Before nearly every Timberwolves game, we sit down to get a complete scouting report from one of the three assistants - J.B. Bickerstaff, Bob Ociepka and Jerry Sichting - who is actually preparing the report Minnesota will use on respective teams. Come right here on game day to see what our coaches have to offer.
Wolves @ Orlando, Memphis, Detroit -- April 11, 12, 15We pulled up a chair next to Ryan Gomes to talk about Minnesota's trip to Orlando and Memphis on Friday and Saturday, in addition to Tuesday's road finale at Detroit.
Wolves vs. Hornets -- April 9The Timberwolves welcome the Western Conference-leading New Orleans Hornets to Target Center Wednesday night. We broke the matchup down by playing with some numbers.
Wolves @ Charlotte -- April 8The Wolves are in Charlotte aiming for win number 20 and a season split against the Bobcats. Tip is set for 6 p.m. Central and can be viewed on KSTC-45.
Wolves vs. Memphis -- April 6The Timberwolves host the Grizzlies at Target Center for the second time in three weeks after returning from a two-game trip out West. Radio broadcaster Alan Horton caught us up to speed.
Wolves @ Phoenix -- April 4The Wolves are in Phoenix to face the Suns for the fourth time this season. But this time, Phoenix has Shaquille O'Neal in the middle to help contend with Al Jefferson. We talked to suns.com to discuss.
Wolves @ Jazz -- April 2The Wolves travel to Utah Wednesday night aiming to claim the season-series from their Northwest Division foes. We broke the matchup down by highlighting some numbers.
Wolves vs. Pistons -- April 1The Minnesota Timberwolves host the defensive-minded Detroit Pistons Tuesday night, a team that has allowed a grand total of 140 points combined over their last two games.
Wolves @ Rockets, Spurs -- March 26, 28The Wolves are in Texas to face off against Houston on Wednesday before moving on to San Antonio. We talked to assistant coach Jerry Sichting and put together some highlights in our preview.
Wolves vs. Grizzlies -- March 19The Wolves are set to battle with a Memphis Grizzlies team that has won just three games since February 1, including a Monday night beat down of Charlotte (98-80). Here's a preview.
Wolves vs. Clippers -- March 17Al Thornton and the L.A. Clippers, a team Minnesota's beaten twice in a row, is in Minneapolis in preparation for a 7 p.m. tip. We spoke to Clippers rookie Al Thornton after shootaround.
Wolves @ Sonics, Blazers -- March 14, 15A great deal goes into making a scouting report, so we took a camera into J.B. Bickerstaff's office to break down the process leading into the coming weekend's games at Seattle and Portland.
Wolves vs. Kings; Wolves vs. Clippers -- March 8 & 9Minnesota plays a back-to-back in Sacramento and Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday evenings. We spoke to assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff for a full scouting report on the Kings and Clippers.
Wolves vs. Jazz -- March 5The Wolves begin a three-game road trip at Utah, where they'll face a Jazz team that's won 16 consecutive home games. We sat down with Sebastian Telfair to discuss.
Wolves vs. Bobcats -- March 4The Wolves face the Charlotte Bobcats for the first time this season Tuesday night at Target Center. We spoke with Bobcats.com reporter Matt Rochinski to learn about the 20-39 'Cats.
Wolves vs. Cavs -- Feb. 29LeBron James just became the youngest player in NBA history to score 10,000 points, and he dropped 45 of them on the Wolves in November. We previewed Friday's game with Jerry Sichting.
Wolves vs. Raptors -- Feb. 29A day after Minnesota tied a franchise record against Utah as four players tallied at least 20 points, the club is in Canada to face the Raptors.
Wolves vs. Jazz -- Feb. 26We turned the camera on and asked Wolves forward Ryan Gomes to share what he knows about the 36-20 Utah Jazz, a team that's won 20 of its past 24 games.
Wolves vs. Mavs -- Feb. 24The new-look Mavericks, featuring point guard Jason Kidd, come to Minnesota on Sunday for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff on Crunch's birthday. We spoke to assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff about the matchup.
Wolves vs. Spurs -- Feb. 21Who better to scout the Spurs than Wolves forward Mark Madsen, who's spent a lot of time banging with Tim Duncan and San Antonio in his 8-year career.
