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In early December 2011, the NBA labor dispute negotiations finally came to an end amidst a burst of crazy curses and curses from fans. The labor and management parties reluctantly reached an agreement and finally did not turn into a mess.

As a result, the new NBA season automatically became a shortened season, which will officially start on Christmas Day 2011, with at least 16 fewer games than before.

In just a short period of time, players from all teams in the league returned one after another and were about to prepare for the upcoming new season.

Li Feng also said goodbye to his family immediately, flew to the United States again, arrived in Minneapolis, and successfully joined the Timberwolves team to complete his registration. Then he discovered that the Timberwolves were different.

Although most of the Timberwolves' main rotation players from last season are still there, several new faces have been replaced, bringing a fresh feeling.

He had heard about it before, but after all, he had not seen some of the team's operations with his own eyes, so his psychological feeling was not very clear. But after meeting a few newcomers, he felt more clearly that the new season was really approaching.

In fact, because the Timberwolves reached the second round of the playoffs this year, they did not have lottery picks. Therefore, during the summer draft, the team management did not use the picks at the end of the round to select young players. Instead, they directly

They completed a deal with other teams, eventually acquiring J.J. Barea, and took the opportunity to successfully get rid of several long-term injured players. After that, they only used a second-round draft pick to find him.

A young defender, Malcolm Lee.

The talented Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, who was once drafted by the Timberwolves, chose to officially join the team this year. It should be regarded as the biggest signing of the Timberwolves in the summer. It is said that Rubio's ability and talent are outstanding.

, the next season is a good time to test his level.

In addition, the Timberwolves also signed Matt Barnes and Tracy McGrady on veteran contracts in the free market, which gave Li Feng another small surprise.

Matt Barnes is a strong player. Being able to join with a minimum salary will be of great help to the team.

He was once a member of the Golden State Warriors, and he personally completed the "Black Eight" miracle with his teammates. He also has a beautiful three-pointer, and his individual defensive ability is very strong. The key is

It's because his playing style is extremely tough and his temper is like a bad boy. For the young Timberwolves, a player with this temperament is really what they lack and can make them tougher. Therefore, Matt can be signed at a low price

·Barnes is indeed a good choice for the Timberwolves.

As for McGrady, he was a former All-Star, a former superstar. Now he can be snagged by the Timberwolves with a veteran contract, and he will not lose money. As long as McGrady can still contribute a certain amount at critical moments.

Offensive level, using rich experience to help the Timberwolves

For such a young player, the Timberwolves have already made a lot of money. If he does fall down due to injury again, the Timberwolves will only lose a veteran's minimum contract. Judging from the feedback from the team doctor, today's Tracy McGrady

My physical condition is not bad, and I have rarely maintained basic health.

In this way, the Timberwolves' lineup for the new season is fully revealed.

On the back line, Li Feng, Luke Ridnour, Wesley Johnson, Ricky Rubio, Malcolm Lee, Wayne Ellington, J.J. Barea, seven-man lineup

It is indeed a bit crowded, but it does not include Tracy McGrady who can play as a defender; and on the forward line, there is McGrady

Kerr Beasley, Matt Barnes, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Love, Anthony Randolph and other players of different styles are barely enough; among the Timberwolves' insiders, there are Bra

De Mille, Darko Milicic, Nikola Pekovic, three generations of old, middle and young centers.

Generally speaking, the current lineup of the Timberwolves is barely okay. Compared with last season, the strength has not declined at all. At the same time, several good rotation players have been added, and the strength on the bench has also increased. Compared with last season

, they should be more competitive.

Although Li Feng still has some criticisms and doubts about the ambitions of the Timberwolves management, considering that this year's labor dispute has been going on for a long time, he has not issued too many requests and suggestions. The Timberwolves management is sincere in investing in the future.

, he still has a lot of time this season to slowly test it.

As for his abolition of his rookie contract and implementation of a new contract, the league still did not allow it. However, the Timberwolves have already come up with his next huge new contract in time, and hope to renew his contract in advance.

However, both Li Feng and his agent team feel that the Timberwolves' contract term is a little too long. The two parties are in the process of further negotiations and hope that the contract period can be shorter.

Li Feng is very clear that his future should still be unlimited, so he and his team do not want to be bound by a long-term contract prematurely, but hope to obtain the maximum commercial value.

Of course, this is just their idea, and it doesn't matter even if he finally signs a new long-term contract with the Timberwolves. If he wants to change his environment, it is estimated that there will be a lot of teams chasing him crazily, and it will be difficult for the Timberwolves to do so.

Force him to stay.

Fortunately, the new season has just begun, and the two parties can still talk slowly. He is also satisfied with the various benefits the Timberwolves have given him privately. The two parties are still in the honeymoon period. Moreover, on the other hand, Kevin Love's new contract is also in the process of being negotiated.

It is currently being studied and discussed.

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A new season, a new start, the Timberwolves also took the opportunity to launch a new home and away jerseys, everything is full of freshness.

Since this season is destined to be a shortened season, it has now entered December of 2011. Therefore, the Timberwolves, like all teams, have no training camp and have directly entered the preseason games.

In fact, the number of preseason games this year has been reduced a lot, from five games to two.

And these are only two pre-season games, which will be the only way for the players of each team to work hard to adjust their condition and return to the normal rhythm of the game.

The Timberwolves' preseason opponent turned out to be the Eastern Conference team the Milwaukee Bucks.

The two sides will play once each at home and away for the last warm-up preview before the start of the regular season.

Therefore, Li Feng suddenly felt very excited and quickly gradually improved his personal fighting spirit.

Last season, he scored 60 points in front of the Milwaukee Bucks, and his grudges with Jennings have not been completely resolved. His fighting will can easily be improved to the maximum extent.

The Timberwolves' preseason schedule was home and then away. At home in Minneapolis, they easily completed a big victory.

At 117:96, they attacked vigorously and obviously entered the official rhythm of the game earlier than the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks players seemed to be on vacation, and they were all lazily on the court, unable to lift their spirits.

Jennings really wanted to lead the team, but he had no choice. He also made repeated mistakes and was out of shape. Naturally, he went home with new shame and resentment.

However, in Jennings' home court of Milwaukee, the Bucks did not take any advantage. Instead, at the last moment of their second preseason game, Li Feng passed the ball to Kevin Love.

Let him kill the game with a dunk, 84:85, and Jennings and the Bucks died even more aggrievedly.

In the two preseason warm-ups, almost every member of the Timberwolves got a certain amount of playing time and all got valuable warm-up opportunities.

Li Feng did not play too much time during these two games, but his performance was still very good, which made many people who doubted that he has not regained his form, or speculated that his hot form last year was just a flash in the pan, returned with regrets.

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Soon, as Christmas officially arrives, the new season of the Timberwolves and even the NBA will officially begin.;