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Mark Blount and Al Jefferson are Reunited

I grew to learn how Mark was last year, so it didn't really bother me this year. But last year [when Blount used to sulk in the locker room], it was more like, 'What's wrong with him? What's going through his head?' This year it was like, 'OK, that's just Mark.'--Al JeffersonPoor, Al.First he gets teamed with one of the worst teammates in NBA history, Mark Blount. Then he endures...
Via MVN  |  August 17, 2009

Just what did Mark Blount teach Perk, exactly?

Mark Blount is human Ipecac.  I may hate him as much as I hate anyone I've never met before.So I found it both nauseating and humorous to read the end of Chris Forsberg's Thursday leftovers.Kendrick Perkins generated some chuckles during the end of his chat with the media after Thursday's practice. After being snubbed a bit in the All-Defense balloting, Perkins...
Via Red's Army  |  May 07, 2010

Blount to be Kept For Trade Deadline

Jerry Zgoda put out a blog yesterday that mentioned the Mark Blount will not be bought out. I repeat. Mark Blount will NOT be bought out. As scary as that statement looks, it really isn’t a bad situation. In fact, it’s a great situation. David Kahn has stated that keeping Blount is purely for trading flexibility, [...]
Via Dunking with Wolves  |  October 27, 2009

Peter May Miraculously Survives Globe Basketball Shakeup

Proof positive that if you don't have a mentor in life, you don't have nothing. Shira Springer learned that the hard way. No she wasn't great, but she wasn't a mouthpiece for a malcontent *&^%$#@ like Mark Blount. The Crack Staff has more reaction after the link!
Via Perkisabeast.com Blog  |  August 28, 2007

Memory Lane Monday: Mark Blount

Mark Blount was one of the most feared centers in the game back in the day, especially in his time with the Celtics. After being drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in the 1997 NBA Draft, Blount spent three years in the development league before being signed by the C's. He put up big numbers in his first two seasons with the Boston, averaging 3.9 PPG and 3.6 RPG in 2000-01...
Via Beantown Banter  |  August 01, 2011

Richardson for Blount will put more money in the coffers

When Glen Taylor hired David Kahn and gave him a free pass to start virtually from square one, he put a lot of responsibility on the first-time GM.  For once, Taylor may have made a wise decision about that particular position within his franchise.  The type of shrewd maneuvering we've seen Kahn carry out over the past few months is what we're all banking on to bring the WolvesÂ...
Via MVN  |  August 14, 2009

Sources: Timberwolves To Waive Blount

If Mark Blount is waived by midnight on Monday, he'll be able to sign with another team and play in the postseason...
Via RealGM  |  March 01, 2010

Kidney Foundation Walk

Celtics Center Mark Blount helped in a good cause this past weekend by commencing the annual National Kidney Foundation walk. This walk takes place every year to help raise money to support the Kidney Foundation. The walk took place at the Franklin Park Zoo and assisted in raising money and awareness...
Via Celtics Forever  |  January 25, 2008

Minnesota Timberwolves tell Mark Blount's agent he can seek trade

The second-highest paid player on the Minnesota Timberwolves will not be welcome at training camp. Instead, center Mark Blount will stay home after the Wolves gave his agent permission to seek a trade.
Via ESPN  |  September 23, 2009

Report: Wolves to waive Mark Blount

Minnesota Timberwolves center Mark Blount has no particularly special basketball skills. He’s tall, though. As great as that sounds, according to an ESPN report, the Wolves will waive Blount today. According to ESPN, “securing his release before Monday’s midnight deadline means Blount will be able to play for someone else in the playoffs, if he can find [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  March 01, 2010

Timberwolves let Blount seek spot on another team

The Minnesota Timberwolves say center Mark Blount can skip training camp and the preseason, and his agent can seek a roster spot with a different team.
Via CBSSports  |  September 23, 2009
GLORY DAYS

90s NBA legends to play in China

Several NBA stars from the 1990s are scheduled to play an exhibition tour in China. Several former All-Stars are set to be on the trip.

Via Rant Sports  |  November 29, 2011

Wolves Waive Center Mark Blount

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the team has waived center Mark Blount. The Timberwolves acquired Blount from Miami on August 13, 2009 in exchange for Quentin Richardson.
Via nba.com/timberwolves  |  March 02, 2010

Get to Know Brian Scalabrine

Brian Scalabrine is the Celtic that most fans love to hate. He is a hard working player that isn't necessarily good at anything but is a good "energy guy" and a good "locker room guy" according to Danny Ainge and most reports. He has been voted as one of the nicest guys in the league by his peers, but on a team loaded with more talented players, he is often the least popular player...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.  |  September 23, 2008

Blount a free agent after T'wolves cut him loose

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center.
Via SI.com  |  September 23, 2009

"Blount Free"

That's the current headline on Hoopshype -- referring to the Wolves waiving Mark Blount now that the trade deadline's past. We're needing to...
Via Timberwolves Central  |  March 01, 2010

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves to waive Mark Blount on Monday

The Minnesota Timberwolves will waive veteran center Mark Blount later Monday, according to NBA front-office sources.
Via ESPN  |  March 01, 2010

Minnesota Timberwolves waive center Mark Blount

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived veteran center Mark Blount.The team announced the move on Monday.
Via SportingNews.com  |  March 01, 2010

Some Thoughts and Concerns

The Celtics are the talk of the NBA these days, but there are a few concerns that have to be answered including the back up center position and coaching. It is also fun to picture Pat Riley having to deal with Mark Blount and Ricky Davis. Should be a fun year for the Heat.
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.  |  October 25, 2007

Timberwolves: Blount can seek spot on another team

The Minnesota Timberwolves say center Mark Blount can skip training camp and the preseason, and his agent can seek a roster spot with a different team.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com  |  September 23, 2009

Ricky Davis is Heading to the Heat

Breaking down the five-player trade between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Via HoopsBlogging  |  October 24, 2007

Timberwolves waive C Blount

The Minnesota Timberwolves waived center Mark Blount on Monday.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com  |  March 01, 2010

Timberwolves allow Mark Blount to find another team

Via SportingNews.com  |  September 23, 2009

Heat trades Mark Blount to 'Wolves for Quentin Richardson

Deal for well-traveled guard thins the Heat ranks at center, while leaving the 3-point specialist with his fifth team this offseason.
Via Sun Sentinel  |  August 13, 2009

Heat acquire Richardson from T-Wolves for Blount

Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount. Richardson, who can play both shooting guard and small forward, is a close friend and workout partner of Heat star Dwyane Wade, the reigning NBA scoring champion. Richardson averaged 10...
Via Fox Sports  |  August 13, 2009
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