The game against the Sacramento Kings out of reach, Kevin Love and J.J. Barea had to be separated from each other on the bench. Afterwards, Barea said it's "part of the game," especially among competitors trying to win. Both players have apologized to each other.

Kevin Love may have hit the game-winner when the Wolves beat the L.A. Clippers at Staples Center in January, but Ricky Rubio's clutch three-pointer set it up.

Former Timberwolves executive and coach Kevin McHale has taken a leave of absence as coach of the Houston Rockets to tend to a family matter. Rockets general manager Daryl Morley says, "Kevin is a devoted family man who is needed back home in Minnesota at the moment."

Instant classic time. It came Wednesday night at Target Center when the Wolves' Ricky Rubio drove to the basket after a behind-the-back move with the ball. Simply electric.

Pioneer Press writer Tom Powers strikes again. After the Wolves lost to the Rockets Monday night, he wrote: "All Kevin McHale has to do is walk into Target Center and the Timberwolves become all screwed up.

Instant classic time. We loved the conversation between Magic Johnson and Kevin McHale's former teammate last night (hey, any Minnesota connection will do!) on David Letterman.

Ready for the state fishing opener next week? To prepare, we'll try to show you as many monsters as we can until then. Let's start with this one from from a show called "Jigheads".

So you think we sit around here at BMTN and dream up stupid junk to put on the web just so we can have a chuckle or two? Yes, we do. Enjoy this song celebrating Carlos Gomez, who whiffed in a plate appearance against emergency relief pitcher Drew Butera on Sunday.