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Wolves
July 2, 2015
Nemanja Bjelica is a highly skilled 6-10 power forward.

Wolves' way now clear to sign EuroLeague MVP

Bjelica exercised his reported $1.3 million "out" clause — partly paid by the Wolves — just hours after his contract expired with the Fenerbahce Ulker team in Istanbul.
Wolves
July 1, 2015

Top NBA free-agent moves

A look at the big signings from Wednesday:
Wolves
June 30, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves fans Jordan Hennessey, 16, Jack Hennessey (middle) and Jeff Johnson (right) cheered after the Timberwolves selected Karl-Anthon

Wolves go to Towns, bring home Tyus Jones

Karl-Anthony Towns used the word "awesome" when he discussed the prospect of playing with Tyus Jones and "amazing" when asked about playing with Ricky Rubio.
June 30, 2015
Ex-Wolves guard Ridnour traded for fourth time in less than a week

Ex-Wolves guard Ridnour traded for fourth time in less than a week

Video
June 30, 2015
Will Kevin Love be back with coach David Blatt and the Cavaliers? Stay tuned.

What are the odds of Love leaving Cleveland?

Kevin Love is one of the NBA's marquee free agent, so what are the chances he stays in Cleveland? SheridanHoops.com's Chris Sheridan and CineSport's Noah Coslov get into the details.
Video
June 29, 2015
Will Kevin Love be back with coach David Blatt and the Cavaliers? Stay tuned.

The Big Lead: Who's going where?

In Off the Top Rope with The Big Lead's Jason McIntyre, Jason and CineSport's Noah Coslov look at options for big name NBA free agents and try to figure out who lands where and for how long.
Wolves
June 27, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns (second from left) and Tyus Jones share a light moment with head coach Flip Saunders during a news conference Friday afternoon.

Timberwolves are sitting pretty with blend of veterans, young guns

"I'm actually, right now at this point, pretty comfortable," coach/basketball boss Flip Saunders said.
Wolves
June 27, 2015
Ricky Rubio sat out Monday's team scrimmage after he missed the last couple practices because of what interim coach Sam Mitchell called a quad strain.

Scoggins: Draft leaves Rubio with a hometown problem

Flashy but often-injured point guard Ricky Rubio has a popular newcomer Tyus Jones waiting behind him.
Wolves
June 27, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns will make his Target Center debut during a public scrimmage on Wednesday night.

Hartman: Rick Pitino praises Wolves' Towns as complete player

The Louisville coach sees some similarities, and differences, between No. 1 overall draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns and Patrick Ewing.
Wolves
June 27, 2015

Key dates for the Timberwolves

The draft is over, and now begins the march toward the season:
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Timberwolves draftees Tyus Jones (left) and Karl-Anthony Towns spent part of their morning walking through the skyway before their news conference. ]

Arrival of Towns, Jones has Wolves fans excited

Years of frustration gave way to unabashed joy a day after the draft.
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Timberwolves draft picks Karl-Anthony Towns (first overall in the NBA Draft) was introduced at a news conference Friday afternoon. ] JIM GEHRZ � jam

Reusse: On character alone, Wolves nailed it with Towns

The Kentucky center made a better first impression than any young player introduced to Twin Cities media in recent memory.
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Newest Wolves Towns, Jones share spotlight

Newest Wolves Towns, Jones share spotlight

Amid the euphoria, the two first-round draft picks are eager to learn with the Wolves.
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations and head coach Flip Saunders spoke on the phone with the first round pick Karl-Anthony Towns

Reusse: Twin Cities sports landscape changes quickly

The Wild was the talk of the town two months ago ... now ... hey, how about those Woofies?
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Nemanja Bjelica (8)

Wolves poised to add 2010 draft pick Bjelica

The Serbian power forward was named Euroleague MVP this past season.
Wolves
June 26, 2015

Gallery: Tyus and Towns meet Minneapolis

The Timberwolves' two newest players checked out the Minneapolis skyways and met the media.
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Tyus Jones hugged his parents Debbie and Rob

Watch Timberwolves draft night in all of its video glory

There was all kinds of excitement and analysis Thursday night as the Wolves added No. 1 pick Karl-Anthony Towns and Apple Valley icon Tyus Jones to their roster. Here's a look at the night on video.
June 26, 2015
Final thoughts on Towns and Tyus after wild draft night

Final thoughts on Towns and Tyus after wild draft night

Video
June 26, 2015
Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after being selected first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 25, 2015, i

Meet Karl Anthony-Towns, the new Timberwolf

Karl-Anthony Towns discusses everything from a new life in Minnesota to imaginary friend Karlito after the Wolves made him Thursday's first player chosen in the NBA draft.
Wolves
June 26, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations and head coach Flip Saunders spoke on the phone with the first round pick Karl-Anthony Towns

Hartman: Wolves had Towns in their sights from the start

My sources tell me that from Day 1 of the draft process, there was little doubt that the Wolves were going to select the consensus best player in the draft.