Timberwolves Vegas Summer League Thread (roster included)

Post #21 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 10:59 pm

Joe Jones is on Houston's SL team

theGreatRC · Post #22 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 11:52 pm

Hopefully we give POB a shot.

I expect to see Brewer with more definition in his skinny arms.

skorff26 · Post #23 » by **skorff26** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 12:51 am

klomp44 wrote:Foye couldn't its only 1st/2nd year players

I know another person already said it, but Tyrus Thomas is doing it this year for the bulls

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... er_league/

-so Foye could have if he requested it, but most 3rd year players don't play in it

cpfsf · Post #24 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 1:33 am

lol, Ebi is playing for the OKC Barons in the summer league

cmc32124 · Post #25 » by **cmc32124** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 1:38 am

cpfsf wrote:lol, Ebi is playing for the OKC Barons in the summer league

OKC Barons? is that really their name?

cpfsf · Post #26 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 1:44 am

cmc32124 wrote:
cpfsf wrote:lol, Ebi is playing for the OKC Barons in the summer league

OKC Barons? is that really their name?

http://bumpshack.com/2008/05/14/vote-oklahoma-citys-nba-team-nickname/

It's one of four possibilities.

4ho5ive · Post #27 » by **4ho5ive** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 1:51 am

Supersonics>>>>>>>>Barons/Outlaws/Thunder/Thunderbirds

cpfsf · Post #28 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 2:02 am

It would suck to lose such a talented team

Still, even I have better names...Claymores, Admirals, Mustangs, Rough Riders, Flyers, Rangers. I stole a few names from NFL Europa, but still they are better.

Post #29 » by **Klomp** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 2:08 am

cpfsf wrote:It would suck to lose such a talented team

Still, even I have better names...Claymores, Admirals, Mustangs, Rough Riders, Flyers, Rangers. I stole a few names from NFL Europa, but still they are better.

Is that supposed to be kinda like the Bobcats?

Leolovinliberal · Post #30 » by **Leolovinliberal** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 2:26 am

klomp44 wrote:Foye couldn't its only 1st/2nd year players

Games start July 11. Our games:

July 14 10:00 PM ET Dallas vs. Minnesota* COX Pavilion
July 16 8:30 PM ET Minnesota vs. LA Lakers Thomas & Mack Center
July 17 10:00 PM ET Portland vs. Minnesota* COX Pavilion
July 19 8:30 PM ET Minnesota vs. Milwaukee Thomas & Mack Center
July 20 4:00 PM ET Minnesota vs. New York* COX Pavilion

*Games on NBA TV

Not true, you're confusing Summer League with DLeague. Kaman played for the Clips last summer.

Post #31 » by **TheFranchise21** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 2:49 am

theGreatRC wrote:Hopefully we give POB a shot.

I expect to see Brewer with more definition in his skinny arms.

I saw him just under a month ago and he didn't look any bigger.

sabonis11 · Post #32 » by **sabonis11** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 11:09 am

it's so tough for guys of his body type to put on weight. Even if he has, it probably won't be that obvious because he was already so skinny to begin with. Hopefully he can start working on creating some offense for himself in the summer league and carry some confidence with him into the season though.

Post #33 » by **Klomp** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 2:57 pm

Former Gophers Vincent Grier and Dan Coleman will join Wolves regulars Corey Brewer, Chris Richard and new first-round pick Kevin Love on the Timberwolves’ summer-league team that will play five games in Las Vegas this month.

Four players the Wolves brought in for pre-draft workouts — Coleman, Oklahoma forward Longar Longer, Michigan State guard Drew Neitzel and Oregon guard Bryce Taylor — but who were not selected in the June 26 NBA draft also are on the roster.

Here’s a quick look at the team as of today (subject to change):

Guards

Bruce Ahearn, 6-2, Missouri State, one year NBA experience

Played 12 games with Miami (5.8 points, 1.6 rebounds and assists) at the end of last season after starting the year with the D League’s Dakota Wizards, where he averaged 19 points, 3.5 assists and was named the league’s Rookie of the Year while playing 41 games. Set the NCAA record for career free-throw percentage with 94.6 percent (435 of 460).

Drew Neitzel, 6-0, Michigan State, NBA rookie

Four year starter at Michigan State and school’s all-time leader in free-throw shooting percentage (86.6 percent). Tenth in Big Ten history in assists, with 582. Named Big Ten first team his junior and senior seasons.

