Timberwolves

The Timberwolves improved to 6-4 after a 120-116 win at Detroit Monday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the additional of the versatile Jake Layman has really helped this team.

The Timberwolves gave up 137 points and lost Memphis Wednesday night to drop to 4-3 on the season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the Wolves just didn't play good defense and were especially bad on transition defense.

The Timberwolves played the first of 2 games without Karl-Anthony Towns Saturday night and Minnesota wins at Washington 131-109. Minnesota was led by Andrew Wiggins with 21 points and both Robert Covington and Jarrett Culver added 20 points.

The Washington Nationals won their first World Series with a 6-2 win at Houston over the Astros in Game 7 Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves opened their season with a 1-point win in overtime at Brooklyn. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said for at least one night the small lineup that includes Robert Covington at the 4 and Andrew Wiggins as the 3 worked.

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-92 Monday night in Las Vegas to win the NBA Summer League title. Memphis was the #8 seed while the Timberwolves were seeded 3rd.

The Timberwolves are in the NBA Summer League final after beating the Brooklyn Nets 85-77 Sunday in Las Vegas. Naz Reid had 20 points and 6 rebounds in 19 minutes to lead the Wolves.

The Timberwolves agreed to a 1-year $2 Million contract with 6'9 245 pound power forward Noah Vonleh. The 23-year old averaged 8.4 points and 7.8 rebounds a game last season playing for the New York Knicks.

The Timberwolves were in pursuit of point guard D'Angelo Russell last weekend but lost out to Golden State who pulled off a sign and trade deal with Brooklyn to land him. Some reports yesterday indicated the Warriors may be willing to trade Russell.

The Timberwolves signed 6'9 power forward Jordan Bell to an offer sheet. The deal is reportedly 1-year $1.6 Million. Bell averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 rebounds a game last season with Golden State. Bell is a restricted free agent which means Golden State can match the offer.