Updates below the fold.
Wolves/Lynx
- An interview with Andrei Kirilenko about the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press discusses Kevin Love's Team USA experience
- The Wolves' 2012 regular season schedule
Player Movement
- Omer Asik was officially announced as a member of the Houston Rockets
- The Charlotte Bobcats signed center Brendan Haywood
- Ronald Tillery of the Commercial-Appeal discussing Wayne Ellington on the Memphis Grizzlies
- The Golden State Warriors were impressed with Kent Bazemore's performance in summer league, so they signed him
Misc. Sports
- The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks will open the season against one another at Madison Square Garden
- Brad Casper resigned as president of the Phoenix Suns
- The 2012 Olympic Games officially open today and the opening ceremonies are at 3 PM central time...however, NBC will not broadcast it live, but will have it taped delayed at 6 PM central time
Non-Sports Related
- If you're traveling in the Twin Cities metro area this weekend, take note of these road closures
- Hootie & the Blowfish is back