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Wolves
March 5, 2019

Wolves-Oklahoma City game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wolves
March 5, 2019
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) pulls up to shoot over Minnesota Timberwolves defenders Jeff Teague (0) and Anthony Tolliver (43) during the

Wolves' deficient defense hasn't gotten any better under Saunders

Interim coach Ryan Saunders was more upset Sunday than he has been after any loss in his nearly two months since taking over Tom Thibodeau.
Wolves
March 4, 2019

Chris Hine's NBA short takes

Sunday's game between the Rockets and the Celtics, which Houston won 115-104 in Boston, showed where these two title contenders from a year ago, who each lost in the conference finals, are right now.
Wolves
March 4, 2019

Timberwolves-Oklahoma City game preview

Minnesota returns home after an 0-3 road trip — the fourth time the Wolves have gone winless on a road trip of at least three games this season.
Wolves
March 4, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA baske

Timberwolves again struggle on road, fall to Wizards

Team grasps for answers after latest road runaway.
Wolves
March 3, 2019
The dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington in 2016.

Timberwolves players visit African American history museum

The Timberwolves made the most of their time in the nation's capital this weekend with a team outing to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Wolves
March 3, 2019

Wolves-Washington game recap

Former Bucks and Bulls forward Jabari Parker had 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench. He had 18 in the second half.
Wolves
March 3, 2019
Wolves interim coach Ryan Saunders blamed Sunday's loss to the Wizards on a lack of defensive intensity.

Postgame: Wolves at a loss to explain road losses

The Timberwolves completed their fourth winless road trip of three or more games this season
Wolves
March 3, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves interim head coach Ryan Saunders during the second half of the Timberwolves 119-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks Friday, Jan. 1

What is Tyus Jones' future with Timberwolves?

Apple Valley's Tyus Jones will be a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Wolves can match an offer from another team and keep him
Wolves
March 3, 2019
Andrew Wiggins

Souhan: Wiggins has maxed out his welcome as a Wolves starter

Instead of taking advantage of Jimmy Butler's absence — either by becoming more productive or proving Butler's insults wrong — Andrew Wiggins has lapsed.
Wolves
March 3, 2019
Ryan Saunders

Saunders returns to where it all began for his coaching career

Wolves interim coach Ryan Saunders began his NBA career as a Washington assistant. Minnesota plays at the Wizards on Sunday.
Wolves
March 2, 2019

Wolves-Washington gameday preview

The Wizards have slipped out of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference following John Wall's injuries.
Wolves
March 1, 2019
Gorgui Dieng

Dieng loses spot in Wolves rotation; Saunders explains why

The backup center has not played in any of the past three games, including Thursday night's 122-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers, even though he was healthy.
Wolves
March 1, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns shoots in front of Pacers forward Thaddeus Young during the first half

Wolves show their season's worth of ills in loss to Indiana

Anyone who was watching the Wolves for the first time this season, saw them put together a lowlight reel of the various ways they have lost close games this season.
Wolves
February 28, 2019
Karl-Anthony Towns shoots against the Pacers' Kyle O'Quinn

Towns' big night goes to waste in Wolves' loss to Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns had a season high 42 points against the Pacers.
Wolves
February 28, 2019

Wolves-Indiana game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Wolves
February 28, 2019
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor watched a game with his wife Becky in 2017.

Hartman: Taylor seeks solid finish before determining Saunders' future

Glen Taylor spoke about his team's rising value, interim coach Ryan Saunders' future and what's ahead for the franchise.
Wolves
February 28, 2019
Atlanta forward Taurean Prince shoots as Timberwolves forward Dario Saric defends during the first half

Timberwolves melt away in overtime loss at Atlanta

A winnable game on the road slipped away from the Timberwolves, latgely because of slacking defense toward the end. Minnesota led by nine entering the fourth quarter, but fizzled.
Wolves
February 28, 2019
Robert Covington

Wolves assign Robert Covington to G-League as he eyes return from injury

"I think people could definitely assume that's a step in the right direction," coach Ryan Saunders said. "We want to see how his body reacts."
Wolves
February 27, 2019

Atlanta's Collins, Young take it to the Wolves

Atlanta's young duo was hard to stop for the Timberwolves.