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April 11, 2017

Wolves-Oklahoma City game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Wolves
April 11, 2017

Wolves-Houston preview

The season ends for the Wolves (31-50) after a 100-98 loss to the Russell Westbrook-less Thunder ended their home season Tuesday.
Wolves
April 11, 2017
The creativity of Rodney Richardson of RARE Design will be at the heart of the Timberwolves’ rebranding.

Designer's work on new Wolves logo is at heart of rebranding

The NBA is changing the way it looks team-by-team, and the process is much more complex than just sitting down and starting to draw.
Wolves
April 10, 2017

Wolves-Oklahoma City game preview

The star of the game could be Russell Westbrook, whose three-pointer at the buzzer gave the Thunder a one-point victory at Denver on Sunday. It was the finishing touch on his 42nd triple-double of the season, an NBA record.
Wolves
April 10, 2017
The Wolves and those 22 games that got away ...

The Wolves and those 22 games that got away ...

If you are looking for a season-defining statistic, you don't need to look further than the Wolves' record in game during which they held a double-digit lead.
Wolves
April 10, 2017
41 by Towns + 40 by Wiggins = Wolves loss on buzzer-beater

41 by Towns + 40 by Wiggins = Wolves loss on buzzer-beater

Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 81 points, but the Wolves lost when D'Angelo Russell hit a three-pointer at the buzzer for the Lakers.
Wolves
April 10, 2017
Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr., left, and Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns went after a rebound during the first half Sunday.

Three young Wolves strive to go 82-for-82

Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng are closing in on a new standard for starters.
Wolves
April 10, 2017

L.A. Lakers 110, Timberwolves 109

The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers 109-110 on a D'Angelo Russell buzzer-beater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Wolves
April 10, 2017

Wolves-Lakers game recap

Lakers reserve guard Tyler Ennis contributed 20 points, a career high, to his team's victory.
Wolves
April 9, 2017
Sunday night was the second game between the Wolves and Lakers at Staples Center in little more than three weeks and the third overall in that time. T

Hello, again: Wolves at Lakers, one more time

The Wolves face the Lakers at Staples Center for the second time in little more than three weeks and three times overall in that stretch.
Wolves
April 9, 2017
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, who watched Monday’s home game against Portland at courtside with his wife, Becky, has made some of the same ob

Hartman: Taylor echoes Thibodeau's call for veteran help for Wolves

"[Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau] needs some players that will come off the bench and keep us going and not give up the lead," owner Glen Taylor said.
Wolves
April 9, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau

Loud and clear: Thibodeau 'coaches every dribble'

Nobody prowls an NBA sideline longer or louder than Tom Thibodeau. And his piercing voice is part of the learning curve for the young Timberwolves.
Wolves
April 8, 2017
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday,

NBA Insider: NBA MVP scales tip to Westbrook

A look at how one ballot for the NBA's major postseason awards might go.
Wolves
April 8, 2017

Wolves' week ahead

The Wolves finish the season this week with two road games and Tuesday's home finale.
Wolves
April 8, 2017

Gameday preview: Wolves at L.A. Lakers

With their draft pick kept only if they get a top-three pick, the Lakers are starting to win after they have lost almost all season.
Polls
April 8, 2017
Minnesota United defender Francisco Calvo congratulated Christian Ramirez after one of Ramirez’s two goals Saturday.

Poll: If you could have season tickets for one Minnesota pro team, which one would it be?

Wolves
April 8, 2017
Hayward's 39 points lead Jazz to comeback victory over Wolves

Hayward's 39 points lead Jazz to comeback victory over Wolves

A road-weary Wolves team faded again as playoff-hungry Utah rallied from 11 down.
Wolves
April 8, 2017

Wolves-Utah game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
April 7, 2017
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots as Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball

Utah's Favors in, Hill out for tonight's game with Wolves

Tonight in Salt Lake City, the Jazz continue to aim for the playoffs, while the Wolves are down to four games left and counting.
Wolves
April 7, 2017
Wolves lose another lead, game to Portland in playoffs-feel atmosphere

Wolves lose another lead, game to Portland in playoffs-feel atmosphere

The Wolves and Portland matched up for the third time in 12 days, giving off a playoff-series vibe. Thursday, Minnesota led by 15 but for the 15th time this season let a lead of that margin slip away.