Oleksiy Pecherov News

By Zach Lowe , CelticsHub.com @ November 5th, 12:44 am Pace : 87 possessions Offensive Efficiency : 105 points scored/100 possessions Defensive Efficiency : 103.5 points allowed/100 possessions Some bullet points to tide you over until a full recap: a Let it be said that on this night, Nov.

In less than a week, Oleksiy Pecherov has gone through a surprising transformation in the Timberwolves' offense - from unnoticed to almost irreplaceable.

Ray Richardson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports : Timberwolves forward Oleksiy Pecherov has become the team's most improved player, and he's done it in the past three games.

The basketball coverage crew at the Orlando Sentinel has put together its preseason NBA power rankings.

I will welcome AD, but I have to move on without my big bruza. So, was the Mike Miller and Randy Foye trade really all about the Minnesota Timberwolves getting Oleksiy Pecherov? Pecherov is now the only player remaining from the original trade Minnesota made with Washington two days prior to the NBA draft.

Jon L's parent blog Ridiculous Upside did an interesting interview with agent Bill Neff, who has several clients currently playing in the NBA Developmental League.

A newspaper is reporting that Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino told police he had sex and paid for an abortion for the woman accused of trying to extort him for $10 million.

Washington -- According to new Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders, Gilbert Arenas looks good in the weight room and on a basketball court.

The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-centre Fabricio Oberto , giving the team added frontcourt depth.

The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-centre Fabricio Oberto , giving the team added frontcourt depth.

The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-center Fabricio Oberto, giving the team added frontcourt depth.

The NBA released their schedules for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, and upon first glance, it appears as if the Wizards are still viewed as one of theA must-see teams, despite their dismal 19-63 record last season.

The NBA released their schedules for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, and upon first glance, it appears as if the Wizards are still viewed as one of theA must-see teams, despite their dismal 19-63 record last season.

Veteran center Fabricio Oberto has agreed in principle with the Washington Wizards on a one-year deal worth the biannual exception of $1.99 million, according to his agent.

This guy killed us tonight. Browse more photos>> The story of the game was Jonny Flynn and how he shredded the Wizards ' defense all night.

The positive story for the Blazers tonight was the continued emergence of Dante Cunningham, which Joe Freeman sums up nicely ... It's premature to inflate expectations after two summer league games, but the 6-foot-8 forward appears to be a deft rebounder, capable defender and superior pick-and-pop player off pick-and-roll sets.

I'm going to take some time off starting on Wednesday, but Dan Steinberg will be covering the team in Las Vegas starting today.

The Wizards will likely take just 14 players with them to Las Vegas for summer league after releasing four players on Sunday night.

Would former GW star Pops Mensah-Bonsu fit in Washington? Browse more photos>> Pops Mensah-Bonsu is no stranger to playing basketball in the District.

Am I being too pessimistic? I loved the trade for Foye and Miller. I thought it was a good start to the off-season. Ernie addressed several weaknesses; specifically backup PG, and 3-point shooting.