. Both play point guard, so they figured to share minutes this season for the rebuilding team. But Flynn says he is disappointed that Rubio decided to stay overseas and not join the Timberwolves...

Minnesota Timberwolves sign Sasha Pavlovic to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added size on the perimeter by signing 6-foot-7 shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic to a one-year deal.

Wolves sign G Pavlovic to 1-year deal (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added size on the perimeter by signing 6-foot-7 shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic to a one-year deal. Pavlovic agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. The Cavaliers traded him to Phoenix as part of the deal that brought Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland.

Ramon Session glad to cover for Ricky Rubio at point for Timberwolves
When Ricky Rubio told the Minnesota Timberwolves he was planning on staying in Spain for at least the next two years, word quickly spread to restricted free agent Ramon Sessions.

76ers re-sign Carney 1 year after trading him
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney a year after trading him. The 76ers signed the former first-round pick on Tuesday. Carney spent last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 7.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 67 games, including six starts. The 76ers acquired Carney in a draft-night trade in 2006 after he was selected 16th overall by Chicago. After two seasons with the Sixers, Philadelphia traded him to Minnesota along with Calvin Booth in July 2008.

Sixers bring back swingman Carney (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney a year after trading him. The 76ers signed the former first-round pick on Tuesday. Carney spent last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 7.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 67 games, including six starts. The 76ers acquired Carney in a draft-night trade in 2006 after he was selected 16th overall by Chicago.

Bucks decline to match Wolves' offer to Sessions
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Ramon Sessions, after the Milwaukee Bucks declined to match their $16 million, four-year contract offer to the restricted free agent. The 6-foot-3 Sessions averaged 12.4 points, 5.7 assists and 27.5 minutes last season for the Bucks. The 23-year-old had 12 20-point games, and his assist-to-turnover ratio was ninth best in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks won't match Minnesota Timberwolves' offer sheet to Ramon Sessions
General manager John Hammond confirmed that the Bucks will not match the four-year, $16.4 million offer sheet restricted free agent Ramon Sessions received earlier this month from the Timberwolves.

Hornets-Timberwolves agree on 3-player trade
The New Orleans Hornets agreed to trade reserve point guard Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round draft pick to Minnesota on Wednesday in exchange for forward Darius Songaila and guard Bobby Brown. "This move gives us added depth at the guard position and the power forward position," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said. "Darius brings toughness and experience to bolster our frontcourt.

Hornets agree to send Daniels to Wolves (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have agreed to trade reserve point guard Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round draft pick to Minnesota in exchange for forward Darius Sangaila and guard Bobby Brown. A person with direct knowledge of the trade confirmed it to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been officially announced.

New Orleans Hornets to improve depth by adding pari from Minnesota Timberwolves
The Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade with the Timberwolves to improve their depth, according to NBA front-office sources, with forward Darius Songaila and guard Bobby Brown headed to the Hornets in exchange for guard Antonio Daniels.

Wolves sign PG Sessions to offer sheet (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free agent point guard Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet, a person close to the deal says. The person told The Associated Press about Friday's signing on condition of anonymity because it has not been officially announced. The Milwaukee Bucks will have seven days to match the offer.

Source: Ramon Sessions, Minnesota Timberwolves agree on four-year offer sheet
Bucks guard Ramon Sessions agreed Friday to sign a four-year, $16 million offer sheet with the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves sign Sessions to offer sheet
The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted little time moving on after being rebuffed by Ricky Rubio. Two days after the 18-year-old point guard backed out of a deal to join the Timberwolves this season, Minnesota signed restricted free agent Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet Friday. The Milwaukee Bucks will have seven days to match the four-year, $16 million offer.

What's he gonna do? Laimbeer joins Timberwolves
Former Detroit Pistons "Bad Boy" Bill Laimbeer and former Sacramento head coach Reggie Theus are among the assistants who will work under Kurt Rambis with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team announced the additions Thursday. The staff also includes Dave Wohl, who most recently worked in the Boston Celtics organization. J.B. Bickerstaff is being retained from Kevin McHale's staff. Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock earlier this summer.

Rubio: 'Priority' was the NBA, but it was too risky
Ricky Rubio wants to keep playing basketball in Spain, saying a move to the Minnesota Timberwolves would be too risky and complicate his life. The 19-year-old point guard was sent from DKV Joventut to Barcelona on Tuesday after the Catalan club paid Rubio's $5 million buyout clause. Rubio, the Timberwolves' fifth overall pick in this year's draft, agreed to a six-year deal that included a buyout clause that allows him to leave for the NBA after two years.

Atlanta Hawks sign center Jason Collins to add to frontcourt
The Atlanta Hawks have added more depth and size to their frontcourt by signing center Jason Collins, who spent last season with Minnesota.

Hawks add depth with Jason Collins (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have added more depth and size to their frontcourt by signing center Jason Collins, who spent last season with Minnesota. The move comes about a week after the Hawks signed 6-foot-10 forward Joe Smith. Hawks general manager Rick Sund said the 7-foot Collins, an eight-year veteran, will add size "and a good interior defensive presence," to the Hawks.

Ricky Rubio: Move to Minnesota Timberwolves too complicated, risky
Ricky Rubio preferred to keep playing basketball in Spain because joining the Minnesota Timberwolves was a risky move that would complicate his life.

Kahn: Rubio backed out of coming to NBA this year
Timberwolves president David Kahn said Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio has backed out of a deal to play in the NBA for Minnesota this season. Kahn said the Timberwolves negotiated a deal on Saturday night with DKV Joventut and agent Dan Fegan to bring the 18-year-old Rubio to Minnesota this fall. But Rubio informed Kahn on Monday night that he would prefer to stay in his homeland for two more years to better prepare himself for the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves say Ricky Rubio backed out of coming to Minnesota
Ricky Rubio won't be coming to the NBA until 2011 at the earliest, but Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said Tuesday the Spanish point guard backed out of a deal to play in Minnesota this season.

Reports: Rubio will remain in Europe until 2011
The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to have to wait at least two years for Ricky Rubio.

Minnesota Timberwolves GM in Spain again trying to free Ricky Rubio
Timberwolves general manager David Kahn was in Spain trying to gain Ricky Rubio's release this weekend.

Kahn says no resolution yet in Rubio case
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says "no team in any league has reached a deal" on a buyout for Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. A Spanish media report circulated earlier Wednesday said that Regal Barcelona had reached a buyout agreement with Rubio's team, DKV Joventut. The report said Rubio would sign a six-year deal with the team that included an affordable buyout in 2011 that would allow him to come to the NBA.

Clippers waive Madsen after just a month
The Los Angeles Clippers have waived forward Mark Madsen. Madsen was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 22 along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith in exchange for Quentin Richardson. The Clippers' roster currently stands at 12 players.

Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony Carter
The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to free agency, have fulfilled one of coach George Karl's offseason wishes with the re-signing of backup point guard Anthony Carter. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said: "AC's loyalty to (owner) Stan Kroenke, George Karl and Denver is exemplary; rarely seen in professional athletics today." Carter has averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds over his 10-year NBA career with Miami, San Antonio, Minnesota and Denver.

Heat acquire Richardson from T-Wolves for Blount
Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount. Richardson, who can play both shooting guard and small forward, is a close friend and workout partner of Heat star Dwyane Wade, the reigning NBA scoring champion. Richardson averaged 10.2 points last season for New York Knicks.

Minnesota Timberwolves trade Quentin Richardson to Miami Heat for Mark Blount
Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount.

Timberwolves introduce Rambis as coach (AP)
At first blush, the marriage between Kurt Rambis and the Minnesota Timberwolves is a head-scratcher. Rambis was born in Cupertino, Calif., and spent the vast majority of his playing and coaching career in sunny Los Angeles. He doesn't own a winter coat and has deep roots in a Lakers organization that has won 15 NBA titles.

Timberwolves introduce Rambis as new coach
Kurt Rambis has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team said terms would not be disclosed, but scheduled a news conference for later Monday. Rambis is scheduled to be introduced as coach on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Rambis has been an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for most of the past seven seasons. He's also a former champion with the Lakers. He replaces Kevin McHale, who was let go seven weeks ago.

Minnesota Timberwolves introduce Kurt Rambis as head coach
The Timberwolves have introduced Kurt Rambis as the ninth head coach in franchise history.

Timberwolves pick Rambis as new coach
Kurt Rambis has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team said terms would not be disclosed, but scheduled a news conference for later Monday. Rambis is scheduled to be introduced as coach on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Rambis has been an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for most of the past seven seasons. He's also a former champion with the Lakers. He replaces Kevin McHale, who was let go seven weeks ago.

T-Wolves' Kahn: Rubio's buyout 'very problematic'
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said point guard Ricky Rubio's buyout situation is "still very problematic" and he remains unsure of when the fifth overall pick will come to the United States. Rubio has two years remaining on his contract with DKV Joventut Badalona, his professional team in Spain, and has yet to be able to negotiate down a buyout number that is at least $6.6 million. "I believe his representatives are working diligently to get a solution.

Ricky Rubio buyout 'very problematic,' Minnesota Timberwolves say
Wolves president David Kahn said a buyout of Ricky Rubio is still problematic.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Working with youth key to Kurt Rambis hire
David Kahn said Kurt Rambis' experience with young players was a major factor in him being hired as Wolves coach.

Report: Timberwolves make Rambis new coach
The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have found their new head coach.

Reports: Timberwolves make Rambis new coach
The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have found their new head coach.

Rambis agrees to become Wolves coach (AP)
Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis agreed Sunday to become coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Rambis and the Timberwolves have an oral agreement and are completing details of the contract, which is expected to be announced early this week. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because an announcement has not been...

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves to install Kurt Rambis as new coach
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Kurt Rambis have reached terms on a deal that will install Rambis as the Wolves' new head coach, according to NBA coaching sources.

T-Wolves still deciding between three candidates
The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have distinctly different resumes. No wonder it's taking president David Kahn a long time to make a decision. Kahn has spent the past seven weeks meticulously interviewing candidates and has settled on Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner.

Celtics sign C-F Shelden Williams (AP)
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center/forward Shelden Williams to a contract. The Celtics did not disclose terms of the deal Friday, citing team policy. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound Williams was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 draft. He was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Sacramento Kings in February.

Chad Ford: NBA teams like New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves have salary-cap space in 2010
Chad Ford takes a look at which teams will have money to spend in 2010.

Minnesota Timberwolves coaching search down to three finalists
Timberwolves president David Kahn is in the process of deciding between Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner.

Timberwolves narrow coach search to 3 (AP)

The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have three distinctly different resumes. Timberwolves president David Kahn is in the process of deciding between Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner. Rambis is the most experienced of the bunch.

Report: Kurt Rambis emerges as Minnesota Timberwolves top candidate
Kurt Rambis reportedly went to Minnesota and could be named the team's next head coach.

Cavs, Rockets, Wolves fined for leaking schedules
The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized, an official with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday. The official requested anonymity because the fines weren't publicly announced. The NBA will release its 2009-10 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The league forbids teams to release any details before then.

Minnesota Timberwolves sign free-agent center Ryan Hollins to offer sheet
The Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet, giving the Mavericks seven days to match the offer.

Wolves owner finally explains McHale departure
While Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn continues his methodical search for a new head coach, owner Glen Taylor says it now should be clear why it didn't work out with the old one.

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves fined for schedule leaks
The Cavaliers, Rockets and Wolves were fined for leaking their schedules before the league released them.

3 teams fined for leaking schedules (AP)
The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized, an official with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday. The official requested anonymity because the fines weren't publicly announced.

Wolves sign C Hollins to offer sheet (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet and seem likely to get him. The Dallas Mavericks have seven days to match the offer, but they don't have much need for a third- or fourth-string center. The Mavs signed Drew Gooden last week and are counting on him to back up starter Erick Dampier.

Owner: Minnesota Timberwolves nearing decision on head coach
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says he expects a decision on the team's next head coach to come fairly soon.

Taylor: Wolves' coaching decision soon (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says he expects a decision on the team's next head coach to come fairly soon. After visiting Minnesota Vikings training camp in his hometown on Sunday, the Mankato businessman told The Associated Press that new vice president David Kahn has not made a decision yet, "but I think we're close to doing that." Kahn decided not to bring Kevin...

Minnesota Timberwolves trade Etan Thomas, picks to Oklahoma City Thunder for Damien Wilkins, Chucky Atkins
The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City.

Thunder, Wolves swap veteran backups (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and four second-round draft picks next year. Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn, who has been busy reshaping the roster he inherited from Kevin McHale, said the swap gives the...

Thunder, Timberwolves swap veterans
The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City. Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchange for guards Damien Wilkins and Chucky Atkins. Thomas will head to his home state after spending less than a month with the Timberwolves. He came in the trade that eventually landed unsigned No. 5 overall draft pick Ricky Rubio in Minnesota.

Spurs sign center Theo Ratliff
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

Spurs sign veteran C Ratliff (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

Ricky Rubio plans to leave Spanish team even if Minnesota Timberwolves can't agree on buyout
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA.

Rubio to leave Joventut; Wolves future uncertain
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA. Timberwolves president David Kahn was in Spain this week to try and help the fifth overall pick negotiate a buyout of his contract with Joventut. Rubio is at odds with his boyhood club over an $8.2 million buyout clause, which the NBA team can only contribute $500,000 toward.

