The Timberwolves reached a four-year, $64 million contract extension with Gorgui Dieng on Monday and Ricky Rubio is out "indefinitely" with a sprained elbow, which means he won't play in Tuesday's home opener against Memphis.
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Wolves
Heat get chance Friday to oust Celtics, reach NBA Finals
The volume of text messages that Miami guard Tyler Herro got after Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals was overwhelming. He didn't have time to reply to most, including close friends who reached out to celebrate the best game of his life.
Wolves
For Donovan, job with Bulls 'came out of left field'
The Chicago Bulls weren't on Billy Donovan's radar when he and the Oklahoma City Thunder parted ways after five successful seasons.
Twins
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds each homered in three-hit games in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Gophers
No. 15 Oklahoma State unsure of QB for West Virginia game
With Spencer Sanders' status unclear for Saturday's game against West Virginia, it is uncertain who will be at quarterback for No. 15 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both schools.
