I'm pretty sure this is the most points the Wolves have ever given up in a NBA game.  But I'm too lazy to look it up because I don't care.  The Wolves don't care about being a legitimate (or even average) NBA organization, so why should I care about fact-checking on their behalf?

We are joke. I can't believe I only predicted the Wolves to lose by 25 points tonight.  Fail.


See all the bloody details in the TWB Forum Game Thread.

The Wolves came back in the fourth quarter, against a Kings team that couldn't care less... and outscored them 39-20 to make the final score slightly less hideous somewhat respectable.

However, there are zero silver linings when you lose to the Kings after being down 30+ points during the course of the game.

We suck balls, and our team is a gigantic pile of steaming crap.  That is not something you can sugarcoat... nor would I ever even attempt it.

We've averaged something like 27 wins the past 4 seasons.  Well, we only need to go 13-2 the rest of this season to reach that incredibly lofty benchmark.

If, for some reason, you want to discuss this game or team, here's our forum thread for tonight.

If not, I don't blame you one iota.

Prepare for a winless March, hoorah!

I recently got in touch with Seth Johnston from Bust a Bucket for tomorrow night's tilt at Target Center.  As you all know, the Blazers are a good team and exciting to watch.  The Wolves on the other hand, suck balls are not.  They've been hammered with injuries, but of course they'll probably win.  We don't matchup well against them, and we traded them Brandon Roy no longer have Randy Foye.

Anyways, I digress.  Make sure to check out BaB, it's really awesome.  I'm not even kidding, it's really a great site.  Spend more than five minutes there and you'll see that its clearly and easily one of the best Blazers sites on the net, if not THE best.  No hyperbole fellas, it's that good.

Click below the fold to check out what Bust a Bucket had to say in response to my annoying questions about the state of the TWolves, as well as what's going on these days with the Blazers.  Good stuff, NBA fans!

Check out my responses to Seth's questions over at Bust a Bucket, by clicking HERE.

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Ladies and gentlemen: Darko has landed.

He hadn't played in an NBA game since November upon arriving, but the Wolves - suddenly in possession of one of the more infamous #2 picks in any NBA Draft - seem set on making him a big part of the rotation. He played 19 minutes Sunday and 25 last night, including almost the entire fourth quarter on Tuesday. (Al Jefferson, meanwhile, played barely one minute in the final period of that game.)

He's made it clear that he wants to go home after the season, but that didn't stop him from being an immediate hit with the home fans. Maybe it was just the excitement of something new, maybe it was his astonishing plus-minus Sunday (+35, the best for a Timberwolf in five years), but by the fourth quarter, Wolves fans were chanting "WE WANT DARKO."

Honestly, though, if he would deign to stay, the Wolves could really use him. For one thing, he is immediately the team's best interior defender. I am tired of watching Al Jefferson rotate defensively with all of the enthusiasm of a college student rolling out of bed. Despite being way out of game shape, Darko gives effort defensively, blocks shots, protects the rim, rotates, and runs at open shooters to disrupt them. Al mainly plays matador and hangs out under the rim, waiting for a possible rebound. Kevin Love works hard but does have size issues; Ryan Hollins is athletic, but that's about it; but Darko plays defense like you'd expect an NBA big man to play defense.

I'm impressed by his professionalism, too. He didn't want to be traded here, he wants to go home, he's out of shape - but he's giving maximum effort and running the floor. I don't know if that would be true for a lot of players in the same position.

The scouting reports say he's got some athleticism, can run the floor, and can shoot a little for a 7'1"guy - and let's remember, he's still only 24 years old, a year younger than Hollins (for example). One can understand how the Pistons were seduced by his potential, and if the reports are right, he might be a pretty good fit in the up-tempo/triangle offense that Kurt Rambis wants to run.

So: I know this is probably just a short-lived experience for all involved. I know that he's flamed out in several places already. I know he's probably soon long gone. But for now - I think I'm on the side of Sunday night's fans: WE WANT DARKO.

Tomorrow at 2PM is the trade deadline. Rumors surrounding the Wolves have been somewhat quiet, as we all might have expected. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, the fan base would still no doubt love a moderate deal at least.

One thing we have been able to count on is the excellent coverage of all things Wolves, courtesy of the Star Tribune's own Jerry Zgoda. Jerry was kind enough to take some time off from his busy week to answer a few questions on the Wolves and the trade deadline. Enjoy. And be sure to check out Jerry's blog, "On the Wolves," here and keep reading the daily news, where we post Jerry's work daily.

MR: What can you tell us about the changing of the guard in the front office with McHale being let go and David Kahn's hire? Is Kahn the real deal, and is there truly a new industrious attitude at Target Center?

