Zach LaVine Articles - Page 35

Minnesota TimberwolvesWho has a brighter future: the Timberwolves or the Lakers?

Rebuilding is inevitable and for the Timberwolves and Lakers, and the time is now. Who is going to come out on top in the years to come? Who will pick up the next superstar and emerge as a new NBA powerhouse? We’ve got people discussing this topic and many other sports-related questions all day long […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAlex Len didn't watch Sportscenter after getting dunked on by Zach LaVine

Life isn’t easy after you end up on a poster. Phoenix Suns center Alex Len experienced that reality this weekend when Minnesota Timberwolves high-flyer Zach LaVine put him on a ridiculous poster with this monster slam: In the 24 hours following the jam, Len had to alter some of his usual activities. Via AZCentral.com: “I […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Zach LaVine posterizes Alex Len with early Dunk of the Year candidate

There may not be anyone better at dunking in the NBA than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine. LaVine claimed another victim Friday night when Phoenix Suns center Alex Len tried to challenge him at he rim. LaVine 1, Len 0. https://vine.co/v/5F1VQlxTrT2 LaVine has become famous for winning dunk contests and that talent is clearly translating […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Zach LaVine takes off from free throw line to slam a 360

If you weren’t salivating for next year’s slam dunk contest, you will be now. Back-to-back champion Zach LaVine of the Minnesota Timberwolves has even more in his bag of tricks than many had anticipated. Here he is casually throwing down a monster 360 dunk after taking off from the free throw line after practice, courtesy of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Zach LaVine flies in for putback slam from missed free throw

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine has more in common with Michael Jordan than just winning a dunk contest and wearing his shoes. It appears he has been studying tapes of the greatest to ever play in the NBA to learn some of his tricks. LaVine pulled off a move uncommonly seen in the NBA since Jordan. He […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine drenches Andrew Wiggins to cool him off after career-high 47 points vs. Lakers

Andrew Wiggins poured in a career-high 47 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Just a few nights after putting up a 36-point career high against the Brooklyn Nets, Wiggins continued the hot hand before leaving the game to a standing ovation. He joins a cast of past Timberwolves stars that reached the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Zach LaVine finishes with a reverse up-and-under

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine is perhaps once of the most athletic specimens the league has ever seen. He puts his gifts on display on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets, taking a bounce pass from Karl-Anthony Towns and finishing with a sweet baseline up-and-under reverse layup around Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. https://vine.co/v/5jp2nZeOjEw Turns out LaVine’s […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine drops 30 points in preseason loss to Hornets

Following the acquisition of rookie Kris Dunn in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves with an abundance of talent in their backcourt. In preparation for his third NBA season, 21-year-old combo guard Zach LaVine is working to cement himself as a key part of Tom Thibodeau’s young team. Alongside Dunn, LaVine will compete with Spanish, pass-first […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns predicts Timberwolves will make playoffs in May

The preseason is often a time for evaluations, promises and predictions. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t shy away from making a bold prediction. The Rookie of the Year tweeted in reply to a fan on Twitter asking how far his team will go during an impromptu online Q&A session held Thursday: https://twitter.com/KarlTowns/status/771526787251654660 A very assertive […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine gets dwarfed standing beside Yao Ming

Zach LaVine was recently in China for a charity basketball game and he won’t let the opportunity pass without seeing at least one of the country’s wonders. He could have paid a visit to the popular Great Wall of China, but the Minnesota Timberwolves guard had another “wall” in mind. In LaVine’s Instagram post, he […]

NBAWatch: Drew League scuffle involving NBA players exposes flopper

The Drew League always features plenty of entertainment and NBA players looking to get in some good games during the dead summer months. One game this past Sunday featured teams led by Baron Davis and Nick Young, but also boasted players such as Zach LaVine and JaVale McGee. Sunday’s championship game brought on a small scuffle, but that […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine says him, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggins are "very close"

The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to look like the Oklahoma City Thunder of 2008-2012; a young team filled with plenty of potential. The Timberwolves’ core is currently filled with three young guns just like what the Thunder had during that period. They currently boast of having Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Zach LaVine. Out of those three players LaVine […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine has both eyes set on becoming an All-Star

Buoyed by a very promising young core and a coach that is sure to instill discipline in the team, the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise appears to be heading towards the right direction. Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins lead the pack, but outside of those two, another young Timberwolf is determined to make some serious noise. 3rd-year […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Zach LaVine crosses over poor defender in Drew League match

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine may be known for his above-the-rim escapades, but there’s more to him than that. LaVine has continually worked on honing his game over the past summers, including this year, and we might be seeing the full result of his hard work this season. In a Drew League game, the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns calls teammate Zach LaVine "super soft" on Snapchat

Snapchat has been a huge hit with NBA players this summer. Some use it for fun, and others use it to poke fun at teammates. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is a part of the latter group. Towns is starting to show off his personality, and not only is he one of the NBA’s rising […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesVideo: Andrew Wiggins tries to top teammate Zach LaVine with 720-dunk

We all know Zach LaVine has mad hops and this has helped him become the NBA’s back-to-back Slam Dunk champion. But he’s not the only one from the Minnesota Timberwolves who can make crazy dunks. Last Tuesday, a video surfaced featuring Andrew Wiggins attempting a 720-dunk. Yes, that’s two full rotations before slamming it home. Here’s the clip […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDr. J calls Zach LaVine the best dunker since Vince Carter

Julius Irving recently sat down with Complex Magazine to discuss the state of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Having won a dunk contest himself, Dr. J quickly jumped into his best rankings list of players, and had praise for one particular dunker. “I’ll tell you; Zach (LaVine) has put on a show the last couple of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine has sights set on 2020 Olympics

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine recently took part in some of the Team USA preparation ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. The two-time Slam Dunk contest winner took part in scrimmages and training session as part of the international set up. While LaVine was happy to be part of it all, he seems to have […]

Oklahoma City ThunderIf not the Thunder, where could Westbrook be next season?

Oklahoma City must be truly gasping in horror at the state of their franchise in the past 24 hours. The first star in this newly born NBA town, 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant, only just deserted his old team for Steve Kerr and Jerry West’s Golden State Warriors. Now, several rumors report that the Thunder front office might […]

Chicago BullsDespite Wolves' push, Bulls hold back on trading Butler

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein and The Vertical’s Woj, the Minnesota Timberwolves tried pushing to trade for Jimmy Butler on Thursday throughout the draft, including after selecting rookie sensation Kris Dunn. The Bulls were said to be high on Dunn, but ultimately rejected any and all trade scenarios with the Wolves, even after trading former […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves poised for huge leap very soon

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not produced a winning record since the 2004-05 season. The closest they have come to breaking this streak was three years ago when the team went 40-42. The following year the T-Wolves traded away superstar Kevin Love, and the team could only muster a meager 16 wins. This season, the team improved, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesZach LaVine says there's one dunk that's impossible

Zach LaVine is an amazing dunker. Everybody knows that. The rising Timberwolves‘ star is now the back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion and had to beat some talented competition to do so. As two-time champion, young Zach is a well-qualified source of information to go to when seeking knowledge on the possibilities of the slam […]

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