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Towns agrees to $214 million supermax extension. New deal runs through 2028
On Thursday night, Karl-Anthony Towns and a new Wolves front office took a big step in their commitment to building a winning team.
Wolves bolster roster by signing 6-9 Anderson from Memphis
Kyle Anderson spent four seasons in San Antonio before playing the last four with Memphis. Anderson averaged 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals, 0.7 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game.
Free agency opens, but Wolves moves likely to come in other ways
Don't expect the Timberwolves to be throwing around contracts like other teams. Roster changes for the coming season will likely come in other ways.
Newest Wolves have skills to grow before being able to contribute
It's a draft class President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and coach Chris Finch are not burdening with expectations to contribute immediately.
Prince returning to Wolves, gets two-year contract
The Timberwolves got a jump-start on free agency by keeping forward Taurean Prince from hitting the open market.
Finch says Nowell an important part of Wolves development this offseason
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch cited young guard Jaylen Nowell in a group of promising young, cornerstone players like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.
Connelly: Draft will have little impact on what Wolves do in free agency
With the draft over, now the Wolves turn their attention from one chaotic event to the other. Near the top of Tim Connelly's to-do list for the offseason is figuring out what's going to happen with point guard D'Angelo Russell.
Sorting out the Timberwolves' draft-day moves
Their first pick was Auburn center Walker Kessler at No. 22.
Auburn's Pearl: Wolves draft pick Kessler more than a rim protector
Walker Kessler's college coach, Bruce Pearl, says the center is able to defend multiple positions along the perimeter and has a good shooting form despite lackluster numbers.
Net gains: Wolves make draft-night trades, wind up with two first-round picks
The Timberwolves originally were set to pick at No. 19, but swung deals with Memphis and Houston to eventually pick at Nos. 22 (Walker Kessler) and 29 (Wendell Moore Jr.).
2022 NBA Draft Preview: TV, draft order, key prospects
The first round begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in Brooklyn. N.Y.
Picks, trades, potential: Everything on the table for Wolves at NBA Draft
Tim Connelly will have four picks at his disposal on Thursday night as he makes his first major moves as the Timberwolves president of basketball operations.
Four players who could be potential draft picks for the Timberwolves
The Wolves have the 19th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, here are four players that might be on their radar.
Will Holmgren follow Suggs' path again? Top prospect ready to find out
Chet Holmgren, the seven-footer from Minnehaha Academy, said it doesn't much matter if he is the top pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
Q&A: Connelly on the Wolves draft, Towns' future, Edwards and more
New President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly is arriving at the first crucial stretch of his tenure after being on the job for less than a month. He answered questions about the challenges ahead.
Chet Holmgren ready to bring unique skill set to the NBA
The former Minnehaha Academy and Gonzaga center is projected to go at or near top of the draft on Thursday.
Timberwolves to add Orlando Magic exec as senior vice president
Matt Lloyd will get a promotion in title as he moves from Florida to Minnesota.
'This team can do something special.' Connelly takes over Timberwolves
After being hired away from the Denver Nuggets, Connelly will hit the ground running with the NBA draft approaching quickly.
Towns named to third team All-NBA, eligible for 'supermax' extension
This is the second time Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has made an All-NBA team in his seven-year career, making him eligible for a lucrative contract extension.
New Wolves president Connelly gets $40 million deal, ownership stake
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore made it their mission to find a top-tier executive with a proven track record. Former Denver executive Tim Connelly is their choice as president of basketball operations.
Denver's Connelly closing in on deal with Wolves; will meet with Taylor
Glen Taylor, as current controlling owner, has final say in potential hiring of Tim Connelly as President of Basketball Operations after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez targeted Connelly for the job.
Wolves target Denver executive for president of basketball operations
Wolves ownership has been looking to reel in a big name to run its basketball operations, and the organization is seeking Denver's Tim Connelly, sources have confirmed.
Report: Wolves' Towns undergoes treatment for multiple injuries
Karl-Anthony Towns underwent stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injections for multiple injuries the center played through late in the season.
Timberwolves hire assistant GM from Memphis organization
Steve Senior worked in player development for the Grizzlies.
'Eternally grateful' Benz let go as Wolves play-by-play announcer
Timberwolves play-by-play announcer Dave Benz said he will not be returning as the team's play-by-play announcer after 10 seasons in that role.
