Ben Beecken

Joined: Nov 5, 2012

Ben Beecken is a co-expert at Dunking With Wolves. As a native Minnesotan living and working in Oklahoma City, Ben has remained true to the Timberwolves despite the warm, fuzzy Thunder fandom that is constantly swirling around him. He has previously written about basketball and baseball for FanSided.com. Ben can be reached at b.beecken (at) gmail (dot) com.

Feb 19, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) passes against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors are not contenders, but why?

Feb 6, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli (3) shoots over Brooklyn Nets small forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second half at Barclays Center. The Brooklyn Nets won the game 103-89. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

NBA All-Star Saturday: Three-Point Contest

Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Hip-shop artists Ludacris and Nelly talk with Film director Spike Lee at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Nelly used to babysit Bradley Beal, and he loves three-pointers (GIF)

Feb 16, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Laillard (0) reaches for a rack of basketballs during the 2013 NBA all star skills challenge at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

NBA All-Star Saturday: Skills Challenge Results

Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; 2014 Eastern Conference All-Stars guard Dwyane Wade (Heat) (3) and forward LeBron James (Heat) (6) and center Chris Bosh (Heat) (1) react during the practice session at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA All-Star Saturday: Shooting Stars Contest Results

Feb 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) moves against Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2014: Will LeBron James Ever Enter?

Oklahoma City Thunder: How are they so good without Russell Westbrook?

Jul 5, 2013; Waltham, MA, USA; New Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, right, shares a laugh with General Manager Danny Ainge during a news conference announcing Stevens new position. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Who is winning the NBA’s ‘tanking’ race?

Jan 24, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at The Palace of Auburn Hills. New Orleans won 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Why are the Detroit Pistons such a train wreck?

Jan 22, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half at AT

NBA All-Star Game rosters 2014: Who got snubbed?

Jan 4, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Deron Williams will not travel with Brooklyn for game in London

Jan 5, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (left) stands next to Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (right) during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the NBA playoff teams

Nov 30, 2013; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during the game against the Villanova Wildcats in the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis Championship game in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin vs. Iowa final score: Badgers come back, hang on to win, 75-71

Jan 5, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates making a three point against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks vs. Mavericks final score: Knicks beat Mavs on road, 92-80

Jan 5, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) takes a breather during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Heat vs. Raptors final score: Heat need big fourth quarter to put away Toronto, 102-97

Jan 5, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors vs. Wizards final score: big scoring run gives Golden State a 112-96 win