Wolves vs. Lakers -- Feb. 13
Minnesota welcomes the franchise it once had as its own as the Wolves face Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the L.A. Lakers Wednesday night at Target Center leading into the All-Star break.
Wolves @ Nets -- Feb. 12
In our traveling journal, we spoke to Wolves assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff to break down a New Jersey Nets team eager for vengeance after Minnesota's comeback victory over the Nets at Target Center.
Wolves vs. Raptors -- Feb. 10
The Wolves aim to take out Friday's difficult last-second loss to Boston on a Toronto Raptors squad that enters Target Center for a 5:30 p.m. tip. Raptors point guard Jose Calderon leads the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio, and All-Star Chris Bosh is in the top 20 in points and rebounds.
Wolves vs. Celtics -- Feb. 8
With Boston in town for a 7 p.m. tilt, we spoke to assistant coach Jerry Sichting on video to break down Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and the Celtics.
Wolves vs. Rockets -- Feb. 4
Rockets reporter Damien Pierce is in Minnesota to cover Monday night's game. We sat down to talk about Yao Ming and a team that's won seven straight road games, and added a Wolves roundup.
Wolves vs. Clippers -- Feb. 1
The L.A. Clippers are in Minneapolis to face the Timberwolves Friday night at 7 p.m., so we put a call into our L.A. Correspondent to figure out what's going on with the 14-28 Clips. Also, make sure to check out an interview with Sebastian Telfair regarding the Clippers and how he's playing in general in the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Bulls -- Jan. 29, 30
We enlisted a new Chicago Correspondent to answer all of our questions about a Bulls squad Minnesota faces on back-to-back nights, starting with Tuesday's 7:30 p.m. tip in the Windy City. Also take a look in the WolvesVision player under the "Features" tab, as we talked to Al Jefferson, Randy Foye and included a highlight video of Jefferson.
Wolves vs. Nets -- Jan. 27
Minnesota tries to continue a stretch of four-consecutive excellent efforts when Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets come to town Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m.
Wolves @ Celtics -- Jan. 25
We got on the speaker phone with Celtics.com reporter Peter Stringer to discuss Kevin Garnett, how Boston's season has gone from an insider's perspective, and Friday's matchup with the Wolves.
Wolves vs Suns -- Jan. 23
The Wolves have played commendable basketball for eight-straight quarters, and will try to extend that streak on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Tip is set for 7 p.m.
Wolves vs. Phoenix, Denver & Golden State -- Jan. 18, 19, 21
This article is less about the West Coast swing dance style and more about a three-game road trip to Phoenix, Golden State and Denver, teams that average a combined 108.4 points. Assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff takes a look at the trip on video.
Wolves vs. Golden State -- Jan. 15
Monta Ellis and the Golden State Warriors, second in the NBA in scoring, are set to face the Wolves for the third time this season. Assistant coach Bob Ociepka broke down the matchup for us.
Wolves @ Rockets, Spurs -- Jan. 11, 12
We hooked up with Craig Smith to find out how Minnesota needs to play against the Rockets and Spurs on Friday and Saturday. And, as always, Rhino shared some thoughts of his own.
Wolves vs. Miami -- Jan. 8
Just a season-and-a-half removed from an NBA championship, the Heat are struggling heading into Tuesday night's 7 p.m. tip at Target Center, much like the more youthful Timberwolves. Be sure to check out the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player to see Dwyane Wade and Randy Foye talk about the matchup.
Wolves vs. Nuggets -- Jan. 4
Wolves forward Ryan Gomes told us what to expect from Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets, who are in town for a 7 p.m. tip against the Wolves. Also be sure to check out the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player to hear pregame audio from Minnesota's Michael Doleac.
Wolves vs. Trail Blazers -- Jan. 2
We spoke to Wolves guard Sebastian Telfair and Blazers guard Brandon Roy to preview Wednesday night's game against Portland Check it out in the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Trail Blazers -- Dec. 28
When Minnesota plays the Blazers Friday night in Portland, it will try and do something no team has done in 11 games: win. We talked to assistant coach Jerry Sichting to get you ready.
Wolves vs. Pacers -- Dec. 21
We took a look at the matchup between the top-scoring team in the East, the 14-12 Indiana Pacers, and Minnesota. Also make sure to check the WolvesVision player for video.
