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Wolves
November 8, 2019
Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) dunks the ball as Golden State Warriors' Jordan Poole (3), Willie Cauley-Stein (2), Glenn Robinson III (22) and Ky

Wounded Warriors aren't immune to fast-paced changes in the NBA

Golden State comes to Target Center looking nothing like the team that has won the past five Western Conference championships.
Wolves
November 7, 2019

Wolves-Golden state gameday preview

Wolves
November 7, 2019
Memphis guard Ja Morant handles the ball between Timberwolves forward Treveon Graham, right, and center Karl-Anthony Towns

Fast breaks and threes: Wolves defense shelled in 137-121 loss to Memphis

Karl-Anthony Towns cut off the first question of his postgame media scrum at the first mention of the word "defense." That was about all the Wolves cut off in their loss to the Grizzlies.
Wolves
November 7, 2019
The Wolves' biggest nemesis so far this season: wide open shots

The Wolves' biggest nemesis so far this season: wide open shots

In seven games this season, the Timberwolves have done plenty of good things in compiling a 4-3 record. But one significant part of the game has dragged them down.
Wolves
November 7, 2019
Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague

No point? Wolves without Teague, Napier in Memphis

Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier missed Wednesday's game, with Teague not even making the trip because of an illness and Napier out because of a strained right hamstring. It meant the Wolves had to do some shuffling
Wolves
November 6, 2019
Memphis forward Jae Crowder (99), Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22), and Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke chase a loose ball in the first half

Despite defeats, Wiggins stringing together series of strong games

Andrew Wiggins had 30 points at Memphis and has been shooting well of late from three-point range. Karl-Anthony Towns weighed in on his teammate's recent surge.
Wolves
November 6, 2019

Wolves-Memphis game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wolves
November 6, 2019
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said former Wolves point guard Tyus Jones, 23, is "this great calming presence."

Tyus Jones learns the business of basketball isn't everything

With his mother healthy, former Apple Valley star and Wolves point guard Tyus Jones is happy to reflect on his time in Minnesota.
Wolves
November 6, 2019
Jaylen Nowell

Wolves call up two from G-League because of point guard issues

The Timberwolves could be missing both of their main point guards, Jeff Teague and Shabazz Napier, for their game tonight at Memphis
Wolves
November 6, 2019

Timberwolves-Memphis game preview

The Wolves, coming off a 134-106 loss Monday at home vs. Milwaukee, take to the road to play a Grizzlies team that is 1-5 and has lost three in a row.
Wolves
November 5, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was led away after an altercation with 76ers center Joel Embiid during the second half Wednesday. Both players

'I'm going to defend myself,' Towns says upon return from suspension

The Wolves went 1-1 while Towns was suspended two games for his fight with Joel Embiid.
Wolves
November 5, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter.

Wolves stomped by Bucks on night when nothing was on the level

First, the game was delayed by about an hour because of a crooked rim. Then, Milwaukee showed the Wolves why many consider the Bucks to be the best team in the Eastern Conference.
Wolves
November 5, 2019

Bucks trounce Wolves at Target Center

The Timberwolves were defeated by the Bucks 134-106 at Target Center.
Wolves
November 4, 2019
The Wolves' Andrew Wiggins (being guarded by the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday night) is averaging 21.2 points per game, almost two points hi

Wiggins is making strides in Wolves offense

He's taking fewer midrange jumpers so far this season, and he's getting to the basket more.
Wolves
November 4, 2019

Wolves-Milwaukee game recap

The Bucks' reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was everything as advertised, with a dominant offensive display while Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was out — 34 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
Wolves
November 4, 2019
Jimmy Butler is off to another strong fresh start in Miami, but will it last?

Jimmy Butler is off to another strong fresh start in Miami, but will it last?

In an honest and profanity-laden interview with Yahoo Sports, former Wolves guard Jimmy Butler reveled in the glow of a 5-1 start with his newest team.
Wolves
November 4, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo

'Greek Freak,' one of NBA's best, facing Wolves at Target Center

In a game against Toronto over the weekend, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, shot 14-for-20, had 15 rebounds, handed out eight assists and blocked four shots.
Wolves
November 3, 2019
Josh Okogie was moved by an Emmitt Till exhibit on his first trip to Washington's National Museum of African-American History and Culture last season.

While in Washington, Wolves ponder history

A visit to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture was new for some, enlightening for many.
Wolves
November 3, 2019

Gameday preview: Wolves vs. Milwaukee

The Wolves won their first game without Karl-Anthony Towns 131-109 over Washington on Saturday and will be without him for Monday's game against Milwaukee.
Wolves
November 3, 2019
Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague goes to the basket past Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13), forward Rui Hachimura (8), forward Davis Bertans

Can't go to Towns? Wolves use 'full-on team effort' to crush Washington

With Karl-Anthony Towns suspended for two games, the natural question was who would step up in his absence? Saturday night, it was everyone in a 131-109 victory over the Wizards.