Wolves pick Rubio to leave Spanish club (AP)
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA. Timberwolves president David Kahn was in Spain this week to try and help the fifth overall pick negotiate a buyout of his contract with Joventut.

Spain trip will delay T-Wolves' coaching search
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says he hopes to begin the second round of interviews to fill the team's coaching vacancy this weekend. The process is being delayed by a trip to Spain. Kahn headed there on Monday to try and help Ricky Rubio negotiate a buyout of his contract with his Spanish pro team. Kahn has interviewed more than a dozen candidates for the position after deciding not to bring back Kevin McHale.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach search on hold due to Ricky Rubio talks
The Wolves' coaching search is on hold as president David Kahn is heading to Spain to negotiate Ricky Rubio's buyout.

Keep moving: Richardson dealt to T-Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen says he has been traded along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Madsen says he spoke to his agent on Monday to confirm the deal, which was first reported by YahooSports.com. Madsen spent six seasons in Minnesota. His playing time waned as his career progressed, but he remained a valued leader in the locker room.

Moving on: Richardson dealt to T-Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen says he has been traded along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Madsen says he spoke to his agent on Monday to confirm the deal, which was first reported by YahooSports.com. Madsen spent six seasons in Minnesota. His playing time waned as his career progressed, but he remained a valued leader in the locker room.

Clippers deal Richardson to Timberwolves (AP)

Another round of change for the Timberwolves. Minnesota forward Mark Madsen said Monday that he has been traded along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Madsen said his agent confirmed the deal, which was first reported by YahooSports.com. Madsen's hustle and geniality made him a fan favorite in six seasons in Minnesota.

T-Wolves, Clippers agree to four-player trade
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen says he has been traded along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Madsen says he spoke to his agent on Monday to confirm the deal, which was first reported by YahooSports.com. Madsen spent six seasons in Minnesota. His playing time waned as his career progressed, but he remained a valued leader in the locker room.

Los Angeles Clippers get Minnesota Timberwolves' Sebastian Telfair in Quentin Richardson trade
The Clippers agreed to trade Quentin Richardson to the Timberwolves for Sebastian Telfair, Mark Madsen and Craig Smith.

Bzdelik talks to Timberwolves about coaching job
Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn says basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik had a "casual" conversation with the Minnesota Timberwolves about their head coaching vacancy. Bohn told the Daily Camera in Boulder he believes Bzdelik is committed to the Buffaloes. Any further discussions with the Timberwolves would require permission from Colorado. Bzdelik was on a recruiting trip Thursday and unavailable for comment.

Colorado coach Jeff Bzdelik, Minnesota Timberwolves talk coaching vacancy
Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn says basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik had a "casual" conversation with the Minnesota Timberwolves about their head coaching vacancy.

T-Wolves' Kahn plans trip to discuss Rubio buyout
The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot do much financially to help Ricky Rubio with a multimillion-dollar buyout of his contract with DKV Joventut in Spain. So team president David Kahn is heading across the Atlantic to meet with the team personally in hopes of lowering the $6.6 million price tag that has threatened to keep the wunderkind point guard in Europe for at least next season.

T-Wolves Kahn plans trip to discuss Rubio buyout
The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot do much financially to help Ricky Rubio with a multimillion-dollar buyout of his contract with DKV Joventut in Spain. So team president David Kahn is heading across the Atlantic to meet with the team personally in hopes of lowering the $6.6 million price tag that has threatened to keep the wunderkind point guard in Europe for at least next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves president to travel to Spain to discuss Ricky Rubio buyout
Timberwolves president David Kahn says he will travel to Spain to discuss the future of first-round draft pick Ricky Rubio with his Spanish team.

Kahn to discuss Rubio's buyout in Spain (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot do much financially to help Ricky Rubio with a multimillion-dollar buyout of his contract with DKV Joventut in Spain. So team president David Kahn is heading across the Atlantic to meet with the team personally in hopes of lowering the $6.6 million price tag that has threatened to keep the wunderkind point guard in Europe for at least next season.

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves' coaching search is narrowing
Sources say Mark Jackson, Kurt Rambis and Elston Turner have progressed to second interviews for the Wolves coaching job.

Source: Ricky Rubio's choices affected by draft slide
Spanish star Ricky Rubio's move to the NBA has been complicated by his sliding to fifth in the draft, but the only options he's currently considering are playing in Minnesota or returning to DKV Joventut, sources say.

Minnesota Timberwolves talk to Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner for coach gig
Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed to become the next coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rockets' Turner interviews with Wolves (AP)
Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed to become the next coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The interview took place Monday in Las Vegas and lasted a couple of hours, Turner told KRIV-TV in Houston. Turner has worked as an assistant in Sacramento and Portland and was a candidate for the Phoenix Suns coaching job last year.

Madsen writes open letter to Rubio - Ricky Rubio (G) Minnesota Timberwolves
Mark Madsen wrote an open letter to Ricky Rubio, encouraging him to play for the Timberwolves.

T-Wolves sign 1st-rounders Flynn and Ellington
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed first-round draft picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington. The team announced the deals Friday. NBA rookie contracts are dictated by draft position, so Flynn will earn at least $2.47 million next season as the No. 6 overall pick and Ellington at least $836,000 as the No. 28 selection. Teams can give players up to an extra 20 percent on top of the slotted salaries.

Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington to deals
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed first-round draft picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington.

Wolves ink 1st-rounders Flynn, Ellington (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed first-round draft picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington. The team announced the deals Friday. NBA rookie contracts are dictated by draft position, so Flynn will earn at least $2.47 million next season as the No. 6 overall pick and Ellington at least $836,000 as the No.

Wolves sign 1st rounders Flynn, Ellington - Jonny Flynn (G) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Friday that they have signed first round picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington.

Going to the supporting cast of Wolves
Since Al Jefferson got hurt, Fantasy owners have turned to his teammates in Minnesota, and they haven't been disappointed. Our Jamey Eisenberg takes a look at the Timberwolves and how they have stepped up since Jefferson went down.




Jazz push home streak to 7, beat Wolves (AP)

When the game got tight, Mehmet Okur took over for the Utah Jazz. After the Minnesota Timberwolves cut a big lead to one, Okur hit consecutive 3-pointers to boosted the Jazz past Minnesota 112-107 Tuesday night for their seventh straight home win. Deron Williams twice drove to the basket and collapsed the defense to set up Okur.

Jefferson, Smith lead Wolves by Clippers (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 20 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and Craig Smith also had 20 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 94-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The Timberwolves have won seven of their last eight games after losing 15 of 17. They have won a season-high four straight on the road for the first time since December 2005, when they won five in a row away...

Jefferson helps Wolves top Suns 105-103 (AP)

Al Jefferson had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from an 11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-103 Friday night. Randy Foye made a 20-foot jumper with 1:58 remaining to give Minnesota the lead for good. His basket came with just one second left on the shot clock.

Waiver Wire: To the Wolves
The Timberwolves have been looking a lot different under head coach Kevin McHale and our Sergio Gonzalez likes what he sees ... from a Fantasy standpoint. He breaks down the situation in Minnesota and also provides some players to add and avoid off waivers in his latest Waiver Wire.




Heat end Timberwolves' 5-game win streak (AP)

Dwyane Wade was his usual remarkable self on Tuesday night against Minnesota, and it almost wasn't enough. Wade had 31 points and eight assists in a wildly entertaining duel with Randy Foye, and Shawn Marion hit the go-ahead free throws with 22 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-96 victory over the Timberwolves.

Bucks' Bogut back in starting lineup (AP)
Center Andrew Bogut returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup Monday night for the first time since Jan. 2. Bogut scored eight of Milwaukee's first 17 points against the Washington Wizards. After back spasms sidelined Bogut for four games, he returned to action as a reserve against Minnesota on Saturday.

Timberwolves a perfect 5-0 in 2009 (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves were about the closest thing there was to a sure victory for opponents in 2008. Disorganized on offense and lazy on defense, they spent most of the first two months of the season challenging Oklahoma City for the title of the NBA's worst team. Heck, the Thunder even beat Minnesota in November.

Wolves move to 5-0 in '09, defeat Bucks (AP)

Randy Foye scored 10 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a thrilling 106-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Rodney Carney scored 22 points, and Sebastian Telfair added 17 points and 11 assists for the Wolves, who have won five in a row for the first time since December 2005.

Timberwolves' McHale ejected after 1st quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale was ejected after the first quarter Saturday night after drawing two technical fouls from referee Sean Corbin.

Bucks C Bogut returns against Wolves (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut returned to action Saturday night against Minnesota after missing four games because of a back injury. Bogut experienced back spasms after taking a charge against Houston on Dec. 31. The team simply waited it out until he started feeling better, and Bogut came to Target Center on Saturday night and said he felt good enough to play.

Foye's 32 help Wolves roll past Thunder (AP)

Randy Foye and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on their first roll of the season. Foye equaled his career high with 32 points in just three quarters and the Wolves won their fourth straight game, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-87 on Wednesday night. Al Jefferson added 21 points and 13 rebounds for Minnesota, which has won six of its last eight following a 13-game losing streak.

Wolves win 2 straight for first time (AP)

Randy Foye scored 21 points, Al Jefferson added 18 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves won consecutive games for the first time this season, beating the Chicago Bulls 102-92 on Saturday night. Trailing 73-72, Minnesota didn't score its first points in the fourth quarter until Foye made two free throws 4:06 in.

Wolves G Miller returns vs. Warriors (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Miller returned Friday night against Golden State after missing five games because of a sprained right ankle. Golden State was without forwards Brandan Wright and Corey Maggette. Wright sprained his left wrist when he fell in a game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Mavs rally from 29 down, defeat Wolves (AP)

Jason Terry scored 24 of his 29 points in the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 29-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100 on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves led 70-41 early in the third quarter when the Mavericks started their comeback, the largest in franchise history.

Jefferson's big night leads Wolves in OT (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP -- Al Jefferson scored a season-high 38 points, including nine in overtime, and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Jefferson scored the Timberwolves' first seven points in overtime, helping them overcome the efforts of rookie scoring leader O.J.

Magic win seventh straight, beat Wolves (AP)

Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu made sure there would be no letdown for the Orlando Magic. Turkoglu scored 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Nelson returned with an injured toe to score 12 in the final frame, and the Magic slowly pulled away to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-94 on Saturday night.

Wolves snap 13-game skid, beat Knicks (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a 13-game losing streak and won for the first time this season under Kevin McHale, getting a season-best 23 points from Rashad McCants in a 120-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Al Jefferson added 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who rode the combination of Jefferson's inside play and some sizzling 3-point shooting to win for...

Parker, Spurs extend Wolves' skid to 13 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-93 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, handing the Timberwolves their 13th consecutive loss. Parker missed just one of his 10 second-half shots and scored 21 points after halftime. He also was 10-of-12 from the foul line and had eight assists in 36 minutes in another huge night against the Timberwolves, the...

Rockets hand Wolves 12th straight loss (AP)

From dunking on a player 8 inches taller and 55 pounds heavier than he is to swatting away shots and chasing after loose balls, Al Jefferson is trying everything he can to snap the Minnesota Timberwolves out of this miserable slump. Yet nothing seems to be working. Tracy McGrady scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets made 12 3-pointers to hand the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss, 109-102 on...

Rockets hand Wolves 12th straight loss (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit their lowest point in 14 years. Tracy McGrady scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets made 12 3-pointers to hand the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss, 109-102 on Saturday night. Aaron Brooks had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who have won three in a row and seven of their last nine.

Wolves G Miller leaves game vs. Rockets (AP)
Minnesota guard Mike Miller left the Timberwolves' game Saturday night against Houston in the first quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Miller was hurt on a drive to the basket midway through the period. He crashed hard underneath the basket and immediately clutched his right leg. He was helped to the locker room by team officials.

Grizzlies waive veteran Walker
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins. In his 13th season, Walker has averaged 17.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in 893 career games.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357394" height="1" width="1"/

Grizzlies waive former All-Star F Walker (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason...

Timberwolves' skid reaches 11 (AP)
The dwindling crowds at Minnesota Timberwolves games haven't had much to cheer over the last four years. The franchise player is long gone, the coach has changed three times and the current group of young players still hasn't shown much promise. Well, near the end of Wednesday's game against Cleveland, the few thousand fans remaining at Target Center finally found a reason to stand up, clap and...

Cavaliers extend Wolves' slide to 11 (AP)

LeBron James helped the Cavaliers return to their winning ways with a rather nonchalant 32 points, and Cleveland sent the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 11th straight loss, 93-70 on Wednesday night. After 11 consecutive victories, the Cavs were beaten by the Atlanta Hawks 97-92 on Saturday night. They raised their record to 21-4, the exact opposite of Minnesota's, with another defense-fueled...

Kings fire coach Theus after 6-18 start (AP)
Reggie Theus was fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Monday after a 6-18 start to his second season with the club. Assistant coach Kenny Natt took over the Kings at their shootaround before Monday night's game against Minnesota, spokesman Troy Hanson said. Natt is Sacramento's fourth coach in less than three years.

