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Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Jeff Teague claims he sacrificed bigger role with Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins

Veteran guard Jeff Teague, who’s now back with the Atlanta Hawks, knew that his days with the Minnesota Timberwolves were numbered after he sacrificed his role for Andrew Wiggins. Teague wanted Wiggins, who had fallen off the radar, to get his mojo back and eventually make an All-Star game. To aid Wiggins in this campaign, […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoJeff Teague believes Atlanta can be a ‘really special team’

Jeff Teague was impressive in his debut for the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, with the veteran guard logging 15 points (on 6-of-9 from the field, 2-of-2 from the stripe), one 3-pointer, three rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and a block in 25 minutes off the Atlanta bench. Despite Teague’s noteworthy play, though, the Hawks were […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoJeff Teague claims he was ‘plotting’ return to Atlanta even before trade

On Thursday it was announced that the Atlanta Hawks had agreed to a deal to acquire veteran point guard Jeff Teague from the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Treveon Graham in exchange for Allen Crabbe. It was a welcome homecoming for Teague, who played the first seven years of his career with Atlanta. As a matter […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoJeff Teague admits surprise after learning of trade to Hawks

A return to the Atlanta Hawks for Jeff Teague is one that not a lot of people expected to happen. Even the veteran guard is surprised he was given a chance to reunite with the team that drafted him. Before Saturday’s showdown with the Detroit Pistons, Teague opened up how he couldn’t believe that he […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Jeff Teague, Treveon Graham expected to play Saturday vs. Pistons

The Atlanta Hawks made a sizable trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing back point guard Jeff Teague and also acquiring shooting guard Treveon Graham. It is a move that has brought some excitement to Atlanta, especially with Teague coming back to town after having glory days with the franchise just a few years back. According […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoTrae Young, John Collins react to Hawks' trade for Jeff Teague

Jeff Teague was an integral part of the Atlanta Hawks teams of the early and mid-2010s. After three and a half seasons in both Indiana and Minnesota, the 6-foot-3 point guard is now once again a Hawk. Atlanta traded for their former point guard this week, sending shooting guard Allen Crabbe to the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoGM Gersson Rosas claims Jeff Teague trade gives Timberwolves more flexibility

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says the franchise traded Jeff Teague in part to get more flexible moving forward. The Timberwolves traded Teague and Treveon Graham to the Atlanta Hawks for Allen Crabbe on Thursday. Teague was in the final year of his deal with the Timberwolves: “We want to be positioned […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks have been targeting Jeff Teague since the beginning of the season

Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk says the franchise has been targeting Jeff Teague since the beginning of the season. The Hawks acquired Teague on Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Schlenk says he has interest in re-signing Teague next summer when he becomes an unrestricted free agent, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic: Schlenk said […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Jeff Teague reunion highlights how badly they needed help behind Trae Young

It’s been a rough 2019-20 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Despite having one of the NBA’s brightest young stars in Trae Young and a solid complement in John Collins, the team has the second-worst record in the league at 9-32. Head coach Lloyd Pierce’s squad is on pace to finish with a much worse record […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Trae Young calls new teammate Jeff Teague one of the most 'underrated' point guards in the NBA

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has nothing but high praise for his new teammate, Jeff Teague, calling him “one of the most underrated point guards in the league.” Trae Young called Jeff Teague one of the most underrated PGs in the league. — Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) January 16, 2020 ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoREPORT: Hawks trade Allen Crabbe to Timberwolves for Jeff Teague, Treveon Graham

The Atlanta Hawks have traded shooting guard Allen Crabbe to the Minnesota Timberwolves for point guard Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Teague will return to his old stomping grounds in Atlanta, likely as a backup for star point man Trae Young, while Crabbe will get a shot in The Twin […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoReport: Timberwolves' Jeff Teague remains available in trade talks

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the drastic decision shortly before Thanksgiving to move point guard Jeff Teague to the bench. In light of that decision, the organization has made it known to teams around the league that Teague could be had for the right price in a trade, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Minnesota jumped […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoVideo: Karl-Anthony Towns' frustration with Jeff Teague palpable as he calls for ball

