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A stand-up guy: Connelly talks about the Timberwolves' future
Free agency looms for three key players after the team made the conference finals for the past two seasons.
Analysis: The Wolves' offseason, broken down for easy consumption of a complicated topic
How much room do they have to re-sign players, and what happens if they try to trade for Kevin Durant?
Three key Timberwolves players could enter free agent market
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will get a big payday; Julius Randle and Naz Reid can opt out of their current deals.
Suddenly, it's over: Timberwolves' season ends with humbling loss to Thunder
For the second consecutive year, the Wolves were eliminated in a lopsided Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves takeaways: Oklahoma City trounces Timberwolves in Game 5
The Thunder won the NBA Western Conference finals in dominating fashion, ending the Wolves' season.
How it happened: Timberwolves' season ends in the Western Conference finals
Never a threat in falling behind by 33 points by halftime, Minnesota was throttled 124-94 by the top-seeded Thunder.
Timberwolves' Game 4 loss to Thunder raises a gigantic question: Where did that defense go?
As was true when the Wolves lost to Dallas in the Western Conference finals last season, their best skill failed them at a bad time.
Timberwolves takeaways from Game 4: Thunder win a squeaker
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as Oklahoma City took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals.
Wolves suffer 128-126 loss to Thunder in crucial Game 4 of Western Conference finals
Minnesota shot the ball incredibly well — 51% from the field and 44% from three — but couldn't get enough stops defensively when it mattered most and trail 3-1 in the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves, to borrow a theme from their coach, hit a home run in Game 3 vs. Thunder
Chris Finch likes his baseball references, and he equated his team's defense in a 143-101 win to a fastball, separating it from the failed "junk" of Games 1 and 2 in the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves takeaways from Game 3: The game had barely begun and the Thunder were done
Minnesota led by 20 after a first quarter in which Oklahoma City scored just 14 points.
Live updates: Timberwolves respond in Game 3, hammer Oklahoma City
The Wolves were in control from the opening tip and cut the Thunder's lead to 2-1 in the Western Conference finals
Timberwolves in trouble after another lopsided loss to Thunder
Oklahoma City rolled in Game 2, and the Thunder head to Minneapolis with a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves takeaways from Game 2: Thunder rumble past Wolves again
Key points from the battle as Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead with the series headed to Minneapolis.
How it happened: Wolves lose 118-103 to Thunder in Game 2 of Western Conference final
Despite Anthony Edwards' 32 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, the Wolves fell 118-103 to the Thunder — now trail 2-0
The NBA's MVP and his Timberwolves cousin share a brotherly bond, fierce rivalry
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nickeil Alexander-Walker — and their families — maintain close ties, Canadian roots.
Timberwolves spend a half challenging the Thunder and a half without a hope in Game 1
The lead Minnesota took into the locker room at halftime became a distant memory once Oklahoma City fired up.
Early takeaways from the Timberwolves' lopsided Game 1 loss
Oklahoma City used a big second half to roll to a 114-88 victory in the Western Conference finals opener.
How it happened: Poor second half costs Wolves in 114-88 loss to Thunder in Game 1 of Western Conference finals
Cold shooting sunk Minnesota, which was outscored 70-40 after halftime.
What a difference two years make for Wolves, Thunder
In 2023, they met in a play-in game. Now they are undisputed NBA powers, searching for the championship.
Behind the late-night chats that have shaped Anthony Edwards' postseason success
The Timberwolves' superstar and player development coach Chris Hines are often up all hours of the night breaking down film.
'I love him': The Timberwolves again want to win it for their point guard
Veteran Mike Conley, at his best in the Game 5 victory over the Warriors that sent his team to the Western Conference finals, is revered by teammates in an uncommon way.
Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time
The victory over Golden State left the players far less beat up than at the same point last season, and Rudy Gobert summed up the matter of appetite: "The stomach is not full."
How it happened: Timberwolves eliminate Warriors, advance to Western Conference finals
For the first time in franchise history, the Timberwolves have reached the Western Conference finals in back-to-back seasons following their 121-110 Game 5 win over Golden State.
Timberwolves make the third quarter — and the series, too? — their own
Minnesota scored 17 points in a row not long after halftime and has three wins in a race to four. A chance to clinch a spot in the Western Conference finals comes Wednesday at Target Center.
Wolves go up 3-1 after 117-110 win over Warriors in Game 4
Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle each scored 30-plus points as Minnesota moved one win away from reaching the Western Conference finals for the second straight year.
