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Wolves-Brooklyn game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's season opener.
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Wolves might not have as many shootarounds as before
As part of the Wolves' commitment to rest and recovery, the team opted not to have a shootaround Wednesday before their first game, and this could become more normal than not.
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Asking for help: Wolves' Covington opens up and finds himself
Wolves forward Robert Covington needed something that would reverse the dark days during his recovery from a knee injury last season. He found it in a place where he never thought to look.
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Reusse: Wolves have new style and staff, but not the players to win
During the exhibition seasons, the Wolves showed themselves to be a collection of sub-mediocre shooters denting rims in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Milwaukee.
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Five Timberwolves story lines to follow this NBA season
Just how effective will their new emphasis on three-point shooting and up-tempo offense be?
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Timberwolves-Brooklyn game preview
The Wolves, under new management and with a new offensive style, open their season against Brooklyn, a team they hope to emulate,
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The Robert Covington file
Covington arrived with the Wolves last November in the Jimmy Butler trade, but was limited to 22 games because of a knee injury.
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New Wolves President Rosas staying patient, looking to strike
The Wolves enter the season with a remade roster and with Ryan Saunders about to experience his first opening day as a head coach.
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Five NBA story lines to watch this season
There's no clear-cut title favorite, with the volume of All-Star caliber players changing residences actually doing a lot for parity in the league.
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Brooklyn of the West? Wolves have fitting opponent in opener
That the Timberwolves open the regular season Wednesday in Brooklyn is only fitting, considering the Nets influence that is here on the court and off.
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Where do the Timberwolves rank in our NBA power poll?
The Western Conference is again packed with contenders for the league title.
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Will happier Wiggins translate to a more efficient scorer for Wolves?
Andrew Wiggins admitted he wasn't having as much fun last season he did in other years. "But the joy has always been there. I've never been on the court not wanting to play."
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Teague will be challenged to lead a faster-paced Wolves offense
Playing fast has consequences, and one will be that players will get tired, no matter how well-conditioned they are.
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NBA's opening week
The NBA season opens Tuesday night with two games; the Wolves open their season on Wednesday at Brooklyn.
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Wolves guard Teague: 'I don't think I'll ever be 100 percent, but I feel OK'
Jeff Teague had ankle surgery in April that kept him from playing much of the offseason.
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Report: Zion Williamson expected to miss several weeks of NBA season
ESPN's basketball writer Adrian Wojnarowski wrote this morning on Twitter that the Pelicans are expected to be cautious with Williamson's return from a sore right knee.
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Where do Wolves stand? Not very high in preseason loss to Bucks
Andrew Wiggins did not look sharp with the regular season just ahead. The Wolves are hoping Thursday's 118-96 loss — another 22-point defeat — isn't foreboding of what's to come.
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Howl of a Dome debut: Wolves played first preseason game 30 years ago
The Star Tribune recently unearthed a treasure trove of staff photos from the first Timberwolves season.
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Covington, the rebounder, emerges for Timberwolves
Robert Covington has taken on the responsibility of hitting the glass in the Wolves' smaller lineups
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Reid wields familiar skills as a Wolves center
Naz Reid, the rookie out of LSU, shows the same strengths as Karl-Anthony Towns. But Ryan Saunders offers some cautions about what to expect.
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- Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
- LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
- Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell misses Game 4 against the Celtics with a strained left calf
- Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks' playoff run, AP source says
- It's crunch time after Nuggets, Pacers made sure their semifinal best-of-7 series would go deep
- Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
- Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says
- Murray swishes a half-court heave at the halftime buzzer for the Nuggets in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves
- Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick
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