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Wolves
July 16, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves first round draft pick Tyus Jones.

Wolves might look for a veteran point guard

The only backups to Ricky Rubio now are Lorenzo Brown and Tyus Jones.
Wolves
July 16, 2015
Portland Trail Blazers' Malcolm Thomas passes around Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half of an NBA summer league b

Towns has double-double but Wolves lose Vegas finale

The Wolves finished 1-3 in Las Vegas by losing their tournament opener to Portland.
Wolves
July 15, 2015

Chart: Nemanja Bjelica at a glance

He played the last two seasons for Fenerbahce Ulker in Turkey, finishing last season as Euroleague MVP
Wolves
July 15, 2015
Wichita State guard Nick Wiggins, in 2014. Wiggins, older brother of Andrew Wiggins, is with the Wolves during the NBA Summer League.

Wolves add another Wiggins to summer league team

Andrew's older brother, Nick, is getting a chance in Las Vegas to showcase his talent in the Summer League.
Wolves
July 15, 2015
Bjelica happy to finally join the Timberwolves

Bjelica happy to finally join the Timberwolves

It was five years ago that Nemanja Bjelica, just drafted by the Timberwolves, came to Minneapolis to have his picture taken with the rest of the team's draftees.
Wolves
July 14, 2015
KG runs with Wolves' summer league crew

KG runs with Wolves' summer league crew

With his new contract signed, Kevin Garnett shared time and wisdom with youngsters during a Summer League practice in Las Vegas.
Wolves
July 14, 2015
Nemanja Bjelica (8)

Wolves announce signing of Euroleague MVP Bjelica

The team did not release terms of the contract, but it has already been reported that it will be a three-year deal worth nearly $12 million.
Wolves
July 14, 2015
Kevin Garnett (21) gave Andrew Wiggins a high five in the fourth quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com, February 25, 2015, Minneapolis,

Scoggins: Be realistic about what KG brings to Wolves' table

In the best case, Kevin Garnett provides a version of the value that Torii Hunter has brought to the Twins.
Wolves
July 13, 2015
Wolves' Payne puts his best foot forward

Wolves' Payne puts his best foot forward

At 6-10, Adreian Payne gives the Wolves legitimate NBA power forward size and athleticism.
Wolves
July 12, 2015
Tyus Jones gives Wolves more on second day

Tyus Jones gives Wolves more on second day

Timberwolves rookie point guard Tyus Jones promised his coach he would do better on Saturday's second day of Las Vegas Summer League play than he did the first, and he did so the way any member of his generation might.
Wolves
July 11, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger (10) goes down to the floor but is able to maintain possession of the ball during the second quarter aga

Wolves free up cap space by trading Chase Budinger to Pacers

The Timberwolves dealt the 27-year-old wing player to the Pacers for three-point shooting forward Damjan Rudez.
Wolves
July 11, 2015
In this file photo from July, Minnesota Timberwolves first round draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns ran the court during a team scrimmage at Target Center.

Sunday Q&A: Karlito Towns, invisible friend/imaginary voice of Karl-Anthony Towns

Karlito Towns, the imaginary friend of Wolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, discusses all things about the No. 1 pick of the 2015 NBA draft.
Wolves
July 11, 2015
Wolves' Towns at ease in Summer League debut

Wolves' Towns at ease in Summer League debut

As if he didn't know so already, new Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns recognized he had a classic case of rookie nerves after he chucked a shot in the opening moments of his first real NBA action and it hit nothing but desert air.
Wolves
July 10, 2015
Kevin Garnett (21) walked off the court at the end of the game. Minnesota beat Washington by a final score of 97-77. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@start

Kevin Garnett signs two-year contract with Wolves

Five months after he came back home, Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett on Friday officially, finally, committed to play two more NBA seasons as he intended to so from the beginning.
Wolves
July 10, 2015
Zach LaVine (8) was defended by Tyus Jones (1) during a team scrimmage at Target Center.

NBA Summer League starts Friday with Wolves-Lakers

An 11-day, 24-team summertime tournament featuring mostly rookies and second-year players starts Friday.
Wolves
July 10, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves fans cheer for rookie Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones during an NBA basketball scrimmage in Minneapolis, Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

'It's different right now': Fans flock to see new Wolves

Fans lined up for blocks to watch the Timberwolves rookies and a few returning stars in a scrimmage at Target Center. Here's what it looked and sounded like.
Wolves
July 10, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32).

Hartman: Fans enthusiastic for Wolves turnaround

Flip Saunders said the team has worked hard to stockpile its roster with young, gifted athletes.
Wolves
July 9, 2015
More than 15,000 pack the house for teen Wolves

More than 15,000 pack the house for teen Wolves

A crowd of 15,200 waited in long lines and showed up at Target Center for a scrimmage that featured first-round draft picks Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones.
Wolves
July 9, 2015

Gallery: Wolves scrimmage in front of a packed house

A crowd of more than 15,000 showed up at Target Center to watch the newest Timberwolves.
Wolves
July 9, 2015

Chart: How the Wolves' new draftees did

All eyes were on Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones during the scrimmage. How they fared: