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Hiding the FanPosts?
Is it just my browser or have unrecommended FanPosts been buried off the front page? If so - terrible idea. Keep the recent fanposts where they can be seen on the front page.
Zgoda twitter
Zgoda says that Darko and JJ will be available tonight vs Pacers.
Martell Webster
Can someone provide an update on Martel Websterl? When will be return? How well will he play when he returns? If he returns at full strength, will he be part of the solution to fix our 2/3 problem?
Heat ticket
I still have a ticket for friday's min-mia game.. TheH and hold steady both put in a write for it on the game preview thread for the milwaukee game, but I can't seem to find the thread now. Do game previews get pulled from the archive after a couple days? So, I still think I can have the ticket transfered to another name for will call, but someone needs to get me their name to do this. TheH and hold steady still have priority, but if I don't hear from them I'll give it to the first other person to get me their info. I'll check back here by 3 on fri..
Tonight vs. Milwaukee
The news that, already in just this second preseason game, we will not get to see Ricky Rubio and J.J. Berea was hard on me. I'm a fan, anticipation is half the fun, and my anticipation had been severely deflated. But I still want to watch and be excited so I began to list a few things I would like to see tonight. I'd like to see some more of Derek Williams putting the ball on the floor and I'd like to see him getting the ball in the low post in one on one situations. I'd like to see Kevin Love hitting Michael Beasley cutting to the basket, and a few plays later I'd like to see Beas returning the favor. I'd like to see Malcolm Lee play some suffocating defense on Brandon Jennings. I'd like to see Luke Ridnour make the extra pass and see the recipient point at him in recognition afterwards. I'd like to see Wes Johnson show a little 'Corey Brewer like' energy. I'd like to see Anthony Randolf work hard, move his feet, and not go up in the air too soon on defense. I'd like to see Pek take a charge and get the call. I want to see the guys on the bench loving the game. I'd like to see some 'Lynx like' execution and chemistry. Because I'd like to see these Wolves become melded into a team of youthful energy, contagious enthusiasm, and burgeoning confidence. Down the road I don't want to see the Wolves beat the Heat at their own game or beat the Mavs at theirs, but I want to see the Heat, Mavs, and others have to beat the Wolves at the Wolves game; and I want that to become ever more increasingly difficult. As fans I think we were very lucky last year to get to see something in Kevin Love's play that few have seen in a long time, and I think this year watching Ricky Rubio will be another truly unique experience. If, through the inevitable highs and lows, it all does start to come together and build a winning chemistry, Canis Hoopus land could be very heady place. What would you like to see tonight?
Posting Issues
Is anyone having trouble replying on posts or fanshots? The keystrokes are delayed for me the last few days and I have to type something in word and cut and paste otherwise it takes three, four, or five times of hitting the same key before the letter shows up. I cleaned out temp files and it happens at home and at work for me so i don't think it is a firewall issue but I am not certain. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.
CHers: Does anyone have or know a good place to get tickets for tonight?
So, I'm looking at season tickets again, but I want to check it out the new team tonight if possible. I'm looking for 3 tickets lower level. Thanks guys! Without you I would not have made it through the lockout.
Any interest in Azubulke on waivers?
The rumor is that the Knicks just released Kelenna Azubulke on waivers. He's certainly not a passer or a great defender, but has good handles and a nice jumper. I'm in favor of taking a flyer on the guy, what say you?
David Kahn Webchat
JT: What are the team’s biggest needs? Athletic big, consistent scorer at the 2 guard, point guard, or something else?David Kahn: We need to play better defense and reduce the amount of turnovers, especially those that lead to easy fastbreaks with the opponents. Those are more team needs than individual needs but that is what we need.JT: What is you assessment of Ricky Rubio’s development and if he is in a Wolves’ uniform next year will their style of play change any to accommodate his strengths?David Kahn: I believe that Ricky Rubio will be in a Timberwolves uniform next season. He has a buyout at the end of this season so it was always contemplated that he would be coming to the NBA his second year. I think when he is on the floor, we will become more of a running team becuase of his ability to push the pace.JT: Do you think the Wolves roster has a good enough mix in terms of young guys and veteran guys?David Kahn: No. I think one of the things we will need to address this off season is to become a little bit more experienced across the board.Mike: I'm a senior at one of the Twin Cities Area High Schools and sports has always been an interest in my life. I am thinking of pursuing a degree in Sports Management and was wondering if you had any suggestions on colleges to apply to? (I have already been accepted to Minnesota State, Mankato. I felt this was a good decision because of their numerous internship possibilities.) Thank you.David Kahn: There are many fine programs around the country. What's just as important is to begin networking with people in the industry and becoming persistent about chasing your dreams.Brad: Have you been watching Nemanja Bjelica at all playing in Europe?David Kahn: I saw Nemanja play numerous times this summer at the World Championships in Turkey. He is not playing much for his team in Spain this season but we knew that