Playing without both Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, the Wolves attempted some new lineups, with little success.
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It’s OK to want more from the Wolves, even though they’re on track for their fifth consecutive trip to the playoffs.
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Scoggins: Wolves well-positioned in West after Tim Connelly’s trade deadline
Swapping out the seldom-used Rob Dillingham for Ayo Dosunmu was a huge boost to the team’s bench.
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After brief period of shock, Mike Conley finds he's back home
The man he was traded for, Ayo Dosunmu, will likely eat up most of the minutes Conley would play.
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Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves after being traded twice at the deadline
The Charlotte Hornets bought out Mike Conley’s contract, enabling him to return to Minnesota for a pro-rated minimum deal.
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RandBall: As NBA grapples with tanking, Ant’s star continues to rise
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards put on a show this weekend, winning NBA All-Star MVP and hanging out with Barack Obama.AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 16, 2026
Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in NBA All-Star Game
Anthony Edwards has said it boldly and confidently for years. He intends to be the best basketball player in the world.
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Analysis: Will the collective weight on the Timberwolves be lifted with another playoff run?
Things are heavier than usual around the team, starting with the overall moodiness of players and that effect on games.
AuthoredChris Hine
AuthoredChris HineFebruary 13, 2026
Souhan: Popular criticisms of the Wolves may be true. They’re also overblown.
The Wolves, for all their faults, have a better record at the All-Star break than they did a season ago.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanFebruary 12, 2026
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RandBall: On Jessie Diggins, the Timberwolves and doing the difficult thing
Knowing what you should do and actually doing it are two different things.AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 12, 2026
Scoggins: Timberwolves have pinballed between dynamic and disinterested
Hey, don’t believe me? This team has indicted itself with harsh words as the seasons progressed.AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsFebruary 12, 2026
Takeaways: Julius Randle scores 41 points as Timberwolves blitz Blazers 133-109
Randle was a strong candidate to play in the All-Star Game on Sunday, but was not chosen and will head to the beach instead.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker appreciates the love from Minnesota
The veteran guard left the Timberwolves for free agency and the Atlanta Hawks after reinventing himself here.
February 11, 2026
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