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Edwards' latest highlight-reel slam propels Wolves past Jazz
Anthony Edwards had his teammates in awe again; Naz Reid was the latest Wolves big man to depart because of injury.
Wolves need to find new way to contain Nuggets' Jokic
With Karl-Anthony Towns still out after knee surgery, Minnesota might have to rely on Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid to try and limit Denver star and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
Next-level awesome: With other stars out, Edwards kicks game up a notch
The Wolves didn't have Karl-Anthony Towns or Rudy Gobert in Utah, and still won easily because Anthony Edwards was the best player on the floor. It's part of a recent pattern.
Wolves' Conley shuts off phone, shuts down Utah in homecoming
This was the first time Mike Conley played in Utah since his trade to the Timberwolves, and he had a huge presence in ways beyond the 25 points he scored in the 119-100 win over the Jazz.
Conley, Alexander-Walker to make first return to Utah since joining Wolves
The two-game series will be Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker's first games back in Utah since the Jazz traded them to the Timberwolves last season.
Plagued by injuries, Warren revives his NBA career with the Wolves
After signing a 10-day contract with the Wolves, T.J. Warren quickly found a role in the team's rotation.
If Wolves want No. 1 seed, only the best performances will do
The Wolves have played four games without injured Karl-Anthony Towns. The push for the top seed in the Western Conference is likely to need more high-end performances.
Biggest comeback in 12 years boosts Wolves to win over Clippers
What looked like a rout of a loss turned into a rout of a win by the fourth quarter as Anthony Edwards sparked a rally by scoring 37 points in the 118-100 Timberwolves victory.
Wolves hope to avoid three-game losing skid at Clippers
The Timberwolves are hoping to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in their final matchup of the season with the Clippers, who have beaten them twice this season.
Reid making strong case for NBA's Sixth Man award
Whether starting or coming off the bench, Naz Reid will have more opportunities to put up big numbers with Karl-Anthony Towns injured.
Gobert fined $100K by NBA for gesture, criticism of officiating
Rudy Gobert said he was willing to accept a fine for making a money gesture at officials and publicly criticizing them after Friday's loss. The NBA made sure it was a hefty one.
Improvised Wolves lineup can't hold off Lakers in fourth quarter
With injuries sidelining Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, and two other rotation players, the Wolves were lacking on both ends of the court.
Wolves head west to take on D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers
The Timberwolves will look to shake off their loss at Cleveland as they face the Los Angeles Lakers.
These four Wolves players can fill void with Towns sidelined
Here's a look at some of the players and methods the Wolves might try to use to make up for what they're missing from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Headbanger's ball: Edwards scores 44, makes amazing block to seal Wolves win
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points. But the Wolves win over Indiana will be remembered for his game-ending blocked shot in which his head smacked the rim.
Towns to have surgery on torn meniscus, out at least 4 weeks
Karl-Anthony Towns will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Timberwolves look to slow down injury-plagued Cleveland
Timberwolves take on injury-plagued Cleveland team in a back-to-back road game
Wolves at Pacers preview: Minnesota to play without Towns; no timetable for return
Wolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns will miss the Pacers matchup in Indiana because of knee soreness.
Another blown lead as Wolves offense breaks down in loss to Clippers
The Wolves rushed to a 16-point lead in the first quarter, but little went right for them after that — including another batch of late-game mistakes.
Timberwolves look for season sweep against Blazers
Chris Hine's forecast: The Wolves have been taking care of business against lowly teams in the second of back-to-back games, and look for them to do so again vs. Portland.
Wolves players don't have to look far to find their worst enemy
The Wolves beat themselves more often than another team out-executes them when both teams play their best. As one player said, "All this stuff is self-inflicted."
Defense to play a role as Wolves look for another win vs. Clippers
Chris Hine's forecast: The Clippers, who are in fourth in the Western Conference, are down a key member of their rotation in Russell Westbrook.
Wolves add another veteran on 10-day contract to bolster front court
Pending completion of a physical, T.J. Warren will be the second 10-day contract the Wolves have signed this week.
Wolves can't catch up to Kings in 124-120 OT loss as Edwards leaves early
Anthony Edwards left the game at halftime for personal reasons, and the Wolves fell to Sacramento at home again despite Kings guard De'Aaron Fox's absence.
Wolves need McDaniels to be even-keeled to reach their highest potential
Jaden McDaniels can lock it down on defense, but struggles when emotions get the best of him. His teammates and coaches are working to help.
Kings gave Wolves rare home loss this season — can they do it again?
