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NBA's wish to keep Wolves in Minnesota more important than contract language
There is no stipulation in the Wolves sale contract to keep team here, but it's not that important.
Wolves' minority owner files suit against Taylor alleging breach of contract in sale
The lawsuit, filed in the District Court of Minnesota by Meyer Orbach, also said there was no stipulation in the proposed $1.5 billion sale of the franchises to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez that would keep the team in Minnesota.
Timberwolves assistants Vanterpool and Gates won't return next season.
Chris Finch, who took over on Feb. 21, will restructure some of his staff for 2021-22.
Where do the Wolves stand heading into the offseason? A player-by-player breakdown
A dismal start left the team out of the playoffs, but meshing and emerging talent toward the end of the season showed signs of promise
Rookie Edwards exits with a vow: 'I'm ready to go to the playoffs'
Season-ending interviews can be a bit stale. But Anthony Edwards turned up the volume when talking about what he expects next season.
Towns looks to better tomorrow with Wolves after strong finish to season
Karl-Anthony Towns sees a culture as the key to winning and reaffirmed his commitment to be part of the team going forward.
Wolves end trying season with win over Dallas; Edwards has big night
The Wolves played loose and well in their final game, showing the promise of their up-and-coming roster and showing off Rookie of the Year-hopeful Anthony Edwards.
Wolves-Dallas gameday preview
The Wolves prepare for their season finale while the Mavericks prepare for the playoffs.
Listless Timberwolves can't shoot in loss to injury-plagued Boston
Celtics walked away with a breezy 124-108 victory.
Wolves basketball boss believes he has built a winner
Two years in, Gersson Rosas says he is seeing potential in his roster.
Wolves-Boston gameday preview
The Wolves play their penultimate game of the season against a struggling Celtics team.
Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore officially reach agreement on buying Wolves, Lynx
The teams are being sold by Glen Taylor for $1.5 billion.
A-Rod, Taylor reach agreement, sale of Wolves and Lynx nears finish line
Glen Taylor has an agreement for the $1.5 billion sale of the teams to former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore, a source confirmed.
Wolves closing season with solid tests from playoff-bound opponents
After soundly beating bottom-feeders Orlando and Detroit, the Wolves end their schedule with three games against tougher opponents who will be a measuring stick of progress,
Lore says negotiations with Taylor for Wolves, Lynx 'getting close to the finish line'
Entrepreneur Marc Lore told Bloomberg that talks with Glen Taylor to purchase the franchises are going well.
Wolves thump Pistons, continue to value winning over draft positioning
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points to lead the Wolves, while the undermanned Pistons committed 28 turnovers.
Taylor/A-Rod sale talks for Wolves ongoing despite exclusivity window closing
A 30-day exclusivity window between Wolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor and prospective new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore has expired. But talks are ongoing.
Weary Towns reflects: 'I came a long way in this year'
Karl-Anthony Towns went over to his father Karl Sr. and cameras caught him letting out a few emotions before taking the Mother's Day game.
Wolves demolish Magic, step up in standings as foes fall toward draft
The next few games will have a lot to say about whether the Wolves maximize their odds of retaining a top-three pick in the upcoming draft or lose it due to terms of the Andrew Wiggins trade.
Wolves' Nowell has to adjust his game after returning from injury
Guard Jaylen Nowell said he tried to rush back from a right tibia contusion, and then needed to shut himself down again.
A cut above: Meet the go-to barber for Wolves, other NBA stars
Akeem Akway is the barber of choice for Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyus Jones and other NBA stars, but his talents run deeper both in terms of business and life experiences.
Towns, Edwards stick up for each other after Wolves loss to Heat
Karl-Anthony Towns stumped for Anthony Edwards to be rookie of the year while Edwards said Towns' late-game interaction with Jimmy Butler was nothing important.
Frustrations flare up as Wolves lose to Miami 121-112
D'Angelo Russell was ejected in the third quarter, part of four technical fouls for the Wolves on Friday night during a contentious game in Miami.
Timberwolves take small steps to improve poor defense
New coach Chris Finch's philosophy — less thinking, more running — is exhausting, but his young, athletic team is doing a better job of contesting shots.
