Timberwolves Aug 2007 Archive

• Wolves Only Lose 30 Season-Ticket Holders Because Of KG Trade?

  Pioneer Press | Aug 27, 2007

  The Timberwolves report that they have heard from fewer than 30 season-ticket holders who said they would drop their seats because of the trade of Kevin Garnett to the Celtics.

• Funeral Scheduled For Tuesday For Griffin

  Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 25, 2007

  Services have been set for former basketball star Eddie Griffin, who died last week in Houston of injuries suffered when his sport utility vehicle crashed into a freight train.

• Lucas On Griffin: "In My Mind, It Was A Suicide Attempt"

  Houston Chronicle | Aug 24, 2007

  John Lucas has counseled many troubled people over the years, including Eddie Griffin, who died last week in Houston.

• Agent: Griffin Was Thinking Of Playing In Europe

  Pioneer Press | Aug 23, 2007

  In his final days, former Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin was getting his life together and he showed interest in reviving his basketball career overseas, one of his agents said Wednesday.

• Wolves Talking To Three Teams About Howard

  Pioneer Press | Aug 23, 2007

  After receiving what was described as a dignified trade request from Juwan Howard, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said he will try to accommodate the power forward.

• McHale: Alcohol Dragged Griffin Down

  Star Tribune | Aug 23, 2007

  Eddie Griffin was starting to drink again before the Timberwolves waived him March 13, Kevin McHale said during a conference call Wednesday.

• Teammates Liked Griffin, But Didn't Know Him Very Well

  Houston Chronicle | Aug 22, 2007

  Teammates from Steve Francis in Houston to Kevin Garnett in Minnesota, always said they liked Eddie Griffin, but did not really know him very well.

• Eddie Griffin Dead At 25

  ESPN | Aug 21, 2007

  Eddie Griffin died last week when his sport utility vehicle collided with a freight train in a fiery crash in Houston, the Harris County medical examiner's office said Tuesday.

• Taylor Admits Howard Asked For Trade

  Star Tribune | Aug 19, 2007

  Glen Taylor, owner of the Timberwolves, admitted the club received a phone call from Juwan Howard, who was acquired from Houston for Mike James and Justin Reed, saying the reason he approved the trade was that he was looking forward to play with Kevin Garnett.

• Wolves' Madsen Out 3 Months After Boating Injury

  ESPN | Aug 17, 2007

  Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen had surgery on his shoulder Friday, four days after he was hurt on a personal watercraft.

• Green's Shooting Woes Because Of Over-Training?

  Boston Herald | Aug 13, 2007

  Gerald Green struggled with his shooting during summer league and it may because of training too much, according to his father.

• Juwan Wants To Be Traded

  Star-Tribune | Aug 12, 2007

  At the moment, the T-Wolves don't have any plans to trade the former Michigan standout.

• Billups Helped Convince KG To Go To Boston

  Detroit Free-Press | Aug 10, 2007

  Chauncey Billups helped sway the big man to join him in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

• Ratliff's Back Is Feeling Well

  Pioneer Press | Aug 8, 2007

  Forward/center Theo Ratliff said his surgically repaired back is feeling well and that he's looking forward to contributing to the Wolves next season.

• Wolves Introduce Slew Of Young Former Celtics

  ESPN | Aug 8, 2007

  At a news conference on Tuesday to introduce the newest batch of Celtics to come to Minnesota, an event delayed nearly a week by the Interstate 35W bridge collapse, Kevin McHale brushed aside any conspiracy theories.

• 21 Won't Be Issued In Minnesota

  Pioneer Press | Aug 6, 2007

  The Timberwolves have no immediate plans to retire the No.

• Wolves: Lakers Were Never A Major Player For KG

  Star Tribune | Aug 6, 2007

  Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said that while different media sources were speculating about trade possibilities for Kevin Garnett for some time, the only trade that even came close before the actual deal was made was an earlier conversation with the Celtics before the June NBA draft.

• Jefferson Seeks Immediate Extension

  Boston Herald | Aug 6, 2007

  Al Jefferson is reportedly seeking a starting point of $10 million on his next contract, and he wants to be extended now.

• Wolves Finalize Buyout Of Oft-injured Guard Hudson

  ESPN | Aug 4, 2007

  The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their buyout of Troy Hudson's contract on Friday.

• KG Sought Extension With Minnesota

  Pioneer Press | Aug 3, 2007

  Before the Timberwolves traded Kevin Garnett to Boston, the all-star forward sought a $60 million, three-year contract extension from the Wolves.

• Hawks' 2008 Pick Kept Phoenix From Getting KG?

  Pioneer Press | Aug 2, 2007

  A source tells the Pioneer Press that the reason the Wolves couldn't make a deal with Phoenix for Kevin Garnett is that the Suns were unwilling to give up the first-round unprotected 2008 draft pick they have coming from Atlanta.

• Wolves Cancel Press Conference

  timberwolves.com | Aug 2, 2007

  In a press release to all media, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the press conference scheduled for August 1 has been canceled due to the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis.

• Wolves' Owner Doesn't Know How To Respond To KG Criticism

  SI.com | Aug 1, 2007

  At a press conference in Boston, Kevin Garnett sounded as if he felt a little betrayed by an organization he has been so loyal to for so many years.

• Hudson's Rap Album Sells 78 Copies In First Week

  Pioneer Press | Aug 1, 2007

  Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson's first rap album, "Undrafted," sold 78 copies in the first week after it was released on July 17.

• McHale And Garnett At Odds For A While?

  Star Tribune | Aug 1, 2007

  There is no doubt that in the end, Kevin Garnett forced a trade because he was convinced owner Glen Taylor wanted to get rid of him by shopping him all over this offseason.