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Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for 2nd round draft pick
Britt Robson, who writes about the NBA for Sports Illustrated.com, joined All Things Considered to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves as they prepare for the draft and other happenings with the team.
Timberwolves hold No. 2 draft pick, coach status unclear
For the second time in his three years as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn is heading into an important NBA draft tonight without a coach by his side. Kahn has not commented on a published report that he will fire coach Kurt Rambis today.
Timberwolves hoping Rubio will be marquee player for franchise
Ricky Rubio made his public debut at Target Center Tuesday, the 20-year-old basketball phenom was originally drafted two years ago and the Timberwolves have finally brought what they hope will be a franchise player home to Minneapolis.