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Wolves
March 30, 2019
Jimmy Butler is returning to Target center on Saturday.

Jimmy Butler preparing for the hate when he returns to town Saturday

Saturday will be a big moment for Wolves fans who will get a chance to voice their full-throated displeasure with the way Butler orchestrated his exit to Philadelphia.
Wolves
March 29, 2019

Wolves-76ers preview

The 76ers are seeded third in the Eastern Conference and have won seven of their past 10 games.
Wolves
March 29, 2019

Wolves-Warriors game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
March 29, 2019
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game

Warriors have learned to embrace the midrange jumper

The defending NBA champions, who visit the Wolves again on Friday, take long two-pointers with greater frequency and success than most foes.
Wolves
March 29, 2019
Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) and Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas struggle for position in the first half an NBA basket

Wolves-Golden State game preview

It's the Wolves' last chance to beat the defending NBA champions this season, and perhaps their first look at DeMarcus Cousins in 2018-19.
Wolves
March 28, 2019
CORRECTS TO KEVIN DURANT, NOT DRAYMOND GREEN - Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, lays up as Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant watche

Wolves are using Towns more and better under Saunders

NBA Insider: One reason for Karl-Anthony Towns' blossoming statistics could be Ryan Saunders' nuanced and analytical take on getting him the ball in productive spots on the floor.
Wolves
March 27, 2019

Chris Hine's NBA short takes

Portland got devastating news Monday when center Jusuf Nurkic suffered compound fractures in his left fibula and tibia.
Wolves
March 27, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20), from left, LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell (5) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Town

Another night of weak defense costs Wolves in loss to Clippers

Los Angeles scored 42 points in the first quarter and clinched a playoff spot. The Wolves That lack of defensive intensity "has been the story of a number of games," interim coach Ryan Saunders said.
Wolves
March 26, 2019

Timberwolves-L.A. Clippers game recap

The Clippers' Danilo Gallinari hit six of nine three-point shots, scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds.
Wolves
March 26, 2019
Entering Tuesday's game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center, Wolves point guard Tyus Jones is first in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio

Wolves' Jones posting league-best assist-to-turnover ratio

Jones said the stat is a product of emphasis by the coaches. But it's also being good at making the initial read on a play.
Wolves
March 26, 2019

Wolves fall behind early, lose to Clippers

The Timberwolves were beaten by the L.A. Clippers 122-111 at Target Center on Tuesday night.
Wolves
March 26, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Keita Bates-Diop, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Boban Marjanovic defends during the second half of an NBA

Exam time? Saunders to test Wolves' versatility in final games

Interim coach Ryan Saunders said he will do some experimentation to see how some players fare in unusual situations over the final nine games of the season.
Wolves
March 26, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) took the ball around Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE •

Wolves are better with Jeff Teague than without him

It's not just wins and losses, although the Wolves have a winning record with him and are 10-21 when he can't go.
Wolves
March 26, 2019
LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (8) reacts after sinking a basket during the second half of the NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks,

Wolves-Clippers gameday preview

The Wolves begin a closing stretch where they play seven of their final nine games at home.
Wolves
March 24, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns shoots against Memphis center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Bruno Caboclo (5)

Out, not down: Wolves open final stretch with win in Memphis

Officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Timberwolves conducted business as usual and beat the Grizzlies.
Wolves
March 23, 2019

Towns evades foul trouble in big night vs. Memphis

Karl-Anthony Towns had 33 points and 23 rebounds in a win over the Grizzlies.
Wolves
March 23, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) passes the ball over Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon during the second half of an NBA basketba

Wolves turn to Wiggins as point guard injuries add up

The Wolves have only two healthy point guards for their remaining 10 games — Tyus Jones and Jerryd Bayless. So the time has come to get create.
Wolves
March 23, 2019

Wolves-Memphis game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Wolves
March 23, 2019
Josh Okogie endured a "gloomy" period that passed.

Finish strong, keep growing: Wolves' Okogie busts through rookie wall

Over the past three games, Josh Okogie has found renewed energy. He's averaging 16.7 points per game on 56 percent shooting while playing 33 minutes per game.
Wolves
March 23, 2019

Wolves-Memphis gameday preview

The Wolves' winding road on the road is coming to an end.