Report: Wolves' Wes Johnson dealt to Suns
Timberwolves' GM David Kahn continues to wheel and deal. Today, word that he reportedly dealt Wesley Johnson to Phoenix in a three-team trade.
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Teen paddle boarders rescued after 'abrupt wind change' on Lake Superior
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Report: Wolves trade Wes Johnson to Phoenix, offering $20-million to Andrei Kirilenko
Timberwolves' GM David Kahn continues to wheel and deal. Today, word that he reportedly dealt Wesley Johnson and a first round draft pick to Phoenix in a three-team trade. In return Minnesota will receive guard Jerome Dyson and retiring center Brad Miller. The move clears up cap space so they can sign Russian forward Andrei Kirilenko.
Wolves look to cool off Suns
It’s a battle of teams going in opposite directions tonight at Target Center as the Wolves host the Suns. Minnesota is on a season-long five game losing skid while Phoenix has won five of six, and is in the thick of the playoff race.
NBA player poll suggests Wes Johnson is a better shooter than Kevin Durant
An NBA player poll lists Wolves’ guard Wes Johnson as the 12th purest shooter in the league. Johnson has shot less than 40 percent in his career, but he’s still ahead of MVP candidate Kevin Durant in this poll.
Wolves won't get Courtney Lee, feud with Blazers grows
The Timberwolves whiffed on their attempt to sign Nicolas Batum, and they won't be getting perhaps the next best shooting guard on the market, Courtney Lee. Lee is headed from Houston to Boston in a sign-and-trade. Meanwhile, Blazers GM Neil Olshey and Wolves GM David Kahn took shots at each other.
Souhan rips Wolves' Taylor, Kahn
Jim Souhan rips Timberwolves' owner Glen Taylor for keeping general manager David Kahn employed. He writes that former GM Kevin McHale "deserved his dismissal, and he was twice the GM that Kahn is."
Wolves hit road, face Suns -- sans Rubio
The Timberwolves, short one Ricky Rubio for the rest of the year, start a crucial seven-game road trip tonight in Phoenix. Minnesota is back to .500 after back-to-back home losses to the Lakers and Hornets. They’re also a game-and-a-half out of a playoff spot, behind Houston.
Suns send slumping Wolves to sixth straight loss
The Timberwolves were lit up by the Suns, 114-90 at Target Center on Monday night. The loss extends Minnesota's season long losing streak to six games. Phoenix shot a season high 57 percent from the field. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Batum staying in Portland, what's next for Wolves?
The Timberwolves' aggressive pursuit of forward Nicolas Batum came to an end when the Portland Trail Blazers matched Minnesota's offer. "I'm very happy about it," Batum said of his return to Portland. Wolves' president David Kahn released a statement saying he is "disappointed" but "will continue to explore additional roster moves."
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