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Souhan: Rubio hasn't proven worthy of leading Wolves' resurgence
Tom Thibodeau's selection of Kris Dunn means he doesn't want to rely on a point guard who never seemed to be as good as he was projected to be, and who never seemed to elevate his team.
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Draft just the start for Wolves' new regime
A look at five questions facing Tom Thibodeau's team this offseason, with NBA free agency kicking off this week.
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Dunn ready for NBA: 'I've worked 22 years for this'
After hustling pickup games just trying to make it through a day as a teen, the prospect of jumping from college to the NBA is more thrilling than intimidating.
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'A great fit': Wolves select, and keep, Kris Dunn No. 5 overall
The 6-4 Dunn averaged 16.4 points per game last season for Providence. Trade rumors persisted during the draft but the Wolves are keeping their pick.
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Souhan: Thibodeau's first Wolves draft pick eschews obvious for intriguing
Oklahoma's Buddy Hield was the safe, even obvious, pick. Kentucky's Jamal Murray was the safe upside pick. Kris Dunn was a less obvious fit but that doesn't mean he wasn't the right guy.
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Wolves notes: Andy Greer joins team as Thibodeau's top assistant
Greer and Thibodeau were assistants together for Jeff Van Gundy in Houston a decade ago, and Thibodeau hired Greer as an assistant in Chicago.
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Hartman: NBA's territorial draft allowed teams to keep local stars
The old NBA rule allowed teams to give up a first-round draft choice to retain top in-state talent.
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Many Wolves fans agree No. 5 pick Kris Dunn is the right fit
The well-attended Wolves draft party burst into applause and began chanting Dunn's name. He was the right pick, they overwhelming agreed.
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Kris Dunn at a glance
The Wolves first-round pick ranked second in the Big East in assists (6.2 per game) and fourth in scoring (16.4), and led the league in steals.
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Towns likes what he's seen in a pair of Wolves draft prospects
Karl-Anthony Towns won't be making any decisions Thursday during the NBA draft. But the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year does have some insight into two potential Wolves' picks.
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Five players for the Wolves to consider with the No. 5 pick
The Wolves have the fifth overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Here are five players who could be available and might interest the team.
Bulls trade Derrick Rose; how might that impact Wolves, Jimmy Butler?
The trade is a signal that the Bulls are in a full-on rebuilding mode, increasing the likelihood that they'd move Butler if the right offer came along.
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Wolves announce a third preseason game
The Wolves announced Wednesday they will host a preseason game against Denver on Oct. 12 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.
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Wolves new GM says draft 'has makings of a fun day'
New Timberwolves president of basketball operations and coach Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden know they have to be ready for anything during Thursday's NBA draft.
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Scoggins: Be smart, Wolves. Don't trade any of your 'Big Three'
Now is not the time for the Wolves to deviate from a plan that finally makes sense, a blueprint that inspires belief and real optimism. Keep the core together.
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Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA title parade
Live video from Cleveland, where people are celebrating the NBA title won Sunday night by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NBA draft details
The first round begins at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Kevin Love redeems himself, but future still uncertain
Cleveland's third piece of the "Big 3" proved he can be valuable on the biggest stage and in the biggest pressure moments. Will this be enough to keep Kevin Love in a Cavaliers uniform?
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Could Wolves land another big man in the draft?
Leading the list is Dragan Bender, the big man from Croatia who has been near the top of many mock drafts and could be available at No. 5. And there are other intriguing options.
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- Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
- Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
- Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7
- The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
- Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
- Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
- The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
- Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics
- Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
- LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine
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