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Battles on the boards aren't going Wolves' way
The Wolves entered Monday with the worst defensive rebounding percentage in the league at .659.
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Not 'worried about tomorrow,' Butler unsure if he'll play Wednesday.
Jimmy Butler scored 20 points, 16 of those in the fourth quarter as the Wolves dropped their third straight game on their five-game road trip.
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Wolves-L.A. Clippers game recap
Versatile big man Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, including a dunk with 1:06 left that gave the Clippers a 10-point advantage.
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Wolves lose to Portland by 30 with Butler sitting out
Coach Tom Thibodeau has had to test his team's depth early and often this season, and on Sunday, it just couldn't keep up with the Trail Blazers.
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Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard situations appear similar but feel different
Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler will likely be on new teams next year. But their respective situations feel completely different.
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Wolves setting some undesirable records in Thibodeau era
The Timberwolves had their second 30-point loss of the season on Sunday.
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Butler sits out for the second time in three games
Butler sat out against the Trail Blazers, two days after he played against the Warriors and made clear after that game that he was calling the shots on whether he'd play.
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Wolves-Clippers gameday preview
The Wolves hit the midpoint of their five-game West Coast trip with a visit to the Staples Center for a pair of games.
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Thibodeau validates call on Butler sitting out tonight's game
A game after Jimmy Butler said he is calling the shots on when he feels like his body can play, Butler has apparently decided Sunday is going to be a day of rest.
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Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers preview: Injury cloud hovers over Minnesota
Derrick Rose isn't the only injured Wolves player. It's also unknown how much Jimmy Butler will play on this back-to-back, the second of which is Monday vs. the Clippers. Jeff Teague is also day to day.
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Butler on why he sits out games: 'I have to take care of myself'
Guard Jimmy Butler said he makes the calls whether or not he's healthy enough to play in each game for the Timberwolves.
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Wolves fall flat in final quarter in loss to Warriors
The Wolves led 87-83 after three quarters but then the Warriors found an extra gear that the Wolves, and possibly nobody else in the NBA, has and won 116-99.
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Wolves-Golden State game recap
A look back at Friday night's game.
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Butler, Jones return to Wolves lineup against Warriors
While Jimmy Butler and Tyus Jones were back on the court Friday night, Wolves point guard Jeff Teague missed his second consecutive game because of a left knee bruise.
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Butler, Jones back in lineup for Wolves vs. Warriors
Jimmy Butler and Tyus Jones will play for the Wolves after missing Wednesday's game against the Jazz
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A preview of the Wolves' five-game road trip
The Wolves will play five games in four cities over eight days.
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Spotlight shines on Wolves' Rose, on and off the court, after 50-point game
Part of the discussion that emerged: How to balance Derrick Rose's big basketball moment with sexual assault accusations off the court, a 2016 case currently under appeal.
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Timberwolves show off Prince tribute uniforms at Paisley Park
The Wolves will wear the uniforms eight times this year, including five times at home, and they go on sale to the public next week.
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Souhan: Butler has done enough harm; Wolves need to trade him now
Two nights after scorching the Lakers, Jimmy Butler sat in the locker room, lounging in jeans and whining about media coverage instead of playing.
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- Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7
- The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
- Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
- Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
- The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
- Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics
- Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
- LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine
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