Lakers pull away in 4th to beat Wolves (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 26 points and five assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves 98-86 on Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Andrew Bynum added 14 points and nine rebounds, and Trevor Ariza scored 14 points for the Lakers.

Spurs keep Wolves' McHale winless, 98-86 (AP)

Tony Parker didn't have another 55-point night in him, so his San Antonio Spurs relied on their defense to carry them to a 98-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. In his first game back at Target Center since that career night on Nov. 5 that also included 10 assists, Parker managed 17 points and nine assists.

Wolves' Miller returns from ankle injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mike Miller returned to the court after missing four games with an injured right ankle. Miller started for the Wolves on Friday night against San Antonio. He sprained his ankle at Orlando on Dec. 3. In that time, Minnesota fired Randy Wittman and installed former vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale as coach.

'Melo ties record with 33-point quarter (AP)

Carmelo Anthony matched the NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finished with a season-high 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Anthony tied the NBA mark of 33 points set by San Antonio's George Gervin in the second quarter against New Orleans on April 9, 1978.

Wolves lose to Jazz in McHale's debut (AP)

Kevin McHale instilled some much-needed energy and heart into his down-and-out Timberwolves in his first game as coach. Next on his agenda should be teaching them how to shoot free throws. Mehmet Okur hit the go-ahead shot with 1.7 seconds to play and the Utah Jazz capitalized on 16 missed free throws by Minnesota to rally for a 99-96 victory on Tuesday night.

Wolves fire Wittman, name McHale coach (AP)
Randy Wittman was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, two days after an embarrassing 23-point loss at home to the last-place Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations, took over as coach. The young team has a 4-15 record and has not responded to Wittman's demands for tough defense.

McHale takes over as Wolves fire Wittman
The Minnesota Timberwolves fired coach Randy Wittman after a 4-15 start to the season.

Wolves fire Wittman, McHale takes over as coach
The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired coach Randy Wittman, two days after a 23-point loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers. General manager Kevin McHale will take over as coach. The change was confirmed Monday by a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement was not yet made. The team is off to a 4-15 start. McHale picked Wittman to preside over the team's rebuilding following the trade of Kevin Garnett.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/478686801" height="1" width="1"/

Sources: Wolves edge closer to firing Wittman
Sources say the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the verge of firing coach Randy Wittman after a 4-15 start to the season.

Lowly Clippers rout hapless Timberwolves (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves keep sinking lower and lower. Baron Davis had 27 points and nine assists, and Zach Randolph scored 21 to help the lowly Los Angeles Clippers cruise to a 107-84 victory over the hapless Timberwolves on Saturday night. Marcus Camby added 12 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks for the Clippers, who entered the night as one of just three teams in the NBA with fewer victories...

Nets make 14 3s to rout Wolves 113-84 (AP)

Vince Carter scored 18 points, and Yi Jianlian and Devin Harris each had 16 to help the New Jersey Nets rout the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday night. Jarvis Hayes added 14 points, Keyon Dooling had 12, and Bobby Simmons and Brook Lopez had 11 each to help New Jersey rebound from a 108-88 home loss to Washington on Tuesday night.

Howard, Lewis lift Magic by Timberwolves (AP)
Dwight Howard had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis also scored 23 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 100-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Hedo Turkoglu added 22 for the Magic, who have won two of three despite missing their top three guards with injuries. Al Jefferson had 19 to lead the Timberwolves.

T-wolves' Brewer out for season with knee injury
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Corey Brewer will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. The team's defensive specialist tore the anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's loss to Denver, the team said in a news release. An MRI on Monday revealed the extent of the damage. A surgery date has not been set. "This is a tough situation for Corey and we feel for him," Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale said in a statement.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/471842671" height="1" width="1"/

Wolves' Brewer likely out for year with knee injury
The Minnesota Timberwolves expect to be without defensive specialist Corey Brewer for the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury.

Timberwolves' Brewer out for season (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves expect to be without defensive specialist Corey Brewer for the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury. Brewer tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's loss to Denver, the team said in a news release. An MRI on Monday revealed the extent of the damage. A surgery date has not been set.

Durant's 30 help Thunder end skid at 14 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Oklahoma City Thunder snap a 14-game losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The victory was Oklahoma City's first on the road and second of the season following an 88-85 win over Minnesota on Nov.

Billups' 27 in 3 quarters lift Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 27 points in three quarters, Carmelo Anthony added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 on Saturday night. Linas Kleiza added 15 points, and Anthony Carter had 12 for Denver. The Nuggets have beaten Minnesota seven straight times and 12 of 15.

Thunder's skid now 14, ties team record (AP)

As the losses keep mounting for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they certainly aren't getting any easier to take. Craig Smith scored a season-high 23 points, Mike Miller drilled the game-winning jumper from the left baseline with 0.1 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Oklahoma City 105-103 Friday night to hand the Thunder a franchise record-tying 14th straight loss.

Shaq helps Suns snap 3-game skid in Minnesota
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Shaq's return gets Suns over Wolves (AP)

The Phoenix Suns found the answer for their peculiar struggles in Minnesota: Shaq. Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help the balanced Phoenix Suns to a 110-102 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak in Minnesota. Steve Nash added 20 points and six assists in 27 minutes for the Suns, who were playing the second game of...

Wolves earn first road win, rip Pistons (AP)

Randy Foye had 23 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-80 on Sunday night for their first road victory of the season. Minnesota came into the game with a 2-9 record, including 0-5 on the road, but dominated the lethargic Pistons, who have lost three of four.

KG returns to Minnesota, Celtics cruise (AP)

Kevin Garnett has moved on. The championship trophy he earned with Boston last season made it all too easy to put 12 years of mostly mediocre basketball in Minnesota behind him. The Timberwolves are trying to move on as well without the only star the franchise has ever had. They have jettisoned all but four of his former teammates in the last 16 months, changed the look of their home court and...

KG's return to Minnesota with Celtics is a big ticket
Kevin Garnett returns to Minnesota on Friday night to play against his former team for the first time in a Celtics' jersey.

KG to play at Minnesota for first time (AP)
Kevin Garnett's return to Target Center after being traded to Boston was as emotional and riveting as it was short. On a chilly February night last season, Minnesota basketball fans packed the arena once more to cheer their departed hero, giving KG a deafening reception when he was introduced before his new team played his old team.

Jefferson helps Wolves end 8-game skid (AP)

It's been three long weeks since the Minnesota Timberwolves last won a basketball game. "It seems like 1,000 years," forward Craig Smith said. Not anymore, thanks to Smith's superb effort off the bench and Al Jefferson's refusal to let his Timberwolves collapse in the fourth quarter again. Jefferson scored six of his 25 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes to lift Minnesota to a 102-96 victory over the...

Thunder F Mason to miss about 10 days (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Desmond Mason will miss about 10 days with a sprained right elbow. Mason, a reserve averaging 8.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, said Monday night that he hurt the elbow in the Thunder's third game of the season against Minnesota and it flared up worse after their game Friday against the New York Knicks.

Nuggets extend Timberwolves' slide to 8 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds to help Denver improve to 5-1 since the Nuggets acquired Billups in the trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit.

Roy helps Blazers beat Wolves 88-83 (AP)

Brandon Roy continues to haunt the Minnesota Timberwolves. Roy scored 24 points, including a driving layup and then a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night. Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolves but traded for Randy Foye on draft night, also had five assists for the Trail Blazers, who got their...

Warriors extend Timberwolves' skid to 6 (AP)

Stephen Jackson tied the game late in regulation and scored six of his 30 points in overtime, leading the Golden State Warriors back from a poor fourth quarter to beat the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves 113-110 on Tuesday night. Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 2:16 left in the extra session and the Warriors sent the Timberwolves to their sixth straight loss.

Blazers go to 3-0 at home, edge Wolves (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 at home. Al Jefferson finished with 27 points after starting off 3-for-10 from the field for Minnesota in its fifth straight loss.

Parker's injury another big blow for Spurs
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446110759" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs' Parker leaves game with ankle injury
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446085005" height="1" width="1"/

Parker has 55 as Spurs win first in 2OT (AP)
Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs' 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up 116-114 with 2 1/2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right,...

Thunder earn first win, top Timberwolves (AP)
It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to show the defensive prowess that convinced the Oklahoma City Thunder to make him their first-round draft pick. Westbrook sparked a comeback with back-to-back steals on the defensive end and then scored the go-ahead basket for the last of his 14 points as the Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 88-85 Sunday night for their first victory in their new...

Timberwolves exercise options on Foye, Brewer
The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised team options for point guard Randy Foye and swingman Corey Brewer on Wednesday.

Wolves pick up options on Foye, Brewer (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised team options for point guard Randy Foye and swingman Corey Brewer on Wednesday. Foye's fourth-year option is worth nearly $3.6 million. After missing the first 41 games with a knee injury last year, he returned to average 13.1 points, 4.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds. Brewer's third-year option is worth nearly $3 million.

Bulls await word on Hughes' second MRI
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks - less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431335986" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls await word on G Hughes' second MRI (AP)
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks -- less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.

Bulls G Hughes to have 2nd MRI on shoulder Friday
Larry Hughes showed up to Bulls practice on Thursday with his arm in a sling, but he won't know how long he'll be out until a second MRI exam Friday. Hughes dislocated his right shoulder Wednesday during an exhibition game in Minnesota and could miss the next six to eight weeks. But Hughes said that timeline could be cut drastically after X-rays and an MRI on Thursday showed no damage. The shoulder felt sore, but wasn't causing him any pain, he added.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/430095455" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)

Injuries are piling up for the Chicago Bulls -- and the regular season has yet to begin. Larry Hughes dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the Bulls' 85-75 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He joins Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas and Michael Ruffin on the sidelines.

Bulls guard Hughes dislocates shoulder
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball. Hughes was leading Chicago with 21 points when he left.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/429188604" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball.

Wolves deal Nuggets first preseason loss (AP)

Kevin Ollie made four free throws in the final 16 seconds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 111-107 preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Ryan Gomes scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field for the Timberwolves (5-1). Mike Miller had 17 points, Al Jefferson added 15, Craig Smith 13 and Randy Foye 12.

Wolves' Telfair suspended three games by NBA
Sebastian Telfair of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended without pay for three games for pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon.

Telfair suspended 3 games for criminal possession
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair has been suspended three games for pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. Telfair was sentenced last month to three years probation. He was arrested in April 2007 when police found him carrying a loaded gun in his car while he was a member of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics traded him to Minnesota in the deal for Kevin Garnett, and Telfair had a solid and incident-free first season in Minnesota. He signed a three-year, $7.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/420902336" height="1" width="1"/

Wolves PG Telfair suspended 3 games (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair was suspended on Tuesday for three games after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. Telfair was sentenced last month to three years' probation. He was arrested in April 2007 when police found him carrying a loaded gun in his car while he was a member of the Boston Celtics.

Nuggets' Anthony questionable to open preseason
Carmelo Anthony is questionable for the Denver Nuggets' preseason opener against Minnesota after bruising his left ring finger.

Nuggets win without injured Anthony (AP)

The Denver Nuggets' preseason opener was a breeze. Next, they'll face a gust. The Nuggets dispatched the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-95 on Friday night, as reserve J.R. Smith finished with 21 points and Chris Andersen grabbed 11 boards. Now, they're off to Indian Wells, Calif., to play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the NBA's first outdoor basketball game in more than 35 years.

Carmelo has bruised ring finger; X-rays negative
Carmelo Anthony sat out the Denver Nuggets' preseason opener against Minnesota on Friday night because of a bruised left ring finger. Anthony was injured when he had the ball slapped out of his hand during practice Thursday. X-rays were negative. He attended Friday's shootaround with his hand wrapped, but did not participate. The 24-year-old averaged 25.7 points and a career-high 7.4 rebounds last season. He was a key member of the U.S. team that won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/417423535" height="1" width="1"/

Thunder lose debut to Wolves in Montana (AP)
Rashad McCants scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and Rodney Carney and Ryan Gomes hit consecutive 3s to help Minnesota spoil the Oklahoma City Thunder's debut with an 88-82 victory Wednesday night. The exhibition game was the Thunder's first since the team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City during the offseason.

Thunder spend most of preseason on road (AP)

Kevin Durant and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates will have to wait to get settled into their new hometown. The former SuperSonics spent the offseason relocating from Seattle but their preseason schedule hardly gives them a chance to be at home. They'll start a road trip Wednesday night against Minnesota in Billings, Mont., and swing through Sacramento and Golden State before returning to...

Rookie Love scores 13 in Wolves' debut (AP)

Rookie Kevin Love scored 13 points and Mike Miller added 12, lifting the Timberwolves to a 117-79 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night that made Minnesota's draft day trade look promising. Al Jefferson chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes, and the new-look Timberwolves may have acquired enough offensive threats to improve on last season's 22-60 mark.

Jefferson says knee will be good to go in 2 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson says he's "feeling wonderful" just a couple weeks after spraining his right knee during a workout with teammates. Jefferson was moving around fine during the team's media day on Monday and says he plans to do plenty of running and some light work when the team gathers in Mankato for training camp on Tuesday. But he probably won't be doing any contact drills for another week or two.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/406689783" height="1" width="1"/

T-Wolves' Jefferson says knee is healing well
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson says he's "feeling wonderful" just a couple weeks after spraining his right knee during a workout with teammates.

