Cardinal's Back

[shrink]

To no one's surprise:

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed free-agent forward Brian Cardinal. The Timberwolves initially acquired Cardinal in a draft-day deal with Memphis on June 26, 2008. Cardinal was traded to New York in exchange for Darko Milicic on Feb. 17, 2010, and subsequently waived by the Knicks.

Cardinal, a 6-8 forward, had appeared in 27 games for the Wolves this season prior to last month's trade, averaging 1.7 points in 9.0 minutes per game. The 10-year veteran has appeared in 354 games over his career, including 91 with Minnesota over the last two seasons, and owns career averages of 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

[Krapinsky]

I'm glad. We need him to help these young guys stay composed.

[funkatron101]

The dude is going to clean this team up!

[cpfsf]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/wolves-make-roster-moves-for-playoff-push.php

After dropping 13 of their last 13 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves knew it was time to make a change. So they're bringing in the big guns, and likely re-signing two-time MVP Brian Cardinal for the home stretch.

The Wolves are just 28 games out of the final playoff spot in the West, meaning that Cardinal's services are as vital as ever. He averaged an impressive 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game this year in 27 contests for the Wolves until he was included in a trade that brought in former All-Star Darko Milicic.

Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson were firmly opposed to the move, implying that it was unfair and disrupts the competitive equity of the game. From Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, modified for the sake of specifics and accuracy (and Brian Cardinal):

"They're going to get [Cardinal] back and it's going to be one of those scenarios that we see in the NBA where you ship a player out, you get another player, then your player retires or they pay him off and then he comes back in 30 days," Jackson said. "I don't know what that does for the league. I think that's kind of a weird situation."

Rivers agreed with Jackson, even though the loophole has helped his team in the past.

"I have a problem with that," Rivers said before Thursday's Lakers-Celtics game at Staples Center. "I loved it three years ago when we did it with Gary Payton if you remember, but now I think it sucks. I think it's a terrible deal."

Rivers and the Celtics traded Payton to Atlanta in March 2005 for Antoine Walker and Payton returned to Boston after being waived by the Hawks.

"I actually do have a problem with that though. We did it, and I'm joking, but I do think [it's a problem]," Rivers said. "I don't know what you do [maybe] just not allow them to go back to the same team or whatever. ... I do think that will be changed eventually, but I do have a problem with it."

There's no official word from the NBA office concerning plans to change the rules in light of Cardinal-gate. In order to clear a roster spot, the Wolves will be waiving Alando Tucker, who, let's face it, is no Brian Cardinal.

[Slum_Dillinger]

:reporter:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/wolves-make-roster-moves-for-playoff-push.php

After dropping 13 of their last 13 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves knew it was time to make a change. So they're bringing in the big guns, and likely re-signing two-time MVP Brian Cardinal for the home stretch.

The Wolves are just 28 games out of the final playoff spot in the West, meaning that Cardinal's services are as vital as ever. He averaged an impressive 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game this year in 27 contests for the Wolves until he was included in a trade that brought in former All-Star Darko Milicic.

Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson were firmly opposed to the move, implying that it was unfair and disrupts the competitive equity of the game. From Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, modified for the sake of specifics and accuracy (and Brian Cardinal):

"They're going to get [Cardinal] back and it's going to be one of those scenarios that we see in the NBA where you ship a player out, you get another player, then your player retires or they pay him off and then he comes back in 30 days," Jackson said. "I don't know what that does for the league. I think that's kind of a weird situation."

Rivers agreed with Jackson, even though the loophole has helped his team in the past.

"I have a problem with that," Rivers said before Thursday's Lakers-Celtics game at Staples Center. "I loved it three years ago when we did it with Gary Payton if you remember, but now I think it sucks. I think it's a terrible deal."

Rivers and the Celtics traded Payton to Atlanta in March 2005 for Antoine Walker and Payton returned to Boston after being waived by the Hawks.

"I actually do have a problem with that though. We did it, and I'm joking, but I do think [it's a problem]," Rivers said. "I don't know what you do [maybe] just not allow them to go back to the same team or whatever. ... I do think that will be changed eventually, but I do have a problem with it."

There's no official word from the NBA office concerning plans to change the rules in light of Cardinal-gate. In order to clear a roster spot, the Wolves will be waiving Alando Tucker, who, let's face it, is no Brian Cardinal.

