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In praise of Damian Lillard and his loyalty in the modern NBA
Lillard's 50 points and a first-round series victory included a long, Game 5-winning three-pointer, then waving good-bye to the Thunder and star guard Russell Westbrook.
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Tom Thibodeau: Jimmy Butler 'brought the best out in people' in Minnesota
Fired Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau talked about his future and Butler in a podcast. Meanwhile, an ESPN article said Butler's lack of a filter 'left him seemingly oblivious to the wreckage he had wrought with the Wolves.'
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Ex-Wolves Billups, Booth among 4 candidates for team's basketball boss
A source said the interview process is expected to last seven to 10 days, with the candidates all coming to Minnesota over that time frame.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Around the NBA
- NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
- Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
- Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
- Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
- Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
- Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
- 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
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