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Chris Hine

Sports reporter | Timberwolves reporter
Phone: 612-673-4023

Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.


Chris Hine was the Minnesota Star Tribune's sports analytics reporter before taking over the Wolves beat, He previously spent eight years covering college sports and the Chicago Blackhawks for the Chicago Tribune. He is an amateur piano player and songwriter in his spare time and has an unhealthy obsession with the music of Carole King. He is a 2009 graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Recent content from Chris Hine
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots over Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the first half Monday night in Indianapolis.

Wolves overwhelmed by Pacers again, lose 119-103

Indiana had its starters Monday night after missing them in last week's victory at Target Center, and the Wolves again could not match up.
The Timberwolves' Joe Ingles, shown warming up in late February, made a start for a special reason Friday.

Wolves' Ingles gets a start, and his son gets a first: Watching Dad play

Eight-year-old Jacob Ingles is autistic and only recently has been able to attend games, so Chris Finch set up a family memory.
The Wolves' Jaden McDaniels hammers a dunk against New Orleans' Yves Missi in the third quarter.

Wolves rout Pelicans, overcoming their tendency to let up against the least

The Wolves trailed early against a team without its star, then achieved a goal: "To get the game over as early as possible."
New Orleans center Karlo Matkovic, left, and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl doubled up on Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as he shot in the first q

Timberwolves let one get away against the not-quite-last-place Pelicans

As happened Monday against Indiana, Minnesota languished against New Orleans, 14th among the 15 Western Conference teams.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards (5) shoots around Utah guard Johnny Juzang in the first quarter Sunday night at Target Center.

Wolves' winning streak at eight with rout of Jazz

The Wolves are on their longest winning streak in 21 years after getting 41 points in three quarters from Anthony Edwards.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards dunks over Jazz center Walker Kessler in the first quarter Sunday night at Target Center.

Edwards, Wolves demolish Jazz to extend winning streak to eight

Anthony Edwards scored 41 points before grabbing a seat in the fourth quarter as the Wolves remained perfect in March.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards  celebrates after a dunk by teammate Jaden McDaniels during the fourth quarter Friday.

Timberwolves, with a snappy conclusion, evade Magic for seventh victory in a row

In the fourth quarter, Minnesota stuffed Orlando on one end and put up 40 points on the other.
Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, center, turns to pass as Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and center Nikola Jokic defend in the first half.

Timberwolves roll confidently into Denver, leave with a six-game winning streak

That's the third win in three tries against the Nuggets this season, results reminiscent of last season's playoffs.
Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and Heat forward Kevin Love go after a rebound during the first half.

Wolves scrounge up victory over Heat, run winning streak to four

Minnesota was playing on the road for the seventh time in nine games but found enough energy at the end.
Julius Randle, shown during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists Wednesday against Charlotte.

Timberwolves keep Hornets at a safe distance, win third in a row

Minnesota spread around the scoring, getting 29 points each from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels and 25 more from Julius Randle.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shields the ball from Suns guard Bradley Beal on Sunday in Phoenix.

How is Wolves' Edwards changing his reaction to calls by referees?

The All-Star would be suspended again if he gets two more technical fouls in the final 20 regular-season games.
Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, who scored 20 points, shoots over Suns center Nick Richards on Sunday night in Phoenix.

In Randle's return, Wolves rout Suns behind Edwards' 44 points

The Wolves, who welcomed Julius Randle back to the lineup in a 116-98 victory, have beaten Phoenix seven consecutive meetings.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards holds the ball after he was ejected Thursday against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

NBA slaps Wolves' Edwards with $35,000 fine

The Wolves star tossed the ball into the crowd after receiving his second technical foul Thursday against the Lakers.
Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo  attempts a shot in traffic in the final seconds of Friday's loss to Utah.

