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Hinrich Feels Fortunate To Still Be In Chicago
"Once a trade didn't happen, I tried to forget about it and stay in the moment here," Hinrich said. "No question, the more you advance in your career, the more you appreciate the playoffs. You recognize that's where you make a name for yourself and where the fun is. The regular season is great, but the playoffs are special. And it's just great to be a part of it again with the Bulls." Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Love: I Was Screwed In ROY Voting
Love didn't have a problem with Chicago's Derrick Rose winning the award, but he didn't feel as though there were five rookies better than him this past season. "Pardon my French, but it's the second time I've gotten screwed," Love told the Pioneer Press. "I definitely thought I would finish higher, but after the rookie-sophomore snub, I guess anything can happen." Love led rookies in rebounding and double-doubles, but five players still finished above him in the voting. "I guess I just needed to play a little better," Love said. "Maybe a 30th double-double would have made a difference. " ... I'll take care of my business this summer, either here in Los Angeles or in Minnesota, and come back a better player and try to help my team win. Hopefully, 15 years from now I'll be able to look back on this and laugh." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wolves To Interview Spurs Assistant GM Lindsey
Cleveland assistant general manager Lance Blanks is believed to be on the team's list of candidates as well. Minnesota owner Glen Taylor says that he would like to fill the front-office position with the next week or two. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Timberwolves Apr 2009 Archive
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Kirk Hinrich was very nearly traded to Minnesota ahead of February's trade deadline in a cost-saving move, but the Chicago guard is fortunate he remains the longest tenured member of the club.
Timberwolves rookie forward Kevin Love made his displeasure with the Rookie of the Year voting public on Wednesday night.
The Timberwolves have asked for permission to interview assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey for their vacant head of basketball operations position.