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Wolves
April 22, 2019
If Wolves want to keep Saunders, will that impact search for top executive?

If Wolves want to keep Saunders, will that impact search for top executive?

Whoever gets the job is going to be up against a tricky situation with the roster. But the bigger question may be how much control he has over who coaches the Wolves.
Wolves
April 18, 2019
Josh Okogie's development is vital, given team's tight cap situation

Wolves feel salary-cap pinch as they enter offseason

The new president of basketball operations will have to figure out how the Wolves are going to navigate their finances while filling out the roster and remaining competitive.
Wolves
April 17, 2019

On the hook for plenty: Breaking down the Wolves' salary cap situation

Here's a look at Wolves players on guaranteed contracts and their salaries in 2019-20
Wolves
April 17, 2019
Among the decisions that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor needs to make is who will replace Tom Thibodeau as president of basketball operations.

Taylor's next big choice: A new president of basketball operations

Three names have emerged as candidates to replace Tom Thibodeau as the Wolves president of basketball operations. Here's what you should know about them.
Wolves
April 17, 2019
All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has retained his optimism and stayed committed to the Wolves amid the team's chaos.

After rocky start, Towns shows Wolves future still centers on him

Karl-Anthony Towns' statistics improved significantly after the Jimmy Butler drama ended with his trade to the 76ers, and showed how important Towns is to the Wolves' future.
Wild
April 16, 2019
Clippers and Columbus leading underdog party in NBA, NHL playoffs

Clippers and Columbus leading underdog party in NBA, NHL playoffs

As of Tuesday morning, lower seeds in the NHL playoffs are 13-11. In the NBA, they are 4-6 — including the Clippers' stunning comeback win over top-seeded Golden State.
Wolves
April 16, 2019
Developing Andrew Wiggins' potential is essential to the Timberwolves' future success.

Enigma Wiggins says he had 'OK season,' even if fans may disagree

The Wolves are in the process of searching for a new president of basketball operations, someone who will have a major influence over the roster and Andrew Wiggins' future.
Wolves
April 15, 2019
'Game of Thrones' parody takes aim at Jimmy Butler's departure from Wolves

'Game of Thrones' parody takes aim at Jimmy Butler's departure from Wolves

Jimmy Butler's acrimonious final weeks with the Timberwolves gets a makeover with a Game of Thrones theme, featuring mascot Crunch, 'Lord Thibs' and others.
Wolves
April 14, 2019
Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders and forward Taj Gibson

A grueling Wolves season is over at last. So what's ahead?

Some players said it was among the most difficult seasons they have encountered, from Jimmy Butler's situation to Tom Thibodeau's firing to injuries that hampered the team.
Wolves
April 12, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves Jeff Teague. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – February 11, 2019, Target C

Teague chooses to pick up $19 million option to remain with Wolves

Jeff Teague, 30, played in only 42 games this season as different injuries affected his playing time.
Wolves
April 12, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was congratulated by team owner Glen Taylor and his wife Becky after a win over the Golden State Warriors

Hartman: Taylor says draft staff will stay while search for basketball boss begins

Whether Ryan Saunders and Scott Layden stay or go could depend on who is hired as the Timberwolves' new basketball boss.
Wolves
April 11, 2019
Timberwolves forward Keita Bates-Diop, left, stole the ball from Nuggets forward Paul Millsap during the first half Wednesday.

One last loss: Wolves blow late double-digit lead to end season

The Wolves led by 11 with four minutes to play, only to have Denver make a 12-0 run to take the lead with 31.5 seconds remaining.
Wolves
April 11, 2019

Wolves-Denver game recap

Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic scored 29 points on 13-for-26 shooting to go with 14 rebounds with the Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns out of the lineup.
Wolves
April 11, 2019
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and his wife, Becky, talked to coach Ryan Saunders before taking their usual seats in March 2019 at Target Center.

Wolves are launching search for new president of basketball operations

Wolves plan to hire a president of basketball operations to play a key role in the process.
Wolves
April 10, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders before player introductions began prior to the game against the Raptors. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.

After losing a star and their coach, Wolves look to establish stability

Jimmy Butler's trade and coach Tom Thibodeau's firing made for a tumultuous season. The Wolves' offseason will include a search for a new president of basketball operations and determining if coach Ryan Saunders and GM Scott Layden will be retained.
Wolves
April 10, 2019

Timberwolves-Toronto game recap

Raptors All-Star Kawhi Leonard didn't have to break much of a sweat, playing only 24 minutes, but he had a game-high 20 points.
Wolves
April 10, 2019

Timberwolves-Denver game preview

Karl-Anthony Towns emerged on the Wolves' injury report because of right knee inflammation and did not play Tuesday against the Raptors.
Wolves
April 10, 2019
Wolves forward Dario Saric fought for possession of the ball against the Raptors' Danny Green in the first half Tuesday.

Wolves' mix-and-match lineup loses home finale to Raptors

With Karl-Anthony Towns out, Wolves coach Ryan Saunders pieced together some odd combinations on the floor.
Wolves
April 9, 2019
Timberwolves interim coach Ryan Saunders would like the interim tag removed for next season.

Saunders will try to keep Wolves focused in final two games

The Wolves have two games remaining, starting with Tuesday's home finale against Toronto, but they are like the final exams seniors take already accepted to college. They count, but not really.
Wolves
April 8, 2019

Gameday preview: Wolves vs. Raptors

In eight career games, Andrew Wiggins, who is a native of Toronto, averages 24 points per game against the Raptors.