Timberwolves, with Edwards suspended, come up a point short of last-place Jazz

"It's desperation time, for real," Jaden McDaniels said after Minnesota endured another ugly loss.
Anthony Edwards questions whether he was fouled against the Thunder last week, the sort of behavior that has led to 16 technical fouls this season.

Edwards suspended for Wolves' game at Utah after NBA upholds technical fouls

The standout guard must sit out Friday after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season Thursday, triggering a one-game suspension.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards holds the ball as a referee follows after he was ejected during the second half of an NBA basketball game

Edwards is ejected from Wolves' loss to Lakers, and he'll likely be suspended

The star guard was called for his 15th and 16th technical fouls. If they hold up under review, he won't play Friday.
Jazz leading scorer Lauri Markkanen  is listed as questionable to play against the Wolves because of injury.

Timberwolves will test their back-to-back ability at Utah

Minnesota has a winning record in the second game of back-to-backs.
The Wolves' Jaylen Clark, drafted out of UCLA in 2023, has emerged as a defensive standout, and now he has an NBA contract.

Timberwolves make Clark, emerging as a defensive standout, an NBA full-timer

Since joining the rotation in January, guard Jaylen Clark has carved out a role with the team, which also added guard Bones Hyland on a two-way deal.
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (27 points) pushes past Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins during the second half Monday night in Oklahoma City.

Wolves pull off record comeback, beat Thunder 131-128 in OT after trailing by 25

Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaden McDaniels led a fourth-quarter charge to force overtime, and the Wolves staged a team-record rally for their most dramatic win of the season.
Oklahoma City forward Chet Holmgren, from Minnehaha Academy, scored 20 points against Utah on Friday, his best game since he returned from a hip injur

Timberwolves-Thunder preview: Get used to the pairing

Minnesota and Oklahoma City will play Sunday in Target Center and Monday in Paycom Center.
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) and Rockets' Steven Adams reach for a rebound during the first half Friday.

Timberwolves make it a game against Rockets, until their end-of-game decisions cost them

Minnesota gave up 48 points in the first quarter, rallied all the way back, then faded in a way that drew criticism from coach Chris Finch.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) was fouled by Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert when the teams met on Nov. 26 at Target Center.

Wolves still not at full health after All-Star break

Coach Chris Finch says his team is on the mend, but key players remain bothered by injuries.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has worked to improve his jump shot. His efforts show in statistics that have changed dramatically since December.

Edwards arrives at third NBA All-Star Game wielding a jump shot that has changed his game

The accuracy of the Wolves guard's outside shooting determines the effectiveness of his off-the-dribble plays, and stats since December show a dramatic gain.
The Wolves' Naz Reid drives against  Oklahoma City's Luguentz Dort during the first half Thursday.

Timberwolves do what few have done: Defeat the Thunder

Minnesota will carry the memory of knocking off the NBA's No. 1 team into the All-Star break.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards walks off the court dejected following his team’s 103-101 loss to the Bucks at Target Center on Wednesday night.

Edwards struggles, Wolves lose to Bucks 103-101

Anthony Edwards missed a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to cap a 10-for-33 night as the Wolves fell to a Milwaukee team missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, driving on Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo in a December game in Oklahoma City, Okla., is having an MVP-caliber s

Thunder at Timberwolves: Gilgeous-Alexander's offense, Oklahoma City's defense pose challenges for Wolves

Wolves head into the All-Star break facing the NBA's toughest defensive team in three of the next four games.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has scored 40 or more points in three consecutive games.

Wolves-Bucks game preview: No Giannis as Milwaukee comes to town

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out because of a calf injury as the Wolves close out their week with back-to-back games at Target Center before the NBA All-Star break.
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, with Glen and Becky Taylor, after a Timberwolves game at Target Center in April 2022.

What's next for the Wolves now that Lore, Rodriguez prevailed in arbitration?

We'll try to answer your questions related to the next steps under an impending Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez ownership of the Wolves. Maybe we'll even calm your nerves a bit in the process. Probably not, though.
Glen Taylor, left, and Alex Rodriguez after a Timberwolves game at Target Center on Jan. 14, 2023.

