When Blake Griffin decides it’s time to dunk the ball, Blake Griffin dunks the ball. Violently. Defenders caught in the crossfire usually have no choice other than to haphazardly contest and hope for the best. Michael Beasley is not most defenders, and he doesn’t ascribe to such defensive ideals – the gremlins wouldn’t have that. So when Griffin rose for a thunderous dunk against the Phoenix Suns last night, Beasley, who was standing between Griffin and the basket, kindly stepped aside (skip to :17).

Face-musher, erotic art dealer, potty mouth, man of new beginnings: Michael Beasley is a lot of things, and his antics catch no one off guard.

Michael Beasley will be a member of the Phoenix Suns next season after signing a three-year, $18 million deal this offseason, so it’s time for him to pack up and get the hell out of Minnesota. But not before he sells a few things (besides his home).

As we approach the NBA Draft—and you get sick of all the stories and time we’re devoting to it—one rehashed question is: who will look the most ridiculous when he crosses the stage to shake David Stern’s hand? Let’s not focus on that: let’s instead turn our attention to guys who weren’t a complete disaster in a suit. Because looking dapper is a must for draftees, and looking the most dapper is how to win draft night.

If some is good, more is better. That’s why the “Timbertrolls,” after putting together a “Minnesota Matters” spoof featuring the T’Wolves roster, continued their inspired run with a “Growing Pains” intro. Watch as Kevin Love turns from boy to double-double machine. Watch Ricky Rubio turn from boy to slightly older boy. Watch Rick Adelman wear small shorts. Truly, these are Growing Pains.

Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams posted huge performances tonight, including a career high in points for the other D-Will. But Beasley took this game over late, and his celebration with Ricky Rubio set Twitter on fire.

The Minnesota Timberwolves notched their first win of the season after three straight close losses last night, defeating the Mavericks 99-82. Wolves forward Michael Beasley couldn’t really enjoy the win, however: he injured his finger late in the game, and apparently, it looked bad. Really bad.

Embattled Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley got into it with some fans at last night’s summer league game at Dyckman Park, and promptly shoved one of them in the face.

Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn got himself talked about last week for comparing Chris Webber to Darko Milicic, which didn’t sit too well with Webber. Now, he’s said something else that will probably get laughed at a lot, no matter how true it might be.

What do you do if you can’t afford the big boys? For a team like the Wizards – who never really stood a chance of getting LeBron – they’ve acted in their best interest by bringing in proven and affordable role players.