Darko Milicic is auctioning the 2004 NBA championship ring he won with the Detroit Pistons to raise money and awareness for children dealing with the terminal illness Batten's disease.
Owner Glen Taylor is well aware of the Minnesota Timberwolves' long-term rebuilding plan. He is starting to see improvement and likes the core of young players that have been assembled.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic has tipped the ball into his own basket on a jump ball against the Washington Wizards.

Kevin Love had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Darko Milicic had 14 points and 11 rebounds to keep the Washington Wizards winless on the road in Minnesota's 109-97 victory on Thursday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis has been ejected from the game against San Antonio during a five-technical foul spree in the third quarter.

Al Jefferson will always have love for Minnesota and the Timberwolves. This is where he made a name for himself as one of the best low post players in the NBA, signed a $65 million contract and saw his No. 25 jersey on the backs of fans all over Target Center.
Kurt Rambis is walking around with a noticeably lighter step these days.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made Darko Milicic (MILL'-uh-chich) feel wanted for the first time in his disappointing career.
In their quest to get more athletic, faster and financially nimble, the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking to move power forward Al Jefferson's slow-it-down low-post game and chunky contract.