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Wolves
July 24, 2017
Kyrie Irving, left, watches the ball with Andrew Wiggins in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Pho

Trade Wiggins for Irving? It says more about Andrew than Kyrie

Having time to absorb the idea that Irving wants to play for the Timberwolves leads to questions of how Minnesota would pull off such a deal, and whether it would be worth it.
Gophers
July 24, 2017
Reusse: Kundla, Mikkelsen were a tandem that couldn't be topped

Reusse: Kundla, Mikkelsen were a tandem that couldn't be topped

John Kundla went from Vern Mikkelsen's coach with the Minneapolis Lakers to a close friend for most of their long lives.
Gophers
July 24, 2017
John Kundla led the Lakers to six titles, five of them in the NBA and one in the NBL.

John Kundla, former Minneapolis Lakers coach and Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 101

The ex-Gophers standout and coach led the Lakers to six titles in seven years during his Hall of Fame career.
Gophers
July 23, 2017
John Kundla led the Lakers to six titles, five of them in the NBA and one in the NBL.

John Kundla at a glance

A look at the former Minneapolis Lakers Hall of Fame coach:
Wolves
July 21, 2017
Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9), from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game,

Kyrie Irving wants to be traded? Maybe to the Wolves? Is this real life?

Kyrie Irving reportedly wants to be traded from Cleveland. ESPN.com reports that the Timberwolves are on the short list.
Wolves
July 20, 2017
Tony Allen

Five available NBA free agents who could make sense with Wolves

Who is left at this point aside from a bunch of Summer League hopefuls? Well, actually quite a few useful veterans.
Wolves
July 20, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins

Next up for Wolves: A big contract for Wiggins

The Timberwolves intend to sign young star Andrew Wiggins to a contract extension by October's season opener that could approach $150 million.
Wolves
July 19, 2017
Free agent signee Jamal Crawford looked pleased to join Wolves President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Tom Thibodeau in a roster built to conten

Reusse: Wolves have made too many solid moves for this to be another failure

Championships are something to dream about. The Wolves right now are dealing with the reality they have to get back in NBA's competitive mix.
Wolves
July 19, 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

Jamal Crawford: Timberwolves 'made sense on every level'

New Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford consulted former Wolf and fellow Seattle native Zach LaVine before he signed on.
Wolves
July 18, 2017

Target Center is partway through renovation

The Target Center is part way through a $130 million renovation project which will improve traffic flow, provide a new scoreboard, new locker rooms and better visibility out to the city and in to the crowds for big events.
Local
July 18, 2017
Target Center interior with new scoreboard and improved seating.

Target Center looks to get back in the game with $140M renovation

When the new Minnesota Timberwolves season opens in three months, Target Center will look as rejuvenated as the team's new roster.
Wolves
July 17, 2017
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) vie for a loose ball during the second half of Game

Timberwolves trumped Cavaliers twice, and LeBron isn't happy

If there's one team that has spoiled what LeBron James hoped would be an offseason spent retooling Cleveland's roster to better compete with Golden State, it is none other than the Wolves.
Polls
July 15, 2017

Poll: Who is the best TV play-by-play announcer for a Minnesota pro team?

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.