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Gonzaga’s Blake Stepp Goes Late in the Second Round

Jun 25, 2004 12:45 AM EST

Blake Stepp, the Gonzaga superstar who saw a dominant regular season get washed away by a dismal performance in the NCAA tournament, was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 59th pick overall.

Minnesota could be a good fit for Stepp as he likes to run, and can hit the open shot. “The Mayor” Fred Hoiberg has done well with the Timberwolves, giving hope to the phenom from the Northwest who boasts a similar style of play.

Via ESPN

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Bulls Look at Harrington, Should Be In Wally World?

Jun 16, 2004 1:50 AM EST

Paul Ladewski is among the many who believe Wally Szczerbiak should be a Chicago Bull. Why? The Timberwolves don't seem to need him and he's the type of player Paxson would love.

Paxson has inquired about Al Harrington, the Indiana Pacers forward. The question is, is Harrington a sixth man, or is he a starter? With Jermaine O'Neal at less than full health in the Eastern Conference finals, Harrington had the chance to show his stuff but was a large disappointment. Either way, he would be an upgrade over Chandler and Davis at power forward.

What would Szczerbiak bring here? A pure shooter and potential gate attraction. When was the last time the Bulls had either one of them? Have Hinrich deliver the ball to Wally World on the wing, and I bet the one-time All-Star becomes an instant 20-point scorer.

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Cassell Has Surgery

Jun 16, 2004 1:43 AM EST

Sam Cassell had surgery Tuesday to repair torn cartilage in his hip, and his agent said the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard will recover in plenty of time for training camp.

Cassell's agent, Charles Tucker, said letting the hip heal on its own was an option. But they decided to get it taken care of now.

"Because he's got so many skills, he'll still be able to be play strong for five years," Tucker said Tuesday by phone, shortly after the two left the hospital.

"It's like having a rock in your shoe. You can move the rock around where it can feel better, but the problem is you've still got a rock in your shoe. Once you take the rock out of your shoe, then you can be sure that it won't get you at a certain time."

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Timberwolves Jun 2004 Archive

  • Rob Babcock to be Named Raptors GM

    Toronto Star | Jun 5, 2004

    After nine weeks of sorting through candidates and hunting for the right fit, the Toronto Raptors have picked Rob Babcock to be their new general manager.

  • Troy Hudson Opts Out

    ESPN | Jun 4, 2004

    The summer has officially begun for the Timberwolves with point guard Troy Hudson has opting out of the final year of his contract to test free agency.

  • Taylor Thinks Spree Will Be Back

    Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jun 3, 2004

    The San Antonio Spurs may try again to pick up Latrell Sprewell after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs.

  • Ex-Stars Fill NBA Front Offices

    Detroit Free Press | Jun 1, 2004

    Among Larry Bird, Joe Dumars, Mitch Kupchak and Kevin McHale, there are enough championship rings to fit 10 different fingers.