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2006–07 Minnesota Timberwolves season

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Head coach
  
Dwane Casey

Arena
  
Target Center

Playoff finish
  
Did Not Qualify

Owner(s)
  
Glen Taylor

Record
  
32–50 (.390)

Place
  
Division: 4th (Northwest)Conference: 13th (Western)

The 2006-07 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the team's 18th in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 33-49 output from the previous season. However, they came one win shy of tying it, finishing 32-50.

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It was Kevin Garnett's final season with the Timberwolves as he was traded to the Boston Celtics following the season. He would eventually win a championship with the Celtics in 2008. Garnett returned to Minnesota midway in the 2014-15 season for his second stint. Also following the season, tragedy struck as Eddie Griffin died in an automobile accident on August 17, 2007.

Roster Notes

  • Forward Eddie Griffin died in a car accident on August 17.

    • Awards and records

  • Kevin Garnett, All-NBA Second Team
  • Kevin Garnett, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
  • Randy Foye, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team
  • Craig Smith, NBA All-Rookie Team 2nd Team

    • References

    2006–07 Minnesota Timberwolves season Wikipedia
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