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What if the Timberwolves brought Andrew Wiggins off the bench?
The Wolves have started to build a better functioning second unit than they have had in the recent past. But what if the added one more guy: Andrew Wiggins.
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Butler receives maximum extension offer from Wolves; Rose to return
Derrick Rose took a minimum deal; Jimmy Butler was offered a maximum extension.
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Wolves waive Aldrich, making him a free agent
The Minnesota native played in only 21 games last season, and was due nearly $7 million next season.
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LeBron to the Lakers was worst-case scenario for Wolves
Maybe the only sort of good news, at least for fans, is that LeBron could make two visits to Target Center instead of just one a year now that he's with the Lakers.
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Derrick Rose will return to Timberwolves on one-year contract
The former NBA MVP will be paid nearly $2.4 million in 2018-19.
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Between tight cash and LeBron possibly moving west, Wolves face uphill fight
The Wolves, limited in options, already must contend with Golden State and Houston in the Western Conference and Utah and Denver are improving.
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Souhan: When NBA free agents go shopping, Wolves don't make many lists
While other teams await big names, for the Wolves, even with all of the talent on their roster, free agency remains something to fear.
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As NBA free agency nears, Wolves focus on building roster at home
Paving the way to retaining Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns is crucial to the Wolves' future.
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Breaking down the Wolves' free agency options
NBA's summer free-agency period begins at 11 p.m. Saturday Central time. Here's some things to watch before and after.
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History tells us Timberwolves' rookies shouldn't expect to play much
Despite all the praise being directed toward Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop, history tells us not to expect them to get a lot of playing time this season.
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The time Prince rented -- and redecorated in purple -- an NBA player's house
Former NBA player Carlos Boozer, after signing a huge free agent contract with Utah in the mid-2000s, bought a mansion in Bel Air. He was never there. That's where Prince steps in.
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Second-round pick Bates-Diop says he's 'perfect fit' for Wolves
Keita Bates-Diop, the Wolves second-round pick, calls his older age (he's 22) a "big upside."
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Wolves introduce draft picks Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop
The Minnesota Timberwolves including Head Coach Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden introduced the 2018 Draft Picks Josh Okogie (20th overall) and Keita Bates-Diop (48th overall) to the media Tuesday.
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Listen and learn: Top pick Okogie ready to be mentored by Butler
Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau says Jimmy Butler kept his mouth closed and his ears wide open during his rookie season in Chicago long ago. He sees some of Butler in Josh Okogie, drafted last week.
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Towns, Diggins strut their naked stuff in ESPN Body issue
In the issue, available online Monday, the Olympic gold medalist from Afton and the Wolves' All-Star center talk about how hard they work to push their bodies to world-class performances.
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Wolves winner, kind of: Crawford named NBA Teammate of the Year
Veteran Jamal Crawford chose not to exercise his option to return to the Wolves for the 2018-19 season and is now a free agent.
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Scoggins: Superteams stifle suspense but are good for basketball
NBA ratings continue to be robust, even as critics bash the league's lack of suspense, because stars are attractive and the game is being played at the highest level.
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Wolves 'surprised' to land Big Ten POY Bates-Diop in second round
Many draft analysts had Keita Bates-Diop going higher. Some had him as a first-round pick. Some even speculated he might land with the Wolves at No. 20.
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Souhan: Post Wild, Wolves drafts, remember prospects are just that
The Wolves and Wild, both desperate for young talent, held picks later in the first round of their respective drafts, meaning they had no chance to acquire a sure-thing superstar. Maybe they got lucky.
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- Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
- Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead
- Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
- Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
- Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3
- James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
- Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
- Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
- 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy
- Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1
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- Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again
- Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
- Souhan: What happened to the Suns? They're too soft and shallow
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