April 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Jarrett Culver Ruled Out For Season With Right Ankle Injury

Apr 29, 2021 6:08 PM

Jarrett Culver has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a right ankle injury. 

Culver initially suffered a right ankle injury on Jan. 25 and was evaluated by Dr. Aaron Krych at Mayo Clinic Square. After an initial period of non-operative management and continued symptoms, imaging revealed a loose body and the decision was made to proceed with operative management. Culver will undergo arthroscopic surgery with debridement of scar tissue and loose body performed by ankle specialist Dr. Richard Ferkel on Friday, May 7 in Los Angeles. 

In 34 games (seven starts) this season, Culver is averaging 5.3 points on 41.1% shooting, 3.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists.

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NBA Postpones Wolves-Nets Following Killing Of Daunte Wright

Apr 12, 2021 6:10 PM

The NBA has postponed Monday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets following the police killing of Daunte Wright.

The game was scheduled to be played at the Target Center.

Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. 

Katie Wright, who identified herself as the victim’s mother, told reporters that her son had been driving a car that his family had given him two weeks ago and that he had called her as he was being pulled over.

“He said they pulled him over because he had air fresheners hanging from his rearview mirror,” she said.

The shooting comes during the middle of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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New Wolves' Ownership Group Intend To Keep Team In Minnesota

Apr 12, 2021 11:47 AM

A deal for Glen Taylor to sell the Minnesota Timberwolves to Alex Rodriguez and Mark Lore is expected to be completed in the near future after the investment group signed a letter of intent on Saturday.

Sources tell The Athletic that the plan is for the Wolves to remain in Minnesota. 

The Wolves would likely be forced to pay a relocation fee of anywhere between $500 million to $1 billion should they decide to move and that move is approved. 

The Wolves currently play in the 14th large media market in the country while Seattle is 12th. 

Sources also say the franchise's financials are not in terrible shape. 

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Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore Finalizing Deal To Buy Timberwolves For Around $1.5 Billion

Apr 10, 2021 8:18 PM

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The deal is expected to be around the $1.5 billion mark.

Taylor will continue to own the team for the next two years, with Rodriguez and Lore taking over in 2023.

"We look forward to entering this phase of the process with Glen Taylor. Our respect for him and the legacy he has built lays an amazing foundation for what is to come. We are excited by the prospect of getting to know the Timberwolves organization," issued Rodriguez and Lore in a joint statement. 

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Malik Beasley Out 4-6 Weeks With Grade 3 Left Hamstring Injury

Apr 5, 2021 8:42 PM

Malik Beasley underwent an MRI, which revealed a grade 3 left hamstring injury. Beasley will be sidelined between 4-6 weeks and will be reassessed in three weeks. 

In 37 games (36 starts) this season, Beasley is averaging 19.6 points on 44.0% shooting, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

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Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball Named NBA's Rookies Of The Month For March

Apr 1, 2021 3:43 PM

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for March.

Edwards averaged 24.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ball averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds for the Charlotte Hornets before breaking his wrist.

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