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Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
"Nazy," as he's called by those closest to Naz Reid, is a top candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. His path to the Timberwolves included a second family in New Jersey, a 14-year-old car and a risk that brought great reward.
Wolves' Edwards named to Team USA for Paris Olympics
Guard Anthony Edwards expressed his excitement to be joining other NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry on the team. He will be the fourth Wolves player to play for the U.S. in the Olympics.
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history.
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Wolves vs. Suns series opens Saturday; series dates are set
The best-of-seven series opens with games at Target Center on Saturday afternoon and Tuesday before moving to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4. Here's the schedule and TV information.
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Reusse: Success on court helped Timberwolves do strong business
CEO Ethan Casson was prepared for the Wolves finally roaring through an impressive regular season.
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How Chris Finch went from Division III basketball to top NBA coach
The co-author of the new book, "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," joined Michael Rand on the podcast to talk about Finch's route to the Timberwolves.
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Worrying about Wolves-Suns matchup not just usual Minnesota pessimism
Even in the midst of a wonderful regular season, the Wolves have been staring at the likelihood of a tough first-round playoff series. Fans have been worrying about it for months — and they weren't wrong.
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Wolves vs. Suns: Will playoffs be a repeat of regular season?
First in the West and in defensive ranking most of the year, the Wolves now face a Phoenix team that finished strong and is more gifted than a typical sixth seed.
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Suns scorch Wolves to sweep season series, set up playoff rematch
Losing to Phoenix dropped the Wolves to the No. 3 seed in the NBA West. Losing also set up a steep playoff challenge against a team that beat them by double-digits in all three games.
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On to the playoffs, sort of: First-round pairings and setting up the play-in tournament
The Thunder earned the top seed in the West to go with the Celtics in the East.
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Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'
Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
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Timberwolves-Suns game preview: TV-radio information, injury report and statistics
If the Timberwolves beat the Suns and the Thunder or Nuggets lose, they're the top seed.
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Scoggins: Why 'championship or bust' fits these Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns said it himself, almost two years ago, and now this woebegone franchise finally looks ready for a deep playoff run.
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Wolves coach: 'Rudy is the reason we don't lose'
Gobert helped the Timberwolves stay in contention for the top seed in the West.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
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Race for the West: Wolves, Nuggets, Thunder playoff tiebreakers explained
The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference will come down to Game 82 on Sunday as the Wolves, Nuggets and Thunder are tied atop the standings. Here's everything you need to know, including playoff procedures and tiebreakers.
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Reusse: Back from injury, Towns doesn't have to carry load
It is now nine years since Flip Saunders selected Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Wolves are finally enjoying a season comparable to the excellence of 2003-04.
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Wolves escape over Hawks 109-106 as Western Conference standings get crowded
Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court for the Wolves, and with their win and Denver's loss to San Antonio, the Wolves, Nuggets and Thunder are in a three-way tie atop the West.
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KAT could return to play tonight when Wolves host Atlanta
Coach Chris Finch wants to get Karl-Anthony Towns, recovering from meniscus surgery, some minutes before the playoffs.
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Wolves playoff run: Four things that will make a major impact
There's plenty of chatter about Minnesota's potential first-round opponent, and rightfully so. But here are some factors that will shape the Wolves' future regardless of who they play.
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Taking stock of Wolves playoff seeding after the loss at Denver
While losing to the Nuggets hurt their hopes of being the No. 1 seed in the West, Timberwolves players didn't sound down about their fate.
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Wolves lose showdown, fall behind Nuggets in battle for top seed
Nikola Jokic scored 41 points to power the Nuggets to a 116-107 victory that moved Denver one game ahead of the Wolves with two games remaining.
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NBA won't intervene in Timberwolves ownership dispute
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league likely will leave the dispute between Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to the arbitration process.
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Showdown in Denver tonight: Wolves-Nuggets battle should decide top seed
Expect both teams to go all out with home-court advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs going to the Western Conference champion.
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- Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
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- The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
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- Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
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- Wolves vs. Suns series opens Saturday; series dates are set
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