Draft’s strongest prospects found in power forward crop
If there’s one position in this Draft that has some talent — young talent, international talent, still-needs-seasoning talent, but talent nonetheless — it’s power forward.
NFL labor decision could hold clues to what NBA will face
The decision of a Minnesota judge Monday to end the NFL’s lockout of its players –and her refusal on Wednesday to delay the implementation of her ruling — is a potentially significant development in the NBA’s stalled negotiations with the National Basketball Players Association on a new collective bargaining agreement, giving the basketball union a possible game-changing weapon to use in case of last resort. But it is not a guarantee that the NBPA will ultimately win in court should it opt to decertify, or terminate, its union as the NFL Players Association did. Nor is it certain that the union even wants to decertify.
Rx for playoff success: Tough, hard D … but not too hard
Paul Pierce is OK with defending without fouling. But only to a point.
After Barnes, small forward class becomes a big puzzler
In an NBA Draft of uncertainty, small forward is the most uncertain position. The top prospect announced Monday morning that he’s staying in school for his sophomore season, eschewing the opportunity to be a top three — maybe top one — pick. Players currently not projected as NBA threes may well wind up being the best threes in the end.
Confidence Leads to Most Improved Player Award
The confidence Kevin Love gained over last summer and through the 2010-11 season propelled him to a historic year. On Thursday, the third-year forward earned the Most Improved Player Award. Find out how Love accomplished an incredible increase productivity in just one season.
Wolves vs. Bulls Gameday
The Wolves entertain the top team in the Eastern Conference tonight at the Target Center. As one of the leading candidates for the MVP trophy, Derrick Rose attempts to capture a road win while Kevin Love is aiming a return to the floor. Watch all the action on FS North and listen on 1130 AM.
Some difficult choices found in this batch of award winners
A season that began with The Decision ends with decisions.
Among shooting guard prospects, stars look hard to come by
If you’re looking for greatness at shooting guard in this year’s Draft, you’ll probably be disappointed.
Hill’s late-career surge reshapes Suns’ plans for rebuilding
He makes it impossible for the Phoenix Suns to move on.
Kobe Bryant: Mentor and Foe
This past summer, Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant accepted the role of mentor to Wolves rookie Wes Johnson. Find out Bryant’s thoughts on the developing relationship and how Johnson’s mom would like to see the Texas native exude the same type of mental attitude as the Black Mamba.