All Things 2025-2026 Minnesota Timberwolves In-Season Thread

[jamiche]

Point taken and I stand by theorem on Finch being horrible at developing players/using the bench.

BTW - Luke Garza says hi from Boston
16.6 minutes
7.8 points
4.2 boards
43.8% from 3

All he needed was a real chance by a good coach who knows how to use him correctly.

Luka could always shoot and he always hustled. The reason he was (and is) borderline unplayable unless someone is hurt is that he is molasses. He gets killed on defense.

In terms of Finch not developing young players, who has left during his tenure and made him look bad? (NAW doesn't count. His game was established here.)

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Luka could always shoot and he always hustled. The reason he was (and is) borderline unplayable unless someone is hurt is that he is molasses. He gets killed on defense.

In terms of Finch not developing young players, who has left during his tenure and made him look bad? (NAW doesn't count. His game was established here.)

Luka’s +/- is 73 this season, per Stat Muse, link below. A good coach figures out how to maximize a player’s positives and minimize his negatives / thst ain’t Finch, Micah

What Is Luka Garza Plus Minus This Season | StatMuse

Luka Garza has a plus/minus of +73 this season.

www.statmuse.com

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

I like Garza, but we will see if he gets minutes in the post season.

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

Could be Mike Conley day. Wolves have to add someone by eod

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Could be Mike Conley day. Wolves have to add someone by eod

Mike Conley is back, and he appears to be set for Friday's home game, the first after the break for the Wolves. Cue the dual "Thank you, Mike" and "Welcome back, Mike" videos. According to Chris Hine.

 

[howeda7]

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

This would be because of expansion, right?

 

[Slim Tubby]

This would be because of expansion, right?

Correct. Based on all the rumors, LV and SEA will get franchises in the WC and MIN or MEM would move to the EC. MEM is farther east but MIN has been pushing hard behind the scenes to get the nod.

They would cut way back on air/travel expenses and have far fewer 9:00pm starts for local viewers.

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

Correct. Based on all the rumors, LV and SEA will get franchises in the WC and MIN or MEM would move to the EC. MEM is farther east but MIN has been pushing hard behind the scenes to get the nod.

They would cut way back on air/travel expenses and have far fewer 9:00pm starts for local viewers.

So a few years out still

 

[BleedGopher]

So a few years out still

Just in time for ANT to sign with Atlanta and for him to torture us more frequently as Eastern Conference foes.

I kid...I kid...sort of.

Howl Wolves!!

 

[Unregistered User]

Selfishly been wanting this for the Wolves and Wild for quite some time, just so I have fewer late nights watching west coast games.

 

[howeda7]

So a few years out still

I think they intend the expansion soon. Not sure if 27-28 is still feasible or not.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Timberwolves waive Johnny Juzang.

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

Timberwolves waive Johnny Juzang.

That's too bad

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Cavaliers look good tonight with the addition of Harden.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Finch finished the game with Naz last night instead of Randle. Good decision. Rudy out for the next game, maybe a mixed blessing and should get JB more minutes.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Pistons with the best winning percentage in the NBA now. Bickerstaff's team has had just two 2 game losing streaks. That's it. Otherwise single game losses.

 

[jamiche]

Finch finished the game with Naz last night instead of Randle. Good decision. Rudy out for the next game, maybe a mixed blessing and should get JB more minutes.

I’m getting really tired of seeing Randle not get back on defense.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

I’m getting really tired of seeing Randle not get back on defense.

It seems to depend on his mood.

Embid a game time decision. He’s probably always a game time decision.
Cleveland at OKC early today. Cavs on a hot streak.

 

[tikited]

I’m getting really tired of seeing Randle not get back on defense.

Get used to it. He's never gonna change.

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Man, Cleveland with a million turnovers in the 1st quarter against OKC

 

[kg21]

Not a player on this team who can guard the perimeter.

Oh, wait, there is maxey being doubled again and going by them like they aren't even there.

WOOF

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

21-37 from 3 for Philly?
I tuned in late. (Should never have tuned in at all.)

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Spurs at Pistons tonight could be a good one

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Pistons doing their best to be physical against the Spurs. Stewart still out on suspension.

Spurs by 2 at the half.

Wemby (17 rebounds, 6 blocks and caused so much grief on other shots) and Vassell (7-11 from 3) too much for the Pistons. (Cunningham with 36 assists in the last 3 games.)

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Everyone looks to be available for the Wolves.
Sharpe and Avdija out for the Trail Blazers.

Randle in early foul trouble. Maybe that’s a good thing.

 

[tikited]

Another lackluster effort.

 

[jamiche]

Another lackluster effort.

I don’t entirely agree. Portland has always been a tough road win. I’m happy to take the W and get out of there.
This team is so damn confounding. They almost revel in FAFO losses against inferior or depleted teams at home and then grind out mentally tough wins on the road.

 

[tikited]

I don’t entirely agree. Portland has always been a tough road win. I’m happy to take the W and get out of there.
This team is so damn confounding. They almost revel in FAFO losses against inferior or depleted teams at home and then grind out mentally tough wins on the road.

Worked hard 1st and 4th qtrs. Good thing it was Portland.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Another lackluster effort.

That’s what happens when you have a coach who doesn’t believe in accountability