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| McHale out in Minnesota |
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06/17/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have decided that head coach Kevin McHale will not be back next season. "I would like to thank Kevin McHale for his many years of service to the Timberwolves organization," said Wolves owner Glen Taylor. "When we hired David Kahn as our President of Basketball Operations, I gave him my full support to make an evaluation and decision regarding our coaching situation. I know that David made a careful analysis and this decision was made with the best interes |
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| Lynx promote Gillom to head coach; Zierden resigns |
Womens Basketball |
06/03/2009 |
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| lom as his replacement. Zierden stepped down to join the Washington Wizards staff under new head coach Flip Saunders. This will be Zierden's third time working with Saunders. Prior to joining the Lynx, Zierden spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. In his two seasons with the Lynx, Zierden compiled a 26-42 record. Gillom joined the Lynx as an assistant under Zierden in 2008 and was responsible for assisting the team's scouting efforts, talent evaluation, and player development. Pre |
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| Report: Lynx head coach Zierden to resign |
Womens Basketball |
06/03/2009 |
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| s Star Tribune reports Zierden resigned to join the coaching staff of the Washington Wizards. The Lynx have a news conference scheduled for noon (et) Wednesday to make the announcement. This will be Zierden's third time working with Wizards head coach Flip Saunders. Prior to joining the Lynx, Zierden spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. In his two seasons with the Lynx, Zierden compiled a 26-42 record. The Lynx are scheduled to open their 2009 season on Saturday against Chicago. |
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| T-Wolves introduce Kahn as head of basketball operations |
NBA Basketball |
05/22/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Timberwolves named former Pacers executive David Kahn as president of basketball operations on Friday. Kahn will fill a role last held by Minnesota head coach Kevin McHale, who relinquished his post as vice president of basketball operations when he took over bench duties for the exiled Randy Wittman in December 2008. "This is a milestone decision for our franchise and I couldn't be more excited by our choice," team owner Glen Taylor said. "David has studied under one |
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| 'Tis the Season to mock |
NBA Basketball |
05/22/2009 |
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| er in the lottery, the Wizards need talent, and this draft falls off after the top five players. Harden may be the most NBA-ready player in the draft and should be a steady and consistent wing player very early in his career. Think: Brandon Roy 6. - Minnesota Timberwolves - DeMar DeRozan (USC), Shooting Guard - The Wolves annual hard-luck in the lottery continued as the team fell to the sixth slot. I think they go Kevin Garnett here and take the talent with the huge upside, and that's DeRozan. An incredible leaper an |
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| T-Wolves set to introduce Kahn as head of basketball operations |
NBA Basketball |
05/21/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have called a press conference for 1 p.m (et) Friday, when it is expected former Pacers executive David Kahn will be named head of basketball operations. Kahn will fill a role last held by Minnesota head coach Kevin McHale, who relinquished his post as vice president of basketball operations when he took over bench duties for the exiled Randy Wittman in December 2008. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune is reporting Kahn's title will be president of bas |
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| Kings finish up in Twin Cities vs. 'Wolves |
NBA Basketball |
04/15/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Sacramento Kings will try to put the brakes on a nine- game losing streak Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season finale for both teams at the Target Center. Sacramento will miss the playoffs for a third straight season and suffered a 118-98 setback at Denver the last time out on Monday. Ike Diogu registered a career-high 32 points and Bobby Jackson added 18 points and 12 assists for the Kings, who haven't won since March 29 versus Phoenix. Francisco Garcia and Jason Thompso |
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| Mavs kick off season-ending homestand with 'Wolves |
NBA Basketball |
04/13/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The playoff-bound Dallas Mavericks will wrap up the regular season with a two-game homestand, starting with Monday's showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center. Dallas is currently seventh in the Western Conference playoff standings, just one game behind New Orleans, and will also host Houston on the residency. The Mavericks are 30-9 at home this season and have recorded four straight wins as the host. The Mavs, though, had a three-game winning streak stopped with Sunday' |
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| National Basketball Association Game Capsules |
NBA Basketball |
04/12/2009 |
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| n Harris (shoulder) for New Jersey and Rashard Lewis (knee) for Orlando sat out due to their respective ailments. Final Score: Phoenix 110, Minnesota 97 Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Grant Hill scored 19 points to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-97, at the Target Center. Leandro Barbosa and Jared Dudley added 16 points apiece for the Suns, who have won four of their last six games. Shaquille O'Neal chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Sebastian Telfair donated 21 points for |
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| Hill and Suns down Timberwolves |
NBA Basketball |
04/11/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Grant Hill scored 19 points to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-97, at the Target Center. Leandro Barbosa and Jared Dudley added 16 points apiece for the Suns, who have won four of their last six games. Shaquille O'Neal chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Sebastian Telfair donated 21 points for Minnesota, which had its two-game winning streak snapped. Rodney Carney gave 17 points and Ryan Gomes 13 in defeat. Craig Smith had 11 points and Mike |
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