The health of Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox looms over this matchup, which will also feature the always fun battle between Domantas Sabonis and Rudy Gobert.
Edwards, Wolves take one half to get on track before topping Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards had 25 of his 34 points in the second half and played a key defensive role to lead the Wolves to their seventh win in eight games.
On night of pain and anguish, Wolves defeat San Antonio
Anthony Edwards returned to the game after a first-half injury scare, Karl-Anthony Towns was absent to mourn a friend's death and Towns' replacement in the starting lineup got hurt.
Wolves play back-to-back against hobbled Memphis
The Timberwolves might be without Karl-Anthony Towns for the second night of a back-to-back, but the Grizzlies are without the bulk of their starting rotation.
Towns to miss tonight's game against Spurs for personal reasons
The Wolves announced Tuesday afternoon that Karl-Anthony Towns would miss the game. It will be only the second time he has sat out this season.
Every great team has a glaring issue — the Timberwolves know theirs
At best, the Wolves offense is a symphony of ball movement and player movement. At worst, it unglues the team completely.
Timberwolves bounce back with decisive victory over Nets
Playing without an injured Rudy Gobert, the Wolves held a reeling Brooklyn team to 34% shooting in a game that saw tempers flare late.
Timberwolves return from All-Star break with 112-107 loss to Bucks
The Wolves were outscored 36-13 in the third quarter and could not fully recover the rest of the way.
Timberwolves set for back-to-back against Nets team in free fall
Brooklyn fired coach Jacque Vaughn during the All-Star break, the Wolves face the Nets on the second night of a back-to-back at Target Center.
Conley on new Wolves deal: 'This team is going in the right direction'
Mike Conley feels his contract extension benefits both sides and signaled a fresh direction for the franchise. He sticking with the Timberwolves because he wants to win.
Wolves return from All-Star break with huge battle with Bucks
The Timberwolves opened their current winning streak with a win over the Bucks in Milwaukee. This time, though, they'll have to face Damian Lillard.
Timberwolves to sign former first-round pick to 10-day contract
Justin Jackson played 23 games for the Celtics last season and has been playing with the Mavericks' G League affiliate this season.
Timberwolves, Conley agree on two-year contract extension
Point guard Mike Conley's leadership and steady hand guiding the offense, especially in late-game situations, have helped the Wolves reach the top of the Western Conference standings.
When KAT phoned Chris Finch, it was a call that changed the Wolves
Hours after being hired to replace the fired Ryan Saunders, Finch texted Karl-Anthony Towns with a tinge of uncertainty. He knew Towns and Saunders were close, and the new coach was unsure how the star would welcome him.
'We have a purpose.' Wolves will be gunning to win West after break
Winning the NBA title is the ultimate goal, of course. But the Timberwolves have reasons for wanting to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference that go beyond just the standings.
Towns scores 50; West allows 211 points in defenseless All-Star Game
Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns attacked the rim for dunks and layups with little to stop him. But nobody was being stopped in a game where 398 points were scored.
'We should relish it': Best-in-West Wolves celebrate All-Star moment
Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch are ready to represent the surprise team of the NBA at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Wolves grab 30-point lead in first quarter, take rocky road to blowout
The Timberwolves led 44-14, let Portland get close in the second half and then pulled away to head into the All-Star break atop the Western Conference.
'A happy Rudy is a good Rudy,' and his road-game suggestion is paying off
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert suggested the team play offense in front of its bench during the second half of road games, and the change has worked.
Timberwolves-Trail Blazers game preview: Wolves seek another win before All-Star break
The two-game series in Portland started Tuesday night with a Wolves victory. Minnesota will try to pick up another win in its finale before the All-Star break.
How Edwards got tough before scoring 41 points in Wolves win
After saying he was 'super close' to sitting out because of a sore knee, Anthony Edwards was told by a teammate to 'stop it and lock in.' The Wolves needed his effort.
Alexander-Walker's threes keep Wolves from too-familiar fate
The Wolves fell behind the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter and needed Nickeil Alexander-Walker to set them right with his shooting from afar.
Timberwolves-Trail Blazers game preview: Anthony Edwards questionable
The Wolves and Trailblazers will play twice in Portland, with the second game Thursday, in the final contests before the NBA All-Star break.
Wolves blitz Clippers in second half to dominate battle of West's best
The Timberwolves turned a tense first half into a rout by getting on the same page and outscoring the Clippers 40-19 in the third quarter.
Two of West's best, Timberwolves and Clippers, square off
The Wolves won the first of four meetings with the Clippers 109-105 on Jan. 14; this is the second.
