The Wolves go 2-2 in the past week, and signs are really beginning to show that Big Al just might fit in the triangle after all. Kevin Love continues to show what he can, and will, become; and Ryan Hollins puts on a show against Washington.

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Many a fan, have given up on this team since Kevin Garnett was traded, and quite honestly, I’m miffed by that type of thought process. Kevin Garnett is not the Timberwolves, he’s Kevin Garnett, a person, not a team, or a franchise. You could also argue that Garnett’s best interests often were NOT in the best interests of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Note: Garnett pining for management to sign his “Dogs” Troy Hudson and Trenton Hassell to long-term contracts on an already salary cap strained club.

The current regime of this club, at very least has a plan: that plan is to develop the proper lineup for the triangle offense, and the fast break. Many can argue that this current roster does not fit that type of scheme, but I personally believe that at least some can, while others can adjust in time.

The roster of this team features at least four players that are, at a bare minimum worth watching: Two of those four players, absolutely have a long-term future with this team: Jonny Flynn and Kevin Love. We’ll start with Love: Love fits the triangle offense perfectly with his inside game, outside game, and of course his incredible passing skills, also from the inside and out. That is of course without mentioning Mr. Love’s fast break starting outlet passes. Love provides the amount of energy to a team that few can, plus if you’ve been paying attention, he just might be the best rebounder in the game today. When you talk about energy and passion, none have more on this team then Flynn: You can argue that at times, Flynn’s current makeup doesn’t always fit the triangle offense. However, the tireless passion and desire that Flynn possesses, along with his smile and charisma, harkens back as far to someone like Kirby Puckett. Aside of all the sentimental value, the guy has an abundance of talent, and is easily the best one on one player on the team. Even better, Flynn the past month, has become more of what we like to call a true point guard. When you have a guy that has the ability to penetrate to the basket, draw defenders his way, and is able to make the dish to an open cutter: this is something the Wolves have lacked since Stephon Marbury played here.

Negatives fill this team, I’m not going to sit here and deny that, if you’ve listened to my shows, I sure have pointed many of those out. Corey Brewer still can’t shoot, but at least he’s finally starting to know his limits and is cutting to the basket more! Al Jefferson at times relies too much on that same baby hook shot that can drive this veteran analyst nuts. However, Jefferson appears to be at or near 100% finally, and is a lot faster up and down the court then he’s been in the past, which is encouraging at least. Will “Big Al” be here in the long-term future? Very hard to say, but for the time being, I think Al’s at very least worth watching, which unfortunately so many have felt otherwise. Few other players on this team have a future here, with possible exceptions of Ramon Sessions and Wayne Ellington. Ellington can fit the triangle nicely with his timely passes, and potential outside shooting. Unfortunately, the latter of the two aspects of Ellington, still needs some significant work. Sessions fits the triangle in one aspect but not in the other: Sessions can’t shoot a lick from the outside, but his ability to catch and release a pass with such efficiency to an open man, definitely deserves notice.

In the end, to say this team is flat out not worth even turning the TV on, to me is a little harsh. The Timberwolves finally have a true point guard who is very dynamic, in Jonny Flynn. Kevin Love is the perfect triangle offense big man. If all goes well, I can see Love and Rambis working together for many years. I want to ask readers this simple question: What’s more entertaining to watch, an up and down team with Flynn, Love and others, or a boring half court team without a true point guard, and an injury prone shooting guard who can’t cut his hair? When you have the answer for me, let me know.

Joey reviews the past four games, and goes in depth on details in the games, as well as some general analysis of certain players. Joey also gets to Bob’s good and detailed call in. In the end, the question is posed: how long will Al Jefferson be here? Will it be long term, or will he be gone as soon as the February deadline? Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

The Timberwolves are 5-22 so far this year, however there are some signs of hope in the not too distant future. Jonny Flynn looks like he’ll be something special, Kevin Love has really taken a step forward this year, also Al Jefferson is regaining his form, finally Corey Brewer is showing some value!

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Jonny Flynn continues to learn valuable lessons right before our eyes, as he’ll improve, struggle, and then be a step further then he was before he struggled. High’s and lows are all over this episode, as well as the doors opening to possible trades. Finally, we get into Kevin Love’s comments towards Randy Wittman.

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We review the past three games, one of which the Wolves win another game against a playoff team. In all three games, Joey eyes several signs of improvement and reasons to be encouraged for the future of this team.. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

You have probably noticed the coverage at TimberwolvesPress.com has slowed over the last few months. Slowed would actually be an understatement, there has virtually been none. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I no longer have the privilege of covering our favorite hoops squad. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is up to you. Speaking of good and bad, we had plenty of both on TP, but at the end of the day I think the good outweighed the bad. I hope that some of my writing was somewhat interesting to read and that some of my poorly photoshopped comics brought an occasional laugh. Mostly I hope that TimberwolvesPress brought something different to the table. I must admit that it has been hard leaving the this wonderful community of Wolves fans. I want to thank everyone who has been a dedicated fan to this website over the years. In a way this is a goodbye, but its not. No one knows what the future holds and there always a chance that TimberwolvesPress will be resurrected someday.

To the various contributers and sources, I owe a big thank you for making this site what it became at one point.

I still am honored to host Joey Paladino’s Timberwolves Explosion on this website. Look for Joey to take over reigns here soon. Joey’s passion for the Wolves is unmatched even in these difficult times.

Speaking of difficult, what a rough season it has been thus far. I give props to my good friends at Canis Hoopus and TWolvesBlog for providing Wolves fans with more entertainment than the Wolves themselves. As the Wolves continue to disappear in the “Bermuda Triangle”, I will do the same. Until another day. Thank you.