Add or subtract? A Timberwolves player-by-player look ahead
A look at 16 of the team's players, with contract statuses and likely roles and goals as the Wolves try to keep improving and prepare for next season.
Growing Timberwolves will have higher expectations next season
The Wolves know they won't surprise anybody next season in a Western Conference that figures to be tougher than it was this season.
Finch openly supports Gupta being the next head of Wolves basketball operations
Head coach Chris Finch and and Sachin Gupta have helped each other run the team since the firing of Gersson Rosas. Both would like to see their partnership continue.
Where does Russell fit with the Timberwolves moving forward?
D'Angelo Russell is eligible to receive a contract extension this summer, but in the most crucial moment of the season in Game 6, the Timberwolves kept him on the bench.
Wolves give up another double-digit lead in fourth quarter, eliminated by Grizzlies
Any season that doesn't end in a championship is bound to end in some form of disappointment, but what was frustrating for the Wolves was they did this to themselves.
Taurean Prince would like to return to Timberwolves
The forward is an unrestricted free agent after the season and said the team's camaraderie and coach Chris Finch are two reasons he'd like to come back.
No easy way out: Timberwolves facing elimination from NBA playoffs
Memphis leads the best-of-seven series 3-2 as the teams meet Friday night in Game 6 at Target Center.
Wolves done in once again by poor late-game execution, shot selection
The Wolves built the best offense in the league this season with a free-flowing scheme that requires pace and ball movement. But those skills have often deserted them in the final minutes of this playoff series.
Morant makes Wolves pay for mistakes with last-second game winner
Once again, the Wolves were left to pick up the pieces from a game they led for most of the night, they should have won and for which they no one but themselves to blame for losing.
Memphis' Desmond Bane proving a tough cover for Timberwolves
The Grizzlies guard hit 15 three-pointers combined in Games 3 and 4. He has been open because the Timberwolves have focused on stopping Ja Morant.
Tonight's Game 5: Could it come down to one key statistic — again?
The series is more complicated than one statistic, but when the Wolves have kept the Grizzlies off the offensive glass, they have won. Will that hold true for Game 5?
Going to Towns, again and again, sparks Wolves to win Game 4 thriller
Karl-Anthony Towns was on fire start to finish — from the Wolves' opening three-pointer to the free throws that closed out the Grizzlies — in the 119-118 victory. He finished with 33 points and 14 rebounds.
'That's on me': Finch regrets lack of timeout call in Game 3 collapse
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said he apologized to the team in Friday's film session for not calling a timeout during a 21-0 Memphis run.
'It's a lot we can learn from': Game 4 will test Wolves' resilience
The Wolves have taken pride in their ability to bounce back from losses all season. They've never had to rebound from one quite like Thursday's collapse.
Wolves left to assess their mess after stunning collapse in Game 3 loss
Ahead of the Grizzlies by 26 points in the first quarter and 25 in the third, the Timberwolves disappointed their fans in an epic way.
'His motor is high.' Guarding Morant is difficult task for Wolves
Their focus has been on stopping Grizzlies guard Ja Morant from getting into the paint, but that's easier said than done. Morant's quickness and leaping ability are like few others in the NBA.
'Sticky' Timberwolves offense looks to get unglued in Game 3
Coach Chris Finch said smooth ball movement was a problem after the Wolves recorded only 16 assists as a team in Game 2 of their series against the Grizzlies.
Edwards explains his Game 2; Towns explains his leg kick habit
Edwards wasn't satisfied with his turnovers and shot selection but vowed to learn from it. Towns said the leg kick, which caused him to commit a foul, can be part of his shooting motion.
Jones fits well with Grizzlies, doesn't care he's facing hometown team
Former Apple Valley star Tyus Jones insists it didn't matter to him that the regular season ended with a chance for him to come home and face former team in the playoffs.
Wolves' shortcomings on display; Grizzlies rebound with 28-point blowout
The Timberwolves said all the right things ahead of Game 2. But the talk wasn't backed up by how they played in their 124-96 loss to Memphis, which evened the series at one game apiece.
Emotional Timberwolves trying to 'reserve energy' in playoffs
Guard Patrick Beverley told the team it can't get too high or too low in a playoff series.
