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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?
Wolves fall to Mavs 109-108 as Gobert takes blame for Doncic's winning three
Wolves center Rudy Gobert was trusted to defend Dallas star Luka Doncic one-on-one, but Doncic created enough space for a stepback three with 3.1 seconds left.
Game 2 recap: A quarter-by-quarter look at Wolves' 109-108 loss to Mavericks
The Timberwolves led by as many as 18 points, but couldn't hold onto a late lead as Dallas escaped Minnesota with a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Behind the Wolves defense: 'Divorced parents trying to co-parent'
Rudy Gobert and Elston Turner have a unique, and sometimes angry, relationship.
Old problem returns to haunt Wolves in Game 1 loss to Dallas
Coach Chris Finch was blunt about the reason why the Timberwolves dropped the opener in the Western Conference finals after leading for most of the game. "Bad shots, turnovers, no composure"
Mavericks rally, stun Wolves in Western Conference finals opener
Luka Doncic led a fourth-quarter rally to give Dallas the early series edge and steal homecourt advantage.
Edwards makes All-NBA second team, adds to Wolves' salary cap equation
The Timberwolves guard made his first All-NBA team, and the award comes with an increase in his next contract.
Wolves prepare for healing, dealing Mavericks in conference finals
With injured stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving back in the lineup and P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford obtained through trades, Dallas presents a much different look than the Wolves faced during the regular season.
From out of action to key roles, two Wolves sparking success
Naz Reid broke his wrist during a late-season game in 2023 and Jaden McDaniels missed the playoffs after punching a wall in frustration. Right now, they are among the Wolves' top contributors.
Wolves stun Nuggets in Game 7 with history-making comeback
The victory featured Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid and others on a night when Anthony Edwards was double-teamed at every turn. The Western Conference finals begin Wednesday at Target Center.
Read the Game 7 recap: Wolves come back to KO defending champions
The Timberwolves advanced to the NBA Western Conference finals, which start Wednesday.
Game 7 is a chance to make Wolves history — and for one player to rewrite his
For most of the Timberwolves, reaching a Game 7 has only been a distant dream. But others have firsthand experience playing a Game 7 against the Jokic-led Nuggets.
Secret of Wolves' Game 6 win? The return of calm Conley
As Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley were walking to the Timberwolves locker room late Thursday night, the center had a message for his point guard.
Wolves run Denver out of town and into Game 7 with 45-point victory
Negativity had filled the Wolves after their past three losses. There was finger-pointing around the team, Anthony Edwards said. So to prepare for Thursday's game, the coaching staff decided on an unexpected approach.
Timberwolves hammer Nuggets by 45 to force decisive Game 7
The Wolves went on a first-quarter run and ran away from the defending champions.
Can Wolves keep their cool? Their season depends on it.
Three consecutive losses to the Nuggets have resulted in some telling body language.
Jokic makes mockery of Wolves defense, scores 40 in Denver's win
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic scored 40 points without a turnover as Denver pulled away in the second half for a 112-97 victory that brought the Timberwolves within one game of elimination.
Read the recap: Wolves have no answer for Jokic, lose Game 5 to Nuggets
The Denver defense was able to throttle Wolves All-Star Anthony Edwards in taking series lead 3-2.
Gobert fined $75,000 for making 'money sign' in Wolves' Game 4 loss
The NBA said Wolves center Rudy Gobert made an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture that questions the integrity of the league and its game officials."
Wolves backfire: Denver ties series with a bit of help
Bad decisions and Timberwolves mistakes helped the Nuggets head back home to what is now a best-of-three series.
Read the Game 4 recap: Nuggets bounce past Wolves to even things at 2-2
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points for the Timberwolves but it wasn't enough as the Nuggets dissected the Wolves' top-rated defense all night.
Wolves stay calm after lopsided loss: 'Adversity will be good for us'
Resilience was the team's calling card during the regular season, and the Wolves are confident they can bring it into the playoffs after losing Game 3 at home.
Wolves stifled, humbled in 117-90 Game 3 loss to Nuggets
The Nuggets showed why they are the defending NBA champions, handing the Wolves their first playoff loss in a decisive rout at Target Center.
Read the Game 3 recap: Defending NBA champion Nuggets rout Timberwolves
The Wolves won the first two games of the series, but Denver rolled to a huge victory Friday.
How hundreds of shots per day and years of training built Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards is unquestionably the breakout star of the NBA playoffs. His longtime coaches explain what makes Edwards' game and work ethic so dynamic.
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA's social justice award
The All-Star played a key role in passing Minnesota's "Restore the Vote" bill.
Throwing away money: Murray fined $100K for tossing objects in Game 2
The NBA fined Nuggets guard Jamal Murray — but did not suspend him — for throwing multiple objects onto the floor during Game 2 of the playoffs.
Gobert misses Game 2 for Wolves after the birth of his child
The team attempted to find a way to have center Rudy Gobert return from the Twin Cities in time for the game at Ball Arena, but those efforts were unsuccessful given the timing and heavy winds that caused flight delays in Denver.
Hungry Wolves devour Nuggets with defense for 2-0 series lead
The 106-80 victory over Denver in Game 2 — featuring excellent defense without defensive ace Rudy Gobert in the lineup — was not an aberration. The Timberwolves had been building toward this night for several years.
Read the recap: Timberwolves dominate Nuggets 106-80
The Wolves didn't miss a beat in taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
'In a safe place.' Finch in charge while coaching from behind bench
Wolves players said there wasn't much of a difference in communication even though coach wasn't in his usual spot during the team's Game 1 win at Denver,
Two words about Game 1's fourth quarter: Naz Reid
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year will prove more valuable against Denver because of playoff matchups. He showed that with a sizzling fourth quarter for the Wolves in Game 1.
Edwards is brightest star as Wolves beat Denver in Game 1
The Wolves forced the league's probable MVP, Nikola Jokic, into seven turnovers while Anthony Edwards went off for 43 points against the Nuggets.
Read the Game 1 recap: Timberwolves pull away to beat Nuggets
Anthony Edwards (career playoff-high 43 points) and the Wolves had a big fourth quarter to win Game 1 of the playoff series.
Finch joins Wolves in Denver; availability to be determined
Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery on Wednesday, but could coach the team in Game 1 vs. the Nuggets on Saturday.
Wolves boss helped build Nuggets into 'best team in the world'
The Wolves want to challenge for that title now, since next season the luxury tax might come into play.
Meet Micah Nori, the coach filling in for Finch in a pinch
Wolves head coach Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday and the team has entrusted many of his duties to top assistant Micah Nori. One of Nori's goals? "Just don't ness it up."
Wolves shooting worse in playoffs. So why is the offense better?
In the regular season, Wolves had the top in the league. So far in the playoffs, it's the other side of the ball that is outpacing their opponents despite an unusual disconnect in the stats.
