Lakers' Bynum and Suns' Brooks suspended

2011-03-20T13:00:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum and Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Brooks

Anthony helps Nuggets hold off Love's 43 points

2010-12-18T21:30:08Z

Nuggets overcome Kevin Love's 43 points to beat Timberwolves 115-113

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and had a key block to help the Denver Nuggets withstand Kevin Love's career-high 43-point performance for a 115-113 victory over the LeBron hangover? Cavs crushed by Timberwolves, 129-95; Love has 28 points, 19 rebounds

If LeBron James didn't put the Cleveland Cavaliers at rock bottom, the Minnesota Timberwolves just did.

Beasley's 33 lifts Timberwolves over Clippers

2010-11-18T14:40:24Z

Beasley scores 33, hits winning jumper with 2.3 to play to lift Wolves over Clippers, 113-111

Michael Beasley scored 33 points and hit the winning jumper with 2.3 seconds to play to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-111 victory over the Michael Beasley is piling up the points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 4-game surge

It's taken a few weeks for Michael Beasley to find his way in the Minnesota Timberwolves offense.

Coach Kurt Rambis has flooded the 21-year-old with responsibilities, ask...

Wallace, Bobcats rally to beat Wolves 113-110

2010-11-15T19:30:51Z

Wallace, Bobcats rally to beat Wolves 113-110 for first home win

Gerald Wallace scored 26 points, set a franchise record with 17 free throws made and had a key steal late as the Charlotte Bobcats rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves...

Hawks snap four-game skid by outlasting T-Wolves

2010-11-14T19:30:39Z

"At this point, we had to stop the bleeding," said Atlanta's Jamal Crawford. "Right now we just have to take it any way we can get it."

The Hawks, who improved to 7-4, could not pull away from the Timberwolves, who had 25 points from Michael Beasley plus 22 points and 17 rebounds...

Timberwolves' Love posts first '30-30' game in 28 years

2010-11-13T14:30:31Z

Love reeled in 15 rebounds in the third period alone as the Timberwolves erased a 21-point deficit en route to victory.

Moses Malone was the last player to notch a "30-30" game, scoring 32 points with 38 rebounds for Houston against Seattle in 1982.

"It seemed like no matter what anybody d...

Beasley's career night lifts Wolves over Kings

2010-11-10T22:00:19Z

Beasley's 42-point night lifts Wolves over Kings

Michael Beasley scored a career-high 42 points and nine rebounds to help Minnesota beat the Sacramento Kings 98-89 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Any win is a big victory for the Timberwolves, who entered the game having dro...

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2010-11-30T13:35:19Z

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Crawford's 22 points spark Hawks past Timberwolves

2010-11-05T20:00:15Z

Crawford comes back with 22 points, Smith does his thing, Hawks top Timberwolves 113-103

Jamal Crawford came back from a one-game absence due to a toe injury to score a season-high 22 points in his super-reserve role for the undefeated Atlanta Hawks in a 113-103 victory over the

Beasley falls hard, taken to locker room

2010-11-02T18:30:36Z

Timberwolves' Michael Beasley takes hard fall on drive to basket, helped to locker room

Michael Beasley's return to Miami ended painfully for the Minnesota forward, who was helped to the locker room after a hard fall while driving for a score against his former team.

Beasley landed awkwardly after making a layup with 8:1...

Now a visitor, Beasley set to play again in Miami

2010-11-01T12:31:12Z

Beasley coming back to Miami for 1st time as visitor, with Timberwolves set to meet the Heat

Michael Beasley spent two years learning the nuances of NBA play from Udonis Haslem, and quietly showed appreciation this summer for those countless lessons.

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Rambis happier with team in 2nd season

2010-10-26T15:30:26Z

Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis much happier with his roster in 2nd season

Kurt Rambis is walking around with a noticeably lighter step these days.

His first season as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves went about as poorly as it could possibly go, with 67 losses grinding on both the players and the coaches who were h...

