A combination of injuries and head coach Ryan Saunders‘ desire to play matchups have resulted in the Timberwolves using 11 different starting lineup combinations this season. While those changes have often been made out of necessity, Jeff Teague believes the lineup juggling has impacted the club’s chemistry, as Chris Hine of The Star Tribune details.
“We haven’t been healthy all year, so it is difficult to try and get a rhythm,” the Timberwolves’ veteran point guard said. “Seems like every four games something happens. It’s part of the NBA. Just try to keep adjusting, keep making things happen. Hopefully we can get all on the same page one of these games.”
Since starting the season with a 10-8 record, the Timberwolves have lost 10 consecutive games and dropped to 13th in the Western Conference, so Saunders may continue tweaking the lineup until the club finds a combination that works.
Here’s more from around the Northwest:
- Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins and Nuggets forward Torrey Craig have each signed with CAA Basketball for representation, according to Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal (Twitter link). Craig had previously been represented by Tony Dutt, while Wiggins had been operating without an agent.
- Mike Singer of The Denver Post looks into whether the Nuggets should be trying to make a trade, what sort of move would make the most sense for the team, and what obstacles might stand in the way of a potential deal.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s 32-point performance in Sunday’s win over the Clippers was the latest sign that the Thunder‘s Paul George trade was a blessing in disguise, writes Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman.
- When Al-Farouq Aminu returned to Portland as a member of the Magic on Friday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian took the opportunity to talk to the veteran forward about what this season would have looked like if the Trail Blazers had kept most of last season’s roster intact.
Nuggets should hold fast on making a trade. They’ve got the assets to get a star, should one become available. They should stay ready… Never know who might get sick and tired of their situation and demand a trade.
Cough – KAT.
When’s the last time someone forced his way to Denver? Peyton Manning and who else?
Lol
You got be there. LOL
John Elway too, from Colts to Broncos.
Minnie: D’Angelo + Juan Hernangomez
Denver: Covington + Burks
Golden S.: Teague + Barton + 1st 20 Denver + 1st 21 Minnie + 2nd Minnie 20
Win for everyone?
Denver loses that deal completely. Covington is great, but Barton is better. And giving up a first? I’m a hard no if I’m Denver.
Barton Is Better than Covington? I don’t think so. Of course, if not, no sense
I like this …Every team wins and gets stronger !!
No doubt OKC fleeced the clippers, not for the first or last time!
The writer said Presti would approve that deal even if PG had not wanted out.
But that’s what Kawhi wanted! Okay, Presti will take SGA if he must lol.