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July 13, 2016
Ricky Rubio

Glen Taylor: Rubio injury is a bruise, isn't serious

Just as things seem to go right, Wolves fans are bracing for the worst.But the injury suffered by Ricky Rubio on Tuesday isn't serious, according to owner Glen Taylor.
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July 13, 2016
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve gives instructions to guard Lindsay Whalen (13) during a timeout.

NBA commissioner on Lynx: 'I am in absolute favor of players speaking out'

Asked about the Lynx T-shirts, commissioner Adam Silver said he wants players to speak on issues important to them, but is concerned 'about using our uniforms for political expression.'
July 12, 2016
Timberwolves' Wiggins: 'We're going to be a nightmare to play'

Timberwolves' Wiggins: 'We're going to be a nightmare to play'

The Wolves' Andrew Wiggins took in some NBA Summer League action on Monday and sounded pretty confident about the coming season.
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July 12, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kris Dunn missed Monday's NBA Summer League game with a concussion.

Dunn out with concussion, Wolves lose Summer League game by 31

Kris Dunn, the Timberwolves' No. 1 draft pick, did not dress for Monday's NBA Summer League game against Cleveland after suffering a concussion in Sunday's game against Toronto.
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July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan's career stats

San Antonio's Tim Duncan announced his retirement Monday after 19 years with the Spurs. His career statistics:
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July 11, 2016
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor

Timberwolves rehire 49ers' Ethan Casson as CEO

Less than a month after Rob Moor stepped down from his position as Timberwolves CEO, the team has filled the position with San Francisco 49ers executive Ethan Casson, a former Wolves vice president.
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July 11, 2016
Wolves' Kris Dunn making strong first impression in NBA Summer League

Wolves' Kris Dunn making strong first impression in NBA Summer League

Dunn was one of the best players in the league during the first weekend. Through two games he has 48 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks.
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July 10, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves first-round draft pick Kris Dunn, center, posed for photos with head coach and president of basketball operations, Tom Thibodea

Thibodeau: Wolves focusing on young core, but have room to deal

Tom Thibodeau indicated Saturday the process of building the Wolves into a contender will take time. So, perhaps, a big free agency splash might not have been the right move
Wolves
July 9, 2016

Reusse: 2008 NCAA champs reunite with Wolves

Brandon Rush led the Jayhawks with 25 points on 11-for-17 shooting in the semis. Freshman center Cole Aldrich played 13 minutes in the first half and had six points, six rebounds and three blocks.
Wolves
July 9, 2016
Golden State Warriors' newest player Kevin Durant, center, joins head coach Steve Kerr, left and general manager Bob Myers during a news conference at

Scoggins: Where's the loyalty? Today's sports stars are different

Kevin Durant is just the latest athlete to leave home to chase a title.
Wolves
July 9, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kris Dunn missed Monday's NBA Summer League game with a concussion.

Dunn stars as Wolves fall to Nuggets in summer league

The No. 5 pick in June's draft, Kris Dunn hit 10 of his 18 shots and added five rebounds, three steals and two assists in Las Vegas.
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July 8, 2016

Brandon Rush officially signs with Wolves

The veteran should provide strong 3-point shooting for the young Wolves.
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July 7, 2016
Target Center. photographed in Ocotber 2013 in downtown Minneapolis

Hartman: Target Center renovation begins in earnest

One of the most noticeable changes to the 26-year-old arena in downtown Minneapolis will start when the Lynx are on break for the Olympics next month.
Wolves
July 7, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves first-round draft pick Kris Dunn cracked a smile as he spoke to the media during an introductory press conference at Mayo Court

Wolves sign Kris Dunn to rookie contract

Team signs new draft pick one day before summer-league play begins in Las Vegas
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July 7, 2016
Ex-Wolves player Laettner owes creditors $14M, could face bankruptcy

Ex-Wolves player Laettner owes creditors $14M, could face bankruptcy

Five creditors, some of whom are former professional athletes, filed papers last week to try and force Laettner into bankruptcy.
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July 7, 2016
Brandon Rush, left, in a 2010 preseason game against the Wolves when he played for Indiana.

Brandon Rush enters 'good situation' with Wolves

Brandon Rush - a three-point specialist who spent four of the past five seasons with Golden State — agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
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July 5, 2016
Tom Thibodeau took a year off, and he is glad to be back. “You do miss the competition,” he said. “You miss the camaraderie.&#x20

Souhan: Lessons of NBA free agency aren't lost on Timberwolves

Amid the big moves, Minnesota did well by staying out of the fray.
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July 5, 2016
Durant ripped LeBron six years ago, then did the same thing

Durant ripped LeBron six years ago, then did the same thing

Durant ripped LeBron James six years ago after he announced on live TV "I'm going to take my talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat."
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July 5, 2016
Timberwolves first-round draft pick Kris Dunn

Wolves Summer League roster, schedule announced

Wolves begin play in Las Vegas on Friday.
July 5, 2016
Free agent big man Pau Gasol chose the Spurs instead of the Timberwolves.

Free agents seem to be in 'prove-it' mode with Timberwolves

Two cases show what Minnesota is still up against when it comes to luring free agents to this market and team.