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Late-game offense arriving on time for Wolves
Despite so-so record, Wolves have improved at crunch time.
Timberwolves-Suns game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Wolves-Suns game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
If it feels like the Wolves lose to the Blazers almost daily ...
Portland defeated Minnesota for the second day in a row, giving up only 15 points in the second quarter and leading to a search for answers.
Veteran point guard Mike Conley will sit out Timberwolves game in Portland on Wednesday
Mike Conley will rest on the second of a back-to-back after the Trail Blazers thumped the Wolves on Tuesday night.
Wolves not panicking after losing at Portland for second loss in a row
Four days after leading wire-to-wire against the Trail Blazers, the Wolves fell behind in the first quarter and never recovered in their first of back-to-back games at Portland.
Wolves, Blazers play consecutive games on back-to-back nights in Portland
The Western Conference foes meet Tuesday and Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland.
Wolves fall at home 95-94 to Butler-less Heat and show it troubles them
Miami's Nikola Jović made a three-point play with 7.8 seconds left, leaving the Wolves to marinate over a set of mistakes that clearly were eating at players and coach Chris Finch postgame.
Wolves-Heat game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Former Wolves star Jimmy Butler has an ankle injury for Miami and won't play at Target Center for the third season in a row.
Wolves make a rapid, resounding fourth-quarter rally past the Bulls
The Timberwolves turned on their defense and turned a deficit into a comfortable winning margin over the course of about five crucial minutes.
Wolves-Bulls game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Chicago, which could be without Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball, has beaten the Wolves in their past five meetings at United Center.
Wolves beat Hornets 114-93 as Reid scores 25 points
Naz Reid led the Wolves with 25 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 21, and Minnesota made sure Charlotte didn't leave Target Center with another victory.
Wolves-Hornets game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Minnesota center Rudy Gobert showed up on the injury report, listed as questionable because of a sore ankle. Charlotte's Lamelo Ball has his scoring average above 30 points.
Wolves surge past Nuggets when a simple substitution becomes a dramatic turning point
Nickeil Alexander-Walker made a difference on offense and defense in the fourth quarter, driving a rally past Denver.
Irving, Doncic lead Mavericks past Timberwolves 120-114
Anthony Edwards had 37 points for the Wolves, but only 13 of those came after the first quarter.
Read the replay: Mavericks slip past Timberwolves 120-114 at Target Center
Dallas beat the Wolves 4-1 in a playoff series last spring, and the teams had an early season meeting Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
Wolves start off at home with right combinations in wire-to-wire victory
The Wolves' starting lineup on Saturday night had its best stretch of basketball on the young season. Julius Randle had 24 points while Anthony Edwards also had 24 in the victory over Toronto.
After so-so debut, Julius Randle finds his place as Wolves pick up first win of the season
Randle's huge first half kept the Wolves in the game, but it's his overall aggressiveness that shined most in the victory over the Kings
Wolves-Raptors preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
Minnesota's 2024-25 home opener at Target Center comes against a Toronto team that lost by 30 to open its season this week.
Edwards' growth on full display in victory over Kings
A big first half by Julius Randle was followed by an even bigger second half from Anthony Edwards as the duo led Minnesota to a 117-115 victory over Sacramento on Thursday night
Wolves' season of great expectations begins with a late-night loss to the Lakers
The "sticky" ball that coach Chris Finch so deplores showed up for the first game, after a preseason when offense happened smoothly. On defense, "resistance" was missing, the coach said.
Timberwolves-Kings game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key players
Sacramento has added All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan to help an already potent offense.
Timberwolves center Gobert gets three-year, $110 million contract extension
Rudy Gobert, the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, will have a player option after the second season of the new deal.
Timberwolves point guard Conley turns 37, starts 18th NBA season
Coach Chris Finch thinks Mike Conley will play fewer minutes this season so he can be at his peak in the spring.
Randle's arrival all the talk for new-look Timberwolves
The Wolves hope to take the next step after making the Western Conference finals last season, and Julius Randle's respect for coach Chris Finch should help him fit in.
Edwards' Olympic experience will make him better
Gold medalists Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, and Team USA coach Steve Kerr lauded Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards as the NBA season begins.
