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Wolves
February 26, 2018
Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is carried off the court by teammates after appearing in pain with his knee during the third quarter of Friday's game.

Wolves say Butler has meniscus injury; no timetable for return

No prognosis was announced for Jimmy Butler, who injured his right knee Friday night.
Wolves
February 25, 2018
A pregame ceremony honoring Flip Saunders included an unveiling of a permanent banner in Target Center earlier this month.

Wolves notes: LaVine, Hoiberg praise Flip Saunders banner

"Flip meant so much to us," said Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, who played two seasons in Minnesota.
Wolves
February 25, 2018

Wolves-Bulls game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wolves
February 25, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins (22)

Wolves shake off adversity to beat Chicago 122-104

Playing their first game without the injured Jimmy Butler and just hours after arriving back to Minnesota after team plane issues, the Timberwolves hunkered down for a win.
Wolves
February 24, 2018
Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler

Souhan: Butler's injury does not have to be a death knell for Wolves

Jimmy Butler's absence in the Wolves lineup is damaging, but it could have been much worse.
Wolves
February 24, 2018

Two Views: Suter, Butler relish big-time regular-season minutes

Michael Rand and Chris Hine with a look at two Minnesota players who seem to always be in on the action.
Wolves
February 24, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) reacts to a knee injury on the court as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) hovers over him during the

NBA insider: Wolves' promising season hits the brakes

Buckle up: The Wolves' playoff path gets bumpier after Jimmy Butler's injury.
Wolves
February 24, 2018

Wolves' week ahead

Brew the coffee: The Wolves start a west coast trip on Monday.
Wolves
February 24, 2018

NBA short takes

A weekly look around the league.
Wolves
February 24, 2018

Fred Hoiberg, Zach LaVine hoping for the best for Jimmy Butler

The Chicago Bulls are in town on the day when results of the MRI on Butler's injured right knee are expected
Wolves
February 24, 2018
Wolves await results of MRI after Butler's knee injury

Wolves await results of MRI after Butler's knee injury

The Timberwolves returned from the All-Star break with a dud, losing 120-102 to the Rockets while seeing Jimmy Butler helped off the court in the third quarter.
Wolves
February 24, 2018
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and guard James Harden (13)

Rockets star Harden voices concern, support for Jimmy Butler

James Harden and teammate Chris Paul were among the many who surrounded Jimmy Butler after he collapsed to the court after planting his right leg Friday night.
Wolves
February 23, 2018
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine

Gameday preview: Chicago at Wolves

Former Timberwolves guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn return to Target Center for the first time — and only time this season.
Wolves
February 23, 2018

Wolves-Houston game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
February 23, 2018
Jimmy Butler

Souhan: Tired or not, Wolves will look to Butler for postseason push

Jimmy Butler admits he's pushing through some fatigue but the Wolves need him healthy and energetic to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
Wolves
February 23, 2018
Timberwolves seek to slow streaking Rockets' three-point show

Timberwolves seek to slow streaking Rockets' three-point show

The Timberwolves have lost by 18 points each time they've faced the Rockets and their three-point shooting show so far this season.
Wolves
February 23, 2018
The Target Center crowd reacted after Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford made a three-pointer during the second half against the Lakers earlier this mo

Wolves players recharged after welcome breather

No team played more games in January than the Wolves, so the week-long All-Star break was a chance to gear up for a final 21-game push.
EPISODE 16
February 23, 2018
Tom Thibodeau

Listen: Post-break stretch could define Timberwolves' season

Intro: The Wolves have a tough stretch of games, starting Friday at Houston. 8:00: Jimmy Butler sat out the All-Star Game. What was up with that? 13:00: Will the Wolves make any moves before next week's postseason roster deadline? 20:00: Can Andrew Wiggins make strides in the final 21 games?
Wolves
February 22, 2018

Timberwolves-Rockets game preview

In a virtual tie for third in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves enter the home stretch of the regular season — a 21-game push — that begins against a team that has their number.
Wolves
February 21, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23)

Does Jimmy Butler's 'shoot-the-ball' mentality help the Wolves?

North Score: Butler is third in the league in clutch points, but his shooting percentage dips in those moments, too. Karl-Anthony Towns, meanwhile, rarely shoots in clutch moments.