UPDATE (Sunday June 5, 2011 @1:55pmCT) A report from Sports Illustrated has the two teams most interested in Flynn as the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors.

UPDATE (Friday June 3, 2011 @2:05amCT).  According to a report, there are a few other teams, also interested in Flynn.  Toronto does seem like the likeliest destination as they’re looking for a young talent to run the squad and Flynn is actually from Niagara, which is quite close to Toronto.  Other possibilities include the New York Knicks (if Chauncey Billups is traded (there have been reports he’s on the block) the Knicks could target Flynn).  Phoenix is also another possible destination as noted below, but there’s also been a report (that most call highly unlikely) of a trade for Phoenix’s All-Star and former MVP point guard: Steve Nash, who would come over to be the Wolves starting point guard and more importantly-a mentor to the young Ricky Rubio.

Big news was leaked yesterday as it seems on Tuesday (5/31) the Minnesota Timberwolves and their #5 2009 NBA Draft pick: Ricky Rubio had indeed signed to join the team for the ‘11-‘12 campaign.

With this news, the rumor mill has begun to churn as it now appears the #6 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft: Jonny Flynn will be traded.  This isn’t the first time we’ve heard Flynn’s name come up in the trade rumors.  The TWolves tried more than once to swing a deal with the Rockets for Aaron Brooks (who eventually was traded to Phoenix for a pick and Goran Dragic).  

It is likely that Ricky Rubio will be the starting point guard for the Wolves next year, moving veteran Luke Ridnour to a reserve role which leaves Flynn the odd man out.

Possible destinations have been listed, as of now: the Toronto Raptors (they’re looking for an upgrade over Jose Calderon/Jerryd Bayless), Detroit Pistons (they don’t have a true point guard, Flynn would be a good fit), Sacramento Kings (they’re looking for a young star to complement Evans in the backcourt, he could certainly be a big piece for Sac-Town next to Cousins & Evans), Portland Trailblazers (they’ll be looking for a starting point guard if Andre Miller doesn’t return and possibly a backup for Miller when he eventually does retire), Phoenix Suns (Steve Nash is getting in up there in years and he won’t be around forever, Aaron Brooks is down there, but many believe he won’t be the future point of Phoenix).

This isn’t the last we’ll hear of this until he’s playing for another squad.  It could be likely that the Wolves could decide to move Flynn during the draft for another pick (or what have you).  That’s all for now, thanks for reading, stay tuned all offseason long for your up-to-date TWolves news and information.  GO WOLVES!

Wesley Johnson of the Minnesota Timberwolves was honored earlier this week, by making the 2nd All-Rookie Team in the NBA.  

Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers and John Wall of the Washington Wizards headlined the 1st team, along with them: New York’s Landry Fields, Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins and San Antonio’s Gary Neal.

Wesley Johnson finished 7th overall in the final voting for rookies (conducted by NBA coaches).  He averaged 9ppg and 3rpg for the Wolves in his first season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their 2nd worst home-loss in franchise history this evening, when they got blown out by the Sacramento Kings 127-95.

The Wolves were without Kevin Love for most of the game after he came out with a groin injury int the second, in 14 minutes he had just 3 boards and no points.  Michael Beasley’s hip was bothering him from the hard foul from Bynum (see previous post).  Beasley played just 15 minutes and had 13 points.  

The Sacramento Kings were without DeMarcus Cousins for part of the game as well after he was ejected after getting tangled up with Luke Ridnour and eventually pushing Martell Webster, he played 21 minutes and 3 points, 1 board and 4 assists.  They were also without their best player in Tyreke Evans, still out with foot issues. 

The Kings were propelled by Samuel Dalembert who had 26 points (1 shy of a new career-high) and 17 rebounds, Marcus Thornton chipped in 23 and Beno Udrih added 19.

The Timberwolves were lead by Luke Ridnour with 22 points and off the bench came Anthony Randolph with 14 points.

Without Love the Timberwolves were out-rebounded 27-47!

No effort and injuries to their two best players handed the Kings there 17th win of the season, tying them for last place in the Western Conference with…you guessed it: THE TIMBERWOLVES!

The Timberwolves will play the Dallas Mavericks Thursday March 24!