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Wolves
September 27, 2016
United States and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, attended the opening of Wolves training camp in support of new Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau, right.

Coach K, Pitino, Wittman attend Wolves' training camp opening

There were a lot of coaches at the Timberwolves' first training camp practice Tuesday morning. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was there with his staff, and so was Gophers coach Richard Pitino.
Wolves
September 27, 2016
Scoggins: Wolves' vision of making playoffs is clear, and believable

Scoggins: Wolves' vision of making playoffs is clear, and believable

The Wolves believe they're finally positioned to do something about it. For once, it doesn't come across as standard preseason blather.
Wolves
September 27, 2016
Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio likes the potential he sees in the 2016-17 Wolves, including the prospect of playing alongside top draft choice Kris D

Ricky Rubio likes Wolves' potential, and wants to be part of it

When the first practice starts Tuesday, both Rubio, 26, and Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau will begin discovering how the point guard will fit into a new system.
Wolves
September 27, 2016
Karl-Anthony Towns has reached out to Kevin Garnett and other NBA greats.

Next step: Wolves preparing for life without Garnett

For the first time since 1995, Kevin Garnett will not be at an NBA training camp this fall. But the Timberwolves will hold their first practice Tuesday with KG very much on their minds.
Wolves
September 27, 2016

2016-17 Timberwolves roster

Here's the Wolves' roster for training camp:
September 26, 2016
Tom Thibodeau on Wolves: 'We want to close the gap'

Tom Thibodeau on Wolves: 'We want to close the gap'

If there is a slogan for this year's Timberwolves, it emerged early and often during new coach/basketball president Tom Thibodeau's opening session at Monday's media day.
Wolves
September 26, 2016

Wolves add three players as training camp opens

Rasual Butler, John Lucas III and Toure' Murry join the team.
Wolves
September 25, 2016

Wolves announce coaching, staffing moves

Announcements come with training camp set to start Tuesday
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Kevin Garnett

Thibodeau thanks Garnett, cites unequaled passion

On Saturday, the Timberwolves released a statement from Tom Thibodeau, who was an assistant coach with Boston when Kevin Garnett helped the Celtics win the NBA title in 2008.
Wolves
September 24, 2016

Kevin Garnett: No. 1 Wolf in Minnesota's record books

Kevin Garnett's name will rest comfortably in the Timberwolves record book for years to come.
Wolves
September 24, 2016

Wolves key dates

The first practice is Tuesday
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Tom Thibodeau took a year off, and he is glad to be back. “You do miss the competition,” he said. “You miss the camaraderie.&#x20

'Building relationships': A preseason Q&A with new Wolves coach Thibodeau

With the Timberwolves' first practice scheduled for Tuesday, Tom Thibodeau discussed his return to coaching after a year away.
Wolves
September 24, 2016
The Kid calls it a career: Garnett retires after 21 NBA seasons

The Kid calls it a career: Garnett retires after 21 NBA seasons

Kevin Garnett leaves the NBA having played 970 of his career 1,462 games for Minnesota, having scored 19,201 of his 26,071 points and grabbing 10,718 of his 14,662 rebounds in a Timberwolves uniform.
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett

Reusse: Garnett's return to Wolves 'was pretty much a sham'

I'll remember the Garnett from the eight playoff seasons and try to forget what we saw the second time around.
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Kevin Garnett

Timeline: Kevin Garnett's 21 years in the NBA

Kevin Garnett's second stint with the Timberwolves has come to an end. Here's a look at his 21-year career:
Wolves
September 24, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14)

Wolves center Pekovic ruled out for 2016-17

Nikola Pekovic's chronically sore ankle and Achilles will keep him out of action this season, according to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor.
Wolves
September 23, 2016
Twitter celebrates Garnett's career after reports he will retire

Twitter celebrates Garnett's career after reports he will retire

The tweets, photos, GIFs, and video clips mostly celebrated the Timberwolves star's long and successful career that began in 1995 as a 19-year-old.
Wolves
September 23, 2016
Watch Garnett's farewell video: 'Thankful for the love'

Watch Garnett's farewell video: 'Thankful for the love'

Legendary Wolves forward Kevin Garnett played 21 NBA seasons, and said goodbye via social media.
Wolves
September 23, 2016

Kevin Garnett career statistics

Wolves
September 23, 2016
Kevin Garnett.

Souhan: A grand exit might not be in the cards for Kevin Garnett

If Kevin Garnett is not going to become a part-owner or assistant general manager or loud voice at the end of the bench, he has no role in the New Wolves Order.