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2010-11-03T02:53:49Z

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Minnesota Timberwolves Have Young Talent

2010-11-03T00:53:21Z

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2010-10-02T19:08:59Z

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Kahn assumes new low profile for Wolves

2010-09-24T17:00:09Z

As roster stabilizes, Timberwolves' Kahn retreats from spotlight to assume lower profile

When David Kahn took over as president of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009, he put himself front and center during a whirlwind of roster moves and reorganization.

For better or worse, Kahn served as the face of the fr...

Kahn fined $50,000 for talk of Beasley's drug use

2010-07-23T15:30:08Z

Wolves, basketball boss David Kahn each fined $50,000 for his comments on Beasley's pot use

The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn $50,000 on Friday for his radio remarks about power forward Michael Beasley, a former number two overall pick in the NBA draft, said Thursday he was looking forward to developing his talent in Minnesota after being traded from Miami.

The Timberwolves acquired Beasley last week from the Heat, and are hoping the move will help his talent bloom.

For h...

Heat, Timberwolves finalize Beasley trade

2010-07-12T20:00:09Z

Heat and Timberwolves make trade official, Miami sends Beasley to Minn. for 2nd-round picks

Michael Beasley's off-the-court issues were well-documented. So were his on-the-court talents.

In the end, Minnesota Timberwolves president With acquisition of Beasley, Minnesota Timberwolves continue offseason transformation

Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, David Kahn expects the Minnesota Timberwolves transformation to really start taking shape.

James chose Make room for LeBron: Heat ship Beasley to Minnesota Timberwolves for 2011 2nd-round pick

The Miami Heat just cleared a little more room for LeBron James.

A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated...

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2010-11-02T15:29:04Z

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Miami Heat Tickets ? Dwyane Wade Is the Other Potential Big Free Agent

2010-10-14T12:57:49Z

Lost in the speculation about where LeBron James will end up next season is another huge star in the NBA: Dwyane Wade. Though he's already done plenty in Miami and they were in the playoffs last season, Wade could still opt to take his skills elsewhere. Surely there are going to be no shortage of suitors. Here's a look at the decision Wade will be faced with this upcoming free agency period.

Why he should stay in Miami:

Like LBJ in Cleveland, Wade is a staple of Sout...

Wade, Beasley lead Heat past Hawks 100-94

2010-03-06T19:45:18Z

Wade scores 38, Beasley scores 14 in 4th quarter to help Heat rally past Hawks 100-94

Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Beasley and Heat beat Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime without Wade

Michael Beasley scored a career-high with 30 points and the short-handed Miami Heat won their season-best fifth straight by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime on Friday night.

The Heat, pl...

Without Wade, Heat win season-high 4th straight

2010-06-12T01:16:18Z

Beasley scores 23 points, O'Neal has 2 big blocks and 3 FT in win

Michael Beasley had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat overcame the early loss of All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade in beating the New Jersey Nets 87-84 on Wednesday night...

Bobcats pounce for 104-65 NBA win over Heat

2010-06-12T05:28:30Z

There was an easy NBA win in Charlotte, but it wasn't what Miami's Michael Beasley apparently had in mind as the Bobcats pounced for a 104-65 victory over the Heat.

NBA win in Charlotte, but it wasn't what Miami's Michael Beasley apparently had in mind as the Bobcats pounced for a 104-65 victory over the Heat.

Heat can't cool hot Bobcats: Jackson scores 24, Wallace 20 in 104-65 rout for 6th straight win

Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 1...

Fast start gives Heat edge over low scoring Hawks

2010-06-12T01:21:44Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the slumping Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday.

The Heat (17-15) never looked back after racing into a 30-14 lead at the end of the first quarter with Dwyane Wade registering a team...

Older and wiser, Michael Beasley has a new outlook

2010-06-12T01:22:55Z

'I move slow now': At 20, Heat forward Michael Beasley says fatherhood has changed his life

There was a time, and it wasn't long ago, where Michael Beasley would blow through $20,000 in a night, awaken and want to do it again. Spend fast, drive fast, party fast.

He was an NBA millionaire, living like repe...

