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Wolves
October 18, 2017
Souhan: What happened to Teague in the 4th quarter?

Souhan: What happened to Teague in the 4th quarter?

Trailing in the fourth quarter, Tyus Jones ran the Wolves down the stretch, which would seem to be what you would want the veteran point guard to do.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) moved the ball down the court in front of fellow guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second quarter Saturday.

Butler wants to know if Wolves will be 'the toughest team' no matter what

Fans are curious to see what this remade team looks like and someone asked the team's newest star, Jimmy Butler, for the biggest question he has about the Wolves.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
Souhan: Butler's arrival makes this the best roster in Wolves history

Souhan: Butler's arrival makes this the best roster in Wolves history

The last time the Wolves added a quality guard to a team that looked ready to win, Sam Cassell took them to the Western Conference finals. And Butler is a better player than Cassell ever was.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, left, drives past Golden State Warriors' Damian Jones during the basketball match of the 2017 NBA Global Games i

Souhan: Timberwolves should win close to 50 games

How quickly can new players become acclimated to one another while playing under increased expectations?
Wolves
October 18, 2017
The addition of Jamal Crawford (11) has given the Wolves a capable three-point shooter.

Thibodeau asks Wolves for more three-point shots

The keys to that number growing, the coach said, are transition play, getting threes off offensive rebounds and executing out of double teams.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
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Is this finally the year for the Wolves to dazzle?

With trades and free-agent signings bringing more star power and maturity, will the Wolves perpetual future finally yield to a winning present? The answer will begin to come into focus during Wednesday's season-opener.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
Jeff Teague (0) signed a three-year, $57 million deal as a free agent on June 30 and will replace the traded Ricky Rubio as the starting point guard.

Meet the Wolves newcomers: Butler, Gibson, Teague and Crawford

These four players will go a long way in determining how much the Wolves can improve this season.
Wolves
October 18, 2017

Wolves-San Antonio game preview

With a revamped lineup that now includes three players who averaged better than 23 points per game last season — Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and newcomer Jimmy Butler — the Wolves open their season with legitimate playoff expectations.
Wolves
October 17, 2017

Here's the Wolves' opening-night roster

Here's the roster that will go against San Antonio on Wednesday night:
Wolves
October 17, 2017
Nemanja Bjelica

Healthy Bjelica looks to regain touch with Wolves

The best stretch of his NBA career ended last year when he injured a foot.
Local
October 17, 2017
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Glossy new Target Center unveiled after multiyear renovation

Target Center's $140 million renovation gives a new-look team a new-look arena.
Wolves
October 17, 2017
The Warriors' Stephen Curry drove past the Timberwolves' Jeff Teague during their preseason NBA game in Shanghai, China.

Scoggins: Get better or get left behind in Western Conference

The Wolves could become the most improved team in the NBA this season, but they'll face a steep climb because of the quality of other teams in the conference.
Wolves
October 16, 2017
The exterior of the newly renovated Target Center.

Flurry of offseason player movement adding intrigue to NBA season

The Wolves' draft-night trade with Chicago for three-time All-Star Jimmy Butler was the first thunderbolt transaction in a dizzying summer.
Wolves
October 16, 2017

Wolves' key dates

Friday is the home opener against the Jazz, with former Wolf Ricky Rubio at point guard.
Wolves
October 16, 2017
The Warriors' Kevin Durant held the NBA Finals MVP trophy during a parade and rally celebrating the Warriors' NBA championship in Oakland, Calif., in

Jerry Zgoda's Western Conference power rankings

Barring a major injury or two, is there really any reason for the other 29 to roll out the balls? The big question could be: Will the Warriors win 70?
Wolves
October 16, 2017
Kyrie Irving is gone to Boston, but LeBron James (left, scrambling for a loose ball against the Warriors Stephen Curry) remains and that will be enoug

Jerry Zgoda's Eastern Conference power rankings

Kyrie Irving is gone to Boston, but LeBron James remains and that will be enough to keep the Cavs one of the top teams in the East.
Wolves
October 16, 2017
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2)

Spurs say All-Star Leonard won't play Wednesday against Wolves

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard needs more time to get his injured thigh muscle right.
Wolves
October 16, 2017
Remodel sneak peek: It's Target Center, but it's not Target Center

Remodel sneak peek: It's Target Center, but it's not Target Center

The new ticket lobby at Target Center a perfect microcosm of the entire $140 million project — and, really, the entire Timberwolves franchise.
Wolves
October 15, 2017
Target Center interior with new scoreboard and improved seating, seen in July.

Renovated Target Center lures Wolves back for an encore workout

The newly renovated Target Center will make its official debut in Friday's home opener. But the players and coaches have had a good look at it.
Wolves
October 14, 2017
New Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague said: "I'm going to push the ball, that's what I do."

The answer seems clear for the Timberwolves: Let's run

Tom Thibodeau now has the pieces to push the tempo.