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Wolves
July 15, 2017
Jamal Crawford was first drafted in Minneapolis, and the Timberwolves have long had an interest in acquiring him. Moves by the team to bring in Jimmy

With many ties to Wolves, Crawford's arrival almost inevitable

Winding up with the Timberwolves, in the same city he was drafted 18 years ago, was meant to be for Jamal Crawford.
Wolves
July 13, 2017
Timberwolves new forward Jimmy Butler, center, is joined by Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, and General Manager Scott Layden

Hartman: Wolves' offseason has been a fruitful one

After bringing in Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson, one website ranked the Timberwolves' transactions close to the best in the NBA this summer.
Polls
July 13, 2017
New Twins radio announcer Cory Provus

Poll: Who is the best Twin Cities pro team radio play-by-play announcer?

Wolves
July 12, 2017
Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, right, pats coach Tom Thibodeau on the back during a news conference to welcome Butler to the team in June.

Gruff, tough but 'awesome': New Wolves take apart Thibodeau's style

"His shell is so hard, but once you finally break into his shell, he's an awesome guy," Taj Gibson said of Tom Thibodeau, who is his coach again.
Wolves
July 12, 2017
Wolves' Summer League scouting: Any of these guys have a chance?

Wolves' Summer League scouting: Any of these guys have a chance?

The Wolves, who have a handful of roster spots and not a lot of money left to spend, could be particularly curious about how their Summer League squad performs this week in Las Vegas.
Wolves
July 11, 2017
You can buy Jimmy Butler's Chicago mansion for $5 million

You can buy Jimmy Butler's Chicago mansion for $5 million

Now that he's been traded to the Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler has listed his Chicago property, which includes 5.5 bathrooms and an elevator.
Wolves
July 11, 2017
New Minnesota Timberwolves team members Taj Gibson, left, and Jeff Teague, right, sit together in Minneapolis, Monday, July 10, 2017. (Richard Tsong-T

Offseason makeover leaves Wolves with clear 'Big Three' hierarchy

The Wolves are now built around the emerging offensive talent of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, plus the two-way gifts of Jimmy Butler. Everyone else is there to support those three guys.
Wolves
July 11, 2017
Experienced new Wolves expected to add toughness and character

Experienced new Wolves expected to add toughness and character

In a matter of days, the Wolves have grown older as well as much more experienced and playoff-proven. But will that result in the team's first playoff appearance since 2004?
Polls
July 11, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, right, pats Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau on the back during a press conference at Mall o

Poll: After Jimmy Butler, which new Wolves player are you most excited about?

Wolves
July 10, 2017
New Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson (right, with coach Tom Thibodeau) on Monday explained last week's arrest in New York City for driving with a suspe

Wolves' Gibson says unpaid ticket led to arrest in NYC

New Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson on Monday explained last week's arrest in New York City for driving with a suspended Illinois license: He attributed it to an unpaid $200 window-tinting ticket of which he was unaware.
Wolves
July 10, 2017
Jeff Teague on making playoffs with the Wolves: 'I expect nothing less'

Jeff Teague on making playoffs with the Wolves: 'I expect nothing less'

New point guard Jeff Teague said that after he heard about the Jimmy Butler trade, he called his agent and said, " I want to go to Minnesota."
Wolves
July 10, 2017
Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau said he intends to sign three more players to a team that will make three-time Six

Thibodeau still intends to add 3 players; Wolves romp in Summer League

Thibodeau said he'd like to sign two more wing players and a third point guard to join newly signed Jeff Teague and former Apple Valley High star Tyus Jones.
Twins
July 10, 2017
Rand: Twins, Wolves going old by signing Colon and Crawford

Rand: Twins, Wolves going old by signing Colon and Crawford

Local teams have gone old before with good results: Consider Brett Favre, Jim Thome and several Lynx players. Will the newest old players become part of that lore?
Wolves
July 10, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, right, pats Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau on the back during a press conference at Mall o

Poll: How many games will the Wolves win next season?

Wolves
July 9, 2017
The Los Angeles Clippers' Jamal Crawford, left, drives against the Sacramento Kings' Ben McLemore at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April

Wolves agree to two-year deal with Jamal Crawford

A three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year since 2010, Jamal Crawford's arrival once he clears waivers Monday will give the Wolves a three-point shooting wing off the bench
Wolves
July 9, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau argues a call during the second half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The M

Souhan: Thibs the executive needs to help Thibs the coach turn Wolves into winners

Wolves' basketball boss Tom Thibodeau must prove he can assemble a contender's roster
Wolves
July 8, 2017
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Denver. The Nuggets won 110-107.

New Wolves forward Taj Gibson arrested after traffic incident in NYC

Gibson was arrested and charged with a moving vehicle violation and driving with a suspended license.
Wolves
July 7, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, talks with Ricky Rubio in the second half of a game in February.

Thibodeau: Timberwolves 'put the team first' in trading Rubio

In his his first public comments since the NBA's free-agent moratorium ended Thursday, Wolves boss Tom Thibodeau addressed trading Ricky Rubio to Utah and bringing in guard Jeff Teague.
Wolves
July 7, 2017
Indiana Pacers' Jeff Teague, right, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thur

Thibodeau on Wolves' point-guard swap: 'We have to get out of this hole'

Wolves coach/president Tom Thibodeau calls a Ricky Rubio/Jeff Teague swap an opportunity to improve team that he couldn't refuse
Wolves
July 6, 2017
Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, right, pats coach Tom Thibodeau on the back during a news conference to welcome Butler to the team in June.

Timberwolves' over-under number is 47.5 wins. How optimistic are you?

Bet Online has set the Wolves' over-under victory total at 47.5. What does your gut tell you: they will 47 games or less … or 48-plus games?