Beasley's tip lifts Heat to 99-98 win over Magic

2010-06-12T05:29:51Z

Michael Beasley's tip lifts Miami Heat to 99-98 win over Orlando Magic

Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Miami Heat to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

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Heat make 'difficult' choice to not start Haslem

2010-04-16T09:34:53Z

Heat shakeup: Michael Beasley gets power forward starting nod over Udonis Haslem

Without much thought, Udonis Haslem started reciting a long list of players who are good enough to be NBA starters yet come off the bench.

He's now one of them.

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Beasley eager for season to start

2010-04-16T09:35:51Z

Offseason of trouble behind him, Heat F Michael Beasley eager for season to start

Michael Beasley will be on the court for the Miami Heat for the opening tip-off Wednesday night, apparently poised to become a starting forward.

Not long ago, that seemed far from being a sure thing.

The longest offseason of Beasley's young life is finally ove...

Beasley's double-double leads Miami

2010-04-16T09:48:55Z

Beasley's 11 points and 11 rebounds lead Heat to first preseason win, 97-81 over Hornets

Michael Beasley had 11 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat got their first preseason victory, 97-81 over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night at the Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley has denied he has a substance abuse problem, but has said his stay in a rehabilitation facility had let him "get back in touch with myself."

Beasley apologized to the Heat, and offered thanks for their support through a difficult time - some of which was documented by the player himself via his Miami Heat's troubled forward Michael Beasley has checked into a Texas rehab facility, the Miami Herald reported on Monday.

The newspaper said that Beasley, the second-overall pick of the 2008

AP Source: Beasley checks into rehab facility

2010-04-16T10:40:29Z

Person briefed on situation says Heat F Beasley being treated for various issues in Houston

Michael Beasley told his personal manager several days ago that he was working out in Houston because it brought "a change of scenery" from Miami

Michael Beasley Weed Photo - Micheal Beasley Goes to Rehab

2010-09-10T12:29:43Z

See Shocking Photo of Michael Beasley Here

Michael Beasley, one of the top players of the Miami Heat, has admitted himself in a rehab. Yes! Michael Beasley has voluntarily surrendered himself into a rehab to be treated for drug and alcohol related problems. Beasley made a noise when a picture of him showing a full tattoo on his back...

ONE YEAR WONDERS

2010-10-22T08:57:00Z

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On to Game 7: Wade carries Heat to rout

2010-04-16T12:34:13Z

On to Game 7: Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even series

With the outcome of Game 6 decided and the final minutes ticking away, Mario Chalmers offered Dwyane Wade a celebratory high-five.

The NBA's scoring champion declined.

His me...

On to Game 7: Wade carries Heat to rout over Hawks

2010-04-16T13:26:49Z

On to Game 7: Dwyane Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even series

A season-saving win in the books, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile. "Strictly about business," Wade said. "Now we move on." To Sunday. To Game 7.

Wade scored 41 points, Miami Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley eager to experience how the NBA playoffs feel

There are moments when Michael Beasley's youth is impossible for the Miami Heat to ignore.

For starters, he's fascinated with Hawks beat Heat 81-79 in meaningless game; serious business begins this weekend

Flip Murray scored 17 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks reserves past the Miami Heat scrubs 81-79 Tuesday night in a playoff preview that was more like a preseason game.

With both teams locked into their postseason posi...

Heat's O'Neal, Beasley, Haslem all injured

2010-04-16T15:48:01Z

Injuries pile up for Heat: Miami's O'Neal, Haslem, Beasley all banged up

The Miami Heat saw three key players injured in a 5-minute span in the second half of Friday's game against Charlotte.

First, forward Udonis Haslem cut his right thumb on the backboard while defending Gerald Wallace's d...

Howard draws late foul to preserve Mavs win

2010-04-16T15:50:46Z

Mavs hold off Heat in final seconds for 10th straight regular-season victory in this series

Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points and Josh Howard had 20 points and drew a game-saving foul with 2.3 seconds left, giving the Dallas Mavericks a 98-96 victory over the It's No. 1 vs. No. 2 in Miami, when Derrick Rose's Bulls pay a visit to Michael Beasley's Heat

Michael Beasley likes Derrick Rose, enjoys watching him play, even has been following his fellow rookie's stats over the course of their first Mayo scores 28 as Memphis Grizzlies beat Miami Heat for fourth straight win

O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, Rudy Gay added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 102-86 Sunday for their fourth straight win.