Karl-Anthony Towns was visually frustrated with point guard Jeff Teague during Monday’s 125-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns, actively calling for the ball while open on the perimeter on a second-quarter possession. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, who was recently moved to the bench, purposely waved Towns off and took it upon himself to drive […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoTimberwolves’ Jeff Teague says Mavs' Luka Doncic is ‘probably the best player in the NBA right now’

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has taken the NBA over by storm this season. His performance earned him the first Western Conference Player of the Month honors for the 2019-20 season. With the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the Mavericks on Wednesday, Jeff Teague was asked about trying to stop Doncic. Teague stated that he’s ‘not really […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoThe Heat should consider targeting Jeff Teague in trade talks

The Miami Heat are one of the most surprising teams so far in the early season. Sitting at 12-5, Miami is the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference — 2.5 games behind first place — and better than most expected prior to the season. Led by the one of the biggest acquisitions of the offseason […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Jeff Teague suggested move to bench in order to help Andrew Wiggins

A lot of NBA players would be reluctant to give up their starting position, but that’s exactly what Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague is doing in order to help Andrew Wiggins’ development. Teague missed some time earlier this season due to an illness. He came off the bench in his first game back — a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves moving Jeff Teague to bench role

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving Jeff Teague to a bench role moving forward. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, however, it is not an issue for the veteran point guard. Teague was reportedly open to the idea of leading the second unit. The Timberwolves are moving Jeff Teague to a bench role. Jarrett Culver […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Jeff Teague has 'very good possibility' to return vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague appears to be extremely close to making his return following a brief spell on the sidelines. This update came directly from Wolves head coach Ryan Saunders who confirmed that his veteran guard will very likely suit up for the team’s Sunday night matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Ryan Saunders […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoReport: Timberwolves still want to upgrade point guard position via trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves still want to upgrade their point guard position via the trade market, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Timberwolves are currently starting veteran guard Jeff Teague. He’s on the final season of his three-year, $55 million deal. Minnesota tried to acquire All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell this summer, but the Golden State […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague on Andrew Wiggins' huge 4th quarter: 'It's nice seeing his hard work pay off'

Andrew Wiggins has been through his share of disappointing moments, following three years on the rise and his latest two on an avalanche, as the Minnesota Timberwolves wing struggled with his consistency. Things seem different for him through this 2019-20 season, as his Wolves are now 3-0, largely in thanks to him after he erupted […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague on his health status, 'I don't think I'll ever be 100 percent'

Jeff Teague was brought in by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 in hopes of leading a team armed with young talents in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Two years in and Teague’s stint for the Timberwolves can be described underwhelming. The former All-Star point guard is coming off a 2018-19 campaign marred by injuries. In […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoTimberwolves' Shabazz Napier preparing for role as primary backup to Jeff Teague

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a state of stasis as they try to make the playoffs in a stacked Western Conference. While they still have no established point guard, they have good options in Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier. While there’s still a minute of NBA basketball to be played, Napier has come forward and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoJeff Teague expects big year from Andrew Wiggins, playmaking from Karl-Anthony Towns

It’s training camp season and spirits are high for all 30 NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t fall far from that description, as an injury-plagued side is now healthy enough to take the court, starting with point guard Jeff Teague, who sees big things ahead for teammates Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. “I expect a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years ago3 Timberwolves' players facing the most pressure in 2019-20

It’s a new era for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gone are Tom Thibodeau and others who prevented Minnesota from joining the modern age of NBA basketball, replaced by a combination of forward-thinking decision-makers who both maintain the Timberwolves’ longstanding sense of family and will no doubt stray from that organizational edict to push the team to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoRumor: Timberwolves could look to move Jeff Teague, Robert Covington

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be aggressive in their pursuit to improve their roster with Gersson Rosas taking over the front office this summer. Among the potential trade cogs are point guard Jeff Teague and Robert Covington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Teague will $19 million in the final year of his contract, making him a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves have tried to acquire D'Angelo Russell via sign-and-trade, Nets have no interest in Jeff Teague