Wolves vs. Warriors -- Dec. 19
Timberwolves head coach Randy Wittman and Warriors head coach Don Nelson talka bout Wednesday night's matchup. Check it out in the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Bucks -- Dec. 15
Minnesota heads to Milwaukee to search for its ever-elusive second road win of the season. We talked to assistant coach Bob Ociepka to preview the matchup.
Wolves vs. Sonics -- Dec. 14
The Wolves face the Seattle SuperSonics Friday night at Target Center at 7 p.m. Wolves reporter Mike Trudell talked to assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff on video to get you ready.
Wolves vs. 76ers -- Dec. 12
Wednesday night in Philadelphia, the Wolves (3-16) draw the 76ers (8-13) at Wachovia Center at 6 p.m. Check here for a preview of the contest.
Wolves vs. Sonics -- Dec. 11
Minnesota takes on the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on FSN North and BOB 106.1 FM. Catch a scouting report from Corey Brewer in the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Hawks -- Dec. 6
The Wolves are in the ATL to face the Hawks at 6 p.m. Thursday night, so we called Atlanta's web writer to preview the matchup. The Hawks (7-10) beat Minnesota 94-87 on Nov. 24.
Wolves vs. Lakers -- Dec. 4
We dialed up Los Angeles to talk to our L.A. Correspondent heading into the Wolves - Lakers game Tuesday night at Target Center. Kobe Bryant will be on hand for a 7 p.m. tipoff. Also check out the WolvesVision player to see Wolves guard Rashad McCants and Lakers forward Lamar Odom talk about Tuesday night's matchup.
Wolves vs. Grizzlies -- Dec. 1
Assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff breaks down Pao Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies. Check it out in the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Spurs -- Nov. 30
The NBA-Champion San Antonio Spurs are in town,a nd J.B. Bickerstaff told us what to watch for. Check it out in the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Hornets -- Nov. 26
The Wolves are in New Orleans to battle the Hornets Monday night, so we put a call in to hornets.com to get an insider's perspective on Chris Paul and Co.
Wolves vs. Hawks -- Nov. 24
The Atlanta Hawks are in town to face the Timberwolves at 7 p.m. at Target Center. Watch assistant coach Ed Pinckney break down the matchup in the WolvesVision player.
Wolves vs. Cavs -- Nov. 21
Check out the "Game Day" portion in the WolvesVision player to see Wolves guard Marko Jaric, forward Craig Smith and guard Rashad McCants discuss the matchup with Cleveland.
Wolves vs. Hornets -- Nov. 17
Jamison, Arenas, Butler and the Wizards are in town to face the Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. We spoke to Jamison, and also heard from Randy Wittman and Ryan Gomes about the matchup.
Wolves vs. Wizards -- Nov. 16
Jamison, Arenas, Butler and the Wizards are in town to face the Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. We spoke to Jamison, and also heard from Randy Wittman and Ryan Gomes about the matchup.
Wolves vs. Kings -- Nov. 14
We spoke with Kings players Kevin Martin and Ron Artest after today's shootaround. Check out what they had to say about tonight's game, Artest's return to the lineup and the Wolves.
Wolves vs. Kings -- Nov. 13
Wolves forward Mark Madsen breaks down the Sacramento Kings leading into Wednesday's contest.
Wolves vs. Kings -- Nov. 14
We spoke with Kings players Kevin Martin and Ron Artest after today's shootaround. Check out what they had to say about tonight's game, Artest's return to the lineup and the Wolves.
Wolves vs. Lakers--Nov. 8
Check out the "Game Day" portion of the WolvesVision player to hear Wolves assistant coach Jerry Sichting break down Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers.
Wolves vs. Magic -- Nov. 6
We sat down with Wolves assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff to discuss Tuesday evening's matchup against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic.
Wolves vs. Nuggets-- Nov. 2
We interviewed Wolves assistant coach Jerry Sichting for our scouting report on the Denver Nuggets. Hear what Sichting has to say about A.I., Melo and the rest of the baby blue and yellow.
Wolves vs. Hawks -- Oct. 16
After the Wolves lost a tight one in Memphis Monday night, the squad travels to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Tuesday. We spoke with Hawks.com writer Micah Hart to get the scoop.
Wolves vs. Grizzlies -- Oct. 15
Back from Europe, the Timberwolves open up a four-game preseason road trip with a Monday night contest in Memphis. We spoke to assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff to break down the matchup.
