Hoops Rumors

 The Spurs‘ game at Minnesota tonight gave them an up-close look at a team they may want to emulate in the rebuilding process, notes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. The Timberwolves were patient in amassing young talent, and they seem ready to compete with the NBA’s elite teams after a 16-4 start. “You have definitely seen them rebuild by starting over and getting … [Read more...] about Spurs May Want To Follow Timberwolves’ Path In Rebuilding

Rudy Gobert feels a greater acceptance in the Timberwolves locker room and it’s showing on the court, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic writes. Gobert has settled in after struggling through his first season with the franchise. He’s become the defensive force the Timberwolves were looking for when the front office made the blockbuster deal with Utah. “I always tell people, great … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Notes: Gobert, Edwards, McDaniels, McLaughlin

The Magic’s Jamahl Mosley has been named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month, NBA Communications tweets. The Timberwolves’ Chris Finch earned Western Conference Coach of the Month honors. This is the first time that Mosley has won the league’s top monthly honor. It’s also the first time a Magic coach has received the honor since Steve Clifford in March/April 2019. During … [Read more...] about Magic’s Mosley, Timberwolves’ Finch Earn Coach Of Month Honors

Rudy Gobert‘s decision to play Saturday with an aching left hip is reflective of the Timberwolves‘ philosophy, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Players are held out when they’re injured — Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels both missed the game — but when it’s just a matter of soreness, they reject the idea of load management and find a way to get on the court. “There’s … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Gobert, Towns, Reid, Alexander-Walker

Sixers wing Kelly Oubre was a full practice participant on Thursday and also did some extra work after practice, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oubre hasn’t played since November 10 after being struck by a vehicle. There was initially some optimism that he could be upgraded from out to questionable for Friday’s matchup with Boston, but sources tell Shams … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Oubre, Sixers, Edwards, Murray, Booker, Wiggins