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Scoggins: Deals put Wolves closer to Thibodeau's older, tougher vision
The Wolves boss put his cards on the table the past week, reshaping the roster in his vision and thus accelerating the organization's timeline for building a winner.
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Q&A: Thibodeau says Butler 'embodies what winning is all about'
Tom Thibodeau didn't have much to smile about during last year's 31-51 season. He was grinning a lot Thursday at the introductory news conference for new forward Jimmy Butler.
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What's next? Wolves not alone in chase for Millsap
On the first full day of NBA free agency, Denver ratcheted its recruitment of Atlanta forward Paul Millsap, a four-time All-Star whom the Timberwolves also have pursued.
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Reusse: Hot take on Thibs turned cold in a hurry
After 8,000 or so columns, you're going to eat some. That was the case last week.
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Reusse: Rubio needs a coach with confidence in him, and it's not Thibodeau
We already know half the result of Wolves' point guard switch: It has to be a benefit for Rubio to escape Minnesota.
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Changing of guard: Wolves trade Rubio, have deal with Jeff Teague
Trade of veteran point guard to Utah opens the door for the team to add the free agent, and maybe more.
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Ricky Rubio and the Wolves over the years
A look back at Rubio's career in Minnesota.
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'The right fit': Butler's arrival raises ceiling of expectations for Wolves
Jimmy Butler said he that he wants to be involved in bringing other veteran players to the Wolves, which has been an area the team has struggled with over the years.
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Wolves' shopping list in free agency
The Timberwolves enter Friday night's opening bell of NBA free agency with more than $18 million to spend. Here's a look at how some free agents might fit the Wolves' needs.
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Hartman: Butler trade puts Wolves on fast track
The Timberwolves have acquired young talent, but getting All-Star Jimmy Butler has drawn lots of attention.
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Jimmy Butler gives out phone number; fan flies in from Baltimore for news conference
It was the signature moment of an eventful day. Coach Tom Thibodeau couldn't stop smiling and probably hasn't been this happy since … well … ever?
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Livestream now: Jimmy Butler news conference at MOA
The Timberwolves are welcoming Jimmy Butler in front of their fans in a 11 a.m. gathering at Mall of America.
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'Little details' lead to potential big NBA payoff for Roseville's Muscala
Ex-Roseville star Mike Muscala's hard work is soon to be rewarded in NBA free agency, which begins late Friday night.
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Hartman: Taylor says Butler could help lure free agents to Wolves
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor believes the team's newest star, Jimmy Butler, could attract other outstanding players.
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Wolves' Patton has guard skills trapped in a center's body
A late-blooming 7-footer with guard skills, Wolves' first-round draft pick Justin Patton arrived in Minnesota on Monday ready to impress in many areas.
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Phil Jackson let go after becoming David Kahn of the Knicks
Anyone who has made any kind of financial investment is familiar with the phrase "past performance is no guarantee of future results."
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Reusse: On board with Peterson in New Orleans. What about Rubio?
One reason for New Orleans to prefer Adrian Peterson over Mark Ingram: Adrian's not from Alabama.
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Development of Wolves' first-round pick Justin Patton will be interesting
Justin Patton's ego and work ethic suggest he is up for anything and everything. He might get all of that and more in an interesting rookie season.
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New Timberwolves forward Justin Patton hits town running
Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau said GM Scott Layden came back from early-season scouting trip and said there was "a big guy from Creighton" they needed to keep their eyes on.
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- Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
- Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
- Cavaliers, Mavericks trying to close out 1st-round NBA playoff series in Game 6s
- Antetokounmpo sits, Lillard returns as Bucks face Pacers in Game 6 of playoff series
- Anthony Edwards and the T-wolves take a stronger dose maturity into this playoff rematch with Denver
- Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
- 76ers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game. Aim for fewer Knicks fans in arena for Game 6
- Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
- Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
- Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
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