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Wolves
July 13, 2019

The Jarrett Culver file

A closer look at the Wolves' top pick.
Wolves
July 12, 2019
With Russell Westbrook in Houston, the silly Wolves speculation is over

With Russell Westbrook in Houston, the silly Wolves speculation is over

When it became clear that Russell Westbrook was out his way out of Oklahoma City, there was speculation he could be headed to the Wolves. But you didn't read that here.
Wolves
July 12, 2019
Former Gophers star Amir Coffey

Coffey stars in Clippers summer league win; Wolves get No. 3 tournament seed

Wolves
July 12, 2019
Josh Okogie was moved by an Emmitt Till exhibit on his first trip to Washington's National Museum of African-American History and Culture last season.

Behind the curtain: Josh Okogie gets inside look at 'Inside the NBA'

Josh Okogie spent a day with a handful of other NBA players seeing how NBA TV and TNT put together their programming as part of the league's job shadowing program.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Shabazz Napier might be a better fit for Wolves than Tyus Jones

Shabazz Napier might be a better fit for Wolves than Tyus Jones

Napier, whose one-year, $1.88 million contract became fully guaranteed Wednesday, might offer equal (or more) production than Tyus Jones next season for a fraction of the cost.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas

Hartman: Taylor stands behind Rosas as Wolves reshape roster

The Timberwolves decision to let Tyus Jones go to the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $28 million deal had to be difficult for owner Glen Taylor.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Keita Bates-Diop celebrated with Timberwolves teammates after a game in March at Target Center.

Wolves rally past Miami, stay undefeated in NBA summer league

The win advances Minnesota, which trailed by as many as 20 points, to the eight-team, single-elimination Summer League Tournament.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Tyus Jones

Tyus Jones: 'Minnesota will always be home'

Apple Valley's Tyus Jones, who is moving on with his career by joining the Memphis Grizzlies, released a statement Wednesday night thanking his fans.
Gophers
July 10, 2019
Ex-Gophers guard Coffey signs two-way contract with Clippers

Ex-Gophers guard Coffey signs two-way contract with Clippers

Former Gophers guard Amir Coffey, who led the team in scoring and assists last season, officially signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
Wolves
July 10, 2019
Timberwolves 2020: You can see the future from here

Timberwolves 2020: You can see the future from here

It's becoming clear that the Wolves are gearing up for the summer and fall of 2020 while treating the upcoming season as a way to see where they stand.
Gophers
July 10, 2019
Former Gophers Jordan Murphy (left) and Amir Coffey have played well in the NBA Summer League. Murphy comes off the bench for the Timberwolves; Coffey

Former Gophers Coffey, Murphy shine in NBA Summer League

Ex-Gophers standouts Amir Coffey and Jordan Murphy make an impression in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Coffey starts for the Los Angeles Clippers. Murphy comes off the bench for Timberwolves.
Wolves
July 10, 2019
Noah Vonleh drives to the basket against the Wolves in February.

Wolves makeover: Revamped roster big on youth, built for speed

Gersson Rosas said he views the lineup as "a point guard, wings and fives," with the idea of forcing other teams to adapt to what the Wolves are doing.
Wolves
July 10, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves Tyus Jones.

Goodbye, Tyus. Wolves won't match offer, Jones headed for Memphis

The Wolves tried to come up with a deal for the backup point guard and Apple Valley native as free agency began, but Memphis' offer would have put them up against the salary tax.
Wolves
July 10, 2019

Tyus Jones through the years

A look at Tyus Jones' start in basketball in Minnesota up through his time playing for the Timberwolves.
Wolves
July 9, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) headed to the net where he put up a third quarter basket. He finished with 25 points for the nig

Scoggins: Wolves can't let Towns conclude he'd be better off elsewhere

As superstars shuffle from team to team, the Wolves can't risk Karl-Anthony Towns becoming dismayed or tired of missing the playoffs -- and ultimately decide he'd rather play somewhere else.
Wolves
July 9, 2019
Wolves forward Keita Bates-Diop (left, defending against Denver's Paul Millsap in April) is trying to build off what he did last season, when he crack

Bates-Diop learning benefits of playing under control in NBA

It's evident when watching the Timberwolves in summer league that Keita Bates-Diop is among the most confident players on the floor. Can that translate in more success during the regular season?
Wolves
July 9, 2019
D'Angelo Russell knows he might not be in Golden State long

D'Angelo Russell knows he might not be in Golden State long

Almost as soon as Golden State nabbed Russell out from under the rest of the NBA (and most notably the Timberwolves), reports started emerging that his stay with the Warriors might not last long.
Wolves
July 9, 2019
Timberwolves rookie Jarrett Culver spoke with the media on his first official day with the team during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He reported

Too risky: Culver won't suit up for Wolves in Las Vegas summer league

Because the Wolves were not able to complete their draft-night trade with the Suns until Saturday, Culver was not allowed to participate in their summer league minicamp.
Wolves
July 8, 2019
For the first time, new Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas was allowed to discuss the signings of Noah Vanleh and the picku

Rosas: Wolves are making 'bets' with some signings

President Gersson Rosas said the Timberwolves are taking calculated risks with some of their signings this offseason.
Wolves
July 8, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) drives around Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Thursday, Ma

Tyus Jones set to sign offer sheet from Grizzlies

Because Jones is a restricted free agent, the Wolves have two days to match Memphis' offer sheet.