Minnesota Timberwolves: Have draft day blunders kept them out of the playoffs?

by Mattman

The NBA Playoffs have not been kind to the Minnesota Timberwolves over the past decade.

In fact, the T-Wolves and the NBA postseason are practically not even on speaking terms at this second, and Minnesota currently holds the longest playoff drought amongst active NBA franchises as we speak.

Can you say "separation issues"?

Mavs vs Timberwolves - Pregame Talk with Rick Carlisle

During Rick's pregame press conference we learned:

• Cory Brewer is fitting in well and he will be inactive tonight against his former team.
• His deal was done for the long term.
• Carlisle would like to get something consistent going, but doesn't think he will have a set rotation soon.
• Coach wants to take the momentum from Golden State forward.
• Shawn Marion will start tonight due to the match up with Beasley.
• Peja's minutes will be monitored for a healthy playoffs.

• By the time the playoffs roll around he wants a set rotation; roughly 8 players.

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