http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/16548775.htm C Mark Blount Key stats: 13.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 52.6 FG pct Grade: B Comment: Blount's torrid shooting and improved rebounding were key reasons why the Wolves won 10 of 13 games during their hot streak this month, and he has reduced his turnovers this season. G/F Ricky Davis Key stats: 16 ppg, 4.4 apg, 35.0 3-pt. FG pct. Grade: C Comment: He has been scoring about 19 points a game in recent weeks, but his refusal to re-enter the game last Friday meant he quit on his coach and the team that night, a terrible sin that might have played a part in Dwane Casey's firing. G Randy Foye Key stats: 9 ppg, 2.2 apg, 20.3 mpg, 42.6 FG pct. Grade: B Comment: After not playing much early in the season, was named the NBA's rookie of the month for December. He still makes rookie mistakes and is inconsistent from week to week. F Kevin Garnett Key stats: 22.3 ppg, 12.6 rpg, 4.2 apg Grade: A- Comment: He didn't make as many big plays down the stretch this season as perhaps he should have, but he remains a strong force despite his increasing age (31 in May). F Eddie Griffin Key stats: 13 games, 7.1 mpg, 1.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg Grade: F Comment: The team is expected to cut ties with Griffin soon in the wake of his five-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program, the final straw in his troubled three seasons with the team. G Trenton Hassell Key stats: 7.6 ppg, 53.7 FG pct., 3.3 rpg, 2.7 apg Grade: B Comment: Hassell has been more aggressive offensively during January, and he needs to continue that for the Wolves to have a more balanced and consistent attack. G Troy Hudson Key stats: 37.9 3-pt. FG pct., 25 games, 15.2 mpg, 5.6 ppg Grade: C Comment: Hasn't played enough to work through rough stretches but hasn't always taken advantage of opportunities either. G Mike James Key stats: 11.5 ppg, 4.4 apg, 29.1 mpg Grade: C Comment: Hasn't lived up to the four-year, $23.5 million contract the team gave him this past summer, and playing time has seesawed in part because of the commitment to developing rookie Randy Foye. G Marko Jaric Key stats: 5.4 ppg, 1.1 spg, 3.1 rpg Grade: C Comment: Unhappy with his role/playing time on the team, Jaric has asked to be traded. His focus has been lacking at times in games. F Mark Madsen Key stats: 26 games, 7 mpg, 1.1 ppg, 1.2 rpg Grade: B- Comment: Madsen never seemed to fit in with Dwane Casey's plans, in part because of the emergence of rookie Craig Smith, so it will be interesting to see if he plays more under new coach Randy Wittman. G Rashad McCants Key stats: None Grade: Incomplete Comment: Hasn't played this season while recovering from right knee surgery. He might return in the coming weeks and will have to earn playing time with the logjam at the guard position. F Justin Reed Key stats: 22 games, 7.5 mpg, 2 ppg Grade: C Comment: Season highs in minutes (18) and rebounds (three) Dec. 23 at Indiana show that he hasn't commanded more playing time ahead of rookie Craig Smith. F Craig Smith Key stats: 6.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 55 FG pct., 16.4 mpg Grade: B Comment: Second-round draft pick won a regular spot in the rotation, but his production has slipped, though he still ranks among the league's rookie leaders in points and rebounding. G Bracey Wright Key stats: 12 games, 9.5 mpg, 3.3 ppg, 39.5 FG pct. Grade: C Comment: Stuck on a team with too many guards, he finally got his chance to play consistently this month when Jaric suffered a thumb injury. He showed poise under pressure despite limited experience. --

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