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly tried to acquire D’Angelo Russell via a sign-and-trade, but the Brooklyn Nets have no interest in veteran point guard Jeff Teague, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns and Russell are very close friends. The two-time All-Star is already meeting with free agents and Russell […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoReport: Jeff Teague exercises $19 million player option to stay with Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has decided to exercise his $19 million player-option to remain with the team for the 2019-20 season, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Wolves’ starting point guard will turn 31 years old in June and it appears he prefers to stick it out for another season in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves' Jeff Teague undergoes left ankle surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has undergone left ankle surgery. New York Times NBA reporter Marc Stein broke the news on Twitter on April 10. The Timberwolves announced that veteran guard Jeff Teague underwent surgery on his left ankle earlier today — debridement surgery — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 11, 2019 The Timberwolves also […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoReport: Timberwolves' Derrick Rose, Robert Covington, Jeff Teague out for rest of season

The Minnesota Timberwolves received awful news today, as Derrick Rose, Robert Covington and Jeff Teague were all declared out for the season, according to Seth Kaplan of Fox Sports. Covington had a setback in his recovery from a knee injury while Derrick Rose has a chip fracture in his right elbow, forcing both out for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoJeff Teague leaves Timberwolves to get left foot evaluated

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has left the team to get his left foot evaluated. The Timberwolves are in Houston preparing for their Sunday matchup against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. At practice today, Ryan Saunders said Jeff Teague went back to Minnesota for further evaluation on his left foot injury. Derrick Rose […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves guards Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague out vs. Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday and the team will be without point guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague for the second consecutive game. Rose is dealing with right elbow soreness, while Teague has inflammation in his left ankle. Both guards didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets, a game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoJeff Teague questionable, Robert Covington out for Timberwolves vs. Hawks

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their playoff push when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, with point guard Jeff Teague being listed as questionable to play and Robert Covington set to miss his 24th straight game. Teague, who didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, is dealing with left knee tendinitis and is 50/50 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves hoping to move Anthony Tolliver, unlikely to trade Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson

With the trade deadline entering the final few hours, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still hopeful that they will somehow improve their team through potential trade deals. The Timberwolves have reportedly been shopping around starting point guard Jeff Teague, but it appears that it is going to be big man Anthony Tolliver who is more likely […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoRUMOR: Jeff Teague, Gorgui Dieng are available, issue is what other teams want Timberwolves to take back

It’s not surprising that the Minnesota Timberwolves are making point guard Jeff Teague and big man Gorgui Dieng available in trades. It’s also not surprising that rival teams do not want to take on the salary of either player. As a result, teams are asking the Timberwolves to take back pieces that are not all […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves' Jeff Teague, Derrick Rose out vs. Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be playing the Utah Jazz tonight without Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague. Coach Saunders tells the media pregame that both Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague are out for tonight's game — Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) January 26, 2019 Teague will now be out for three straight games because of left foot soreness. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoTimberwolves guards Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague both questionable vs. Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Utah Jazz on Friday night in the Salt Lake City, and point guards Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose are both questionable to play. Jeff Teague is dealing with left foot soreness, while Derrick Rose is dealing with a sore right ankle. Updated #Twolves injury report: Derrick Rose (Sore Right […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoJeff Teague out for Timberwolves vs. Suns

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without starting point guard Jeff Teague when they take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Jeff Teague is dealing with soreness in his left foot. Teague’s left ankle has been causing him problems all season, and now his foot is in pain. It has just been an injury-riddled year for […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 6 years agoTimberwolves' Jeff Teague says matchup with Sixers wasn't a normal game: 'They dogged us'

Jeff Teague left the politically correct responses at home following an embarrassing 149-107 loss to Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this game fully aware that both teams would circle this date on their calendar, trying to get the first scoop of the Jimmy Butler Bowl — but the Wolves were […]

NBA · 6 years agoVideo: Jeff Teague gets ejected after shoving Dennis Schroder

Things got testy in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, and Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Jeff Teague and Thunder backup point guard Dennis Schroder were right in the middle of it. After Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins elbowed Thunder big man Nerlens Noel on a dunk attempt, Noel had to be taken on a stretcher […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 6 years agoJeff Teague starts, Robert Covington expected to be out for extended period with bone bruise

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will return to the floor on Friday against the Orlando Magic, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Meanwhile, forward Robert Covington, who was acquired as part of the Jimmy Butler trade, is expected to be out for an extended period after suffering a bone bruise. Covington missed Wednesday’s […]

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