Wolves F Jefferson close to being ready (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson says he's "feeling wonderful" just a couple weeks after spraining his right knee during a workout with teammates. Jefferson was moving around fine during the team's media day on Monday and says he plans to do plenty of running and some light work when the team gathers in Mankato for training camp on Tuesday.

Wolves' Jefferson out 2-3 weeks with knee sprain
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson has a sprained right knee and will be sidelined for two to three weeks.

Jefferson sprains knee, will miss 2-3 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson has a sprained right knee and will be sidelined for two to three weeks. The team said Thursday that Jefferson is expected to be ready by the start of the regular season. An MRI exam Wednesday confirmed a mild sprain to the medial collateral ligament. In Jefferson's first season with the Timberwolves last year he averaged 21.0 points per game and 11.1 rebounds.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/396375025" height="1" width="1"/

Wolves C Collins undergoes elbow surgery (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Jason Collins had surgery to repair a ruptured triceps tendon in his right elbow. The team said Thursday that Collins was injured in a freak golf accident when his cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. The Wolves acquired Collins in a draft-night deal with Memphis that also brought them Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and rookie Kevin Love.

Former Sixer Ratliff returns to Philly
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed. "We're very fortunate to sign a player of Theo's caliber," general manager Ed Stefanski said.

Ratliff returns to Sixers 7 years later (AP)
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed.

Wolves, Gomes agree on 5-year deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves and restricted free agent forward Ryan Gomes have agreed in principle on a five-year contract. Gomes was one of five players acquired by the Wolves last summer in the big trade with Boston for Kevin Garnett. Gomes played in all 82 games, 74 as a starter, and averaged a career-best 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. The deal was agreed upon Friday, agent Bob Myers said. Gomes was expected to sign the contract on Tuesday.

Wolves, F Gomes agree on 5-year contract (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves and restricted free agent forward Ryan Gomes have agreed in principle on a five-year contract. Gomes was one of five players acquired by the Wolves last summer in the big trade with Boston for Kevin Garnett. Gomes played in all 82 games, 74 as a starter, and averaged a career-best 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Wolves build frontcourt, agree to deal with Gomes
The Minnesota Timberwolves' post-Kevin Garnett frontcourt continued to take shape Friday when they reached terms on a new contract with restricted free agent Ryan Gomes.

Telfair signs deal with Wolves, adds depth at PG
Sebastian Telfair signed his new contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, a two-year deal that includes a player option for a third season.

Telfair agrees to terms with Timberwolves
Sebastian Telfair will return for a second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Telfair's agent said Monday the point guard has agreed to terms with the Wolves. The move fills a big void for the Wolves, who have only one other point guard on the roster in Randy Foye. Foye was injured for much of last year, pushing Telfair into the starter's role after he was acquired from Boston in the trade for Kevin Garnett. He averaged 9.3 points and 5.

Telfair agrees to terms with Wolves (AP)
Sebastian Telfair will return for a second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Telfair's agent said Monday the point guard has agreed to terms with the Wolves. The move fills a big void for the Wolves, who have only one other point guard on the roster in Randy Foye. Foye was injured for much of last year, pushing Telfair into the starter's role after he was acquired from Boston in the trade for...

Love misses summer league game vs. Knicks
Kevin Love was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league game Sunday afternoon against the New York Knicks for precautionary reasons with an inflamed left Achilles. He left in the second half of Minnesota's game Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks with the same injury, which team official don't consider severe. Love was expected to practice later Sunday with U.S. national team at a local high school.

Wolves rookie Love misses summer league game
Kevin Love was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league game Sunday afternoon against the New York Knicks for precautionary reasons with an inflamed left Achilles.

Timberwolves re-sign restricted free agent Smith
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed restricted free agent forward Craig Smith.

Timberwolves re-sign F Craig Smith (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed restricted free agent forward Craig Smith. The undersized for his power forward averaged 9.4 points and 4.6 rebounds a game last year for the Timberwolves, his third season in the league. He scored a career-high 36 points against the Wizards in December. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Timberwolves lose, but Love scores 18 in debut
Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA Summer League. Love's team was routed by the Dallas Mavericks, 90-74. The fifth overall selection in last month's draft, Love started slowly and committed four fouls - the same number of points he scored - in the first quarter before settling in. "I had to get the jitters out," Love said.

Love has 18 points, 13 boards in debut (AP)
Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA Summer League. Love's team was routed by the Dallas Mavericks, 90-74. The fifth overall selection in last month's draft, Love started slowly and committed four fouls -- the same number of points he scored -- in the first quarter before settling in.

Wolves sign Love in time for summer league play
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed first-round draft pick Kevin Love on Friday.

First-rounder Love signs deal with Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed first-round draft pick Kevin Love on Friday. The UCLA power forward signed the contract just in time to participate on Minnesota's Las Vegas summer league team. It was merely a formality thanks to the NBA's rookie salary scale. Love was the fifth overall pick in last month's draft and acquired from Memphis in an eight-player trade that sent O.J. Mayo to the Grizzlies. He will make about $2.6 million this season and $2.8 million next year.

Wolves get Carney, Booth from 76ers (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired swingman Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth, a protected first-round draft pick and cash from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a conditional second-round pick Wednesday. The Timberwolves used a $2.8 million trade exemption gained from a trade last December with Miami to make the finances match up.

Sixers trade Booth, Carney, draft pick to Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a trade with Philadelphia on Wednesday that gave the Wolves another first-round draft pick and paved the way for the 76ers to sign star power forward Elton Brand.

76ers' deal precedes free agent splash? (AP)
The 76ers are close to trading forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that clears salary cap space for Philadelphia to make a stronger push for free agents, a person in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been completed and the NBA trade moratorium is not lifted until...

Mavs take flyer on former dunk champion Green
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. He's played for Boston, Minnesota and Houston in his three-year career since being drafted 18th overall coming out of high school.

Harris, Bickerstaff join Bulls staff (AP)
Former NBA coaches Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff are returning to the sidelines, this time as assistants under new Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro. Harris and Bickerstaff will be joined by Bob Ociepka, an assistant the past two seasons with Minnesota, and holdover Pete Myers, the Bulls said Thursday.

Minnesota hands out offers to three RFAs
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard on Monday and chose to let Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder become unrestricted free agents. The moves were a formality the team had to go through with the start of the free agent bidding period beginning on Tuesday. Gomes was acquired from Boston in last year's deal for Kevin Garnett. The versatile forward averaged career highs in points (12.6), rebounds (5.

Wolves extend offers to three, Telfair unrestricted
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard on Monday and chose to let Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder become unrestricted free agents.

Wolves extend qualifying offers to 3 (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard on Monday and chose to let Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder become unrestricted free agents. The moves were a formality the team had to go through with the start of the free agent bidding period beginning on Tuesday.

Mayo, Love in Wolves-Memphis 8-man trade (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster long after the NBA draft concluded. A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed it to The Associated Press, speaking on the condition on anonymity because the trade had yet to be officially announced.

Report: Wolves, Grizz agree on Mayo-Love deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster after the NBA draft concluded.

Wolves, Grizz agree on Mayo-Love deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster long after the NBA draft concluded.

Mayo impresses Wolves with workout, interview
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent seven officials, including coach Randy Wittman, to watch draft prospect O.J. Mayo work out in Chicago on Saturday for the Wolves and four other teams.

GM Stack says Wolves like what they see in Mayo
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent seven officials, including coach Randy Wittman, to watch draft prospect O.J. Mayo work out in Chicago on Saturday for the Wolves and four other teams. The 6-foot-5 Mayo, who played one season at Southern California, is one of the "four or five" players the Timberwolves are considering with the No. 3 pick in Thursday's NBA draft assuming Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley are taken with the first two.

Wolves plan to work out Mayo Friday
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft. Assistant general manager Fred Hoiberg said the team's contingent has scheduled a Friday visit to Chicago, where Mayo has been training.

Wolves scheduled to work out Mayo in Chicago
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft.

Wolves plan to work out Mayo in Chicago (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft. Assistant general manager Fred Hoiberg said the team's contingent has scheduled a Friday visit to Chicago, where Mayo has been training.

Source: Casey still a candidate for Chicago job
According to a source close to the situation, former Minnesota Timberwolves coach Dwane Casey's interview with Bulls general manager John Paxson on Wednesday went extremely well and he has emerged as a legitimate candidate.

McHale: Allegations shouldn't hurt Mayo (AP)
If the Minnesota Timberwolves pass on Southern California's O.J. Mayo with the third pick in the NBA draft, it won't be because of allegations the freshman received cash and gifts from a promoter in violation of NCAA rules. Timberwolves basketball boss Kevin McHale said Tuesday night that the allegations made in an ESPN report will have no bearing on whether or not the Wolves consider him at No.

Chicago wins first pick in NBA draft lottery
The Chicago Bulls won the National Basketball Association's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between highly touted prospects Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. The Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top choice. The Miami Heat will draft second and the Minnesota Timberwolves will go third. The NBA draft will be held June 26 in New York.

Nets' Jefferson charged with assault in Minnesota
New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson was arrested Wednesday on charges of assault for grabbing another man by the throat in a Minneapolis club earlier this year.

Driver convicted in Sealy's death back in prison
The drunken driver convicted in the 2000 death of Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Malik Sealy was sentenced Thursday to another eight years in prison on a separate drunken driving charge and a probation violation.

Man who killed Sealy sentenced again for DWI
The drunken driver convicted in the 2000 death of Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Malik Sealy was sentenced Thursday to another eight years in prison on a separate drunken driving charge. Souksangouane Phengsene of Minneapolis was charged with first-degree driving while impaired. He admitted he had been drinking beer before police pulled him over on March 30. Prosecutors say his blood alcohol level was 0.20 percent. That's 2.5 times the legal limit.

Timberwolves, Knicks win draft tiebreakers
Minnesota and New York both won tiebreakers Friday, increasing their chances of getting a higher pick in June's NBA draft. The Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies both finished 22-60, tied for the third-worst in the NBA, and the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers went 23-59, tying for fifth-worst. The Wolves will pick one spot higher than the Grizzlies if neither gets a top-three selection through the draft lottery, same for the Knicks and Clippers.

Timberwolves, Knicks win draft tiebreakers (AP)
Minnesota and New York both won tiebreakers Friday, increasing their chances of getting a higher pick in June's NBA draft. The Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies both finished 22-60, tied for the third-worst in the NBA, and the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers went 23-59, tying for fifth-worst. The Wolves will pick one spot higher than the Grizzlies if neither gets a top-three selection through the...

Bucks' Ivey suspended for punching Bulls' Gray
Milwaukee's Royal Ivey was suspended three games by the NBA on Wednesday for punching Chicago's Aaron Gray in the groin. The altercation happened with 10:48 left in the second quarter of the Bucks' 151-135 loss to the Bulls on Monday. Ivey will miss the Bucks' season finale against Minnesota on Wednesday and the first two regular-season games he is eligible to play next season.

Bucks' Ivey suspended 3 games (AP)
Milwaukee's Royal Ivey was suspended three games by the NBA on Wednesday for punching Chicago's Aaron Gray in the groin. The altercation happened with 10:48 left in the second quarter of the Bucks' 151-135 loss to the Bulls on Monday. Ivey will miss the Bucks' season finale against Minnesota on Wednesday and the first two regular-season games he is eligible to play next season.

Pistons clinch second-best record in NBA (AP)

Flip Saunders only cares about one more thing in the regular season. He wants his Detroit Pistons to get through Wednesday's game in Cleveland without an injury. After Detroit's 115-103 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, Saunders said he wasn't worried about someone getting hurt in the meaningless game against the Cavaliers, but he knocked on the wooden table as he said it.

Three injured as FedExForum stands collapse
Three people were injured Saturday night before a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies when a small section of the stands at FedExForum collapsed. One person was taken away on a stretcher and two others were treated at the scene. Grizzlies spokesman Dustin Krugel said during the game all three were taken to various Memphis hospitals as a precaution.

Stands collapse in Memphis injures 3 (AP)
Three people were injured Saturday night before a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies when a small section of the stands at FedExForum collapsed. One man was taken away on a stretcher and two others were treated at the scene, arena officials said. The incident happened about an hour before the 8 p.m.

Wolves end 6-game skid, beat Magic (AP)

Ryan Gomes made a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 102-101 victory over the playoff-bound Orlando Magic on Friday night. Randy Foye had a game-high 25 points and Rashad McCants added 19 to lead the Timberwolves, who snapped a six-game losing streak. The playoff-bound Magic have lost six of their last 10 games.

Hornets set team record with 55th win (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points and David West had 22 for the Hornets, who scored just 66 points in a loss to Utah on Tuesday. Rashad McCants had 23 for the Timberwolves, who have lost six straight.

