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Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves hopeful to unload Gorgui Dieng in Jimmy Butler trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hopeful to unload Gorgui Dieng’s beefy contract in any trade conversations for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Dieng signed a four-year, $64 million extension in 2016, and he still has three years, $48 million left on the deal. The Wolves are likely to take a loss in […]

NBA5 NBA players who have contributed more than basketball

Through the years, the NBA has slowly transformed into a special platform that transcends a global game. Usually known for their exploits on the court, NBA players have gone forth and beyond in their contributions off-court. These larger-than-life personalities champion bridging chance and awareness in their respective communities. Here are some NBA players who have […]

Houston RocketsGerald Green not worried about previous scuffle with Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng

The 2018 NBA Playoffs are here at last and scheduled to begin this weekend. A path to the Houston Rockets’ third championship title in franchise history begins on Sunday night when the team hosts the No. 8 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round. Last month during the final meeting of the regular […]

NBAVideo: Gerald Green pushes Gorgui Dieng into crowd after shoving Chris Paul

The game on Sunday between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves turned out as expected, as it became a hotly-contested matchup between two playoff-bound teams in the Western Conference. During the fourth quarter of action, a heated moment even happened, with Gerald Green and Gorgui Dieng getting involved in it. After Chris Paul swiped the […]

NBARumor: Timberwolves wants to move Gorgui Dieng, most likely could trade Shabazz Muhammad

The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have arrived, as they sit at fourth in the Western Conference. But as the trade deadline edges closer, there has been some talk that the Timberwolves could make a move. With rumors swirling around virtually every team, trade proposals are bound to get released in some fashion all over the […]

NBAGorgui Dieng trying to keep positive despite lack of minutes

With the key pieces the Minnesota Timberwolves added made over the summer, it has made head coach Tom Thibodeau decide to relegate Gorgui Dieng to the bench, in favor of Taj Gibson at the power forward spot. Despite playing and starting all 82 games for them last season, the 27-year-old Senegalese international now has a […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves blowing away the competition when it comes to kicked balls

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not had the breakout season they were expecting to have with a slightly more experienced roster at hand and the addition of head coach and team president Tom Thibodeau. Surprisingly enough, the Timberwolves have more than the seventh-worst record to brag about, they actually lead the league in one category — […]

Golden State WarriorsVideo: JaVale McGee, Gorgui Dieng get in shoving match after flagrant foul

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng got into a heated shove exchange following a hard foul by McGee as Dieng intended to gather himself for a shot close to the basket. The Warriors big man pushed down on Dieng and was shoved as he walked away from the play. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGorgui Dieng calls out Andrew Wiggins: He cannot pick and choose when he wants to play

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this season with a lot of expectations on their shoulders. With their young core having already played a full season together and the addition of veteran head coach Tom Thibodeau, many believed they are geared to compete for a playoff spot. Despite the positives, the team has not been able […]

Boston CelticsVideo: Isaiah Thomas confronts Gorgui Dieng despite difference in height

The game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night was a highly-entertaining one and was closely fought for almost the entire match. During the first half, things got a little chippy when the Wolves’ 6-foot-11 big man, Gorgui Dieng, gave a screen for his teammate, Zach LaVine, and pushed Celtics point guard Isaiah […]

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