Edwards wins conference top rookie award for second month in row
The first overall pick in the 2020 draft averaged 21.6 points as the Wolves went 8-8.
Wolves let 10-point lead fizzle in overtime loss to New Orleans
Minnesota's offense stagnated after getting a 10-point late and they had no answer for Zion Williamson, who bullied them all night for 37 points. and got six fouls each on Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid.
Wolves build strategy into completing COVID vaccinations
After their win over Golden State on Thursday night, the Timberwolves attended to some necessary business before heading home.
Wolves' Culver shutting down season, will undergo ankle surgery
Jarrett Culver hadn't played in five games and had been out of the rotation for weeks before the Wolves announced he would officially miss the rest of the season because of an ankle injury.
Winning streak bringing much-needed good vibes to Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards said the locker room is a more pleasant place to be after four consecutive victories.
Edwards dominates late; Wolves beat Warriors for 4th win in row
After a slow start and being challenged by his coaches, rookie Anthony Edwards took over the game with his offense in the fourth quarter.
Culver to have ankle surgery, will miss rest of Timberwolves season
Second-year guard Jarrett Culver will have an arthroscopic procedure in early May.
Despite criticism, Wiggins has 'nothing but love' for Minnesota
The disdain Andrew Wiggins endured here hasn't stopped for him with Golden State. Recently, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said he would trade the ex-Wolves player for 'a box of cookies.'
Thriving off the bench, Russell puts injury behind him
Point guard D'Angelo Russell has been providing an offensive spark since his 26-game absence while settling into a sixth-man role.
Make it three in a row: Instead of tanking, Wolves are streaking
Ignoring available excuses, the Wolves scored eight straight points after Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out to clinch the win, No. 999 in franchise history.
Vanderbilt, Hernangomez spark Wolves to win over Rockets
Jarred Vanderbilt's hustle late helped Wolves earn the win while Juancho Hernangomez scored a season-high 22.
Draft drama: Will Wolves lose their first-round pick to Golden State?
Golden State would get Minnesota's pick if it is No. 4 or lower as part of the Russell-for-Wiggins trade. Here's a look at where things stand now.
Wolves steal winning streak with Russell's lay-up, game-ending defense
The Wolves accomplished what they hadn't done since the first two games of the season: Win consecutive games.
Wolves make just enough stops to pull away from Sacramento 134-120
Karl-Anthony Towns figured big in a decisive 14-0 fourth-quarter run, finishing with with 26 points, 18 rebounds and five assists. D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards each had 28 points.
Wolves players feel 'sense of relief' and hope after Chauvin found guilty
"For me it's accountability more than anything," Josh Okogie said. "To me if justice was really served, George Floyd would still be here today
Russell's minutes expected to rise but he'll keep coming in off the bench
Wolves coach Chris Finch likes how D'Angelo Russell fits in with the second unit.
Wolves have the worst three-point shooting defense in NBA. Here's why
Coach Chris Finch's emphasis on trying to limit drives to the basket carries an inherent cost that was on display during the team's one-sided loss to the Clippers.
Strength vs. weakness: Clippers' three-point shooting way too much for Wolves
The Clippers are the best three-point shooting team in the league; the Wolves have the worst three-point defense in the league.
Wolves' Vanderbilt gets another dose of playing time
The forward is averaging 5.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, and coach Chris Finch said Vanderbilt was likely to keep playing in the short term to see if he can build off his good week.
Window of opportunity: Wolves gave Finch shot at being NBA head coach
Chris Finch is always adapting as a basketball lifer, this time as a rookie NBA head coach.
Family likes the look of post-vaccination Okogie
Josh Okogie is shooting better of late and says his brother has a guess why: "He thinks it's the vaccine."
Towns addresses killing of Daunte Wright; calls the act 'embarrassing'
Karl-Anthony Towns said he is saddened after another death occurred at hands of police in place he calls home.
Wolves get KAT back, pin a loss on Butler's Heat
Miami made it a close game late on Friday but was turned away by the Wolves, who welcomed Karl-Anthony Towns back to the lineup after missing two games.
'How long until they leave?' Why moving Wolves could be complicated
Even years after Glen Taylor isn't the owner, the NBA might well be the backstop that keeps the Wolves in the 14th-largest media market in the country.