Bobcats hold off Timberwolves 121-119 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game. But Al Jefferson, who matched a career high with 40 points, missed an open 19-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Wallace may miss final week of season
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is leaning toward sitting out the last week of the season due to a groin injury. An MRI exam on Tuesday showed no tear, but Wallace missed his second straight game against Minnesota. With the Bobcats eliminated from playoff contention, Wallace said he'll likely not play again this season. "If I play, there's a risk of me having the injury throughout the whole summer," Wallace said. "I don't want to go through the whole summer with a groin injury.

Miller's 8 3s get Grizzlies past Wolves (AP)

Mike Miller scored 34 points and hit a season-high eight 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 113-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Rudy Gay added 23 points for Memphis and Hakim Warrick had 20 as the Grizzlies sent the Wolves to their fourth straight loss and sixth in the last seven.

Nash leads Suns to rout of Timberwolves (AP)

Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists, then sat out the final quarter Friday night while the Phoenix Suns completed a 117-88 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Amare Stoudemire had 24 points in 28 minutes as five Suns reached double figures. Grant Hill, out for the previous three games with a strained right groin, had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Pistons G Hamilton, Nets F Carter out (AP)
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit's last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury. Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace both returned to the Pistons' lineup after being rested for Tuesday's victory in Minnesota.

Okur's 22 lead Jazz over Timberwolves (AP)

With six games remaining against teams in playoff contention, the last thing the Jazz needed was a draining game against the lowly Timberwolves. Mehmet Okur made sure Utah had a relatively easy night. Okur made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading the Jazz to a 117-100 win over Minnesota. He scored 19 of points and made three 3-pointers in the second half.

Pistons rest 3, but still beat Wolves (AP)

With mentor Chauncey Billups watching his every move from the sideline, rookie Rodney Stuckey did his best "Mr. Big Shot" impression for the Detroit Pistons' "B" squad. As Billups has done so many times before in a Detroit uniform, Stuckey did much of his damage when his team needed him most, scoring 12 of his career-high 27 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Pistons to a 94-90 victory over...

No joking around: Pistons rest Rip, Sheed, Billups
This was no April Fool's joke -- the Detroit Pistons deactivated their three biggest stars Tuesday night for a game at Minnesota.

Pistons deactivate 3 starters vs. Wolves (AP)
This was no April Fool's joke -- the Detroit Pistons deactivated their three biggest stars Tuesday night for a game at Minnesota. With the second seed in the East essentially sewn up, and top-seeded Boston all but out of reach, Pistons general manager Joe Dumars and coach Flip Saunders decided to give Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace the night off against the Timberwolves.

Jazz lose again on road, fall to Wolves (AP)

After another ugly loss on the road, Utah coach Jerry Sloan thinks his team might be taking a playoff berth for granted. "Obviously, if you don't win, you don't get to the playoffs," Sloan said. "People have us penciled in way too soon." Al Jefferson had 22 points and eight rebounds and Rashad McCants scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half of Minnesota's 110-103 victory Sunday over a Utah...

Jazz F Kirilenko out against Wolves (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an injured right calf. There is no timetable for his return, but he does not expect to be out long. Kirilenko had muscle spasms in his calf during a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. He missed the second half of that game and his absence Sunday further depleted the Jazz.

Spurs win sixth straight, get 50th win (AP)

Manu Ginobili 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs picked up their sixth straight win with a 99-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Spurs, who were in fifth place in the West, moved into second place and sit just percentage points behind New Orleans.

Gomes powers Wolves to rout of Knicks (AP)

Ryan Gomes scored 26 points, reserve Rashad McCants had 24, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks, another lottery-bound team, 114-93 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves (18-51) and Knicks (19-50) are in the NBA's bottom five, fighting for draft position and figuring out which young players are keepers over the season's final weeks.

Granger's 32 lead Pacers past Wolves (AP)

Danny Granger scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-113 Friday night for their fifth straight victory at Conseco Fieldhouse. Mike Dunleavy finished with 25 points and seven assists and Troy Murphy added 22 points and 15 rebounds for the Pacers (28-41), who entered the night two games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

I blame you: Wolves owner says KG 'tanked it'
Kevin Garnett never had a bigger fan when he played for Minnesota than Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. But it appears those days are over.

Wolves owner says Garnett 'tanked it' last year
Kevin Garnett never had a bigger fan when he played for Minnesota than Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. But it appears those days are over. Taylor leveled some rare criticism at his former star on Tuesday, suggesting Garnett "tanked it" when he missed the last five games last year. Taylor's remarks came after practice, as the Wolves' strong play down the stretch was being discussed.

Wolves owner: KG 'tanked it' last season (AP)
Kevin Garnett never had a bigger fan when he played for Minnesota than Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. But it appears those days are over. Taylor leveled some rare criticism at his former star on Tuesday, suggesting Garnett "tanked it" when he missed the last five games last year. Taylor's remarks came after practice, as the Wolves' strong play down the stretch was being discussed.

Jefferson powers Wolves over Clippers (AP)

Al Jefferson had his 48th double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, Ryan Gomes scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-90 Monday night. Minnesota won for the fourth time in six games and moved past Seattle into fourth place in the Northwest Division. Jefferson trails only Orlando's Dwight Howard, who recorded his 60th double-double Monday, among NBA...

Aldridge, Roy power Blazers past Wolves (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, Brandon Roy had 25 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-96 Saturday night to sweep the season series. Travis Outlaw broke out of four-game slump with 17 points and James Jones added 13 for the Blazers, who hung on to their dwindling playoff hopes, winning the first game on a three-game homestand.

Roy keys game-breaking run for Blazers (AP)

With the season winding down and his team's playoff hopes dimming with every loss, Portland coach Nate McMillan was looking for a leader. Brandon Roy may only be a 23-year-old second-year pro, but that didn't stop McMillan from challenging last season's rookie of the year to be that guy. Roy had 27 points and nine assists, playing biggest during a game-deciding 12-2 run in the fourth quarter to...

Timberwolves rally past Clippers 99-96 (AP)

Al Jefferson had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Randy Foye tied a career-high with 26 points -- six in the final 1:15 -- and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-96 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves, who beat Sacramento on Friday night, have won consecutive games for the first time since Feb.

Wolves top Kings despite Martin's 48 (AP)

Al Jefferson had 21 points and 13 rebounds Friday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves record a rare road win and snap a five-game losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the slumping Sacramento Kings. Kevin Martin scored a career-high 48 points and tied the Kings' Sacramento record by hitting 22 of 24 free throws.

Jazz rout Wolves, run home streak to 17 (AP)

Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz won their 17th straight home game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-76 on Wednesday night. Utah improved to 26-3 at home and is two wins away from tying the team record for consecutive home wins. Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Mehmet Okur added 15 points and nine boards and Ronnie Brewer scored 16 for the Jazz.

Bobcats beat Wolves, end road skid at 9 (AP)

At the ripe old age of 27, Jason Richardson is redefining his game. Always the dazzling dunker, Richardson has added the 3-pointer to his repertoire, a move that helped the Charlotte Bobcats end a miserable string of performances away from home. Richardson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Emeka Okafor added 19 points and 11 boards, and Charlotte snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 109-89...

Wolves minus Brewer, McCants vs. Bobcats (AP)
Minnesota forward Corey Brewer missed the Timberwolves' game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night with a thigh bruise, while guard Rashad McCants was out with an illness. Brewer was injured in the game Sunday against Seattle and could not practice on Monday. Coach Randy Wittman said before the game that the rookie will head west with the team for a three-game road trip that starts...

Recently bought-out C Ratliff signs with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons signed center Theo Ratliff, who was released Friday by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Pistons sign C Theo Ratliff (AP)
The Detroit Pistons signed center Theo Ratliff, who was released Friday by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 13-year veteran signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons, the team he started his career with in 1995. Ratliff was traded to Philadelphia in 1997 for Jerry Stackhouse, and has also played for Atlanta, Boston, Portland and Minnesota.

Durant powers Sonics past Wolves in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Chris Wilcox added 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped their four-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 in overtime on Sunday night. Earl Watson had 15 points and Nick Collison 14 for Seattle, which opened its seven-game road trip in dramatic fashion against the worst team in the Western Conference.

James sparks Cavaliers past Wolves 92-84 (AP)

LeBron James had 30 points and 13 assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. James was a game-time decision after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday night's loss to Boston. The NBA's leading scorer had to leave that game after injuring the ankle late in the second quarter, but he returned for the second half.

Szczerbiak misses game to be with wife (AP)
Wally Szczerbiak missed Cleveland's game against Minnesota on Friday night to be with his wife, Shannon, who is expecting the couple's third child. Szczerbiak was acquired on Feb. 21 in an 11-player trade that also included Chicago and Seattle. In three games with the Cavaliers, he is averaging 11.7 points.

T-Wolves, Ratliff agree to contract buyout
The Minnesota Timberwolves have requested waivers on veteran center Theo Ratliff after reaching agreement on a buyout of his contract. Ratliff came to Minnesota from Boston in the Kevin Garnett trade last summer and has played in only 10 games. The 34-year-old was relatively productive when he played, but a knee injury kept him on the sideline for 45 games. Ratliff returned to action last week. Ratliff was in the final season of his current contract and scheduled to make more than $11.

Raptors extend dominance over Wolves (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 28 points, T.J. Ford had 16 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the eighth straight time, 107-85 on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani had 12 and Jamario Moon added 11 for Toronto, which has won five of six overall and four straight at home. Toronto hasn't lost to Minnesota since a 108-97 defeat on Jan.

Walker hoping Wolves will buy him out
The NBA's trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time. The 31-year-old asked to be dealt to another team before the deadline last Thursday afternoon, but that didn't happen. So Walker has been hoping this week the Wolves will buyout his contract in time to allow him to clear waivers and join a playoff contender by Saturday.

Jefferson, McCants lead Wolves past Jazz (AP)

Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Randy Foye added a season-high 20, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 111-100 on Tuesday night. Minnesota forced 24 turnovers and held the Jazz to 6-for-21 shooting in the final quarter to snap a two-game losing streak and get its first win against the Northwest Division.

Veteran Walker still hoping for buyout with Wolves
The NBA's trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time.

Kidd racks up 17 assists as Mavs romp (AP)

Jason Kidd tied his season high with 17 assists in his third game with Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points to lead the Mavericks to a 99-83 win over Minnesota on Sunday night. Jason Terry added 20 points and Josh Howard 14 as the Mavericks sent the last-place Timberwolves to their seventh loss in eight games.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed all of Manu Ginobili's 44 points to hold off the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for his final points, leading the Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. "Manu is a top caliber player, he's an All-Star caliber player," Spurs coach Greg Popovich said.

Manu beats buzzer, T-Wolves
Manu Ginobili dropped 44 points including the game-winning jumper in San Antonio's win in Minnesota. Hear from Manu and Tony Parker after the win.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for the last of his 44 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. Ginobili dribbled behind his back and rose up over Randy Foye on the winning shot.

T-Wolves deal Green to Rockets for Snyder
Gerald Green got his wish Thursday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the 2007 slam dunk champion to the Houston Rockets for guard Kirk Snyder, a second-round draft pick in 2010, and cash considerations.

Rockets get Houston native Green from Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded swingman Gerald Green to the Houston Rockets on Thursday for shooting guard Kirk Snyder.

Parker's minutes will be limited in return
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions. Popovich also said he expects newly acquired big man Kurt Thomas to join the team sometime this weekend.

Spurs G Parker to return (AP)
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions.

Wolves send Green to Rockets for Snyder (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded seldom-used swingman Gerald Green to the Houston Rockets on Thursday for shooting guard Kirk Snyder. Minnesota also gets a second-round pick in 2010 and cash. Green is a Houston native who was taken out of high school by Boston in 2005. He's averaging a little more than five points and two rebounds in scant playing time.

Timberwolves take 5-game skid into break (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves sure seemed to be headed in the right direction. Two weeks ago, they had won five out of seven games while star Al Jefferson was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for a dominating stretch in the low post. The signs of progress came from nowhere after a what appeared to be a hopeless 5-34 start.

Bryant hopes to put off surgery until after Olympics
Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger Thursday and the Lakers All-Star has decided not to undergo surgery that could sideline him for six weeks. The damage occurred when Bryant dislocated the finger at New Jersey on Feb. 5, and was aggravated in Wednesday night's game at Minnesota. The team said Thursday that the damage was more extensive than first believed.

Swollen finger has Kobe 's All-Star status uncertain
Kobe Bryant's finger is still bothering him. The Lakers star will see a doctor in Los Angeles to determine whether he'll play in the All-Star game this weekend. Bryant, who dislocated his right pinky last week, scored 29 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday's easy win at Minnesota. Bryant sat out the fourth quarter and had an X-ray after the game. Coach Phil Jackson says he'd prefer Bryant not play in the All-Star game.

Bryant, Gasol help Lakers end trip 7-2 (AP)
After two weeks on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers are going home with Pau Gasol and an impressive record. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Gasol pitched in another well-rounded game, Lamar Odom patched together a triple-double, and the Lakers breezed past the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-92 on Wednesday night to finish their road trip 7-2.

