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Wolves
September 24, 2016
Kevin Garnett

Timeline: Kevin Garnett's 21 years in the NBA

Kevin Garnett's second stint with the Timberwolves has come to an end. Here's a look at his 21-year career:
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14)

Wolves center Pekovic ruled out for 2016-17

Nikola Pekovic's chronically sore ankle and Achilles will keep him out of action this season, according to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor.
Wolves
September 23, 2016
Twitter celebrates Garnett's career after reports he will retire

Twitter celebrates Garnett's career after reports he will retire

The tweets, photos, GIFs, and video clips mostly celebrated the Timberwolves star's long and successful career that began in 1995 as a 19-year-old.
Wolves
September 23, 2016
Watch Garnett's farewell video: 'Thankful for the love'

Watch Garnett's farewell video: 'Thankful for the love'

Legendary Wolves forward Kevin Garnett played 21 NBA seasons, and said goodbye via social media.
Wolves
September 23, 2016

Kevin Garnett career statistics

Wolves
September 23, 2016
Kevin Garnett.

Souhan: A grand exit might not be in the cards for Kevin Garnett

If Kevin Garnett is not going to become a part-owner or assistant general manager or loud voice at the end of the bench, he has no role in the New Wolves Order.
September 23, 2016
Do the Wolves have one of the most balanced, stable franchises in NBA?

Do the Wolves have one of the most balanced, stable franchises in NBA?

This season there are positive vibes about the Timberwolves coming from fans and pundits, both local and national.
Wolves
September 22, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) looked on during a game in April. Garnett played in 38 of the team's 82 games last season.

Wolves owner Taylor to Garnett: 'I need you to make a decision'

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said he is still is waiting to hear if Kevin Garnett wants to play another season. Meanwhile, ESPN reported Garnett and the team are in buyout talks.
Wolves
September 15, 2016
Karl-Anthony Towns (32)

The evolution will be televised: Every Wolves game on TV this season

It's the first time in team history every game will be televised. All but seven of the game will be on TV.
Wolves
September 14, 2016
Next generation: KAT makes like KG on magazine cover

Next generation: KAT makes like KG on magazine cover

Karl-Anthony Towns told Slam Magazine "Every time I'm with KG, it feels like, in my opinion, like I'm looking at myself in a mirror."
Business
September 14, 2016
The new scoreboard is seen as fans dance during the second half.

Made In Minnesota scoreboards grace Vikings and Wolves play spaces

Two Minnesota manufacturers - Daktronics and Digi International - made the synchronized scoreboards in U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Center.
Wolves
September 14, 2016
Cole Aldrich is doing a lot of traveling this summer before coming home to play for his hometown Wolves.

How Cole Aldrich spent his summer vacation

New Timberwolf Cole Aldrich and assistant Ryan Saunders are at a Basketball Without Borders camp, which is drawing players from all around Europe.
Randball
September 2, 2016
Karl-Anthony Towns walks down the hall at Target Center on his way to the announcement of his award of NBA Rookie of the Year.

Karl-Anthony Towns: 'No better time to be a Minnesotan'

Karl-Anthony Towns invited his Twitter followers to engage with him in what he termed a "quick, impromptu" question and answer session. He responded to more than 100 tweets.
August 30, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kris Dunn shoots against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 8, 201

Wolves' Kris Dunn will win NBA Rookie of the Year, peers say

The Timberwolves will have their third consecutive NBA Rookie of the Year winner — at least according to the rookies themselves.
Vikings
August 26, 2016
Wolves, Lynx, Vikings show off new attractions

Wolves, Lynx, Vikings show off new attractions

The Timberwolves and Lynx activated the largest scoreboard in the Upper Midwest and the Vikings showed off their new state-of-the-art interactive experience.
August 26, 2016
Revisionist history: KG, Iverson could have been Wolves teammates

Revisionist history: KG, Iverson could have been Wolves teammates

Former Philadelphia star guard Allen Iverson was amenable to a trade to the Timberwolves in 2006, in order to team up with Kevin Garnett.
South Metro
August 25, 2016
Former Gophers star Sam Jacobson, shown in this July 5, 2001 file photo, is facing felony charges over the sale of his house in Apple Valley.

Short sale of home brings felony charges for ex-Gopher basketball star, wife

The charges accuse Sam Jacobson of orchestrating a short sale of his Apple Valley house to his future wife, who quickly flipped it for a $176,000 profit.
Wolves
August 22, 2016
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James along Huron Road in Cleveland during the team's NBA Championship celebration on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (Phil

Will LeBron James play for USA in 2020?

Jerry Colangelo says the rest of the world needs to get its act together. Basketball Insiders' Steve Kyler & Noah Coslov react to that & discuss what Team USA may look like at the 2020 Olympics.
Wolves
August 21, 2016
U.S. center DeAndre Jordan yells out after slamming down a rebounded miss shot over Spain's Pau Gasol, right, at a Men's Basketball Semifinal at Cario

U.S. men's basketball team not dominant, but gold within reach

For a team that is undefeated, this tournament has been a relative struggle, but the coaching staff has found player combinations that have led to improved defensive performance.
Wolves
August 19, 2016
LaVine shows off 'unlimited' airtime starring in Nike commercial

LaVine shows off 'unlimited' airtime starring in Nike commercial

LaVine's most recent dunk stunt – though, surely it isn't real – jumping off a crashing car to take an alley-oop is featured in one of Nike's new "Unlimited You" campaign commercials.