Like father, like son: LeBron and Bronny James will open NBA season as teammates vs.Timberwolves
Only one of two former Timberwolves on the roster, guard D'Angelo Russell, will face their former team. Forward Jarred Vanderbilt is out because of an injury.
Timberwolves' Minott finds success by overcoming his fear of failure
Third-year forward Josh Minott, boosted by a changed mindset, is breaking into a rotation crowded by the returns from the Karl-Anthony Towns deal.
Emotional return to New York for Wolves' DiVincenzo, Randle
Even though the game against the Knicks was an exhibition, Donte DiVincenzo and New York assistant coach Rick Brunson exchanged sharp words.
Wolves and Towns meet again, this time in his new place of work
Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards palled around as the Wolves and Knicks got together for a preseason game two weeks after Towns was traded.
Let's face it: Wolves need to keep Edwards happy, but it's complicated
Although he's famous, and rich, all-league guard and U.S. Olympian Anthony Edwards wants a championship ... and the KAT trade might help that happen.
New Timberwolves Randle, DiVincenzo and Bates-Diop eager to play in Minnesota
A trade from New York was a surprise for all, but Wolves coach Chris Finch could be the glue who holds it all together.
Timberwolves-Knicks trade is finally official
Karl-Anthony Towns says his goodbyes as Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo set to join Wolves rotation.
Wolves again promise that McDaniels will be more of an offensive force
Jaden McDaniels' scoring average went down last season, but a strong summer and the exit of Karl-Anthony Towns could change that trend.
Timberwolves players 'still processing' trade of Towns to Knicks
The Wolves made the move in part to provide themselves long-term flexibility to build around star guard Anthony Edwards, and the team expects a period of some awkwardness as the new players arrive and learn their roles.
How will the Towns trade help the Wolves?
Here are four ways Minnesota will be affected, including the different role Naz Reid will play.
Wolves stun NBA by sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks
Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and Keita Bates-Diop are headed to Minnesota, along with a draft pick.
Timberwolves sign Skylar Mays, Eugene Omoruyi and Jaedon LeDee
The Wolves are opening their NBA training camp next week to prep for the 2024-25 season.
Sachin Gupta will leave Timberwolves' front office
The Timberwolves' executive VP of basketball operations is taking a position with Chelsea FC of the English Premier League.
Timberwolves' preseason schedule includes home game against Nuggets
The five-game exhibition slate also includes a game against the 76ers in Des Moines.
Dillingham is learning the ropes on Wolves summer league team
The former Kentucky guard has strong mentors in Mike Conley and John Wall.
Clark's standout defense and other observations from summer league
Jaylen Clark, the 2023 second-round pick from UCLA, had six steals in a victory over Indiana.
Ready for the world: Olympics are next big step for Wolves star Edwards
Joining a talent-filled Team USA to compete in the Paris Games keeps the Timberwolves guard, who admits to some nerves, on a lofty basketball path.
One first-round pick struggles, another impresses as Wolves open summer league play
Terrence Shannon Jr., the 27th overall pick, was the best player on the floor with 25 points in a victory over the Pelicans in Las Vegas.
Wolves' Alexander-Walker proud to be a Canadian Olympian
Nickeil's cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will be the team's star player in Paris.
Timberwolves promote Lloyd to general manager
Matt Lloyd will be No. 2 in basketball operations behind Tim Connelly.
Edwards' confidence still soaring even on star-studded Team USA
After the second team practice in Las Vegas, Anthony Edwards said he can be the team's No. 1 option, but the Wolves star is also OK even if he doesn't play with a group that features several Hall of Famers.
McLaughlin leaving Timberwolves, agrees to one-year deal with Kings
Guard Jordan McLaughlin, who became a fan favorite with his selfless play and quick pace handling the ball, averaged 4.4 points per game during his five-year Wolves tenure.
What will Timberwolves' depth look like next season?
After relying on veterans for a run to the Western Conference finals, the Wolves realize it's time to fully assess their more inexperienced talent.
Wolves sign NBA veteran Ingles
Joe Ingles, a 6-9 native of Australia, played eight of his 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz. The Wolves also added guard PJ Dozier on a one-year deal.