Nets top Wolves for third straight win (AP)

Sitting at the end of the New Jersey Nets' bench didn't agree with Bostjan Nachbar, so he did something to improve the situation. Nachbar made the most of his chance to play in third quarter and scored 10 of his 14 points in a decisive spurt to lead the Nets to a 92-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Raptors ease past Timberwolves 105-82 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 16 points and Jose Calderon had 15 points and 10 assists for his second consecutive double-double to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-82 on Sunday night. All-Star Chris Bosh added 14 points for the Raptors, and T.J. Ford had seven points and 13 assists, his highest totals since returning to the lineup from injury Feb.

Celtics win on Powe's layup at buzzer (AP)

Kevin Garnett's old town gave him an emotional welcome on his return to Minnesota. Then KG's new team delivered a thrilling victory for its injured superstar. Leon Powe made a layup at the buzzer to lift Garnett's Boston Celtics to an 88-86 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night. It was a wild ending to a memorable night -- even though the guy everyone came to see was unable to play.

Garnett spends would-be homecoming on bench
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed his sixth straight game with a strained abdominal muscle on Friday night, disappointing thousands of Minnesota Timberwolves fans who came out to see him for the first time since he was traded.

In first game back in Minnesota, Garnett sits out
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed his sixth straight game with a strained abdominal muscle on Friday night, disappointing thousands of Minnesota Timberwolves fans who came out to see him for the first time since he was traded. The Celtics carried the league's best record into the game. Rather than risk further injury by playing Garnett, coach Doc Rivers kept him on the bench to play it safe.

Injured Garnett wants to play in Minnesota return
Kevin Garnett wants to play Friday night vs. the Timberwolves.

Garnett likely won't play in Minnesota (AP)

Kevin Garnett got on Boston's team plane Thursday afternoon with the rest of the Celtics, headed for his old home and what will surely be a warm reception from Timberwolves fans. They should have their chance to stand and cheer him. Watching him play is another matter. Garnett has not taken the court in two weeks because of a strained abdominal muscle, and it will be a surprise if the 11-time...

KG sits vs. Clips, unsure if he'll play in Minnesota
Kevin Garnett missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal strain Wednesday night and couldn't say whether he'll travel with the Celtics to play Minnesota.

Celtics' Garnett getting better, not ready yet
Boston forward Kevin Garnett missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal strain Wednesday night and couldn't say whether he'll travel with the Celtics to play his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, on Friday night. Speaking to reporters before Boston played the Los Angeles Clippers, Garnett said he's improving but still not ready to play. "I'm getting better fast," he said. "That's a good sign." Garnett was injured during the game against the Timberwolves in Boston on Jan.

Rockets win eighth straight on road (AP)

Tracy McGrady had 26 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and the surging Houston Rockets held on for a 92-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Though McGrady had a season-high seven turnovers, he made the shots when they counted down the stretch, including the clinching 3-pointer with 30 seconds to go after Al Jefferson led the improving Wolves on an impressive rally.

Wolves down short-handed Clippers 104-83 (AP)
Al Jefferson scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in three quarters, Craig Smith added 21 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 104-83 on Friday. The Timberwolves continued to show improvement after a dismal start to the season, winning for the fifth time in seven games after starting 5-29.

Clips' Maggette (flu) won't play against Wolves
The Los Angeles Clippers started a seven-game road trip without leading-scorer Corey Maggette, who has the flu and missed Friday night's game against Minnesota.

Timberwolves win ugly, 83-67 over Bulls (AP)

In an ugly offensive game, Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes gave the Minnesota Timberwolves more than enough. Jefferson had 26 points and 20 rebounds, and Gomes added 25 points and 10 rebounds to help the Timberwolves to a 83-67 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. After a horrendous start to the night on offense for both teams, the Wolves closed the third period with an 11-0 run and added...

Foye returns, but Wolves lose to Bulls (AP)

Kirk Hinrich finished with 27 points after a rough start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-85, spoiling Randy Foye's return from a knee injury Tuesday night. Although they began the night with the NBA's worst record, the Timberwolves were showing signs of progress. They had won three of four, beating Phoenix along the way, and the lone loss during that stretch was by one to...

Garnett misses game with abdominal strain
Kevin Garnett missed the Boston Celtics' game Sunday against the Orlando Magic with a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett is day to day after injuring himself Friday at Minnesota. A leading MVP candidate, Garnett is averaging 19.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He had played in all 41 games for Boston this season, and was just named a starter in his 11th All-Star game.

Celtics' Garnett sits out against Magic (AP)
Kevin Garnett missed the Boston Celtics' game Sunday against the Orlando Magic with a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett is day to day after injuring himself Friday at Minnesota. A leading MVP candidate, Garnett is averaging 19.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He had played in all 41 games for Boston this season, and was just named a starter in his 11th All-Star game.

Wolves send Nets to ninth straight loss (AP)

Al Jefferson had a career-high 40 points and 19 rebounds, hit the go-ahead free throws with 11.4 seconds to go, and lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 98-95 victory Sunday over the New Jersey Nets, who have lost nine in a row. Richard Jefferson scored 35 points and Vince Carter added 25. But Carter attempted an ill-advised fallaway jumper with the Nets clinging to a 95-94 lead in the final 25...

T'wolves could easily beat No. 1 college team
Even at their worst, Charley Rosen says the Minnesota Timberwolves could blow out the No. 1 college team in the country.

T-Wolves could easily beat No. 1 college team
Fans keep telling Charley Rosen the T-Wolves would fall to the top college team. Even at its worst, Minnesota couldn't be that bad.

Celts hold off former teammates in win (AP)

Kendrick Perkins scored on a putback with 16.6 seconds left, and Kevin Garnett poked the ball away from Sebastian Telfair as time expired on Friday night to give the Boston Celtics an 87-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first regular-season matchup between Garnett and the handful of former Celtics traded to Minnesota for him, Boston struggled to put away the team with the worst...

Jefferson's 39 lift Wolves over Suns (AP)

Al Jefferson led Minnesota to another unlikely victory over the Phoenix Suns. Jefferson had a career-high 39 points and 15 rebounds, and the Timberwolves won two in a row for the first time this season, 117-107 over the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 33 points, but only 19 of them came in the last 43 minutes.

Wolves end road skid at 16, top Warriors (AP)

Ryan Gomes scored a career-high 35 points to go with 11 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves snap a 16-game road losing streak with a 109-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Al Jefferson added 21 points and 12 rebounds and Marco Jaric had 16 points, 10 assists and eight boards for the Timberwolves, who won just their second road game of the season and first since a 103-94...

Nuggets extend Wolves' road skid to 16 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 35 points, including a fade-away jumper and two free throws in the final 30 seconds, and Carmelo Anthony added 26 as the Denver Nuggets held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves fell to 1-20 on the road this season and have lost 16 straight since a win at New Orleans on Nov.

Nash nearly perfect, Suns beat Wolves (AP)

Steve Nash had a near-flawless game and five Phoenix players scored 17 points or more Friday night in the Suns' 115-95 rout of Minnesota, the Timberwolves' 15th consecutive loss on the road. Nash was 6-for-6 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line for 17 points with 13 assists. He had one turnover in 28 minutes.

Warriors move 7 games over .500 with win (AP)

Ever since Stephen Jackson returned to the Golden State lineup, the Warriors have been methodically chugging along. Jackson's clutch shooting and another strong all-around game from Baron Davis kept the Warriors going Tuesday night in chilly Minnesota, helping Golden State reach heights not seen in the Bay Area in quite some time.

Ginobili, Parker lead Spurs over Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 21 Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 105-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tim Duncan added 15 points and nine rebounds to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak and get coach Gregg Popovich his 600th regular-season victory.

Rockets win fifth straight without T-Mac (AP)

Tracy McGrady took another night off, Yao Ming barely broke a sweat and the Houston Rockets still easily handled the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luis Scola had 22 points and nine rebounds and rookie Carl Landry had 15 points and 11 rebounds, both career highs, as the Rockets beat Minnesota 113-82 on Friday night to win for the seventh time in the nine games McGrady has missed with a left knee injury.

Hudson could miss rest of season
Golden State guard Troy Hudson will be out for at least three months after undergoing surgery on his left hip. Hudson played in just nine games after signing with the Warriors last September. A torn labrum prevented him from being Baron Davis' veteran backup at point guard, and Hudson underwent surgery to repair his hip joint Thursday in New York City. The longtime Minnesota guard hasn't played since Dec.

Rockets' McGrady expected to miss 3 games
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady is expected to miss three more games as he recovers from a left knee injury. McGrady, averaging 23 points and five assists per game, has sat out the last eight games with strained tendons, tendinitis and a bone bruise in the knee. The Rockets are 6-2 in the stretch without him heading into Friday night's game against Minnesota. Rockets trainer Keith Jones said McGrady's knee is healthy, but he needs to improve his conditioning before he can play again.

Wolves end 8-game skid, top Heat 101-91 (AP)

The Miami Heat sunk to a new low on Tuesday night -- they were handled by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rashad McCants continued his sharp shooting streak with 27 points and the Timberwolves snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 101-91 victory over the reeling Heat. Dwyane Wade had 25 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Miami, which played its sixth straight game without Shaquille O'Neal...

Shaq flies to Los Angeles for treatment of hip
Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal flew Monday to Los Angeles to seek medical treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him the past five games. O'Neal's departure two games into a five-game trip is the latest setback for an injury-plagued team that has the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 8-26 and has lost seven games in a row. O'Neal had said Sunday he had hoped to return to the lineup Tuesday at Minnesota. He bruised his left hip Dec.

Mavs send Wolves to eight straight loss (AP)

Avery Johnson has let Dirk Nowitzki loose. Nowitzki led Dallas in scoring for the ninth straight game, scoring 30 points, and the Mavericks handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their eighth consecutive loss with a 101-78 victory on Sunday. Josh Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who led by as many as 31 points en route to their fourth win in a row and ninth in their last 11.

Stackhouse, Dampier out for Mavs
Jerry Stackhouse and Erick Dampier missed the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday with injuries. Stackhouse missed his second straight game with a sprained right thumb and Dampier was also out for the second game in a row with a left knee injury. Both will be reevaluated on Monday Mavericks coach Avery Johnson said Dampier tried to do a few things in practice this week, but struggled even to get moving because of the sore knee.

Mavs' Stackhouse, Dampier out Sunday (AP)
Jerry Stackhouse and Erick Dampier missed the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday with injuries. Stackhouse missed his second straight game with a sprained right thumb and Dampier was also out for the second game in a row with a left knee injury. Both will be reevaluated on Monday Mavericks coach Avery Johnson said Dampier tried to do a few things in practice this...

Wolves off to worst-ever start at 4-28 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. The Nuggets showed little hangover affect from Thursday night's victory over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Denver led 12-0 before the game was three minutes old and took a 61-52 lead into halftime.

Week 10 Fantasy Stockwatch
The Celtics have obviously taken off with Kevin Garnett, but Minnesota and Fantasy owners are thrilled with Al Jefferson, writes Jamey Eisenberg in his Fantasy Stockwatch.

Blazers end road woes, win at Minnesota (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers found a cure to what ails them on the road -- a trip to Minnesota. After their 13-game winning streak was snapped at Utah, Brandon Roy scored 24 points to help the young Blazers rebound with a 90-79 victory over the woeful Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Portland restored its dominance in Rip City in December, going 10-0 at the Rose Garden to improve to 15-3 at home this...

Kaman helps Clippers end 6-game skid (AP)

Chris Kaman had 16 points and 16 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-82 on Monday night. Cuttino Mobley scored 18 points and Corey Maggette added 17 for the Clippers, who snapped a six-game losing streak and a seven-game home skid despite missing all 14 3-point attempts.

Durant sidelined with finger injury
Kevin Durant missed his first game of the season with a nagging finger injury as Seattle played Philadelphia on Monday night. Durant, who is averaging a team-high 19.7 points, injured the index finger on his left hand late in the first quarter Saturday against Minnesota. The rookie did not return. X-rays on the finger were negative. "I like to play every game. I like to play the whole game," said the Sonics 6-foot-9 guard, the second pick in the 2007 NBA draft.

Durant misses first game due to injury (AP)
Kevin Durant missed his first game of the season with a nagging finger injury as Seattle played Philadelphia on Monday night. Durant, who is averaging a team-high 19.7 points, injured the index finger on his left hand late in the first quarter Saturday against Minnesota. The rookie did not return. X-rays on the finger were negative.

Durant hurt in Sonics' win over Wolves (AP)

An injury to the team's franchise player overshadowed a nice win by the SuperSonics. Wally Szczerbiak and rookie Jeff Green each scored 18 points, and Seattle overcame the loss of Kevin Durant to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-90 on Saturday night. The Sonics played the final three quarters without Durant, their leading scorer.

Durant sprains left index finger, X-rays negative
Seattle rookie star Kevin Durant sprained his left index finger Saturday night late in the first quarter against Minnesota. While X-rays on Durant's non-shooting hand were negative, the team held him out the rest of the game as a precaution. Durant left with 9.2 seconds remaining in the period, holding his hands together as he walked off the court. Durant was the second overall pick in the NBA draft.

Roy leads Blazers to 12th straight win (AP)

Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was being cautious, saving guard Brandon Roy for when the team needed him. With two fouls, Roy sat the entire second quarter Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then he went on to steer the Blazers to a 109-98 victory for Portland's league-leading 12th consecutive win.