In Wolves-Lynx ownership dispute, arbitration panel rules for Lore, Rodriguez over Taylor

A three-member arbitration panel ruled that longtime owner Glen Taylor did not have the right to cancel a pending sale of 40% of his ownership stake last year.
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures in front of Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) after hitting a three-pointer in the first half Monday in

Slow-starting Wolves lose 128-107 to Cavaliers in one of season's worst losses

All-Star Anthony Edwards scored 44 points — his third consecutive game with 40 or more — but Cleveland scored the game's first 16 points and never looked back. The Wolves defense wasn't any better than the offense.
Newly acquired De'Andre Hunter is set to make his Cleveland debut Monday night.

Timberwolves-Cavaliers game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players

The Wolves have won three in a row but on Monday night will visit the best team (42-10) in the Eastern Conference.
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards worked against Houston guard Dillon Brooks on Thursday at Target Center.

Timberwolves-Trail Blazers game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players

The Timberwolves have moved into sixth in the Western Conference.
The Wolves' Anthony Edwards and the Rockets' Dillon Brooks get into an altercation during the first half Thursday, and Brooks' clashes didn't stop the

Timberwolves turn feisty, surge away from Rockets propelled by 41 points from Edwards

The game featured fire, with Mike Conley drawing inspiration from what he called a "dirty" approach by Dillon Brooks.
Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark reacts after he ran into a screen in a victory over the Bulls on Wednesday night at Target Center.

Hamstrung by salary rules, Timberwolves make no moves at NBA trade deadline

The team likely will have a better opportunity to make deals in the offseason, when flexibility will improve.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shouts after being fouled in the third quarter Wednesday night at Target Center. Edwards scored 49 points — 20 in

Driven by Edwards' 49 points, Timberwolves roll over Bulls

After illness held him back in one game and kept him out of another, the star guard showed his health has returned.
Fans at Target Center cheer on the Wolves during Monday's loss to Sacramento.

Timberwolves-Rockets game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players

Houston is a surprising third in the NBA's Western Conference.
Julius Randle watches the Timberwolves game on Feb. 3 at Target Center.

Timberwolves' Randle has right adductor strain, is out at least two more weeks

The team's second-leading scorer has been sidelined since Jan. 30.
Anthony Edwards laughed at a call on Monday during the Wolves' 116-114 loss to the Kings at Target Center.

Timberwolves put 'ringers on loud' as NBA trade deadline approaches

Players know anything can happen after major deal shook the NBA over the weekend.
The Wolves' Anthony Edwards (5) defends the Kings' Keegan Murray (13) in the first quarter Monday at Target Center.

Wolves fall short as Kings win fifth straight at Target Center

The Wolves lost 116-114 to a Sacramento team that had dealt De'Aaron Fox and acquired Zach LaVine in a three-team trade.
The Kings are 11-6 since Doug Christie became coach.

Wolves remain hampered by health heading into game against Kings

The Wolves remain hampered by health, with Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid questionable. Sacramento will be without star De'Aaron Fox, reportedly traded Sunday.
Jazz guard Collin Sexton tries to shoot over Wolves center Luka Garza on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

From deep on the bench, Timberwolves' secret weapon emerges again

Backup center Luka Garza turned in another big game against the Jazz. The constant? "I've made it my identity to always be ready."
Anthony Edwards of the Wolves cheers for teammates during his team's victory in Utah on Thursday night.

Timberwolves, boosted by the bench, roll to victory over Jazz

Minnesota was without three players from the regular rotation but turned to Rob Dillingham, Luka Garza and Jaylen Clark for help. Anthony Edwards' 36 points helped, too.
Anthony Edwards was introduced before a Timberwolves game at Target Center in November.

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards again is an NBA All-Star

The Wolves leading scorer joins the league's best at the All-Star "tournament" on Feb. 16 in San Francisco.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, center, yells at referee CJ Washington after Finch was ejected Wednesday.

Timberwolves surge to victory after coach's morning anger leads to evening ejection

As his players told it, Chris Finch "woke up choosing violence," went at them harshly during a film session and didn't cool before he got tossed.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards takes a shot during his team's win over Atlanta on Monday at Target Center.

Timberwolves to take on injury-ravaged Jazz, winners of 10 games in 2024-25

The teams meet Thursday for the first of four times this season. When Utah last played, seven players sat out.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over Hawks guard Keaton Wallace during the second quarter Monday night at Target Center.

Timberwolves handle Hawks for third win in a row, yet remain disappointed

The Wolves overcame miscues and a sloppy second half for a 100-92 victory despite De'Andre Hunter's 35 points for injury-depleted Atlanta.
It's been a frustrating stretch of late for Trae Young and the Hawks. Young is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Target Center.

Timberwolves-Hawks game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players

Atlanta has lost four in a row but beat the Wolves earlier this season.
The Wolves' Anthony Edwards shouts his satisfaction after scoring Saturday against Denver.

Timberwolves take down Nuggets aggressively, pulling away for 133-104 victory

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, but the ball kept moving and six others reached double figures.
Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo hits a three-pointer against Memphis on Jan. 11 at Target Center.

Wolves' DiVincenzo won't need surgery on injured big left toe

DiVincenzo has just become a starter for the team when he was sidelined because of "turf toe."
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels hammers in a basketball during the first half Wednesday.

Timberwolves turn back a final push, overcome shorthanded but stubborn Mavericks

Minnesota's lead of nine points at about the three-minute mark was down to one in the final seconds.
Rudy Gobert of the Wolves tries to block the shot of Dallas' Kyrie Irving during the teams' playoff series last May.

Timberwolves-Mavericks game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players

The teams are headed to the playoff bubble a season after meeting in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant handles the ball against Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in the first half Monday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn. Morant scor

Dillingham provides spark, but Wolves fade late vs. Grizzlies with him on bench

Reserve Rob Dillingham scored 15 points but was on the bench late for the Wolves, who struggled down the stretch and saw Anthony Edwards miss a three-point try at the buzzer in a 108-106 loss at Memphis.
Donte DiVincenzo, right, sustained a Grade 3 left toe sprain during the Jan. 15 game against the Golden State Warriors.

Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo out indefinitely with toe injury

Donte DiVincenzo has a Grade 3 left toe sprain and is wearing a walking boot.
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid is surrounded by fans during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of a Roselle Catholic High School game on Thursd

Go behind the scenes as Naz Reid returns to his high school, then lives a dream

His New Jersey high school retired the Wolves forward's uniform number Thursday, and he had a big game at Madison Square Garden the next night.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring.

East-leading Cavs visit Wolves

Cleveland is the best team in the NBA's Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.
The Wolves' Anthony Edwards savors a three-pointer Monday against the Wizards that contributed to his 41-point total.

Wolves dodge a disaster against Wizards with 41 points from Edwards

Minnesota's star scored 20 in the fourth quarter, when his team turned a three-point lead into much more.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, celebrates with fellow Wolves guard Anthony Edwards after hitting a shot during Saturday night's loss to Memphis at Ta

Wolves-Wizards game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players

Washington is the worst team statistically in the NBA and has the fewest victories in the league.
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battle for the ball during Golden State's 113-103 victory at Target Center

Wolves-Warriors game Wednesday at Target Center moved to 8:30 p.m. for ESPN

The game replaces the Heat-Lakers game on the national television docket.
Star guard Ja Morant has returned to the Grizzlies lineup.

Timberwolves-Grizzlies game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key statistics

Ja Morant is back for Memphis, which is in third place in the Western Conference.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards prepares to posterize Magic guard Anthony Black during Friday night's game in Orlando.