Pooh Jeter, 5-11, Portland, NBA rookiePlayed for Sacramento’s summer-league team in 2006 and 2007 and spent 2006-2007 season with D League’s Colorado 14ers. Played last season in Ukraine, wherehe averaged 12.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3 assists. University of Portland’s all-time leading scorer.

Vincent Grier, 6-5, Minnesota, NBA rookie

Played six preseason games with Miami in 2006, but waived before the season’s start. Played 17 games that year with the D League’s Sioux Falls Sky Force, played the last season in the French ProA League, where he averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30 games.

Bryce Taylor, 6-5, Oregon NBA rookie

Four-year starter at Oregon who helped lead the Ducks to the Pac 10 tournament championship as a junior by going 11-for-11 from the field (including 7 for 7 in threes) in the title-game victory over USC.

Forwards

Kevin Love, 6-9, UCLA, NBA rookie

It’ll be interesting to see how the fifth pick overall — and the centerpiece of the team’s big midnight deal on draft night — fares with his team game in summer-league games where individualism often is the thing.

Corey Brewer, 6-9, Florida, 1 year experience

Was so very active in Las Vegas summer league a year ago, but his shooting woes there foreshadowed his NBA seasons. How his running the floor meshes with Love’s singular outlet-passing abilities could be telling.

Chris Richard, 6-9, Florida, 1 year NBA experience

A restricted free agent, his re-signing seems a foregone conclusion.

Longar Longar, 6-11, Oklahoma, NBA rookie

Former Rochester John Marshall High School player averaged 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds in senior season at Oklahoma. Named to Big 12’s Most Improved team after his junior season.

Dan Coleman, 6-9, Minnesota, NBA rookie

Played 127 collegiate games, second most in school history, and averaged 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in four seasons with the Gophers. Not drafted by an NBA team last month.
Here’s the schedule

July 14 Dallas 9:00 p.m. *

July 16 L.A. Lakers 7:30 p.m.

July 17 Portland 9:00 p.m. *

July 19 Milwaukee 7:30 p.m.

July 20 New York 3:00 p.m. *

* Broadcast on NBA TV

http://ww3.startribune.com/blogs/wolves/

theGreatRC · Post #34 » by **theGreatRC** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 4:15 pm

Man, I wish I wasn't going to San Fran this week, hopefully I can catch the summer league games.

If not, i'll just read this thread next week and see the "Brew Crew arooo!!" posts.

prefuse73 · Post #35 » by **prefuse73** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 5:12 pm

4ho5ive wrote:Supersonics>>>>>>>>Barons/Outlaws/Thunder/Thunderbirds

I agree

I would have to go with the OKC Outlaws since it was pretty shifty how they stole the team.

sabonis11 · Post #36 » by **sabonis11** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 6:47 pm

definitely outlaws is the name to go with. I hope that they don't end up going with the thunder/ thunderbirds. Both those names are pretty weak

4ho5ive · Post #37 » by **4ho5ive** » Fri Jul 4, 2008 6:54 pm

I agree with that. Thunder/Thuderbirds sounds like a WNBA team.

Oklahoma City Sterns FTW!!!

collin_k41 · Post #38 » by **collin_k41** » Mon Jul 7, 2008 10:10 pm

Well, I guess its the OKC Thunderbirds or Thundercats i can't remember. Miami is pwning Chicago at halftime and Rose hasn't done jack. Beasley had a nice first quarter but hasn't played since i don't know if his sturnum is hurting or what.

Jonathan Watters · Post #39 » by **Jonathan Watters** » Mon Jul 7, 2008 10:42 pm

Beasley has 23 points in about 16 minutes - not against some euro-bound scrub, but against Chicago's starting center. He's schooling Noah without even breaking a sweat.

And people actually thought Miami was going to take OJ Mayo? This guy is an instant 20/10 guy for Miami, book it right now.

Chalmers looking great as well, I'm surprised at how quick he is, looks much more explosive than he did at Kansas.

Rose has been up and down, but picking it up a bit. Not too flashy, but can get by his man very easily. IMO, he'll be on the Deron Williams development curve - solid but not spectacular rookie season, every bit of spectacular by the end of his second season.

collin_k41 · Post #40 » by **collin_k41** » Mon Jul 7, 2008 10:53 pm

This is painful watching Chalmers play so well.