Sonics' Durant sprains left index finger (AP)
Seattle rookie star Kevin Durant sprained his left index finger Saturday night late in the first quarter against Minnesota. While X-rays on Durant's non-shooting hand were negative, the team held him out the rest of the game as a precaution. Durant left with 9.2 seconds remaining in the period, holding his hands together as he walked off the court.

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul suspected Minnesota would be tired, and did what he could to make the Timberwolves wish they'd stayed in bed. Paul had 19 points, 15 assists and five steals in only 30 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-76 victory Saturday night. The downtrodden Timberwolves had played in Minnesota a night earlier, putting forth an exhaustive effort to overcome a 21-point deficit and beat...

Timberwolves have youth, but lack talent
The lowly T-Wolves may have crushed the Pacers, but Charley Rosen says with its roster, Minnesota still has a long way to go.

Walker rallies Wolves by Pacers 131-118 (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been begging to see the Antoine Walker Shoulder Shimmy all season. With only three wins in their first 24 games, Walker never really had a chance to let it loose. He finally unveiled his trademark juke in the second quarter against Indiana on Friday night, and it spurred the young Wolves to an improbable comeback victory.

Week 8 Fantasy Stockwatch
Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant have slowed down after fast starts while Sebastian Telfair is enjoying a rebirth in Minnesota, says our Jamey Eisenberg.

Artest, Udrih lead Kings over Bucks (AP)

Ron Artest scored 26 points and had eight assists and Beno Udrih hit a career-high six 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-89 Wednesday night to finish 3-2 on its five-game road trip. Udrih, traded to and released by Minnesota on Oct. 29, and signed by the Kings on Nov.

Harrington rallies Warriors past Wolves (AP)

Al Harrington scored 25 points, including 14 in the decisive third quarter, and the Golden State Warriors ran past Minnesota 111-98 on Wednesday night during another second-half fade by the fledgling Timberwolves. Monta Ellis added 24 points, before hitting his head on the court late in the fourth quarter while falling after missing a contested fast-break layup.

Warriors G Hudson's career in jeopardy (AP)
Golden State Warriors guard Troy Hudson has visits scheduled with two medical specialists regarding a hip injury that could end his career. In Minnesota for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Warriors coach Don Nelson was bluntly pessimistic about the prognosis for the 31-year-old Hudson. "I think Troy is probably done," Nelson said.

Heat overcome poor shooting, edge Wolves (AP)

Dwyane Wade survived a horrendous shooting night to score 30 points, Udonis Haslem added 18 and the Miami Heat finally found a way to win at home, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87 Monday night. Shaquille O'Neal scored 15 points and added eight rebounds before fouling out for Miami (7-17), which won for only the third time in 11 home games -- and was pushed to the brink by a Minnesota team...

Wolves: Ratliff to get sore right knee scoped
Minnesota Timberwolves center Theo Ratliff will have exploratory arthroscopic surgery next week on his right knee that has kept him out for the past month. Ratliff will have the operation done Tuesday by surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., the team announced Thursday. No timetable for his return will be set until after the examination, but if there's no significant damage discovered he could be back soon.

Wolves' Ratliff to have knee scoped next week
Minnesota Timberwolves center Theo Ratliff will have exploratory arthroscopic surgery next week on his right knee that has kept him out for the past month.

Wolves C Ratliff to have knee surgery (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Theo Ratliff will have exploratory arthroscopic surgery next week on his right knee that has kept him out for the past month. Ratliff will have the operation done Tuesday by surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., the team announced Thursday. No timetable for his return will be set until after the examination, but if there's no significant damage discovered he...

Dalembert powers Sixers by Wolves 98-94 (AP)

Samuel Dalembert endures incessant teasing from his teammates on a daily basis. They believe the sixth-year center has All-Star caliber potential. "We joke with Sam a lot and push him," Philadelphia's Willie Green said. "He knows we're trying to motivate him. Look at what he did. He was big. We expect a lot about of him.

Power Rankings: Suns hit a snag
If you're the Suns, you just can't lose to Miami and Minnesota in the same week and expect to hold firm in Dime's Hit List.

Wizards beat Wolves to move above .500 (AP)
The Washington Wizards are down to nine healthy players, so it's a good thing six scored in double figures Tuesday night. Antawn Jamison led the way with 22 points and 13 rebounds, Caron Butler added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Washington overcame a career-high 36 points from Craig Smith to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-88.

Wolves coach Wittman returns after back surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman returned to practice following back surgery and is to work Tuesday night's game against Washington.

Wittman returns to T-wolves after surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman returned to practice following back surgery and is to work Tuesday night's game against Washington. He was on the team flight to Washington, Timberwolves spokesman Mike Cristaldi said Monday. Wittman missed three games, with assistant coach Jerry Sichting going 1-2 in his place. That included a surprise victory Saturday over the Phoenix Suns. The Timberwolves have the NBA's worst record at 3-15.

Jefferson, Wolves down road-weary Suns (AP)

The hard-driving Phoenix Suns finally ran out of gas. The magnificent Suns' offense fell flat in the second half and Al Jefferson tied a career-high with 32 points to go with 20 rebounds to carry the success-starved Minnesota Timberwolves to a 100-93 victory on Saturday night. The Timberwolves entered the game with a league-worst 2-15 record, but dominated on the boards and snapped a five-game...

Johnson's buzzer-beater lifts Hawks (AP)

Joe Johnson's 18-footer at the buzzer lifted the Atlanta Hawks to a 90-89 victory over the league-worst Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Minnesota, which lost its fifth straight to drop to 2-15, had a one-point lead after Marko Jaric's laying with 2.2 seconds left. However, after an Atlanta timeout, Johnson took the inbound pass at the top of the key and dribbled to his right past...

Bryant overcomes flu as Lakers cruise (AP)

Even with a bout of the stomach flu, Kobe Bryant was too much for the NBA's worst team. Bryant scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half to help Los Angeles jump out to a big lead, and the Lakers cruised the rest of the way to a 116-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Trevor Ariza added 15 points and five rebounds, and Bryant also had five assists for the Lakers, who...

Kobe, Bynum come down with stomach flu on road
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers both came down with a stomach illness while in Minnesota to face the Timberwolves.

Bryant, Bynum battling stomach illnesses (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers both came down with a stomach illness while in Minnesota on Tuesday to face the Timberwolves. Bryant remained in the starting lineup, but Bynum did not dress after spending some time during the day at a Minneapolis hospital to receive IV fluids. "I don't think it's life-threatening," Lakers coach Phil Jackson deadpanned.

Wolves head coach Wittman to have back surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman is preparing for back surgery and will miss Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gay, Grizzlies stifle Wolves 101-80 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 21 points, Mike Miller added 18 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 on Saturday night. Memphis had six players in double figures to win for the third time in four games. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves were held to their lowest point total of the season and have lost eight of nine.

Ginobili's 31 lifts Spurs past Wolves (AP)

San Antonio has maximized Manu Ginobili's impact this season by making him a substitute, though he's been a starter for much of his career. This is the very definition of the Spurs, who have dominated the league with four titles in the last eight years by finding the right role for every player. Ginobili scored a season-high 31 points with 7-for-9 shooting from 3-point range, and the Spurs stormed...

Wolves G McCants scratched due to knee (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants was a surprise scratch Friday night against San Antonio because of what the team called a sore right knee. McCants, who is Minnesota's second-leading scorer at 14.4 points per game, missed one game earlier this season after spraining his right ankle. His right knee, however, is more of a concern for the Timberwolves; the third-year player from North...

Mavericks end 3-game skid, beat Wolves (AP)

The Mavericks got a lift when coach Avery Johnson went back to a tried-and-true lineup. However, Dallas still struggled down the stretch before avoiding a fourth straight defeat to an underdog. Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Devin Harris scored 22 points, and the Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 109-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Wolves get second victory, beat Hornets (AP)

Antoine Walker joked that Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Marko Jaric was "overachieving." The reference was not to the guard's recent hot shooting, but that the native of Serbia is dating Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima. The romance certainly hasn't hurt Jaric's play. He scored 21 points and the Timberwolves protected a big lead for a change to get their second victory of the season, 103-94 over...

Hawks rally from 21 down to beat Wolves (AP)

Josh Smith and the Atlanta Hawks have suddenly found a steeliness on the road. Smith scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta erase a 21-point deficit in a 94-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Joe Johnson scored 25 points, and Tyronn Lue had seven of his 13 in the fourth for the Hawks, who were winless in their previous 17 road games before they...

Nuggets rally late to beat Wolves 99-93 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and Kenyon Martin had a season-high 18 to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 99-93 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The Nuggets have now won seven of their last eight games, including five in a row at the Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves are still searching for their first road win, falling to 0-4 away from home.

James scores 45, Cavs beat Wolves 97-86 (AP)

LeBron James is making this difficult game look oh so easy. Barely breaking a sweat, James had 45 points, eight rebounds and five assists to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Despite playing the second game of a back-to-back, James topped 40 points for the second time in the past three games and Drew Gooden added 17 points and nine...

Paul sits out but Hornets top Wolves (AP)

If they continue to share the scoring load like this, the New Orleans Hornets will be one of the NBA's toughest teams to beat this year. Their leading scorer on the season had only two points after halftime and their starting point guard was out injured, but the Hornets still handily defeated Minnesota to build on their best start in franchise history.

Ankle injury keeps Hornets' Paul out vs. Wolves
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle.

Sprained ankle sidelines Hornets PG Paul (AP)
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle, and New Orleans coach Byron Scott said his star point guard would likely miss a couple more games as a precaution. Paul was hurt in Friday night's overtime victory at Memphis when he rolled his ankle on Pau Gasol's foot in the third quarter.

PG Paul sits with sore right ankle
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle, and New Orleans coach Byron Scott said his star point guard would likely miss a couple more games as a precaution. Paul was hurt in Friday night's overtime victory at Memphis when he rolled his ankle on Pau Gasol's foot in the third quarter. On Saturday, there was still some swelling and soreness in the ankle. "It's still tender, he has some pain.

Butler, Wizards defeat Wolves 105-89 (AP)

If the Washington Wizards continue to show the type of explosiveness they did on Friday night, their horrible start to the season will soon be forgotten. Caron Butler scored a season-high 29 points, Gilbert Arenas added 27, and the Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-89 for their third consecutive victory.

Sacramento parts ways with PG Greene
The Sacramento Kings waived guard Orien Greene on Thursday after just seven games with the club. Greene, a third-year pro, started two early games as Sacramento's point guard in place of injured Mike Bibby. But Greene lost the job early on, and newcomer Beno Udrih had 17 points and five assists in the Kings' loss to Minnesota on Wednesday night.

McCants leads Timberwolves to first win (AP)

The Timberwolves want Rashad McCants to shoot, and that's just what he did. McCants scored a career-high 33 points on 13-for-22 shooting in Minnesota's first victory this season, 108-103 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Ron Artest returned from his seven-game suspension with 17 points and six assists for the Kings, who have lost all five of their road games.

Artest back with Kings after ban
Ron Artest rejoined Sacramento's lineup Wednesday night at Minnesota, ready to resume his never-dull career after serving a seven-game suspension to start the season. The Kings picked up only two victories during Artest's penalty, each against a winless team - the Seattle SuperSonics and the Timberwolves. They were eager to have him back, though Artest expressed little emotion about his return following the team's morning shootaround at Target Center. "It's all good.

After 7-game wait, Artest returns to Kings' lineup
Ron Artest rejoined Sacramento's lineup Wednesday night at Minnesota, ready to resume his never-dull career after serving a seven-game suspension to start the season.

Kings' Artest returns from suspension (AP)
Ron Artest rejoined Sacramento's lineup Wednesday night at Minnesota, ready to resume his never-dull career after serving a seven-game suspension to start the season. The Kings picked up only two victories during Artest's penalty, each against a winless team -- the Seattle SuperSonics and the Timberwolves.

Lewis has 22 against former team
Rashard Lewis scored 22 points against his former team Tuesday night, and the Orlando Magic beat Seattle 103-76, handing the SuperSonics their league-worst eighth straight loss. The SuperSonics have not won since April 7 of last season, when Lewis was still on their side and went for 35 points against the Utah Jazz. It is the worst start in franchise history, surpassing an 0-6 streak in 1969-70. Two other NBA teams are winless, but Minnesota and Golden State have only played five games.

Kings beat winless Timberwolves 100-93 (AP)

Kevin Martin had 29 points and Brad Miller added 12 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings 100-93 over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. John Salmons had 19 points and three steals for the Kings who were playing at home for the second night in a row. Al Jefferson had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Rashad McCants came off the bench to score 16 points for Minnesota in...

Odom returns with double-double for Lakers
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points. Bryant chipped in with seven assists.

Bryant, Odom lead Lakers over 0-4 Wolves (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points.

Howard dominant as Magic down Wolves (AP)

Give this one to Dwight Howard -- barely. In a matchup of two of the best young power forwards in the game, Howard edged his classmate Al Jefferson, scoring 28 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in Orlando's 111-103 victory over winless Minnesota on Tuesday night. Carlos Arroyo had 18 points and six assists in place of an injured Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis scored nine of his 27 points in the...

