A Rebuild In Progress

[mfbmike]

Trade Winds Calm For Love/Wolves, For Now



Rumors surrounding the Wolves sending Kevin Love heading to Memphis in an effort for the Wolves to move up in the 2009 NBA Draft ran rampant this summer.

Since then, the rumors have died down but they may be beginning to brew once again as the 2009-10 trade deadline nears.

Sources close to the Wolves have reported that the Grizzlies have revisited acquiring Love, offering bigman Marc Gasol and a 2010 1st round draft pick for the Wolves double-double machine.

It wouldn't be an easy decision for the Timberwolves for obvious reasons, but Love was former Wolves GM Kevin Mchale's pet project. Love has emerged into a solid player though. It's easy to see why the Grizzlies would want him.

The Grizzlies don't seem to be sure about whether Marc Gasol is a four or a five. His defensive abilities make him a five, but he has more offensive ability than that of your typical center.

Wolves GM David Kahn was not available for comment but did mention that a deal sending Love to Memphis is "unlikely at this point."

However, with Love and Al Jefferson playing basically the same position, Kahn has acknowledged that the Wolves might have to trade one eventually.

With the month of February and the trade deadline just around the corner, trade winds surrounding the Wolves, and potentially Love, may be beginning to pick up.

[mfbmike]

interesting. Gasol would be a good addition.

Doesn't really address/fill my biggest hole at the 2 though which I'm hoping to upgrade at the deadline.

They offered it to me in the game. The pick has a potential to be lottery, but still not sold on it.

[SuperNova854]

So let me get this straight. The team that raped the wolves out of Mayo for Love, wants Love back? el oh el

[mfbmike]

So let me get this straight. The team that raped the wolves out of Mayo for Love, wants Love back? el oh el

Yeah, there was rumors that Love could be heading back to Memphis for the #2 pick for Rubio. Obviously, Rubio's stock fell and he managed to be there at #5 so Love stayed pat.

In game, they offered me Gasol and a 1st. :atom: Not interested though.

[mfbmike]

Not going to do anything impulsively. I know the offer is there. Still got some time before the deadline hits. Don't worry. ;)

[mfbmike]

Timberwolves Top Plays (Week of Jan. 17 - Jan. 23)


#6 - Ramon Sessions showing off some flashy passing, Jonny Flynn hits the 3
#5 - Al Jefferson sends Andre Iguodala's layup attempt back from where it came from
#4 - Sergio Rodriguez lobs it to Hollins for the finish
#3 - Sergio puts it up there softly for Sean Williams to convert
#2 - Sessions drives, alley oop to Williams
#1 - This is what happens when you don't box "Big Al" out

[mfbmike]

Timberwolves Weekly Stats Update:

Starters:



Reserves:





Players Of The Week:




Kobe Bryant




Lebron James

Weekly Conference Standings Update:

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1. (36-8)

2. (28-15)

3. (26-18)

4. (25-19)

5. (25-21)

6. (22-21)

7. (23-22)

8. (22-22)

9. (22-22)

10. (21-21)

11. (21-25)

12. (19-25)

13. (18-25)

14. (17-27)

15. (17-27)

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1. (31-15)

2. (28-14)

3. (25-20)

4. (24-19)

5. (24-21)

6. (23-20)

7. (23-20)

8. (23-21)

9. (22-21)

10. (18-25)

11. (17-26)

12. (17-28)

13. (16-27)

14. (12-30)

15. (12-32)

[mike3]

i completely agree, those banners look great. Im actually needing some banners like those, could i possibly use them in my chise for stats from games?

theyd be perfect, thanks dude if i can

[mfbmike]

Knicks Run Wolves Out Of The Garden In Laugher

Starting Lineups:
Jonny Flynn PG Nate Robinson
Wayne Ellington SG Michael Larry Hughes
Corey Brewer SF Wilson Chandler
Kevin Love PF Al Harrington
Al Jefferson C David Lee

(23-22) 99 @ 129 (17-26)


In spite of the blowout loss, Jonny Flynn posted a solid double-double in his first NBA game back in his hometown.



Player Of The Game:

Al Harrington

Quote Of The Game:
"We were blown away by their speed and energy tonight. We looked lifeless out there. We were unable to close off penetration lanes and box out Al (Harrington) and David (Lee). This was the worst basketball I've seen us play all year." - Wolves Head Coach Kurt Rambis

Next Game:

[mfbmike]

i completely agree, those banners look great. Im actually needing some banners like those, could i possibly use them in my chise for stats from games?

theyd be perfect, thanks dude if i can

I don't mind. Feel free.

[LC AAU]

If your as bad at this game as you are on Forza I'm sure I'll dominate you when we race.

[mike3]

I don't mind. Feel free.

thanks alot

Tough loss btw, Flynn had a nice game

[mfbmike]

If your as bad at this game as you are on Forza I'm sure I'll dominate you when we race.

thanks alot

Tough loss btw, Flynn had a nice game

That game sucked. My team looked winded out there. Got absolutely killed on the break and on the glass. When was the last time Larry Hughes posted 20+ in a game or even shot over 50% from the field in one?

:doh:

[mfbmike]

Knicks were on fire, tough loss.

:guns:

Shot my eyes out.

[mfbmike]

Cavs 4th Quarter Rally Sends Wolves Packing

Starting Lineups:
Jonny Flynn PG Mo Williams
Wayne Ellington SG Anthony Parker
Corey Brewer SF Lebron James
Kevin Love PF Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Al Jefferson C Shaquille O' Neal

(23-23) 112 @ 116 (31-15)

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Player Of The Game:

Mo Williams

Quote Of The Game:
"Corey did a hell of a job tonight against Lebron, keeping him contained for the first 3 quarters of the game. He wasn't too shabby offensively either. But you know a guy like Lebron...he managed to get some shots going early in the 4th, the crowd got into it. We just couldn't compete with them on enough levels to maintain our lead down the stretch." - Jonny Flynn

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