RotoSynthesis Blog Posts for Minnesota Timberwolves

Can I get a Mulligan?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 58:00 AM 0000

On yesterday's RotoWire Fantasy Sports Hour radio show, I predicted Blake Griffin would be rookie of the year.

Oops.

Rookies Worth Watching - Preseason Edition

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:00 AM 0000

Generally, rookies make for a bad investment in fantasy leagues. But the economic climate, injuries, and some teams' laser-focus on the free agent class of 2010, could open up opportunities for NBA newbies.

Regrets, I Have a Few

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 22:00 PM 0000

The RotoWire staff basketball league is ramping up and I had to submit my keepers last week. And heading into Year Three of the league's existence, it’s the first season when decisions on extending contracts had to be made. I have regrets.

The Zombies vs Doogie Howser: A Sleeper List

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 28:00 AM 0000

A look at some sleepers that should be available late in your drafts.

Early Experts Mock Draft

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 59:00 PM 0000

Geoffrey Stein from Mock Draft Central recently hosted an early mock draft with some industry pros. It was a standard 12-team league draft with 15 rounds. The scoring system was field goal percentage, free throw percentage, points, treys made, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.

David Kahn: Foolish or Incompetent?

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:00 PM 0000

The Professor and I have been engaged in a debate about Minnesota's selection of Ricky Rubio. What's your take?

Sessions a Good Buy for Minnesota -- and for fantasy owners

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 02:00 PM 0000

With Ricky Rubio likely staying in Spain for at least the next two seasons, Minnesota will add Ramon Sessions to the mix at the point. Sessions could be an excellent buy for the T-Wolves... and for fantasy owners.

Did Wolves make mistake drafting Rubio?

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:00 PM 0000

It is official that Ricky Rubio, the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft, will be staying in Spain for the next two seasons instead of coming to the NBA. Did Minnesota make a mistake drafting him that high?

Pre-Draft Thoughts and Observations

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00 AM 0000

What's on my mind heading into Thursday's NBA draft:

For all the talk about how the Clippers can't screw this one up with Blake Griffin sitting there for them at #1, the reality of the situation is that they certainly can (and will probably find a way to). The Clippers have been nearly as bad when it comes to player development as they have been with evaluating/drafting prospects. Even if they do end up drafting Griffin first overall, Clipper nation shouldn't be breathing a sigh of relief just yet.

T-Wolves Lottery Drought

Tue, 19 May 2009 22:00 PM 0000

The Minnesota TImberwolves have been in the lottery 13 times in 20 years. Many seasons it was the only thing to look forward to. Yet on Tuesday, the T-Wolves continued their streak of never improving even one spot in the draft order.

They've basically had the worst pick possible every year.