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Towns likes what he's seen in a pair of Wolves draft prospects
Karl-Anthony Towns won't be making any decisions Thursday during the NBA draft. But the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year does have some insight into two potential Wolves' picks.
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Five players for the Wolves to consider with the No. 5 pick
The Wolves have the fifth overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Here are five players who could be available and might interest the team.
Bulls trade Derrick Rose; how might that impact Wolves, Jimmy Butler?
The trade is a signal that the Bulls are in a full-on rebuilding mode, increasing the likelihood that they'd move Butler if the right offer came along.
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Wolves announce a third preseason game
The Wolves announced Wednesday they will host a preseason game against Denver on Oct. 12 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.
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Wolves new GM says draft 'has makings of a fun day'
New Timberwolves president of basketball operations and coach Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden know they have to be ready for anything during Thursday's NBA draft.
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Scoggins: Be smart, Wolves. Don't trade any of your 'Big Three'
Now is not the time for the Wolves to deviate from a plan that finally makes sense, a blueprint that inspires belief and real optimism. Keep the core together.
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Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA title parade
Live video from Cleveland, where people are celebrating the NBA title won Sunday night by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NBA draft details
The first round begins at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Kevin Love redeems himself, but future still uncertain
Cleveland's third piece of the "Big 3" proved he can be valuable on the biggest stage and in the biggest pressure moments. Will this be enough to keep Kevin Love in a Cavaliers uniform?
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Could Wolves land another big man in the draft?
Leading the list is Dragan Bender, the big man from Croatia who has been near the top of many mock drafts and could be available at No. 5. And there are other intriguing options.
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Cleveland fans celebrate Cavaliers' victory
The Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 on Sunday night to take home the NBA championship trophy.
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A look at the top big men in the NBA draft
Here's a look at some of the top power forwards and centers in the NBA draft:
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NBA draft details
Here's the basic information about Thursday's NBA draft:
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Wolves have options — keep or trade — with No. 5 pick
When it comes to trading away or trading for one of the top five picks in the NBA draft, the Timberwolves are relative veterans.
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Reusse: On Father's Day, Flip Saunders missed by 'best of friends' son Ryan
This will be the first Father's Day for Ryan Saunders without his father Flip, whose relationship went far beyond a mutual devotion to basketball.
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'One ain't good enough.' Towns promises multiple NBA titles
The Timberwolves Rookie of the Year first tweeted "I need that feeling" before realizing he had more to share.
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Wheeling and dealing the No. 5 pick: a brief history
Here are some instances where a top-five draft pick was essentially traded for an established veteran. It's a move some believe the Timberwolves, with the fifth pick Thursday, might be willing to do:
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LeBron James, Steph Curry discuss Game 7
The Cavaliers became the first team to rally from a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit by beating the Warriors 93-89 on Sunday night. Series MVP LeBron James and Steph Curry spoke afterwards.
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NBA draft details
Here's all the pertinent info for Thursday's NBA draft:
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Cavaliers win NBA title, LeBron named MVP
The Cavaliers beat the defending champion Warriors 93-89 on Sunday to end a 52-year major sports championship drought in Cleveland. Basketball Insiders' Eric Pincus discusses the Cavs' win.
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Around the NBA
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
- Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
- Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
- Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
- Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
- Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
- Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
- Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
- Bucks' Damian Lillard has another fast start with 26 points in first half of Game 2 vs. Pacers
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