Wolves pull away from Magic, inspired by another splashy Ant moment

Anthony Edwards made a dunk that quieted the crowd and fired up his team, which turned a single-digit lead into a comfortable cushion.
Julius Randle scored an easy basket for the Timberwolves in an early December game at Target Center.

Timberwolves' Finch keeping Randle in starting lineup

Wolves coach Chris Finch says this about forward Julius Randle: "We've asked him to do different things at different times as our team ebbed and flowed."
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half in New Orleans on Tuesday.

Timberwolves hand Pelicans 104-97 loss in Zion Williamson's return

Anthony Edwards finished with 32 points, leading the Wolves past a New Orleans team that got 29 points from Dejounte Murray and 22 points from Zion Williamson.
Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, left, celebrates with guard Dejounte Murray during New Orleans' victory over the host Washington Wizards on Sunday.

Timberwolves-Pelicans game preview: Radio-TV information, key players, injury report

New Orleans opened the season with two victories, then went 3-29. Star forward Zion Williamson is sidelined.
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, is defended by Atlanta's Zaccharie Risacher during the first half Saturday, when Leonard played for the first ti

Difference-maker is back for Clippers and expected to play against Wolves

Kawhi Leonard will play only his second game of the season after recovering from a knee injury.
Detroit center Isaiah Stewart is defended by Wolves guard Mike Conley during the first half Saturday. Conley did not score in the game.

Edwards' 53 points not nearly enough as Wolves blown out by Pistons

Three other starters combined for 14 points as the Wolves were flattened despite their star's career high.
Wolves rookie Rob Dillingham will be sidelined for at least two more weeks because of a Grade 2 ankle sprain.


The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the

Wolves say Dillingham likely will be sidelined two more weeks by ankle injury

The No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft had an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 ankle sprain.
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert dunks on Celtics forward Sam Hauser on Thursday night at Target Center.

Timberwolves-Pistons game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key statistics

The Wolves enter a road-heavy month with a game Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) scrambles for the ball against Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the fourth quarter of Boston's 118-115 victo

Wolves fade away late against champion Celtics

Anthony Edwards' poor shooting night included a missed three-point attempt to tie at the end.
Jayson Tatum shows off to Celtics fans before Tuesday's victory over Toronto in Boston.

Celtics-Timberwolves game preview: TV-radio information, key players, injury report

The defending NBA champions are at Target Center for a nationally televised game Thursday night.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards looks for an opening past Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during the second half of Oklahoma City's 113-105 victo

Timberwolves' chemistry tested in 113-105 loss to Thunder

Their fortunes turned in a disastrous third quarter during their first matchup with Oklahoma City this season.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) chase down a loose ball on Sunday at Target Center. The Wolves won 112-1

Timberwolves-Thunder game preview: Oklahoma City has won 11 in a row

The Thunder are thriving despite the loss of center Chet Holmgren, who has a fractured pelvis.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.4 points and four blocked shots a game.

Wolves see fresh contributions from Randle and DiVincenzo, the players acquired in the KAT trade

Those two head hot into Sunday's game against the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama.
The Rockets' Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of Houston's victory over the Wolves at Target Center on Nov. 26.

Wolves-Rockets game preview: Nickeil Alexander-Walker is questionable.

Alexander-Walker is battling an illness as the Wolves look to avenge an overtime loss at home to Houston last month.
Wolves forward Julius Randle (30) drives on Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the first half Wednesday in Dallas.

Timberwolves build big lead, hang on vs. Mavericks to end three-game losing streak

Their 28-point lead got trimmed to two late, but they held on in a Western Conference finals rematch that missed an injured Luka Doncic after halftime.
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves drives through Atlanta defenders on Monday night.

Anthony Edwards' grandfather surprised him at Monday's Timberwolves game. Here's how it happened.

Ben Edwards attended one of his grandson's games in person Monday in Atlanta for the first time since Anthony was in high school.