We love Sam Cassell, and it's not just because he's unafraid to slip in a "Coming to America" reference while addressing 19,000 people. The guy's a winner. (A winner who closed his thank-you address to the Staples Center fans before the final regular-season game by saying "Sexual Chocolate!") In... Link
It's crunch time in the semifinals of the 2006 SBNation Air Jordan Memorial! In case you forgot or choose not to scroll down, here's the bracket: Right now at Blazers Edge, Vince Carter's Nike ode to dunking is handily beating Kevin Garnett's pity party adidas ad. You can vote... Link
In the PIONEER PRESS, John Shipley writes that "Kevin Garnett has a big contract and is unhappy with his situation, but don't expect to see him shipped out of town the way the Vikings dispatched Daunte Culpepper. Garnett bemoaned the state of the Timberwolves on Sunday and all but... Link
It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link
We’re in the home stretch of the fantasy basketball season. Only seven weeks remain, and by this point you should know if you have any shot at fantasy glory. The real trading deadline has passed, so there shouldn’t be any huge shifts in value unless it happens due to... Link
zachaweenus: KG has been known to toss balls at the bottom of the basket when he gets called for a foul. No big deal. I hope the league doesn't suspend him. Not because I'm a huge KG and T'Wolves fan, but because it would be ridiculous. If you look... Link
Though I enjoyed it very much, the slam dunk contest was a joke. The problems have been written about all over the place, so instead I'll offer a solution. Each of the four contestants get four dunks. The first three rounds are limited to three attempts per dunk with... Link
At the risk of alienating a good percentage of the FreeDarko audience, I’ve got a confession to make. Actually, it’s not much of a confession because anybody that knows me can affirm the following fact: I’m one girly ass dude. Despite my manly (i.e. hairy and beer-gut) exterior, on... Link
Newsday’s Greg Logan offers at long last, some insight as to why Isiah Thomas was so hellbent on trading one of his few tangible bargaining chips (Penny’s expiring contract) for another shoot-first, get-traded-later guard in the form of Steve Francis. Although Thomas said he’s satisfied with the team as... Link
Yesterday, DLIC had initially called Odom a “busted Swiss Army knife,” which I for some reason thought rendered this post useless. Then he changed it to “your do-it-all, do-nothing guy,” which, all sunrise aside, silently opened up the wound that is the following:It is with great trepidation that I... Link
Peter Vecsey of THE NEW YORK POST reports, Over the past few months, as it became increasingly evident the Timberwolves' imperfections were more than skin deep, numerous teams called to inquire about Kevin Garnett's availability. All were told the same thing: We're not even going to discuss it at... Link
LeBron James scored a season-high 38 points compared to 26 for Kevin Garnett, but it was the latter who hit a key jumper in the final minute as the Timberwolves posted an 89-85 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers.... Link
Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 30 points and Wally Szczerbiak added 25 as the Timberwolves extended their season-best winning streak to five games by posting a 95-82 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers.... Link
Eddie Griffin had 14 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high eight blocks, and Wally Szczerbiak scored 26 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Utah Jazz 91-77 Monday night. Kevin Garnett added 21 points and four assists as Minnesota won for the eighth time in 10 games, sweeping... Link
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- In recognition of Kevin Garnett's community outreach efforts and on-going generosity, the NBA announced today it will honor the Minnesota Timberwolves' forward with the Community Assist Award for November.... Link
Wally Szczerbiak scored 28 of of his season-high 34 points in the second half and Kevin Garnett added 29 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-108 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers.... Link
"Stephon Marbury played 2½ seasons with Kevin Garnett and knows as well as anyone how good the Timberwolves forward is," writes David Waldstein of THE STAR-LEDGER (Newark, N.J.) "So, if Garnett ever becomes available for a trade, Marbury wants Knicks GM Isiah Thomas to inquire about arranging a reunion... Link
There has been a lot of talk about Kevin Garnett wanting to be traded. Is it for real? I don't know, but I'll guess yes, after watching his interview with Cheryl Miller on TNT. Garnett is a fascinating character and...... Link
The belief around the NBA is Kevin Garnett doesn't want to provoke one of those Shaquille O'Neal/Alonzo Mourning/Charles Barkley-type embarrassing public episodes, so he won't demand a trade. But he's hoping the Timberwolves will come to him and say they're...... Link
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United Press International Kevin Garnett registered 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists Thursday night to boost the Minnesota Timberwolves over Washington, 109-98. Wally Szczerbiak scored 17, and both Troy ...... Link
Minnesota 109 Washington 98 – Another great win for Case …. Games was basically tied to start the 4th and Minnesota clutched up. That has been tough for Minny because teams have been denying the ball to KG and they haven’t had anyone else step up. The sad thing... Link
