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T-Wolves' Roy to Have Knee Surgery; Rubio Recovering

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:55:05 +0000

Timberwolves shooting guard Brandon Roy is having arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee. Roy has had chronic knee problems that caused him to retire after the 2010-2011 season but decided to come out of retirement and join the Timberwolves. Roy has played in just 5 games this season and has averaged 5.8 points a game.

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[T-Wolves Preview] Cautious Optimism to Start the Season

Lee Voss — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:01:20 +0000

The Minnesota Timberwolves made several off-season moves that has brought renewed optimism to a club that hasn't made the playoffs since 2004 when they made it to the Western Conference Finals.

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Timberwolves Win Preseason Game Haifa 114-81

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:18:58 +0000

The Timberwolves won 114-81 over Haifa in a preseason game Tuesday night. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 24 points and 8 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 19 points in 25 minutes and Andrei Kirilenko had 13 points and 8 rebounds for Minnesota. The Wolves shot 47 percent from the field and Haifa shot 39 percent.

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Timberwolves Start Preseason Games Tonight

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:17:41 +0000

The Timberwolves will play their first preseason game at the Fargodome against Indiana tonight at 7pm. The Wolves have a new-look team that includes veterans Brandon Roy and Andrei Kirilenko. The Wolves also welcome a slimmed down Nikola Pekovic and Derrick Williams. Pekovic reported lost 7 pounds and have improved his muscle mass. Williams has lost approximately 30 pounds in hopes of playing more small forward this season.

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Timberwolves To Introduce Stiemsma Thursday

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:12:07 +0000

The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that they will introduce newly signed free agent center Greg Stiemsma at a press conference Thursday at 1pm at Target Center. Stiemsma is 6'11 260 pounds and is 26 years old. He averaged 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds a game with Boston in 2011-2012.

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T-Wolves Introduce Brandon Roy

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:29:49 +0000

The Timberwolves introduced shooting guard Brandon Roy at a press conference today at Target Center. The 28-year old Roy is coming out of retirement after missing all of last season with chronic knee problems. He played 5 seasons in Portland and the 6'6 guard averaged 19 points a game.

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T-Wolves To Introduce Roy; Kirilenko Signs

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:52:07 +0000

The Timberwolves plan to introduce shooting guard Brandon Roy at a press conference Tuesday at 1:00 at Target Center. The 6'6 guard is coming out of retirement and has agreed to a 2-year contract with the Wolves. Roy averaged 14 points in game in his final season in the NBA with Portland before retiring with chronic knee problems.

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T-Wolves Reach Agreement With Stiemsma; Win Summer League Game

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:27:58 +0000

The Timberwolves have reached a contract agreement with 6'11 restricted free agent center Greg Stiemsma. The Boston Celtics are not expected to match the offer because they are salary cap strapped. Stiemsma averaged 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 55 games for the Celtics in 2011-2012. Stiemsma is expected to be the backup center to Nikola Pekovic this season for the Wolves.

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Portland Matches Batum Offer; Time For Plan B

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:24:08 +0000

The Timberwolves will not have Nicolas Batum playing for them this season. Portland matched the 4-year $46 Million offer sheet the Wolves signed restricted free agent Batum to. The Wolves tried to workout a sign and trade deal last week with Portland but no deal could be struck. Batum is a 23-year old 6'8 small forward who averaged 13.9 points a game with the Blazers in 2011-2012.

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T-Wolves Sign Batum To Offer Sheet

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:01:05 +0000

The Timberwolves/Nicolas Batum saga will finally come to an end this week. The Wolves signed Batum to a 4-year $46 Million offer sheet Sunday night. Portland has until 11pm (CT) Wednesday to match the offer or lose him to Minnesota. Batum is a 23-year old 6-8 small forward who averaged 13.9 points a game with Portland in 2011-2012.

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T-Wolves Agree to Sign Roy, Batum

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:38:54 +0000

The Timberwolves have come to a agreement to unrestricted free agent shooting guard Brandon Roy on a 2-year $10 Million contract. Roy is coming out of retirement at age 27 after retiring with chronic knee problems. He received some treatment oversees and is attempting a comeback. Roy is a 6'6 211 shooting guard who averaged 19 points and 4 rebounds a game throughout his career.

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Timberwolves Shopping the Free Agent Market

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:57:17 +0000

The Timberwolves had 6'8 guard/forward Nicolas Batum visit Minnesota Sunday night. He is a restricted free agent from Portland. Batum averaged 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds a game in 2011-2012. He is considered a defensive specialist. The Timberwolves are expected to offer him a 4-year $50 Million contract. If he signs a contract with the Wolves the Trailblazers would have 3 days to match that offer.

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