It's been a dark decade in Minneapolis. Bad luck, injuries and mediocrity have defined their recent history, but the league's most exciting young core heralds the dawn of a new era for the Timberwolves.
WTLC continues our preview of the Western Conference teams. Following Denver yesterday, today is the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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As the everlasting Bob Dylan sung, the times, they are a changin'. The city of Minnesota and its beloved basketball franchise has not enjoyed its recent tenure in the NBA. Losses have driven their fans from seats, and the fervor for basketball has been lost.