Fans of lottery-bound NBA teams will be keeping a close on the bottom of the league’s standings down the stretch because of the effect that “race” will have on the draft order and lottery odds for the 2024 first round. However, it’s not just the first round of the draft that’s worth keeping an eye on. Those reverse standings will also dictate the order of the draft’s second … [Read more...] about 2024’s Most Valuable Traded Second-Round Picks
Karl-Anthony Towns Undergoes Knee Surgery
Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a left knee lateral meniscus tear, the team announced in press release. He will be reevaluated in four weeks, the statement adds. Towns obviously won’t return for the regular season. The reevaluation process leaves the door open for Towns to make it back sometime during the postseason, depending on … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Undergoes Knee Surgery
Northwest Notes: Gobert, Wolves, Ayton, Henderson, Sharpe, SGA
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert picked up an ill-timed technical for making the “money” sign to officials after fouling out Friday night, but he didn’t back away from his accusation that their calls can be influenced by gambling, according to Joe Vardon and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The technical, which allowed the Cavaliers to tie a game that they went on to win in … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Gobert, Wolves, Ayton, Henderson, Sharpe, SGA
Rudy Gobert Fined $100K By NBA For Ref Interaction
All-Defensive Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined to the tune of $100K, the maximum amount possible, by the NBA, the league has announced (Twitter link). After being whistled for his sixth (and thus final) personal foul on Friday during the fourth quarter of an eventual 113-104 overtime road loss to the Cavaliers, Gobert made a mocking “money” gesture indicating that … [Read more...] about Rudy Gobert Fined $100K By NBA For Ref Interaction
Timberwolves Notes: Edwards, Conley, Towns, More
On Thursday in Indianapolis — Minnesota’s first game without injured big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who is undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee — the Timberwolves were led by an incredible performance from Anthony Edwards, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The fourth-year guard put up 44 points (on 18-of-35 shooting), six rebounds, three assists, two … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Notes: Edwards, Conley, Towns, More