Wolves G McCants sprains right ankle (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants left the game against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter Tuesday night after spraining his right ankle. McCants, the Wolves' leading scorer this year with an average of 18 points, was hurt when he drove the baseline and was tangled up with two Magic players under the basket.

Magic's Nelson scratched with 'slight concussion'
Magic point guard Jameer Nelson was scratched from the game against Minnesota on Tuesday night after sustaining what the team called a ''slight concussion" in practice.

Magic G Nelson out with concussion (AP)
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson was scratched from the game against Minnesota on Tuesday night after sustaining what the team called a "slight concussion" in practice. Nelson was hit in the head by an errant elbow during practice on Monday in Washington, and still had some headaches on Tuesday, so coach Stan Van Gundy decided to give him the night off.

Crawford, Knicks end home opener drought (AP)

At last, something for Isiah Thomas and the Knicks to celebrate. Jamal Crawford scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and New York won its home opener for the first time in six years, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Sunday night. After an embarrassing offseason followed by a loss at Cleveland in their opener, the Knicks were finally winners again thanks to Crawford, who...

Crawford helps Knicks top Wolves
Jamal Crawford scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks won their home opener for the first time in six years by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 Sunday night. After an embarrassing offseason followed by a loss at Cleveland in their opener, the Knicks finally had something to celebrate thanks to Crawford, who keyed the stretch in the middle of the fourth quarter that allowed New York to build enough of a cushion for the final minutes.

'Rising star' Jefferson gets extension with Wolves
Calling Al Jefferson a cornerstone of the team for years to come, the Minnesota Timberwolves late Wednesday night announced a multiyear contract extension with the 22-year-old forward who was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31.

Wolves, F Jefferson agree on extension (AP)
Forward Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old Jefferson was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Al has proven that at only 22 years of age he is among the rising stars in the NBA," said Kevin McHale, Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations.

Sacramento hopes to fill hole with Udrih
Guard Beno Udrih signed with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, potentially filling a hole in the club's lineup while Mike Bibby is out with a thumb injury. Udrih, who won two NBA championship rings with the San Antonio Spurs, was waived Monday by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they acquired him in a trade with San Antonio earlier in the day.

Kings sign G Udrih to fill in for Bibby (AP)
Guard Beno Udrih signed with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, potentially filling a hole in the club's lineup while Mike Bibby is out with a thumb injury. Udrih, who won two NBA championship rings with the San Antonio Spurs, was waived Monday by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they acquired him in a trade with San Antonio earlier in the day.

No max: Wolves' Jefferson gets $65M extension
Al Jefferson could have waited until next summer to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jefferson ignored that council and signed a five-year, $65 million deal just before the deadline on Wednesday night.

Jefferson gets $65M, says not worth max (AP)
Al Jefferson could have waited until next summer to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In fact, that was what his agent advised him to do, hoping that a big season and his status as a restricted free agent would have brought the 22-year-old power forward the highest contract allowable under league rules.

Budding star Jefferson awarded extension
Forward Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old Jefferson was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Al has proven that at only 22 years of age he is among the rising stars in the NBA," said Kevin McHale, Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations.

McHale: We expect both to be part of future
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday exercised the third-year option on guard Randy Foye and the fourth-year option on guard Rashad McCants. "We expect both Randy and Rashad to be a big part of our future," said Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations. Foye, a second-year player from Villanova, earned NBA All-Rookie first-team honors in 2006-07. He was the seventh overall pick of the 2006 NBA draft and played in all 82 games for the Wolves, starting 12. He averaged 15.

Wolves' Foye out several weeks with knee injury
The Minnesota Timberwolves received bad news on Tuesday with their regular-season opener fast approaching: guard Randy Foye's lingering left knee injury will sideline him for several weeks.

Cavaliers explore signing F Juwan Howard (AP)
Dejected over not getting to play in Minnesota with Kevin Garnett, Juwan Howard could end up a teammate of another superstar: LeBron James. Howard, a 13-year veteran forward whose contract was bought out by the Timberwolves on Monday, would fit nicely with James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are desperate for experienced frontline help.

Wolves buy out F Howard, waive G Udrih (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline. The Timberwolves sent a protected 2008 second-round pick to the Spurs for cash considerations and guard Beno Udrih, whom the Wolves immediately waived.

Spurs trade Udrih to Wolves for pick
The San Antonio Spurs traded Beno Udrih to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a protected second-round draft pick in 2008 on Monday. The 6-foot-3 guard broke his left index finger earlier this month during Spurs training camp. Udrih's role on the team decreased last season as veteran Jacque Vaughn took over as backup point guard to Tony Parker. During his three seasons in San Antonio he appeared in 207 regular season games and averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 assists in 13 minutes.

Walker seeking fresh start in Minnesota (AP)
An NBA championship ring highlighted Antoine Walker's run in Miami, but his last month with the Heat wasn't nearly as much fun. After arriving in Minnesota, Walker sounded relieved with his fresh start -- even if contending for a playoff spot with the Timberwolves looks like a huge long shot. Though Walker said he had a good time in Miami, he voiced his frustration Friday that coach Pat Riley went...

Riley: Davis will be immediate starter
After watching the Miami Heat sputter offensively in the preseason, Pat Riley realized his team was in desperate need of perimeter help. He's counting on newly acquired Ricky Davis to provide an immediate boost. Davis will slide into the injured Dwyane Wade's spot at starting shooting guard when the Heat open the regular season next week, Riley said Thursday, one day after the Heat pulled off a five-player trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Timberwolves release John Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has released center John Edwards from its 2007 Training Camp roster. The team’s roster now stands at 17 players. Edwards appeared in 25 games with Indiana during the 2004-05 season after going undrafted out of Kent State. He averaged 1.2 ppg and 0.8 rpg in 5.6 mpg with the [...]

Sources: Heat close to dealing for Davis, Blount
Sources told ESPN.com that the Heat will soon complete a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire swingman Ricky Davis and center Mark Blount.

Walker to Wolves, Heat get Davis, Blount (AP)
Antoine Walker's turbulent time with the Miami Heat is over. The Heat traded the three-time All-Star forward to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in a five-player deal that came one day after Miami completed a winless preseason. Walker, backup center Michael Doleac, oft-injured forward Wayne Simien and a conditional first-round draft pick were sent to Minnesota for former Miami swingman...

Smith, Davis give Minnesota preseason win
Craig Smith scored 20 points, and Ricky Davis had 19 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-110 double-overtime preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Al Jefferson finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Rashad McCants scored 18 points for the Timberwolves (2-3), who led by as many as 23 points in the first half. Jeff Foster had 12 points and 20 rebounds for the Pacers (4-1), while Marquis Daniels and Jamaal Tinsley both added 18 points and Travis Diener had 16.

Yi puts up 15 and 12 with 6 assists
Mo Williams had 20 points and 12 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Michael Redd added 18 points, Andrew Bogut and rookie forward Yi Jianlian each had 15 and Bobby Simmons 10 in what could be a preview of Milwaukee's starting lineup. Yi, the sixth overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft, had his best game so far. In 28 minutes, he was 6-of-9 from the floor and grabbed 12 rebounds in his third start for the Bucks (3-2).

Yi scores 15 as Bucks beat Wolves 106-97 (AP)

Yi Jianlian finally had a game to smile about. Yi, the sixth overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft, had his best game so far. He scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, hustled at both ends of the floor and grabbed 12 rebounds in his third start as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 Saturday night.

Nuggets suspend J.R. Smith for three games
The Denver Nuggets have suspended guard J.R. Smith for the first three games of the regular season for conduct detrimental to the team. Smith will miss Denver’s games vs. Seattle on Oct. 31, at Minnesota on Nov. 2 and vs. New Orleans on Nov. 4. “I take full responsibility for my actions that led to this suspension,” [...]

Nuggets sign veteran G Mike Wilks (AP)
The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Mike Wilks on Thursday. The 5-foot-10 Wilks has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.7 assists in 47 games with Seattle last season. In 214 career games, he has averaged 2.5 points and 1.2 assists.

Nuggets sign Mike Wilks
The Denver Nuggets have signed G Mike Wilks, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Wilks, 5-10, 180, has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. Most recently, he averaged 3.6 ppg and 1.7 apg in 47 [...]

Europe may get regular-season games (AP)
David Stern is confident that Europe is ready to host a regular-season NBA game. The NBA commissioner, who watched the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 92-81 in a preseason game at London's O2 Arena, said Thursday that the British capital would be the best place to start. "Their are only a handful of arenas that could undertake it and I think that London leads that list," Stern said...

Wizards center Thomas has open-heart surgery
Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas underwent open heart surgery Thursday at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to repair a leak of the aortic valve, an irregularity discovered during a routine physical before start of training camp.

Wiz wait as Thomas has heart surgery
Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas underwent open heart surgery Thursday at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to repair a leak of the aortic valve, an irregularity discovered during a routine physical before start of training camp. The Wizards were expected to make a statement later Thursday, and the doctor and team president Ernie Grunfeld were expected to comment Friday. "Hopefully they can correct the problem," forward Antawn Jamison said following the team's practice.

Wizards C Thomas undergoes heart surgery (AP)

Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas underwent open heart surgery Thursday at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to repair a leak of the aortic valve, an irregularity discovered during a routine physical before start of training camp. The Wizards were expected to make a statement later Thursday, and the doctor and team president Ernie Grunfeld were expected to comment Friday.

KG, Celts drop Wolves in London
Somebody forgot to tell Ray Allen that the Celtics are Kevin Garnett's team. Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night to lead the Celtics to a 92-81 preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Garnett's first game against his former team. Garnett, who spent 12 years in Minnesota, scored nine points in less than 30 minutes at London's O2 Arena, but he helped in other ways. "When you have KG in the post, everyone wants to double him," said Allen, who was 5-of-8 from 3-point range.

Garnett beats former team, Allen has 28 (AP)

Ray Allen scored 28 points and Kevin Garnett chipped in against his former team in the Boston Celtics' 92-81 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA preseason game Wednesday. Garnett, the 2004 MVP and 10-time All-Star, scored only nine points, but did enough off the ball to help the Celtics win in his first game against the Timberwolves.

Garnett to face Timberwolves in London (AP)
Kevin Garnett will face his past before he gets on with his future. The 2004 MVP and 10-time All-Star, who left the Minnesota Timberwolves to join the Boston Celtics in a huge offseason trade, will play against his former team for the first time Wednesday in an NBA preseason game at the O2 Arena in London.

Timberwolves beat Turkish team 84-81 (AP)
Al Jefferson had 11 points and 17 rebounds, fellow newcomer Ryan Gomes scored 12 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Efes Pilsen 84-81 Saturday in the first game of the NBA Europe Live tour. Gomes had 10 points and nine rebounds in the first half. Ricky Davis scored 12 points. Drew Nicholas scored 24 points, and Andre Hutson had 15 points and 19 rebounds for the Turkish team.

Garnett faces former team in London (AP)
Get ready for Kevin Garnett vs. the Timberwolves -- in London. Two months after making the NBA's biggest offseason trade, Boston and Minnesota will meet in one of the featured games on the NBA Europe Live tour. The Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors also are holding training camps and will play exhibition games overseas, giving European stars such as Pau Gasol and Andrea Bargnani the chance to...

Raptors sign Darrick Martin
The Toronto Raptors announced they signed free-agent guard Darrick Martin on Saturday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Martin, five-foot-11,170 pounds has played 12 seasons in the NBA including time with Toronto, Minnesota, Vancouver, Sacramento, Dallas, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In 31 games last season with the Raptors, he averaged 3.0 [...]

Timberwolves open camp without Garnett (AP)
In many ways, the first day of training camp for the Minnesota Timberwolves was like so many that came before it. Coaches hollered instruction. Players gasped for air during conditioning drills. Optimism abounded at the start of a new season. But someone was certainly missing. For the first time in 13 seasons, Kevin Garnett isn't here.

Timberwolves trade Trenton Hassell to Mavericks for Greg Buckner
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired guard Greg Buckner from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward Trenton Hassell. Buckner is an eight-year NBA veteran with career averages of 5.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 1.3 apg in 476 games including two stints with Dallas along with stops in Philadelphia and Denver. He was [...]

Wolves sign second-round pick ex-Gator Richard
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard, the team announced Saturday.

T-Wolves sign their second round pick Chris Richard
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed 2007 second-round draft pick Chris Richard. Richard, a 6-9 forward from Florida, was the 41st overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “Chris is another talented young player that we’re pleased to have on our roster,” said [...]

Wolves, Mavericks swap backup guards (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded guard Trenton Hassell to the Dallas Mavericks for guard Greg Buckner on Friday night. Hassell, who spent the last four seasons with the Wolves, averaged 6.7 points per game and three rebounds in 476 games. In 2006-07, he played in 76 games and averaged 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Wolves' Howard would prefer to play for contender
Juwan Howard couldn't have been happier when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired him in a trade with Houston earlier this summer.

Timberwolves sign John Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed John Edwards. Edwards, a 7-0 center from Kent State, has NBA experience with the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Edwards appeared in 25 games with Indiana during the 2004-05 season after going undrafted out of Kent State. [...]

Warriors sign Troy Hudson
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Troy Hudson, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced. Hudson, 31, appeared in 34 games last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 5.9 points and 2.1 assists in 16.3 minutes per [...]