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The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed free agent forward Andrei Kirilenko. The deal is for two years and worth $20-million. Kirilenko returned to play for his old Russian team last season and was named Euroleague MVP, …
28 Jul 12
The 2012-13 NBA schedule was released yesterday. The regular-season slate was revealed in a one-hour show on NBA TV. The Minnesota Timberwolves kick off their campaign on Friday, November 2nd against the Sacramento Kings at …
27 Jul 12
Yahoo! Sports reports the Timberwolves are close to finalizing a deal with Andrei Kirilenko. According to the report, Kirilenko has agreed to a two-year, 20-million-dollar deal. He spent last season playing in Russia. In 10 …
26 Jul 12
The Timberwolves have acquired forward Dante Cunnginham from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard Wayne Ellington. Cunningham racked up 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game over 64 appearances in his lone season with …
25 Jul 12
The Timberwolves ended Summer League play with a 97-91 win over the Grizzlies. Mike Harris had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Wolves, who went 4-and-1 during their stay in Las Vegas. Kammron Taylor …
23 Jul 12
Derrick Williams scored 23 points as the Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers, 78-65. Coby Karl added 18 points off the bench for Minnesota, which is 2-and-1 in Summer League action. The Wolves take on the D-League …
20 Jul 12
The Portland Trail Blazers have matched the offer sheet the Minnesota Timberwolves made to restricted free agent Nicolas Batum [[ buh-TOOM ]]. The Blazers matched the offer reported to be for more than $45-million over …
19 Jul 12
Wes Johnson scored 24 points as the Wolves fell to the Bobcats, 81-78. Derrick Williams added 17 points and seven rebounds but turned the ball over six times in the loss. The Wolves continue summer …
18 Jul 12
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