Taylor: 'We have it in the contract' to keep Wolves in Minnesota
Wolves owner Glen Taylor also says NBA wouldn't support a potential move of the franchise out of Minnesota.
With 'mixed emotions,' Wolves play on and lose to Brooklyn 127-97
After postponing the game from Monday to Tuesday afternoon, the Wolves and Nets took the court for warmups with shirts that said "with liberty and justice for all" — the final line of the Pledge of Allegiance
Okogie keeps speaking out on police brutality: 'It's sickening … and it just has to stop.'
Josh Okogie spoke passionately about his emotions in the wake of Daunte Wright's killing with the trial of Derek Chauvin happening at the same time in downtown Minneapolis.
Timberwolves will play Nets today after Monday postponement
The makeup game is set for 3 p.m. at Target Center, with no fans in attendance.
In wake of shooting, Timberwolves postpone game with Nets
The teams were to meet at Target Center on Monday night before the announcement was made.
Towns, Russell shine late in Wolves' victory over Bulls
Timberwolves fans have wondered what it might look like when D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns get to play together.They're starting to get some answers and the returns have been positive.
An emotional day for Towns as Wolves hold off Bulls
The Wolves star spoke of family and his team's potential new owners after a victory over old friend Zach LaVine.
Chris Finch excited about pending Wolves sale to Alex Rodriguez
The Wolves coach noted that the retired baseball star would add 'sex appeal' to the organization.
Wolves-Brooklyn gameday preview
The Wolves haven't fared well in the back end of back-to-backs, but at least they won't have to deal with either James Harden or Kyrie Irving.
Alex Rodriguez, billionaire Marc Lore enter agreement to buy Timberwolves, Lynx
Former MLB player is on a "pathway" to controlling ownership of the organization with associate and friend Marc Lore. If the sale goes through, change wouldn't happen overnight. Glen Taylor would still be the controlling owner until 2023.
Russell's clutch play again points to promise alongside Towns
"There's something special," Karl-Anthony Towns says of pairing with D'Angelo Russell.
Wolves coach Finch ponders how best to meld and separate Russell, Towns
Chris Finch says he'll change it up when D'Angelo Russell's minutes restrictions is lifted.
Tatum goes off, Wolves go cold and lose 145-136 in overtime at Boston
Boston's Jayson Tatum scored a career high 53 points as the Wolves lost control of the game late in the third quarter and early in the fourth.
Consistency, defense still plaguing Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards said maintaining the type of effort they showed in the second half Wednesday has been harder than it should be
Sound familiar? Indiana foils Wolves' comeback bid, wins 141-137
A poor start, followed by a scramble to come back once again didn't pan out. The Wolves still haven't won back-to-back games since the first games of the season.
Wolves players, coaches and staff get COVID-19 vaccinations
Coach Chris Finch calls getting the shots his civic duty.
Timberwolves way ahead of the game as they prepare to open doors to fans
Some 3,000 fans to be greeted by well-rehearsed guidelines at Monday's game against the Kings.
Finch's late-game mind-set? Save the Wolves' possessions
Wolves coach Chris Finch said a desire to save possessions late plays into his challenge strategy, which is usually not to challenge anything early in a game.
Finch lets starters play heavy minutes in Wolves loss to 76ers
Three Timberwolves players logged over 40 minutes on second night of a back to back set of games. "Trying to win the game. Whatever it would take," coach Chris Finch said.
Nearing sad anniversary, Towns pours in 39 but Wolves fall short
Nearly a year after his mother's death, Karl-Anthony Towns turned in one of his best performances of the season but it wasn't enough for the Wolves.
Edwards says Wolves should be more focused before games
Anthony Edwards, named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month, believes attention to detail would help avoid slow starts.
Edwards is NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month
He had the third-best scoring month among teenagers in league history.
McDaniels 'special' in Timberwolves win over Knicks
Coach Chris Finch said he couldn't recall another rookie having an impact defensively like McDaniels has had.
Edwards takes over as Wolves mount comeback to beat Knicks 102-101
The Wolves played from behind most of Wednesday night until Anthony Edwards helped bring them back. Edwards finished with 24 points while Malik Beasley had 20, including the winning three.
