1. How Important Are Nikola Pekovic and Andrei Kirilenko to Minnesota Timberwolves?

    Following the Minnesota Timberwolves ' 97-95 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday, March 17, J.J. Barea was sitting in front of his locker with his feet in a tub of ice...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,118 reads 7 comments

  2. Why Trevor Plouffe Is Going to Have a Big Season for the Minnesota Twins in 2013

    During his time as a member of the Minnesota Twins ’ Triple-A affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., Trevor Plouffe earned the nickname “Babe Plouffe...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,937 reads 4 comments

  3. What Is Derrick Williams' Ceiling for Minnesota Timberwolves?

    Derrick Williams should be the Minnesota Timberwolves ' starting small forward next season. I know, a few months ago the notion that he could be a part of the team’s future, ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 3,931 reads 27 comments

  4. NHL Power Rankings: Have the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning Mailed It In?

    Have the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning given up on making the playoffs already? It seems absurd, given that the Stars are actually in the playoff picture in the Western Conference ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 11,583 reads 55 comments

  5. Why Flip Saunders Should Be Next to Lead Minnesota Timberwolves, Again

    First and foremost, let me make this clear: I want Rick Adelman to remain the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves next season...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 3,285 reads 13 comments

  6. Players Who Shouldn't Be in the Minnesota Timberwolves' Plans Going Forward

    Maybe it’s just me, but I’m always sad to see players go at the end of the year. Even if they have only been around for a short time, I watch them play every night, they ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 4,964 reads 39 comments

  7. Should Kevin Love Come Back This Season for Minnesota Timberwolves?

    Kevin Love should sit out the remainder of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2012-13 season. He has already injured his hand twice, and the risk of another injury far outweighs the ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 3,031 reads 25 comments

  8. NHL Power Rankings: We Know Who's Who Out West, East Still in Question

    If I had to guess, I would tell you that the top eight teams in the Western Conference right now will make the playoffs. In my mind, Chicago, Anaheim, Minnesota, St...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 12,595 reads 78 comments

  9. 7 NHL Games You Can't Miss for Week Starting March 17

    No matter where you are from, you should be able to find an intriguing matchup this week. Vancouver and Los Angeles will play each other in a contest that is becoming a bona fide rivalry game...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 806 reads 9 comments

  10. Ricky Rubio, Not Kevin Love, Is Becoming Minnesota Timberwolves' Key Leader

    Ricky Rubio is emerging as the leader of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the absence of Kevin Love. The second-year point guard has improved his game on both sides of the ball and brings energy to the floor every night...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 3,130 reads 21 comments

  11. It's Time to Stop Calling Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Williams a Bust

    It’s time to stop calling Derrick Williams a bust. He has yet to reach his potential as the No. 2 pick in the 2011 draft, but no longer can we put him in the same category as ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 4,550 reads 37 comments

  12. Minnesota Wild: Win over Vancouver Canucks Indicates Team Can Win the Division

    There was an extra pep in Minnesota Wild coach Mike Yeo’s step as he walked up to the podium to address the media after beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 at home...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 2 months ago 1,291 reads 3 comments

  13. NHL Power Rankings: Blackhawks Lose and It's Been a Crazy Week in the NHL

    I don’t know what to believe anymore. The Chicago Blackhawks have lost a game in regulation to the Colorado Avalanche (the Avalanche!) and then lost to a reeling Edmonton club...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 14,601 reads 89 comments

  14. 10 NHL Games You Can't Miss Starting March 10 and Predictions

    The wonderful thing about the parity in the NHL is that there is almost always a great game to watch on national television every day during the week...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 1,497 reads 4 comments

  15. Minnesota Timberwolves' All-Time Dream Team

    A couple months ago I was playing NBA Jam On Fire Addition—the one you buy in the Xbox Live store—and I get enough points to unlock a “legendary player...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 4,668 reads 25 comments

  16. Minnesota Timberwolves Better Hope Andrei Kirilenko Stays with Them

    Andrei Kirilenko can exercise his player option next season or choose to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves . The team had better hope he stays...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 2,801 reads 26 comments

  17. NHL Power Rankings: Kings, Wild Start to Play to Their Capabilities

    Things are beginning to normalize in the National Hockey League. By that, I mean that the teams I thought would be good are winning games and the ones I thought would be bad are starting to lose more...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 117,323 reads 54 comments

  18. 15 Players Who Should Get Their Mail Delivered to the Penalty Box

    There are a handful of guys in the league who really should have their mail delivered to the penalty box. At times it seems like they spend more time sitting in the sin bin than they do on the ice...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 3,038 reads 12 comments

  19. Minnesota Timberwolves: If Only Rubio Could Turn Everyone's Frown Upside Down

    Those of you that did not catch Thursday's 116-94 blowout loss to Los Angeles Lakers on TNT, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio provided a charming moment for all to see on national television...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 1,504 reads 5 comments

  20. Grading Alexey Shved's First Season with the Minnesota Timberwolves

    Alexey Shved has had an outstanding rookie season for the Minnesota Timberwolves so far and basketball fans in the Twin Cities have acknowledged it: his uniform is now worn both in the stands of the Target Center and on the streets of Minneapolis...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 2,528 reads 2 comments

  21. Where Do the Minnesota Timberwolves Go with Their Roster from Here?

    When it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves ' roster, the stability is key. In short, the team should avoid dramatic changes in the offseason...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 2,710 reads 21 comments

  22. NHL Power Rankings: Lindy Ruff Gets the Boot, Are More Firings to Come?

    I always assumed that Lindy Ruff was kind of like the pope or a Supreme Court justice in Buffalo: He would hold his job until he died. Well, we found out that was not true last week...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 85,468 reads 116 comments

  23. 20 NHL Players You Trust Most to Win a Face-Off

    In order to determine which players were best in a faceoff, I looked at how each player fared in the past three years, going back to the 2009-10 season...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 19,175 reads 45 comments

  24. The Definitive Case for Minnesota Timberwolves Keeping Nikola Pekovic

    The first step to keeping familiar faces in Minnesota and building continuity on their roster, the Timberwolves must retain Nikola Pekovic ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 2,726 reads 37 comments

  25. 10 Unlikely Blockbuster Trade Ideas That Would Shake Up the NBA

    We’ve seen a couple of big moves, especially the Rudy Gay transaction , but wouldn’t it be great if we saw a historical blockbuster at the trade deadline? I can’t ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 3 months ago 422 reads 3 comments