Wolves' halftime adjustments helped get Edwards going in Game 3
Anthony Edwards wasn't rewarded for his first-half aggression Saturday, but he kept at it to score 28 points after halftime in Game 3 against the Warriors.
Timberwolves savor a San Francisco treat with surge past Warriors
Minnesota grabbed a 2-1 lead in the playoff series with a road victory driven by late energy, Anthony Edwards' 36 points and Julius Randle's triple-double.
Fourth-quarter comeback gives Wolves 2-1 lead over Warriors in Western Conference semifinals
Anthony Edwards took over in the second half and Julius Randle notched a triple-double as Minnesota dominated the final 12 minutes.
Fan ejected, another leaves Target Center after racial slur directed at Draymond Green
The Golden State Warriors forward got his fifth technical foul of the playoffs, and afterward was upset over being labeled "an angry Black man."
Zeroed in from the start, Wolves thrash Warriors in Game 2 and even playoff series
Minnesota scored the first 13 points of the game and played right through Anthony Edwards' come-and-go injury.
Timberwolves roar back to life, dominating Warriors from the start
Minnesota left no doubt in Game 2 as five players scored in double figures, led by Julius Randle's 24 points and 11 assists.
Timberwolves say 'no harm, no foul' was Warriors' defense on Rudy Gobert
Coach Chris Finch sent video clips to the NBA protesting the manhandling of his star center.
Golden State rolls past Timberwolves in Game 1 despite loss of Curry
The Wolves seemed to have every advantage, but the Warriors prevailed to steal the opener of the playoff series.
Barely there early and booed eventually, Timberwolves fall to Warriors in series opener
Despite Steph Curry leaving in the second quarter and not returning, Minnesota couldn't gain ground on a cold shooting night.
Nobody on the current Wolves was here when Jimmy Butler was, but the fans don't forget
Butler and the Warriors will play at Target Center in a second-round NBA playoff series.
How the Timberwolves went from 'We can't talk to each other' to 'We can all talk to each other'
Developments at specific moments of the season helped the team get better at communicating and improve results after a slow start.
Rudy Gobert powers Timberwolves past Lakers 103-96 and into second round
The Wolves overcame a cold-shooting night, and advance to play either the Warriors or Rockets.
Live Blog replay: Timberwolves shove aside Lakers, seize a spot in Round 2
Minnesota couldn't operate outside, so Rudy Gobert took it inside, finishing with 27 points and 24 rebounds.
Wolves have a chance to close out NBA playoff series with Lakers on Wednesday
Leading 3-1, the Wolves claim they won't look past a chance to send LeBron James and Luka Doncic home for the summer.
NBA says Lakers denied a chance to take lead late in Game 4 because of missed call
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels should have been called for a foul on Los Angeles guard Luka Doncic.
Emotional Wolves keep from boiling over, lead Lakers in playoff series
Mike Conley on the players' hot tempers: "We still struggle with it as a whole. We have to be better at it."
Edwards scores 43 as Wolves gain control of series with Lakers
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves were clutch at crunch time in dispatching the Lakers at Target Center, despite impressive stat lines from LeBron James and Luka Doncic, to take a 3-1 series lead.
Game 4 replay: Wolves push past Lakers on Edwards' 43 points, take 3-1 lead in series
Minnesota trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter but pulled off a comeback in Target Center.
Wolves lineup adjusts, takes control in series with Lakers
Coach Chris Finch is finding the right combinations at the right time in the NBA playoff matchup
McDaniels leads way as Wolves pull away from Lakers to win Game 3
McDaniels had a career-high 30 points as the Wolves took a 2-1 lead in the NBA first-round playoff series.
Live Blog replay: Timberwolves turn back Lakers in Game 3
Anthony Edwards propelled the Wolves in a fourth-quarter surge, and Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points.
If Timberwolves don't lose at home, they can win playoff series with Lakers
But ... the Wolves had a tough time at Target Center in the playoffs last season. Can they reverse that trend?
Luka vs. Rudy is a matchup Lakers want to exploit
The Timberwolves center has held his own in the first two games of the NBA playoff series.
Timberwolves aim to 'figure it out' after Game 2 loss to Lakers
Frustration arrived immediately in Tuesday's 94-85 defeat, but players expressed confidence they can correct matters by Game 3 on Friday.
