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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley’s charity “All-Star” game tonight in Osseo will now include  more Timberwolves teammates.   Several of the main attractions have dropped out of the game due to previous commiments that conflict with the game.   Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, and John Wall are among those who will no longer be playing.   Timberwolves players Anthony Randolph, Lazar Haward, and Anthony Tolliver will now be suiting up instead.   And the Minnesota faithful could not be more excited for Anthony Tolliver’s high socks and great defense!   Ricky Rubio is apparently too busy working on his tan and conditioning his hair in L.A.

Some of the most exciting players in the NBA will still be taking part of this “classic”.   Such “stars” as Keith Bogans (another defensive stopper), Bobby Maze (this guy sounds made up), and the ever-exciting-and-slow Derrick Caracter will be thrilling the fans tonight in Osseo!

The one and only reason to go to this game is to see what kind of hair ‘do Beasley shows up with.   I can’t think of a better way to spend $40 on a Friday night!   Let’s keep in mind the proceeds are going for a good cause.  Just don’t expect an “All-Star” classic. 

I’m off to ponder Clyde Drexler’s in-game free throw line dunk!

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As requested in our post from yesterday, Kevin Love has been added to the Michael Beasley charity basketball game that will take place on Friday, October 21st at Osseo High School.  Proceeds from the event will go to Beasley’s foundation that benefits St. Jude’s and three Minneapolis charities.  We know it was our request that got it done right!

Love will join a group that already includes young stars John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, Joakim Noah, and Jeff Green.   Timberwolves first round draft pick Derrick Williams will also be playing in the game along with teammates Wes Johnson, Martell Webster, and Wayne Ellington.

Now will someone please get “The Sauce” as a celebrity coach please!

Here’s another Beasley highlight from last season:  a ferocious put-back dunk versus the Miami Heat.