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Wolves
February 10, 2018
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) makes an off-balance pass against Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the third quart

Former teammates on board if Rose joins Timberwolves

Now that Thursday's trade deadline has passed, it's buyout season in the NBA and Tom Thibodeau is expected to court 2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose
Wolves
February 9, 2018
Zach LaVine was the highest-profile of the three players acquired by Chicago in the trade for Jimmy Butler.

The Butler deal did it: Both Wolves and Bulls helped by trade

Even though the Bulls have a bad record, the three players Chicago acquired have played well enough when healthy this season to believe the Bulls are headed in a good direction, and maybe quickly.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, celebrates a score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Nemanja Bjelica watches during the first half of an NBA bask

Wolves big weakness: Road games with no rest

North Score: Having a day off between games makes a world of difference for the Wolves as they battle for positioning in the Western Conference standings.
Wolves
February 8, 2018

Wolves-Chicago gameday preview

Former Wolves guard Zach LaVine missed this season's first 42 games while he recovered from ACL surgery. This will be his 12th game back
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Trade deadline passes but free agent fun just beginning for Wolves

Trade deadline passes but free agent fun just beginning for Wolves

Thursday's 2 p.m. trade deadline came and went without the Wolves making a move, but there's still time and a way to improve themselves for a playoff run.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Derrick Rose to the Timberwolves? Once again: Please, no

Derrick Rose to the Timberwolves? Once again: Please, no

If you thought it was impossible for 100 percent of a group of random Twitter strangers to be aligned on a subject, you weren't paying attention Thursday afternoon.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Former Timberwolves assistant R.J. Adelman killed when struck by van

Former Timberwolves assistant R.J. Adelman killed when struck by van

Adelman's father, Rick, was a head coach in the NBA for 23 seasons, including three in Minnesota.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) moves in on Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game

Inside the Timberwolves' woeful record when they end back to backs on the road

Wolves
February 8, 2018
LeBron James, seen here NOT shoving off a Timberwolf

Why King James had to make this shot to beat the Timberwolves

Keep in mind how much the Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling lately while you watch the game-ending overtime dagger that LeBron James buried into the Wolves on Wednesday.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
Wolves unveil plans for Flip Saunders Night

Wolves unveil plans for Flip Saunders Night

The game against the Lakers on Feb. 15 will include pregame ceremony, banner unveiling starting at 7:15 p.m.
Wolves
February 8, 2018
King everything: LeBron's block, buzzer-beater give Cavs OT win over Wolves

King everything: LeBron's block, buzzer-beater give Cavs OT win over Wolves

In a game that featured an NBA-record 40 made three-pointers, LeBron James' jumpshot at the overtime buzzer was the difference.
Wolves
February 7, 2018
Tom Thibodeau

Moved-up NBA trade deadline doesn't mean trades will happen

"There's always a lot of talk, but usually not a lot gets done," Wolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau said.
Wolves
February 7, 2018

Wolves-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wolves
February 7, 2018
LeBron a Cavalier 'for the long haul,' including tonight vs. Wolves

LeBron a Cavalier 'for the long haul,' including tonight vs. Wolves

Cavaliers have lost nine of 13 games since they last played the Wolves in a 127-99 defeat at Target Center a month ago.
Wolves
February 7, 2018
Timberwolves' value soars past $1 billion with second-largest increase in NBA

Timberwolves' value soars past $1 billion with second-largest increase in NBA

Business in the NBA is booming, according to the latest franchise valuations by Forbes, and the Timberwolves are certainly part of the good times.
Wolves
February 7, 2018
Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau knows his team is catching the Cavaliers while they're down, but is quick to note that up or down, they still have LeBron J

Timberwolves catching Cavaliers in a horrible slump

But Wolves take a poor road record and defensive issues into Cleveland.
Wolves
February 7, 2018

Wolves-Cleveland game preview

The Cavaliers have lost five of their past seven games and nine of 13 after Tuesday's loss at Orlando.
Wolves
February 6, 2018
Wolves point guard Tyus Jones dunked the ball while being chased by the Cavaliers' LeBron James on Jan. 8.

Life on the road needs to get better for Timberwolves

Unlike their 12-game winning streak at Target Center, the road has not been kind to them. They are 1-8 in their past nine after starting the season 11-8 away from home.
Wolves
February 6, 2018
Kevin Garnett is having an old-school Timberwolves reunion on his show tonight

Kevin Garnett is having an old-school Timberwolves reunion on his show tonight

Kevin Garnett, unquestionably the most accomplished player in franchise history, will have Troy Hudson, Gary Trent and Trenton Hassell on his "Area 21" TNT show.
Vikings
February 5, 2018
Stephen Curry at Super Bowl in a Minnehaha Academy hoodie. But why?

Stephen Curry at Super Bowl in a Minnehaha Academy hoodie. But why?

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry caused a social media stir when he showed up to the Super Bowl wearing a Minnehaha Academy sweatshirt.