The care factor: How Malik Beasley turned his season around
The Timberwolves guard shook off a slow start to the season and rounded into form after the All-Star break by investing in team over himself.
Edwards, McDaniels shine during introduction to playoff spotlight
In their first playoff game, Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels were standouts in the upset win over the second-seeded Grizzlies.
Edwards, Towns come up big for Timberwolves in Game 1 win over Memphis
Combining for 65 points, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Wolves to a stunning 130-117 victory over Memphis in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series.
Anthony Edwards: The endless joy of the young Timberwolves star
Given his incandescent smile and the unflappable bravado of his game, it might seem Edwards knew from the moment he picked up a basketball he was headed for the NBA.
McDaniels steps up with key block, three-pointer in Wolves' Game 1 victory
After stopping the Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Jaden McDaniels dropped a pivotal basket from the corner in the final two minutes.
Wolves toughened up after loss-filled start, became a playoff team
The Wolves went from a 4-9 record at the start of the season to the No. 7 seed thanks to resiliency in the face of difficulties throughout the season.
Timberwolves will need to keep Grizzlies off offensive glass
Memphis led the NBA in offensive rebounding while the Wolves were one of the worst defensive rebounding teams.
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Towns says he's 'in a good space' despite bad game against Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns entered a huddle of media Thursday knowing he had to answer for his performance in the Wolves' play-in victory over the Clippers. He didn't duck.
After sitting out play-in, McLaughlin set to contribute vs. Memphis
Timberwolves backup point guard Jordan McLaughlin didn't play against the Clippers despite a strong second half of the season.
Wolves' Beverley fined $30,000 by NBA for postgame celebration, language
The NBA fined Patrick Beverley in reaction to the veteran's "inappropriate statements during a media interview and on social media" after Tuesday's play-in win over the Clippers.
Wolves need repeat performances from Russell, defense in playoffs
D'Angelo Russell's shot-making and the team's aggressive defense could hold the key in a playoff series against Memphis.
Wolves rally into the playoffs as Target Center erupts in delirium
After Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out, the Wolves used a 16-2 run to defeat the Clippers and advance to the playoffs against Memphis.
Wolves boss Gupta still makes team decisions, but job isn't permanent yet
Sachin Gupta and coach Chris Finch, who received a four-year contract extension Monday, have a long history of working together from when they were in the Rockets organization.
'Just another game': Wolves prepare for play-in battle with Clippers
The Timberwolves lost three times to the Clippers earlier this season, but both teams have made many adjustments since then.
Finch gets four-year contract extension from Timberwolves
The team announced Chris Finch's deal a day before it has an NBA play-in game at home against the Clippers. Assistant coaches got extensions, too.
Timberwolves gameday: Play-in game against Clippers on tap
Los Angeles overcame lengthy absences for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George because of injuries to reach the doorstep to the playoffs.
Wolves play out the string, lose to Bulls ahead of play-in game
The Timberwolves lost to the Chicago Bulls 124-120 in their final regular season game, but in a welcome change for the franchise more meaningful games are coming.
In his return, Monroe sees Wolves pulling together for postseason
The center has had 10-day contracts with the Wolves, Wizards, Bucks and Jazz this season, and he'll add size and postseason experience in his second stint with the team.
Wolves-Chicago game preview
Both teams will move on after Sunday's regular-season finale, which has no bearing on the playoffs or play-in games.
Wolves defense has become a problem at the worst possible time
Whatever happens with their postseason situation, the Wolves know fixing the defense quickly is their top priority after yielding more than 130 points in four of their last five games.
Crunch time for Wolves with two games left before playoffs, starting Thursday vs. Spurs
Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs are looking to improve their playoff seeds in Thursday's game.
Wolves booed for poor defensive effort in lopsided home loss to Washington
It has been a while since the Wolves lost a game they shouldn't have to a lesser opponent. Tuesday against a Washington team without Bradley Beal, Minnesota allowed 72 points in the paint.
Injured McDaniels returns to Wolves' lineup with three regular-season games left
He had been out since March 14 with a high left ankle sprain.
Tuesday's Timberwolves-Washington game recap
The Wolves only had six offensive rebounds, well below their season average of 11.3.
Jordan McLaughlin keeps things humming for Timberwolves
The point guard has been key to the second-half resurgence of the team's bench; coach Chris Finch says, "He's been one of our best players, period."
