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Wolves
February 1, 2016
Apple Valley's Gary Trent Jr. (left) is already among the best prep basketball players in the nation, and his former pro ball-playing father Gary Tren

Gary Trent Jr. mixes his skills, dad's drive

Apple Valley is ranked in the top 10 nationally by USA Today in large part because of Gary Trent Jr.'s dominance as a shooting guard.
Wolves
February 1, 2016
'Little things that add up' give Portland another win over Wolves

'Little things that add up' give Portland another win over Wolves

Andrew Wiggins followed Friday's five-point, zero-rebound, zero-assist game in a loss at Utah by shooting 3-for-18 from the field. The Wolves' current losing streak hit four games.
Wolves
February 1, 2016
Watch this: Rubio to Towns for a monster dunk

Watch this: Rubio to Towns for a monster dunk

Ricky Rubio hit Karl-Anthony Towns with a sweet pass off a pick-and-roll -- and this rim in Portland will never be the same.
Gophers
February 1, 2016
Richard Pitino's Gophers are 0-10 in Big Ten play, but they stayed close in their past two losses.

Rand: Struggling basketball teams show signs of hope

Both the Gophers and Timberwolves have played better recently even if the results don't show it.
Wolves
February 1, 2016
Portland's C.J. McCollum, left, shot over Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng.

Game recap: Portland 96, Wolves 93

The key player and stats from Sunday's game:
Wolves
January 31, 2016
Portland forward Al-Farouq Aminu, left, and Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins dived for a loose ball during the second half of Sunday night's game. Wi

Wolves notes: Wiggins set to move past off night

"You just throw that kind of game out the window," he said of Friday's five-point effort at Utah.
Vikings
January 31, 2016
Quarterback Cam Newton will lead the Carolina Panthers into Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos next Sunday.

Souhan: Newton, Curry are MVP-caliber mutual admirers

The star QB and the star guard share friendship, excellence.
Wolves
January 31, 2016
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett

Kevins Garnett and Martin remain out at Portland

Wolves play the Blazers on the second night in a four-game trip that ends with games in L.A. vs. Lakers and Clippers.
Wolves
January 30, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) dunked the ball against the Cavaliers.

Gorgui Dieng elevates his play for the Wolves

The third-year pro starred Friday as he develops under Sam Mitchell.
Wolves
January 30, 2016
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum, left, knocks the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine.

Wolves continue road trip Sunday at Portland

The Blazers have won the season's first two games between these teams, both at Target Center.
Wolves
January 30, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt pats LeBron James on the chest at the end of a game against the Philade

NBA Insider: David Blatt's firing will suit James just fine

LeBron James denies any role in David Blatt's firing in Cleveland, but the change should benefit NBA superstar.
Wolves
January 30, 2016

Wolves' week ahead

The Wolves play four times this week, three in the Pacific time zone.
Wolves
January 30, 2016

NBA short takes

A weekly look around the league.
Wolves
January 30, 2016
Zach LaVine dunked during a team scrimmage in October. LaVine is the reigning NBA slam dunk champion.

Defending champ LaVine sharpening his dunk contest repertoire

Zach LaVine performed contest-worthy dunks after practice Tuesday, even calling General Manager Milt Newton over to watch.
Wolves
January 30, 2016
Wolves fall to Jazz despite 32 points from Towns

Wolves fall to Jazz despite 32 points from Towns

Rookie Karl-Anthony Towns fought through illness for his first 30-point game of his career but others faltered, especially during another second-half collapse.
Wolves
January 30, 2016

Game highlights: Wolves at Utah

Game clips from Friday night, a 103-90 Wolves loss to the Jazz.
Wolves
January 30, 2016

Wolves-Jazz game recap

A look back at Friday's game.
Wolves
January 29, 2016
Timberwolves guards Andrew Wiggins, left, and Zach LaVine, speak during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunda

Wolves' young players can't get a bite to eat in Salt Lake City

The four under-21 Wolves players couldn't get a burger Thursday night in Salt Lake City.
Wolves
January 29, 2016
Zach LaVine dunked aginst Phoenix earlier this month.

Souhan: LaVine's emergence with Wolves will benefit Wiggins, Towns

Zach LaVine's rise could alter even the most optimistic outlooks about the Timberwolves. He could give them a third superstar.
Wolves
January 29, 2016
Wolves guard Andrew Wiggins has averaged 20.2 points in his past six games as the young team has tried to play at a quicker pace.

Wolves playing at quicker pace per Mitchell's prodding

That pleases their coach, but wins still scarce for young team.