going in. His coach is notorious for not playing first year players.ts: Are you planning on making any moves before this years trade deadline?David Kahn: We are looking at a number of things but it's still early to say if we will do something or not. Most teams react to a deadline and that is still over a month away.Brad: What are your impressions of Flynn so far this year? Is he fully healthy?David Kahn: He is not healthy, as is evident. Johnny had a serious injury, and hasn't regained his explosion, his timing and it's effected his confidence. Johnny is resilient however and is going to have a long career in the NBA.cp1: Do you think Kevin Love will make the all-star team?David Kahn: I don't know, I hope so.Taylor: Besides the NBA and Timberwolves, what other interests/hobbies do you have?David Kahn: Even if I had interests and hobbies there wouldn't be time for them.shrink: Who was your favorite NBA player(s) growing up?David Kahn: Great question, Maurice Lucas.Nate: How impressed have you been with the play of Michael Beasley?David Kahn: I have been very pleased with Michael's development this season and hope that he will be with us for a number of years to come.Taylor: If there were a rule that you could change about the NBA game, what would that be?David Kahn: No jump balls. We would use the position arrow like in college.Will: Do you go to all the games, home and away?David Kahn: I go to all the home games and most of the away games.matt: do you think Darko will continue to improve?David Kahn: I do, I think that Darko still has some rust that has not yet come off. I expect Darko to be better each year he is with us.Zach: have any college players stood out to you so far this season?David Kahn: Some have, but we aren't allowed to talk about players until they formally declare for the draft.Vick: Has this team progressed as much as you would have expected? I think most fans anticipated better results to go along with the better talent this year?David Kahn: I think it's progressed a lot but I have also recognized there is some frustration it hasn't translated into more victories. We have had so many games this year we have let slip away, I think if we had 5-6 more wins the progression would match up more evenly with results.Guest: What position do you think needs the most improvement on this years team?David Kahn: I know that we need better play from the point guard position. Jonny's recovery period has been lengthy and it's effected us from time to time.Brad: How do we improve our defense? We're 2nd worst in PPG allowed, and 3rd worst in differential.David Kahn: Practice, practice, practice.Kristen: Do you feel that Corey Brewer doesn't get enough credit for his defense?David Kahn: No I think Corey is amply credited.GDG: Are there any plans to address what appears to be a surplus at the wing position?David Kahn: I think we have too many wing players and it may be something we have to address, if not before the deadline then certainly next summer.David Kahn: The concept was we would create a lot of competition for playing time in practices but I don't think it works as well. It works more theoretically than practically.Cameron: During this season, besides Kevin Love. Who has impressed you the most with their development?David Kahn: Michael Beasley.David Kahn: And Darko to a lesser extent.pistolpete612: how do you think the target center is doing compared to the other venues in the NBADavid Kahn: We need to address some of the deficiencies in the Target Center that are attributibale to it's age. It's one of the oldest buildings in the league and the people of the Twin Cities deserve a first class NBA Arena.Wobig: What are your feelings about Wesley Johnson and his season so far? And do you still like that pick?David Kahn: I think Wesley will be a huge part of our future, he is a rare blend of athleicism - like so many of our young players Wesley's weakness is learning how to play defense. He is a bright kid and will learn in due time.David: How tough is it to make a trade as a GM in the NBA?David Kahn: It's very hard because of all the salry cap rules. The overarching salaries have to match up. That is why so many deals have to do with fiscal reasons as playing reasons.jhanson: What are your thoughts on the future of Luke Ridnour with the Wolves?David Kahn: I expect Luke to be a part of our program for a number of years. We signed him as a valuable member on the court and a mentor for Jonny and ultimately Ricky Rubio.Brad: Any update on Sebastian Telfair?David Kahn: I expect Sebastian to be healthy enough to play by next week.Klomp: How exciting is Blake Griffin?David Kahn: He is pretty darn exciting, I just wish it wasn't at our expense.MJ: Do you feel that K-Love doesn't get the respect he deserves from the officials?David Kahn: I think that Kevin is starting to earn more and more respect as the season progresses.Nick: Which opponent players and teams have impressed you the most this year?David Kahn: Certainly Miami, the Lakers and Orlando stand out to me.David Kahn: Of the players I was impressed with Blake when we played them in December and obviously impressed tonight.Jason: Should they change the all-star voting?David Kahn: No I think that the fans, expecially the international fans enjoy it and it helps promote the sport.J Roc: How has Rubio been playing? Do you see a lot of changes in his performance for the good?1David Kahn: No dramatic changes but I thought he started shooting the ball better.FSN Moderator: Thanks Wolves fans for all your great questions! We tried to answer as many of them as we could. Mr. Kahn appreciated all the comments everyone had!
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PTI: Pardon the InterruPTIon
I just got done watching PTI, Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon are saying that the Timberwolves are the worst team in NBA right now.
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