Finch breaks down Morris' fit and role with Wolves: 'He's a winner.'
The team acquired Monte Morris near the trade deadline, and his new teammates are already giving him glowing reviews.
Wolves shut down Antetokounmpo, explode in third quarter to dominate Bucks
The Wolves' recent propensity to relinquish large leads took a hiatus, as Minnesota stretched a 10-point halftime lead to 27 on the back of a 39-22 third quarter.
Wolves trade for Morris, adding scoring, secure point guard play
Troy Brown, Shake Milton and a draft pick went to Detroit in the deal for point guard Monte Morris, who is well known to Wolves President Tim Connelly.
Bucks' Lillard could miss first meeting of season with Wolves
Standout Milwaukee point guard Damian Lillard is listed as questionable, while the Wolves need to reverse their recent second-half problems.
Yet another late-game failure drops Wolves into four-way tie for lead
The Timberwolves led by 22 at halftime before the Bulls caught them at the end of regulation and beat them in overtime.
Here are five players the Wolves could target at the trade deadline
A backup point guard and some outside scoring could be needs for the team, which has one of the NBA's best records but little draft cache.
Wolves face tricky test as Bulls stay competitive without LaVine
Chicago has a balanced attack and is fighting for a playoff spot after losing former Wolves guard Zach LaVine for the remainder of the NBA season.
Wolves look to bounce back from Magic loss vs. Rockets
Chris Hine's forecast: The Wolves have resembled the inconsistent group of last season, rather than the more mature unit of this season.
Are Wolves asking too much of their young players?
The Rudy Gobert trade gave the Wolves an urgency to win now. Are Anthony Edwards, 22, and Jaden McDaniels, 23, mature enough to handle big-time moments?
Wolves fall to Magic 108-106 as fourth-quarter troubles reappear
Orlando capitalized on the Wolves' immaturity and poor shot selection in a humbling loss at home.
'Best defender in the world' is not on the NBA All-Star team
Wolves center Rudy Gobert was left off the Western Conference squad, much to his teammates' dismay.
Edwards, Towns named All-Stars. Wolves could earn another major presence, too.
Two of the three players promoted by the Wolves were picked for the Feb. 18 game — and the team's play will determine if there could be an bigger Minnesota presence on the Western Conference bench.
Magic-Timberwolves game preview: Broadcast info, statistics and analysis
Chris Hines' forecast: Orlando has struggled of late, but big man Franz Wagner is back in the lineup for this matchup.
NBA All-Star reserves named tonight: Can Wolves get three spots?
Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert have been Western Conference All-Stars in the past and could bring a strong Wolves presence to the All-Star Game.
Wolves find their legs in second half, blow out Mavericks by 34 points
Dallas was missing its two stars in the backcourt and, after a slow start, the Timberwolves ended up holding an opponent to the fewest points allowed this season.
Wolves' Edwards fined $40,000 but won't stop fighting to get calls
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards complained about the officiating after Monday's win over Oklahoma City, even after the Wolves won. In one interview, he said it was like playing '8-on-5.'
Irving, Doncic out for Mavericks against Wolves
This is the final regular season meeting between the teams, and Dallas' Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are both out. Point guard Mike Conley is questionable for the Wolves.
Wolves win battle of Best in the West by shutting down Thunder
The Timberwolves came back from their worst week of the season with a winning effort that showed they may have learned from recent struggles.
How literature changed the life and career of Wolves' Alexander-Walker
The 25-year-old was "terrified" when the Wolves traded for him last season, but a focus on reading to find purpose and meaning, Nickeil Alexander-Walker found his niche.
Timberwolves-Spurs game preview: Broadcast information, stats and analysis
San Antonio has the worst record in the Western Conference despite the strong play of rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Wolves survive sloppy fourth quarter, hold off Brooklyn with defense
Credit the defense, which came through in ways not seen in recent games and made up for some odd offensive decisions in the final minutes.
Timberwolves-Nets game preview: Mike Conley questionable for tonight
The Wolves are 2-2 on the second night of back-to-backs this season, but 0-2 on the road in those situations.
Wolves topple Wizards and move past bad loss from two nights earlier
Anthony Edwards had 38 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 27 as the Wolves beat lowly Washington 118-107 two nights after a brutal defeat to Charlotte.
Wolves look to regroup vs. Wizards after a devastating loss
After an embarrassing defeat to the Hornets, the Wolves get another chance to trounce one of the Eastern Conference's weaker teams.
Wolves and fans see payoff after patience with Gobert
Players had to learn to work with the defensive-minded center, and now he leads the league's top-ranked defense.