Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has been added to the Rising Stars game for the All Star Weekend festivities. He joins teammate Alexey Shved in the game.
The Houston Rockets downed the Timberwolves 87-84 Wednesday night at Target Center. Minnesota lost a double digit lead and were outscored 26-20 in the 4th quarter. James Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the 4th quarter to lead Houston to the win.
The Timberwolves won 105-88 at Philadelphia against the 76ers Tuesday night. Minnesota led 65-47 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half. Alexey Shved led the Wolves with 17 points and Josh Howard added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
The Timberwolves rallied to beat Brooklyn in Brooklyn 107-96 Monday night. The Wolves trailed by 22 but outscored the Nets 32-10 in the 4th quarter to sneak out the win. Alexey Shved made 2 3-pointers and made the go-ahead basket with 2:38 left to lift the Wolves to the win. Chase Budinger made a 3-point basket with :38 left that helped seal the win.
The Timberwolves officially signed 6'6 guard Alexey Shved to a 3-year contract. He is 23 years old and has been playing pro in Russia. The Wolves have also traded guard Wayne Ellington to Memphis for forward Dante Cunningham.
The Timberwolves have agreed to sign Russian free agent combo guard Alexey Shved. Shved is considered a playmaker who has been playing professionally in Russia. He is 23 and will be 24 in December. Shved helped Russa qualify for the Olympics with a win over Nigeria on Saturday.