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Five questions entering Timberwolves training camp
Despite reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2004, the Wolves had an offseason filled with tension. Here are looming questions as camp opens Tuesday.
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Towns signs $190 million extension with Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns is entering the final year of his rookie deal but will be in Minnesota for the long haul after the max extension.
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Jimmy Butler drama aside, let's talk about the Wolves bench
Two views: Michael Rand and Chris Hine break down hot sports topics.
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Timberwolves are working to trade Jimmy Butler
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and head coach and president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau were thought to be at odds over what to do about Jimmy Butler's trade request, but that is not the case, a source told the Star Tribune on Saturday.
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Glen Taylor involved in trade talks, motivated to deal Jimmy Butler
The Wolves owner is trying to supersede Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden in trade talks, a source told the Star Tribune.
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Butler seemed like the next Garnett, but he's acting more like Marbury
Does Jimmy Butler value winning above all else? Or is he really valuing a big market, the ability to shine brightly in a spotlight and a big payday?
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In Butler saga, battles playing out on social media for all to see
The last 24 hours offered a bounty of material for fans to digest and unravel in the wake of Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Timberwolves.
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Reusse: Butler's trade request builds on what Wolves do best: chaos
It's the 30th season of Timberwolves basketball, so why not start it out with more of the same? The Jimmy Butler Situation is the latest story for a franchise full of turmoil.
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Butler's trade request adds uncertainty on several levels for Wolves
Even though the season is still weeks away, there are elements of timing involved in a trade of Jimmy Butler — specifically how a potential trade relates to the contract extension of Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Wolves' clock is ticking toward training camp
With reports emerging Wednesday that Jimmy Butler has asked to be traded by the Timberwolves, there is precious little time for a resolution.
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Now what? Butler may have requested trade, but Wolves not forced to oblige
Given those parameters, here are the four directions the Timberwolves could go with the news Jimmy Butler has requested to be traded.
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Souhan: Wolves, Jimmy Butler have reached the tipping point
NBA stars carry all the power, so the Wolves need to carefully explore all their difficult options.
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Wolves' Justin Patton has surgery on broken right foot
It's another setback for a second-year center whose rookie season consisted of one NBA game.
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End of an era: Jerry Zgoda leaves the Timberwolves beat
"Looking back, it's the players and coaches – and the things they said – I'll remember more than I do the games, although there sure were a few doozies in there despite years and years of losing."
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Butler says meeting with Wolves front office is set for today
The meeting will take place after an offseason filled with soap opera-like drama for the Wolves and Butler, with reports surfacing about Jimmy Butler's frustrations.
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Tyus Jones donates computer lab to his old school in Apple Valley
Tyus Jones returned to Westview to unveil a new technology lab for the school he helped fund in partnership with TV manufacturer TCL as part of his Write Your Own Story campaign.
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Wolves center Patton has another fractured foot
After two surgeries on his left foot cost him two summer-league and one training camp experiences, Timberwolves center Justin Patton now has broken his right foot in pre-draft workouts.
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Reusse: Nunnally had many distant stops before arrival with Wolves
James Nunnally has become familiar with numerous working environments and international cities in the pursuit of what's now an actual NBA opportunity with the Wolves.
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Timberwolves pan for open-tryout gold
Wolves' Iowa G-League team looking for destiny to walk through its door
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- Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
- Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
- Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
- Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
- Pacers beat Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to reach Eastern Conference finals
- Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
- Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit
- OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers
- P.J. Washington's free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
- Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
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