JZ: The real deal? Way too early to tell. He certainly didn’t maximize having two Top 6 picks in the draft, not with Ricky Rubio far away until 2011 and Jonny Flynn fighting to find his way in Kurt Rambis’ system while Steph Curry gets better by the week and Brandon Jennings has amazed at times. Kahn’s certainly a hard worker and industrious, but we’ll know a lot more after him after a 10-day period this summer. The draft and free agency will be crucial. If he can turn some of these assets he has accumulated into another high lottery pick or a good young player (small forward, shooting guard) who balances the roster, then at least he’d take a step toward Real Deal status.

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Have you ever seen the movie Sliding Doors?I haven't, but I hear it's decent (although Paltrow's shining performance was her breakout minor role as a teenage Wendy in 1992's Hook. Trust me, she is in the movie. I promise/Rufio.). From what I understand, the basic premise of the movie outlines the simple choices we make and how they affect the larger outcomes. The film is split into two parts, and shows us what would happen in the main character's life based on whether she catches a train or not, presenting both outcomes to the viewer. A great idea for a movie. I'd like to see a non-chick flick version. So, aside from tears, boredom and frustration, what does a forgotten chick flick possibly have to do with the Wolves?

February has arrived. For the past several years, this has been the outlier in the season-long "Fan Interest Bell Curve." For just a three week period we can hope the Wolves will make a significant splash in the trade market. A splash that would end our futile attempt to develop any more excuses for a team that, quite frankly, has little to no championship potential without significant and dramatic personnel changes. There is little to discuss from a game recap perspective. Instead, Wolvesdom starts dreaming up ludicrous trade scenarios, and starts the draft talk nearly 150 days before it transpires. Rinse.Wash. Repeat. Jump off a Bridge.

Over the next three weeks, which could be one of the most pivotal times in franchise history, Kahn and Kahmpany have a few choices to make. Their choices will set the tone for the next 5-7 years. Kahn can either A) Stand pat and keep our expiring contracts, maybe make a minor-to-moderate deal, and hope for the best in what could be an extremely disappointing NBA Free Agent class (more on this later) or B) Cash in on over $20 million in expirings and draft picks and shoot for the moon in mid-February. There are only two choices, and the decision is much more difficult and misleading than it seems. But first, we need to all come to terms with 9 "simple" realities. I'll break it down, along with why i think making a big trade may be a mistake, below the fold.

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It’s been too long! Way, way too long. Finally we are back with a brand new edition.  More questions and incoherent ramblings answers to everything you all have ever wanted to know.  Ohbytheway, the Wolves are terrible.  Yeah, I know.  Tell you something you don't already know.  Well, I ain't got much, so put that in your pipe and smoke it!  We’re commin we’re commin!  Enjoy the Mailbag, and until next time…



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Previous Editions:

-  January 12th, 2009.
-  August 27th, 2008.
-  June 9th, 2008.
-  March 3rd, 2008.
-  January 28th, 2008.
-  December 27th, 2007.


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I recently got in touch with LIVES from Knicks Fanatics Blog for a little Q&A action for the rematch tilt tomorrow night at Target Center.  As you all know, the Knicks pasted the Wolves earlier this week in New York.  Let's not let that I wouldn't be surprised if that happen again.  But they'll still probably win, because we don't matchup very well, and they are playing pretty well lately.

Anyways, I digress.  Make sure to check out KFB, it's really awesome.  I'm not even kidding, it's really a great site.  They have top notch Knicks coverage and analysis, which you won't find in many other places on the net.  For my responses to their questions, make sure to check out the blog.  Otherwise, click below the fold to see what LIVES has to say about the state of the Knicks, how the season is going, and what's in store for the TWolves...

1/31 UPDATED: Check out my responses to KFB HERE.

Click below the fold to check out another set of Q&A responses from O&B over at Knicks Fanatics Blog.  Good stuff, NBA fans!

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Time for the next TWolvesblog Open Mailbag for anyone that is interested in sending any questions and/or thoughts, and I'll anwer them as soon as I get a sufficient amount of submissions. Don't be afraid to send stuff in (I don't want to have to make stuff up!) Heck, I promise that I'll even answer them all... I'm like an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Well my friends... it has been a looooooooooooooooong time since the last mailbag, so I apologize for that.  Otherwise, I hope you all don't hate me, and let's get it poppin!  The NBA season is in full swing and the Wolves don't even have the worst record in the league!  There are almost limitless talking points for our awesome and exciting, uptempo, fan-favorite team, so there's no excuse for not sending SOMETHING in. Since the last mailbag, we even have a real coach and GM (at least, I think they legit.  Maybe.)  Actually, I don't even care what you send to be honest.  Personal questions, dating advice (not recommended, for your sake), pointless questions, school homework, anything.  I'm here for you.  The talking points are endless...  The more you send me, the better the mailbag...


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P.S.S. Or you can just email me and tell me that I suck.  It's all good.

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