Live Blog replay: Timberwolves fall to Lakers in Game 2 of playoff series
Despite 52 combined points by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, the Wolves fell 94-85.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 by NBA
Anthony Edwards was caught on video during Game 1 in L.A. when he engaged in uncivil discourse with a fan.
After rough start to season, Mike Conley is Mike Conley again
The veteran point guard, at 37, has the Timberwolves clicking as they face the Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
How Edwards' leadership was key in Game 1
Anthony Edwards' halftime talks with teammates sparked the Wolves to victory over the Lakers on Saturday night.
Quiet types contribute loudly in Wolves' Game 1 domination of Lakers
While star Anthony Edwards was figuring out the defense, less-heralded teammates Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid were building a lead.
Timberwolves get on a roll and make Game 1 a 117-95 rout of the Lakers
Minnesota opened with a slow first quarter but ran its lead to 27 points on hot shooting.
How five words changed everything for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves
With the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, the Wolves knew they had a chance to change their destiny. The question for them was, 'Is Anthony Edwards the answer?'
How did the Timberwolves mimic the two Lakers stars in practice? As well as they could.
Joe Ingles played the role of Luka Doncic, while Terrence Shannon Jr. did his best LeBron James imitation.
For Randle and DiVincenzo, family was the key to settling in with Timberwolves
After joining the team in late September in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo started to play better once they were able to get their families settled in Minnesota.
NBA playoffs take shape: Timberwolves will open Saturday against Lakers
While the Wolves get the week off to prepare for the Lakers, the play-in tournament tips off Tuesday night with a Warriors-Grizzlies showdown.
Wolves roll over Jazz, will play Lakers in playoffs
Anthony Edwards, with 43 points, helped the Wolves earn the No. 6 seed and a matchup with the No. 3 Lakers.
NBA rescinds technical foul, allowing Edwards to play Sunday
The Wolves star was facing a one-game suspension for picking up his 18th technical foul of the season. His team needs a victory over Utah to clinch a playoff spot.
Wolves rout Nets but lose Edwards for Sunday's regular-season finale
The star guard was called for a technical foul, triggering an NBA suspension because of his history.
Third-quarter blitz helps Wolves beat Grizzlies in pivotal playoff-primer
In a massive game crucial to playoff seeding, the Wolves scored a franchise-record 52 points in the third quarter to storm past Memphis. Anthony Edwards led the way with 44 points, and Julius Randle added 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Bottom line: Timberwolves have to beat Memphis on Thursday to avoid play-in tournament
A bad loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday was reminiscent of the 2022 playoff collapses against the Grizzlies.
Wolves squander 24-point lead in 110-103 loss to Bucks
The Wolves committed nine turnovers in the fourth quarter and went 8 minutes, 34 seconds without a field goal to end a five-game winning streak.
Wolves overcome 76ers, leaning on Gobert's energy until Edwards takes over
Minnesota's center produced 23 points and 19 rebounds and blocked three shots, and its superstar scored 37 points.
In film study for Timberwolves' young guns, Luka Garza and Josh Minott are the players to beat
The Wolves' younger players have a quick quiz before most games to keep them sharp in studying opponents.
Gobert won't allow Wolves to leave Brooklyn without a much-needed victory
Anthony Edwards bounced back from an injury scare in the second quarter, and his teammates — especially Rudy Gobert with 21 points and 18 rebounds — maintained the lead until he returned in the third and finished with a game-high 28 points.
Long drama ends as Glen Taylor cedes ownership of Timberwolves and Lynx
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will take control, with the finish line in sight.
Alexander-Walker handles a monumental moment for the Wolves — and for his career
A remarkable two-overtime victory over Denver came down to free throws from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a triumph of confidence for a player who once struggled with that.
Timberwolves sink Nuggets in second overtime, overcoming Jokic's 61 points
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was fouled while shooting a last-second three-pointer, and his free throws won it.
Wolves without DiVincenzo, Reid on Tuesday in Denver
Guard Donte DiVincenzo and center Naz Reid were suspended for one game for their part in Sunday's brawl with the Pistons at Target Center.
Wolves pin their usual rout on the Suns, running their streak against Phoenix to eight wins
Anthony Edwards missed part of the game after a collision but returned and finished with 20 points.
Timberwolves are reminded 'film doesn't lie' as they look to reverse their recent slide
Heading into the final, crucial nine games of the season, coach Chris Finch showed clips of breakdowns on defense.
