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Wolves
June 14, 2016
Love to hate him: Things continue to get worse for Kevin Love

Love to hate him: Things continue to get worse for Kevin Love

The former Timberwolves star made just one field goal, was 0-for-3 from three-point range, had three rebounds, one block and one assist in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Wolves
June 11, 2016

Sunday Q&A: Wolves CEO Rob Moor

Timberwolves CEO Rob Moor will play an influential role in overseeing the recently started renovation of Target Center.
Wolves
June 9, 2016
Wolves coach and president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau, right, with Wolves owner Glen Taylor.

Hartman: Thibodeau looking at assistants, prospects as summer begins

The new Wolves coach says he is still in the process of assembling a coaching staff.
Wolves
June 8, 2016
Officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges (middle), used golden sledgehammers as part of a ceremonial start of Target Center renovations Wed

Rand: Let Target Center's $100M facelift begin

Inside the upgraded Target Center there will be improved suites, more comfortable seats, better bathrooms, better concessions and a new scoreboard.
Wolves
June 8, 2016
Sean Rooks is surrounded by David Robinson and Dennis Rodman of San Antonio during the 1994-95 season.

Ex-Timberwolves center Sean Rooks collapses and dies at age 46

Rooks was a starter for one season and then was sent to Atlanta along with Christian Laettner. He played for eight teams during his NBA career.
June 7, 2016
When you get an e-mail saying Jonny Flynn was better than Steph Curry as a rookie ...

When you get an e-mail saying Jonny Flynn was better than Steph Curry as a rookie ...

An e-mailer uses some stats to argue Jonny Flynn was a better NBA rookie than Steph Curry. But what about when you dig deeper?
June 6, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Oakl

Ricky Rubio hints at wanting out if Wolves miss playoffs again

Ricky Rubio was recently interviewed on a radio station in Spain, and the Wolves point guard delivered a curious message about his future during the appearance.
June 6, 2016
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13)

Wolves reportedly targeting Joakim Noah, which could spell the end for Kevin Garnett

Joakim Noah is a defensive-minded big man who thrived under Tom Thibodeau with the Bulls and would be a natural fit on a young Wolves team.
Wolves
June 2, 2016
Sacramento forward Rudy Gay, center, is double-teamed by Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins, left, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Souhan: Time to forget the past and embrace Wolves bright future

Sure, the Wolves could have had Warriors' stars Steph Curry or Klay Thompson - maybe both. But given how things played out, they're just fine now without them.
Wild
June 2, 2016

'World Fame 100' has state connections, but no Minnesotans

Former Timberwolves star Kevin Love and Shattuck-St. Mary's hockey standout Sidney Crosby are among the planet's most famous athletes, as identified by ESPN.
Gophers
June 2, 2016
Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson

Hartman: Former Gophers star Thompson is proud, nervous father

NBA star Klay Thompson is one of three sons of ex-Gophers great Mychal Thompson in pro sports.
Wolves
May 27, 2016
Towns just misses All-NBA honors. Was it a snub?

Towns just misses All-NBA honors. Was it a snub?

Timberwolves' Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns received 44 votes for the All-NBA honors, but just missed the cut for third team.
May 25, 2016
Did the Timberwolves give Thunder the blueprint to beat Golden State?

Did the Timberwolves give Thunder the blueprint to beat Golden State?

How are the Warriors — after going an NBA-record 73-9 in the regular season — suddenly in a 3-1 hole to Oklahoma City? Here's a theory that involves the Timberwolves.
Wolves
May 24, 2016
Could the Wolves benefit from 'Global Ambassador' like Drake?

Could the Wolves benefit from 'Global Ambassador' like Drake?

Rap superstar Drake has helped boost the international brand of the Toronto Raptors. Who would be the best Minnesota native to boost the Wolves' image?
Wolves
May 20, 2016
Wolves general manager Milt Newton was fired on Friday.

Newton, Babcock among the first to go under new Wolves regime

The Timberwolves announced nine staff moves Friday, including showing Milt Newton and Rob Babcock the door out of Target Center.
May 20, 2016
Kevin Love has been a beast for the Cavaliers this postseason

Kevin Love has been a beast for the Cavaliers this postseason

Love's playoff averages: 18.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 44.9 percent shooting from three-point range. He appears to be fitting in quite well now with the powerful Cavaliers.
May 19, 2016
Ex-NBA player John Salley: Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins 'need to get out of Minnesota'

Ex-NBA player John Salley: Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins 'need to get out of Minnesota'

Salley, filling in on ESPN's "Mike and Mike" program this morning, raised some eyebrows and ruffled some local feathers. It's a tired refrain, but Wolves fans should get used to hearing it.
Wolves
May 18, 2016
Providence guard Kris Dunn

Mock draft roundup: Lots of thoughts on the Wolves pick

The Wolves' roster is already stacked with the last two No. 1 overall picks, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, so who will their next young star be?
Wolves
May 18, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, talks with New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry before the start of the NBA basketball

Wolves will have options with No. 5 pick in draft

The Ping Pong balls fell according to form Tuesday night: No teams moved up or down meaning the Wolves will select fifth while Philadelphia won the NBA draft lottery.
Wolves
May 18, 2016
Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield shot over Texas A&M guard Jalen Jones during the first half of an NCAA regional semifinal game. Hield could be an attractiv

Souhan: No need for luck; Wolves' No. 5 pick could yield Hield

Unless the Wolves are blown away by a trade offer for the fifth pick next month, they should take polished Oklahoma senior Buddy Hield.