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Could Beasley play shooting guard?

Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan is wondering what's best for Timberwolves' forward Michael Beasley. He looked good as the sixth man scoring 34 points in a win over Houston on Monday. But as Souhan writes, perhaps shooting guard is the place for Beasley.
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Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan is wondering what's best for Timberwolves' forward Michael Beasley. He looked good as the sixth man scoring 34 points in a win over Houston on Monday. But as Souhan writes, perhaps shooting guard is the place for Beasley.

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