Timberwolves Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:29 PST)
Al Jefferson returned to the Timberwolves Monday ready to play Wednesday.
Gone from the team for nearly a week, Jefferson made his first eight shots and delivered his second double-double of the season with a 20-point, 10-rebound game in a home loss to Houston, the Wolves' 11th consecutive after a season-opening victory.
Jefferson missed losses Friday to Dallas and Saturday at Memphis while he left the team bound for Florida to see his grandmother one last time.
"I got the chance to see her before she died," Jefferson said after Monday's practice. "She died 30 minutes after I got there. That was good for her and me. She told my auntie four days before she died that she was just waiting on me."
Annie Bell Randolph died Thursday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
T-Wolves' Hollins ejected for 2 technicals
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:49:52 PST)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was ejected Friday night against Dallas after picking up his second technical foul in the third quarter. Hollins was assessed a technical foul after teammate Jonny Flynn and Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki got into a confrontation earlier in the period. Hollins later went to the hoop and was fouled hard by Dallas forward Drew Gooden.
Young Timberwolves learning the hard way
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:40:45 PST)
Al Jefferson heard all the talk about how the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans were going to have to be patient while their ambitious rebuilding plan got off the ground. He heard new president David Kahn say it would take at least two years before they were ready to start competing for a playoff spot.
The 10-man rotation, starring Ellis vs. Nelson
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:05:08 PST)
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and...
Jefferson to miss 2 games for family illness
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:12:40 PST)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week.
Lawyer: Ex-NBA star working on Las Vegas debt case
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:26:52 PST)
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson on Thursday gave attorney Jonathan Powell until Nov. 30 to make a deal with the Clark County district attorney or take the felony case to trial in state court.
Behind the Box Score, where 'yeah! Go Bucks! Whoo!'
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:56 PST)
Milwaukee 108, Denver 102 I don't know if I like Brandon Jennings' shots. He takes some bad ones.
Warriors anxious to part ways with Jackson
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:13:00 PST)
Citing "serious chemistry issues," two Warriors want Stephen Jackson traded as soon as possible.
McGrady planning Nov. 18 return
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:00 PST)
After recovering from left knee surgery, Rockets guard Tracy McGrady plans to make his season debut next week.
Suicide lines: Van Gundy critical of Magic; Stojakovic to start
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:20:55 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your bagels.
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