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Wolves
December 1, 2019
Forward Keita Bates-Diop (shown against Phoenix earlier this month).

Bates-Diop waits, watches, responds off the bench for Wolves

The G League product has sparked the Wolves off the bench lately.
Wolves
November 30, 2019

Wolves-Memphis gameday preview

Minnesota is looking for a third straight win, something the Wolves haven't done since opening the season 3-0.
Wolves
November 30, 2019
The Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after being called for a technical foul as he is led away from a referee by teammates Robert Covington (33

Wolves look for improvement on home floor

The Timberwolves have been strong away from home but have lost their past four games at Target Center.
Wolves
November 28, 2019
The Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns drives against San Antonio Spurs' Jakob Poeltl during the first half

Timberwolves fend off foul trouble to win 113-101 in San Antonio

The Wolves won for the first time at the AT&T Center since April 17, 2013 and it came after Karl-Anthony Towns, Robert Covington and Ryan Saunders all picked up third-quarter technical fouls.
Wolves
November 27, 2019
Timberwolves forward Robert Covington celebrates a three-point basket with Jake Layman during a game against the Rockets earlier this month.

More corner threes? 'Lock in and make more of them.'

The Wolves were tied for third in the NBA entering Wednesday in overall three-point attempts at 39.5 per game. But they are 16th in corner threes at 7.1.
Wolves
November 27, 2019

Wolves-San Antonio game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Gophers
November 27, 2019
Ryan Saunders.

Will Wolves coach Saunders be part of 'College GameDay' on U campus?

Ryan Saunders and the Wolves are in talks with ESPN to see what kind of role Saunders might have on ESPN's "College GameDay," which is coming to campus.
Wolves
November 26, 2019
Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague and coach Ryan Saunders came to a mutual agreement about Teague coming off the bench.

Teague OK with bench role: 'I always just want to be able to help'

To veteran point guard Jeff Teague, the distinction of being a starter doesn't mean much as it might to some players.
Wolves
November 26, 2019

Wolves-San Antonio game preview

The Wolves continued their success on the road this season with a 125-113 win in Atlanta on Monday and have a stop in San Antonio scheduled for Wednesday. The Wolves are 6-2 on the road and 3-6 at home.
Wolves
November 26, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns filled up the stat sheet with 28 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists against the Hawks on Monday. He scored 1

Towns takes charge in second half as Wolves thump Hawks

The All-Star center finished two assists short of a triple-double, collecting 28 points and 13 rebounds. But he didn't have to carry the whole load.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

When you are a team that even optimistic fans would decide is a fringe contender to make the playoffs at best, stealing edges in subtle places can be of massive importance.
Wolves
November 25, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie, left, of Nigeria, beats Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura, of Japan, to the ball in the first half of an NBA bask

Knee soreness for Wolves' Okogie has been a lingering issue

The Wolves guard is expected to play at Atlanta in a homecoming of sorts.
Wolves
November 25, 2019
Forward Keita Bates-Diop (shown against Phoenix earlier this month).

Wolves' Bates-Diop continues to make his case for minutes

The second-year forward had another strong game against Atlanta on Monday.
Wolves
November 25, 2019

Wolves-Atlanta game recap

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns turned it up a notch in the second half with 15 points in the third quarter to help the Wolves erase a double-digit deficit. He finished with 28 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.
Variety
November 25, 2019
Profile of Wolves coach Saunders is mostly a tribute to his father Flip

Profile of Wolves coach Saunders is mostly a tribute to his father Flip

Ryan Saunders avoids shedding any tears during Tuesday's "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel" profile on the Timberwolves coach. But he comes pretty close.
Wolves
November 25, 2019
Jordan Bell swatted away a shot by former Timberwolf Dario Saric, one of his two blocks Saturday against Phoenix. Bell also had three points and nine

Bell's play for Wolves vs. Suns was step in right direction

The former Warrior had three points, nine rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 17 minutes.
Wolves
November 24, 2019

Wolves-Atlanta game preview

The biggest question for the Wolves (8-8) is just who will be available to play? The Wolves lost to Phoenix on Saturday with five regular rotation players out.
Wolves
November 24, 2019
Phoenix Suns' Frank Kaminsky, behind, guards Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday,

Shorthanded Wolves lose 100-98 to likewise shorthanded Phoenix

Karl-Anthony Towns tried to carry the Wolves with 31 points and 17 rebounds but his tying three-point attempt with 9.2 seconds remaining missed long.
Wolves
November 24, 2019
Timberwolves forward Robert Covington is set to return from a one-game absence for personal reasons in Monday's game against the Hawks.

Wolves' Covington expected to play Monday vs. Hawks

The forward will return from a one-game absence for personal reasons.
Wolves
November 24, 2019
Kelly Oubre Jr. fouls the Timberwolves' Keita Bates-Diop

G Leaguers find chance with Wolves amid injuries

Given the Wolves' personnel issues with five members of the rotation out for injury or personal reasons Saturday, coach Ryan Saunders had to look deep.