[Calinks]

Omar back.

[Diggler]

I think Kahn's closing in on the "Most Arbitrary Moves in a Season" record. At least now our floors will shine again.

[Foye]

I can't believe it. There is a million of veterans out there and we bring back Brian Cardinal.

[GopherIt!]

best T-Wolves article I have read all year.

[Krapinsky]

:vent:

I can't believe it. There is a million of veterans out there and we bring back Brian Cardinal.

Have we won a game since he left? There might be some correlation there.

[john2jer]

Brian Cardinal is the missing link. Kevlar's been heart-broke since he left.

[Krapinsky]

Brian Cardinal is the missing link. Kevlar's been heart-broke since he left.

I think it's true. Now he finally has someone to talk about regarding these things:

#25 David Sedaris
#24 Wine
#23 Microbreweries
#22 Having Two Last Names
#21 Writers Workshops
#20 Being an expert on YOUR culture
#19 Traveling
#18 Awareness
#17 Hating their Parents
#16 Gifted Children
#15 Yoga
#14 Having Black Friends
#13 Tea
#12 Non-Profit Organizations
#11 Asian Girls
#10 Wes Anderson Movies
#9 Making you feel bad about not going outside
#8 Barack Obama
#7 Diversity
#6 Organic Food
#5 Farmer’s Markets
#4 Assists
#3 Film Festivals
#2 Religions their parents don’t belong to
#1 Coffee

(source: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/full-li ... ople-like/)

[john2jer]

Don't forget polka, trailer parks, and ice fishing.

Oh and Saltines! Damn crackers.

[GopherIt!]

and Milwaukee's Best, haggis and trampolines

[Slum_Dillinger]

#11 is too low

"Having two last names"

[Grits n Gravy]

:reporter:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/wolves-make-roster-moves-for-playoff-push.php

After dropping 13 of their last 13 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves knew it was time to make a change. So they're bringing in the big guns, and likely re-signing two-time MVP Brian Cardinal for the home stretch.

The Wolves are just 28 games out of the final playoff spot in the West, meaning that Cardinal's services are as vital as ever. He averaged an impressive 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game this year in 27 contests for the Wolves until he was included in a trade that brought in former All-Star Darko Milicic.

Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson were firmly opposed to the move, implying that it was unfair and disrupts the competitive equity of the game. From Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, modified for the sake of specifics and accuracy (and Brian Cardinal):

"They're going to get [Cardinal] back and it's going to be one of those scenarios that we see in the NBA where you ship a player out, you get another player, then your player retires or they pay him off and then he comes back in 30 days," Jackson said. "I don't know what that does for the league. I think that's kind of a weird situation."

Rivers agreed with Jackson, even though the loophole has helped his team in the past.

"I have a problem with that," Rivers said before Thursday's Lakers-Celtics game at Staples Center. "I loved it three years ago when we did it with Gary Payton if you remember, but now I think it sucks. I think it's a terrible deal."

Rivers and the Celtics traded Payton to Atlanta in March 2005 for Antoine Walker and Payton returned to Boston after being waived by the Hawks.

"I actually do have a problem with that though. We did it, and I'm joking, but I do think [it's a problem]," Rivers said. "I don't know what you do [maybe] just not allow them to go back to the same team or whatever. ... I do think that will be changed eventually, but I do have a problem with it."

There's no official word from the NBA office concerning plans to change the rules in light of Cardinal-gate. In order to clear a roster spot, the Wolves will be waiving Alando Tucker, who, let's face it, is no Brian Cardinal.

ha ha that made me lol

[chrbal]

Its shocking that such a big deal was made about Zydrunas possibly going back to Cleveland and this is allowed to happen without even a peep from anyone.

[Biff Cooper]

Its shocking that such a big deal was made about Zydrunas possibly going back to Cleveland and this is allowed to happen without even a peep from anyone.

They will all rue the day they didn't question Cardinal to MN!

[Krapinsky]

I wonder if we would bring Cardinal next year on a minimum deal?

[C.lupus]

I wonder if we would bring Cardinal next year on a minimum deal?

There's worse guys to have as your 12th man. I wouldn't mind it - but not before they bring in some talent.