Memphis' winning streak is its lo...

Beasley misses Heat game with flu

2010-04-16T13:52:15Z

Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley misses Friday's game with the flu

Rookie forward Michael Beasley has been ruled out of the Miami Heat's game against the Atlanta Hawks with flulike symptoms.

Friday night's game was the first Beasley has missed this season. The No. 2 pick in this year's ...

Heat rally in final seconds of OT to beat Warriors

2010-04-16T14:02:38Z

Golden State blows it in overtime, loses 7th straight with 130-129 setback to Heat

Chris Quinn hit a tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Michael Beasley stole the ensuing inbounds pass and made the decisive free throw, and the Miami Heat pulled off a wild 130-129 comeback win over the...

GM poll: Lakers will beat Celtics in NBA finals

2010-04-16T16:26:21Z

NBA general managers pick Lakers to beat Celtics in finals in GM survey

The Los Angeles Lakers will avenge their NBA finals loss to the Boston Celtics, according to a survey of the league's general managers.

The executives who responded ...

Howard, Magic keep Heat winless in preseason

2010-04-16T16:31:02Z

Howard keys big run, Magic keep Heat winless in preseason with 100-92 victory

Dwight Howard scored 26 points, and the Orlando Magic used a second-quarter run to build a big lead Saturday night before holding off the Miami Heat, 100-92 for their fourth consecutive preseason victory.

The 24-6 ru...

NBA fines Heat's Beasley $50,000

2010-04-16T13:15:05Z

NBA fines Miami's Michael Beasley $50,000 for incident at rookie transition program

Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday after acknowledging that he was involved in an incident involving teammate

Miami's top draft pick Beasley fined 50,000 dollars

2010-04-16T13:20:37Z

The National Basketball Association slapped Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley with a 50,000 dollar fine for an incident at the league's rookie training programme earlier this month.

Beasley is the third player involved in the same incident to be punished.

Heat guard

Living the Dream

2010-04-16T16:34:21Z

Top prospects for this year's NBA Draft recently gathered at the NBA Cares Basketball Clinic at John Jay College in New York City to teach Special Olympic athletes about the fundamentals of basketball. MF caught up with a handful of guys to find out first-hand if they're ready to go pro. Here's a look at what you can expect from...

Durant won't appear opposite Beasley in Orlando

2010-04-16T16:52:59Z

Kevin Durant won't reappear in summer league against Michael Beasley

Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant won't be making a return appearance in summer league play Thursday night in Orlando.

Oklahoma City said it was holding Durant out, though the forward said e...

Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft

2010-04-16T16:54:11Z

Bulls take Derrick Rose with No. 1 pick in NBA draft; Heat take Beasley, Mayo goes to Timberwolves

Minutes after the NBA draft started, Derrick Rose learned he was headed home. Long after it ended, O.J. Mayo and Kevin Love were on the move. A night that began with the expected pick ended with a stunning trade...

Round 1 to Beasley: His Heat top Rose's Bulls

2010-04-16T16:54:49Z

Round 1 to Beasley: He scores 28 points to help Heat top Rose's Bulls in summer league opener

Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Michael Beasley's first summer league practice with Miami Heat ends after he gets hit by elbow

Michael Beasley's first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly.

Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into Miami's first summer-league workout session Wednesday, and the No. 2 over...

Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Preview

2010-10-23T18:56:04Z

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June 2008 NBA Mock Draft Ver. 2.0

2010-10-23T10:17:44Z

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Timberwolves Celtics Basketball

2011-01-03T19:32:02Z

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, tries to steal the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley during the first quarter of an NBA b...

Hornets Timberwolves Basketball

2010-12-27T20:01:24Z

New Orleans Hornets' Trevor Ariza, right, goes up for a dunk over Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley as Kevin Love, left, looks on in the first half of an Cleveland Cavaliers' J.J. Hickson (21) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game ...

Jazz Timberwolves Basketball

2010-12-22T20:30:50Z

Utah Jazz's C.J. Miles, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Denver Nuggets' Al Harrington, left, puts up a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game...

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Bynum, Brooks hit with bans by league