What Next???

So the season is over... What can a Timberwolves fan look forward to? Head Coach Randy Wittman seems to have a pretty good idea and banks on a hopeful vision for the offseason and training camp. Click HERE for the entire interview with our head coach and his aspirations for our future!!!

Garnett Recieves Post Season Rewards

It comes as no surprise that our All-Star Kevin Garnett received the honors of the 06-07 All-Defensive Second Team. The team was voted on by the NBA's 30 head coaches, and this marks his 8th year being on either the first or second All Defensive Team. But he did more than just defense this year. Garnett lead the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and minutes. Please don't leave us Garnett...

Do you know the coach???

Randy Wittman took over as head coach of the Timberwolves on Jan. 23 of this season. Being dealt a hard hand to begin with, Coach Wittman had half a season to turn this ball club around.
Randy has been around the NBA, but before that he enjoyed an impressive career at Indiana University as a part of the 1981 NCAA Championship team. He was then drafted first round into the NBA and played a career averaging 7.4 points a game and shooting over 50% from the field.
For more background and great look at his coaching experience click here.

Player Profile [Bracey Wright]

Bracey did not get to play much this year. Another guy with a lot of talent who rightly earned a spot on this team, but wasn't a part of the equation for winning games this year (something that could change in the future). Bracey has had one year of experience behind him and depending on how he works in the offseason, could turn some heads as he returns for the preseason. His stats are right here.

Player Profile [Craig Smith]

The other rookie that made a profound difference in our teams play this year was Craig Smith. A thick forward who enjoys banging down low, this 6'7, 272 lb big man got a lot of crucial boards and put-backs this season.
If you enjoy watching a post player work hard for position and fight for rebounds Craig is the guy to watch. I am looking for a promising future that won't necessarily stand out, but be a valuable asset to any team in need of a work horse.
This year' stats can be found here.

Player Profile [Justin Reed]

Another player that did not see a lot of playing time this season, but is a great asset to have on the team. Justin Reed has been in the league for 2 seasons and went to the funnest college to spell, Mississippi.
He stands at 6'9" and weighs 238. Check out his season's stats here.

Player Profile [Rashad McCants]

With one year under his belt, Rashad McCants entered his second season with a knee injury that benched for the bulk of the year. With high hopes for his future, this 6'4" gaurd can jump out of the gym and seems to be a crowd pleaser. Check out his stats.
He came from North Carolina with some great college years and is hoping to make a difference in this struggling Timberwolves franchise.

Player Profile [Mark Madsen]

Playing as both a center and forward, Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen is the team spirit. He won't have the best numbers on the year (his stats are available here) but he will be the one on the sideline waving a towel and screaming, "LET'S GO!!!"
He is a strong presence in the lane snatching great rebounds and outleting the ball, but the day Mad Dog hits a jumper is the day I quit being a Timberwolves fan (which probably will never happen.)

Player Profile [Marko Jaric]

Marko Marko Marko. A 6'7" forward from Serbia has served as a nice asset to the team. Without anything extravagent, Marko seemed to get a lot of steals and be in constant hussel for the loose ball. He put up solid stats for the year, but is also in question for whether we will see him next year or not. He has been in the league for 4 years and has gained some experience as an all-around player (good at most parts of the game, but not GREAT at just one thing).

Player Profile [Mike James]

Mike James was our dominate starting point gaurd for the year. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 180 lbs, his quickness and ball handling were strong reasons for his starting position.
With a few rocky moments late in the season that caused a change in the line-up Mike stayed fairly consistent throughout the season. Check out his stats HERE. He's been in the pros for 5 years and went to college at Duquesne.

Player Profile [Troy Hudson]

A player who didn't get to see a whole lot of time this season, but still a valuable part of the team is Troy Hudson. He has the experience of 9 years in the league and came from Southern Illinios. His 6'1", 178 lb frame makes him a small gaurd with great quickness and a stellar 3 ball. His stats on the season can be found here.

Player Profile [Trenton Hassell]

Trenton Hassell can officially be labeled our lock-him-down defensive specialist. He has been in the league for 5 years and serves as a solid forward in our starting line-up. Feel free to check out his stats on the year by clicking here.

Player Profile [Kevin Garnett]

His stats speak for themself. Kevin Garnett is the reason we have a team in Minnesota... Well, maybe not, but he is the reason anyone chooses to attend the games. That statement is true.
The MVP of the league in the 03-04 season, Kevin is a 6'11" power forward straight out of Farragut Academy High School in Illinios. He's been in the leage for 11 years and is ready for a championship ring. Will he stay with the Timberwolves to get it, or find an alternate route through a trade option this offseason? We'll all have to wait and see...

Player Profile [Randy Foye]

Sporting number 4, this T-Wolves player is a rookie we are anxious to see develop.
He has had a great rookie season and has shown it through his stats (check them out HERE).
Randy came from Villanova and has experienced a new style of play since entering the league for the first time. His 6'4", 212 lb frame has made him a tough point gaurd for the T-Wolves all year both as a starter and off the bench.

Player Profile [Ricky Davis]

Today we look at Ricky Davis. A strong gaurd we acquired through a trade with the Boston Celtics, this is Ricky's second year with the Timberwolves and has proven to be a threat both outside the 3-point line and slashing in the lane. His stats on the season can be found HERE. He has been in the league for 8 years and will hopefully be around for awhile to get this team to a winning record next season.

Player Profile [Mark Blount]

The next section of the Blog will be dedicated to getting to know each player. We start with Mark Blount, the Timberwolves 7 ft, 250 lb starting Center. This years stats be be found HERE.
Mark Blount came from Pittsburg and has been in the league for over 6 years, a big man that can shoot the jumper.

Latest News on the Latest Game

Sunday marked the Timberwolves most recent home game which ended in victory over Gibert Arenas and the Washington Wizards. I was not able to attend this game but talked with a close friend who landed 4th row seats and saw the 98-94 win up close and personal. It was said that the supporting cast of the Timberwolves came up big in supporting Kevin Garnett. The key, once again, was defense while paying close attention to the Wizard's All-Star Gilbert Arenas, the Wolves were able to seal the deal on Sunday placing our overall standings at 26-30.
The rookie Randy Foye, now starting at point gaurd for the wolves stated after the game, "We needed this because we've got the best team in the league (Dallas) coming in Tuesday."
Let's hope they're ready for a dog fight.

A full look at the post-game article can be found here.

Garnett are you leaving us???

Rumors are beginning to sound more like truths... The dispute of Garnett leaving for a chance at a championship some where else are beginning to look more and more possible. After a conversation about our failure to trade before the deadline Garnett replied, "We made no moves. Typical." He followed that with, "Thank God for opt-outs."
This makes it pretty clear that Garnett's choice to opt-out of his contract at the end of the season could be the end of our superstar's reign in Minneapolis.

Standings

Here we are end of February and past the All-Star break... Where are the wolves???
Ranked 3rd in the Northwest we find ourselves right behind Denver with a 2 win difference between us. After attending the Friday night game, we fell to the Phoenix Suns ranked first in the Pacific with a record of 43-13. Sadly I found myself watching two completely different teams. One was functional, one wasn't. Is K.G. ready for a change? Sick of a whining Ricky Davis? Tired of no stability with coaches?
The mystery remains unsolved. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this book of Timberwolves Trials.
Click here for the post-game quotes!

Randy Foye in the News:
Click here to read up on his remarks given February 12, 2007.