Did I speak too soon... Disaster or Drama?

This may be one Timberwolves fan who has to eat crow. Last week I promised a disaster free draft with Kahn at the helm calling the shots, and while that may be the case it now seems that we have swapped out disaster for drama.


The Timberwolves drafted Ricky Rubio, the 18 year old hot-shot player from Spain, last week. However before the announcement was even done echoing the rumors started flying that Rubio would not be coming to play for the Timberwolves and would take another season to play in Spain. The party line is that this is due to the large buy-out that Rubio has left on his contract with Spain. The gossip mill however has run wild and the favorite reason for Rubio's potential blow-off is that he has no interest in playing for the Timberwolves and he is waiting a year so he can re-enter the draft and attempt to be drafted by a team he feels would be more suited for him. Whatever the real reason is for why Rubio may or may not be seen in Minnesota this season is really unknown.... one thing is sure, if the drama continues this may be the excitement that Timberwolves basketball needs to boost ticket sales.


In all the Rubio hype, second draft pick Johnny Flynn has been left out of the media but in some critics opinions this point-guard from Syracuse could be just as talented as Rubio and half of the drama. Some cynics are saying that the Timberwolves are just holding onto Rubio so they can trade him later for someone who would play well next to Flynn.
As all things sports, time will tell. One thing is for sure though, if the rumors and gossiping don't stop soon this season of basketball will be more like the Hills than pro-sports.

A Disaster-free Draft

With Kevin McHale gone and David Kahn calling the shots for tonight's NBA draft, Timberwolves fans may not have to hold their breath and cringe as it all goes down in Madison Square Gardens tonight.

Most draft critics are saying that Kahn has made good pre-draft trades and choices and the Timberwolves may have a shot at some real talent. Basically, Kahn traded Randy Foye and Mike Miller to Washington for the number 5 pick, along with the Timberwolves own number 6 pick things are looking good. Rumors are circulating that Kahn is also talking with Memphis to get the number 2 pick in the hopes of drafting either Hasheem Thabeet or Ricky Rubio. While both are young players, they have a lot of talent and could really bring a new energy to a team that is in major need of a spark.

Timberwolves fans called for change for the coming season and it looks like with Kahn calling the shots that is just what they are going to get. Watch the NBA Draft tonight to see what he will do next.

No more Timberwolves for Kevin McHale

It’s finally official. Kevin McHale will NOT be the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.


New Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn called a Target Center news conference Wednesday afternoon to confirm Kevin McHale will not return as coach. Kahn will begin a search for a new coach the day after next week's NBA draft.

I wonder who it will be. I am not basketball savvy enough to venture a guess right now, but I got my wish – A TIMBERWOLVES FRESH START.

Glen Taylor Sick

I heard a story (I won’t call it a rumor because it could be true) that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is ill – I mean like heart attack ill and that is why no head coaching decision has been made. My source didn’t have a ton of details, but what if?

Any one else here this Glen Taylor story? Timberwolves office has been pretty quiet this week.

Kevin McHale and David Kahn discuss Future

It’s been all over Minnesota sports media that new Timberwolves president David Kahn and “old” Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale have been meeting to discuss the Kevin McHale future with the Minnesota Timberwolves. No decision has been made. What? How many meetings do they need? One, maybe two. Either McHale agrees with David Kahn’s plan for the Timberwolves future or he doesn’t – what is the hang-up?

I read this recently: “A recent poll on star tribune indicated that roughly 80 percent of voters prefer for Kevin McHale to not return as head coach. I'm surprised that the number wasn't higher, but it still speaks volumes. McHale's dirty fingerprints are all over this franchise.”

I think it’s time for a fresh start in Minnesota – good-bye Kevin and good luck.

Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn

Welcome to Minnesota, David Kahn. Timberwolves fans will be watching your every move.

Don’t let the “Minnesota Nice” rumors fool you – we are much more fickle than Indiana Pacers fans and way more moody than any development league.

I vow to give David Kahn a chance – so far he seems on the border of being labeled an arrogant jerk, but I think after years under “nice guy” McHale, the Timberwolves could use a little jerk.


David Kahn said he is "especially proud of the Pacers making eight playoff appearances in the nine years I was affiliated with them" and that he will be ruthless in the pursuit of an NBA championship for the Timberwolves – OK, NOW, PROVE IT.

Timberwolves Draft Luck Stinks

It’s no secret that the Minnesota Timberwolves draft luck stinks – all local basketball fans can recite mistakes and misfortunes of NBA draft pasts.

This year, though, I had hope. Hope that died quickly as we were projected at no. 5 and we received No. 6 . I blame Kevin Love – I am sorry Timberwolves fans, but I do not love Mr. Love – he isn’t all that special and the fact that he isn’t lucky either is one more strike against him.

I was strangely optimistic that the Timberwolves would be No. 1, 2 or 3 this year – I was even considering buying cheap Timberwolves tickets because I was so sure I could get into the wolves games for $1 … well, maybe I wasn’t that sure and that’s why I never bought the seats, but I just cant’ help but think the Timberwolves luck has got to change at some time – RIGHT?!?!?!?