Former Wolves guard Monte Morris headed for Phoenix
Morris came to Minnesota at last year's trade deadline.
Kyle Anderson departs Wolves for Golden State
The veteran forward was a key player in Minnesota the past two seasons.
Wolves bringing back center Garza on a two-year deal
Luka Garza, a reserve center from Iowa, was promoted to a full-time roster spot late last season.
Wolves might be preparing for life without Kyle Anderson
Wolves reserve forward Kyle Anderson is reportedly seeking a contract richer than the team might be willing to pay.
Menacing 'second apron' looms over Wolves as free agency opens
Wolves Insider: As the team heads into the luxury tax, a wrinkle of the collective bargaining agreement limits Tim Connelly's ability to maneuver in free agency.
Timberwolves have no qualms about drafting Shannon
Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr. played last season under cloud of pending trial.
Timberwolves trade Wendell Moore to Detroit
The move opens up a roster spot for the team, which didn't make a second round pick.
Timberwolves trade up with Spurs to snare Kentucky guard Dillingham
The Wolves gave up a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a protected 2030 pick swap to acquire Rob Dillingham, then used their own pick for Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
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Wolves' Finch on new deal: 'Grateful, humbled and proud'
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch got a contract extension through 2027-28.
What should we expect from the Wolves tonight in the NBA draft?
Tim Connelly is known for wheeling and dealing, and has the 27th and 37th picks this year.
Timberwolves coach Finch gets contract extension
Chris Finch's new deal will run through the end of the 2027-28 season.
Wolves dispute adds gigantic name as Bloomberg joins Lore, Rodriguez
One of the richest men in America is now aligned with the group headed to forced arbitration with Glen Taylor.
Wolves, Connelly reportedly agree to restructure of team president's contract
The Timberwolves and President Tim Connelly agreed to a restructure of Connelly's deal and to move an opt-out clause Connelly has in his contract to after next season, the Athletic reported Tuesday night.
Timberwolves roster: Who stays and who goes?
After reaching the doorstep of the NBA Finals, the Timberwolves' core could be very similar next season. But that doesn't mean changes aren't coming.
Ownership dispute aside, Timberwolves set up for success
There's a luxury tax to be paid, but the core of the team should be together next season.
Karl-Anthony Towns confident he'll be back with Timberwolves
The All-Star center has a supermax contract that will cost the team $49 million next season.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards wants better offseason training
The all-league guard will play for the U.S. Olympic team this summer.
Historic Wolves season ends with Game 5 loss to Mavericks
Dallas' 1-2 scoring punch of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving was too much to overcome, even for the league's top defense.
Wolves fall apart in Game 5 as season ends with 124-103 loss to Dallas
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 72 points as one of the best seasons in Timberwolves history ended with a thud in the Western Conference finals at Target Center.
Finch gets mobile, gets a technical and gets Wolves back in West finals
Getting mobile after knee surgery, Wolves coach Chris Finch was an emotional leader in a knockout game against the Mavericks.
KAT roars back, Wolves live to see at least one more game
Karl-Anthony Towns had a massive second half, including a barrage of three-pointers, and Anthony Edwards was hot at the start of the 105-100 win in Game 4. The series continues Thursday.
Game 4 recap: A quarter-by-quarter look at the Wolves' 105-100 victory at Dallas
Anthony Edwards nearly tallied a triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns was electric in the second half before fouling out as the Wolves avoided a sweep to bring the series back to the Twin Cities for Game 5.
In clutch time, Mavericks have the edge on Wolves
The Wolves have led in all three fourth quarters in the Western Conference finals, but Dallas has won all three games.
Anthony Edwards keeps team upbeat as Timberwolves season circles the drain
The Wolves lost to Dallas and fell behind 3-0 in the NBA Western Conference finals series.
Game 3 recap: A quarter-by-quarter look at the Wolves' 116-107 loss in Dallas
The Wolves face a tall task: No team has ever rebounded from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.
Edwards might be showing youth at the wrong moment
Is the Timberwolves' star guard too young to seize the mantle in the NBA playoffs?
