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Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Wes was a rookie for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season averaging 9 points per contest, a good mark for a rookie. One would expect those numbers to go up with more experience, but that season of course, is in jeopardy.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  Rick Jackson is doing everything he can to hear his name called at the NBA Draft on June 23rd, and it'd be extra sweet for SU fans if he ended up with the team he worked out for today.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Carmelo Anthony believes it takes a certain kind of person to deal with New York - and he's the one.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Anthony had 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting a pair of clutch buckets down the stretch in front of a crowd that cheered his every move as New York beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Carmelo Anthony said Friday "no meeting at all" is scheduled with the New Jersey Nets and didn't know what he would say if one does happen.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Jonny Flynn was a sixth overall NBA Draft pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, while Wes Johnson was taken fourth overall by the T'wolves this past June.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  Jim Boeheim, Team USA's assistant coach, along with Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski and assistants Nate McMillan and Jay Triano pulled off an impressive 81-64 victory over Turkey on Sunday to capture the 2010 FIBA World Championship title.

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Johnson, Jonny Flynn and the Timberwolves will play an exhibition game against the Detroit Pistons October 15th at the Carrier Dome.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  A program at Syracuse University helps train NBA players to be basketball broadcasters.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Andy Rautins has been as busy as he's ever been over the past month or so, working out for 14 NBA teams.