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Wolves
November 24, 2019
Phoenix Suns' Frank Kaminsky, behind, guards Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday,

Shorthanded Wolves lose 100-98 to likewise shorthanded Phoenix

Karl-Anthony Towns tried to carry the Wolves with 31 points and 17 rebounds but his tying three-point attempt with 9.2 seconds remaining missed long.
Wolves
November 24, 2019
Timberwolves forward Robert Covington is set to return from a one-game absence for personal reasons in Monday's game against the Hawks.

Wolves' Covington expected to play Monday vs. Hawks

The forward will return from a one-game absence for personal reasons.
Wolves
November 24, 2019
Kelly Oubre Jr. fouls the Timberwolves' Keita Bates-Diop

G Leaguers find chance with Wolves amid injuries

Given the Wolves' personnel issues with five members of the rotation out for injury or personal reasons Saturday, coach Ryan Saunders had to look deep.
Wolves
November 23, 2019

Wolves-Phoenix game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wolves
November 23, 2019
Wolves offensive coordinator Pablo Prigioni, right, and head coach Ryan Saunders conferred during a fourth quarter timeout. ] JEFF WHEELER • Je

Saunders uses Wolves' timeouts to get players rested and reorganized

Ryan Saunders uses a few timeouts per game solely to steal some rest at opportune times for his players. This goes hand in hand with the analytical approach the Wolves are taking
Wolves
November 22, 2019
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic lobs the ball at the basket after play was called dead following a foul in the second half of an NBA basketball gam

Timberwolves writer Chris Hine's three points

A weekly quick-shot look at the Timberwolves, and around the NBA
Wolves
November 22, 2019

Wolves-Phoenix gameday preview

Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup on Wednesday after a three-game absence and posted 22 points on 10-for-24 shooting.
Wolves
November 22, 2019
Will the Wolves be this happy at the end of the season?

Are the Wolves a legitimate playoff contender, or is their start a mirage?

The phrase "if the season ended today" is kind of terrible because it inherently leads to the truth that a season does not, in fact, end today — often far from it. But let's look ahead, anyway.
Wolves
November 21, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Treveon Graham (12) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson in the first half during a preseason NBA basketball

Wolves' Graham aims to keep shooting until his aim is right

Guard and his coach haven't lost confidence despite 18 percent three-point shooting.
Wolves
November 21, 2019
Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic hit a fourth-quarter three-point shot, a welcome sight in this current NBA.

Reusse: In era of chucking threes, pure NBA shooters hard to find

There's a growing number of NBA players who are firing away from three-point range based on the analytical arithmetic, not on outside shooting skill.
Wolves
November 21, 2019
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) congratulated guard Mike Conley (10) on a fourth quarter three pointer. Bogdonovic had 30 points for the night

Wiggins' return isn't enough as Wolves drop another at home

Andrew Wiggins was back after a three-game absence. But Utah countered a second-half Wolves run with one of its own for the victory.
Wolves
November 21, 2019
Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders

Saunders still adjusting to NBA's new coach's challenge

Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders is 0-4 in challenges this year. "I'm not concerned with a challenge record with things as long as it's strategic with our group," he said.
Wolves
November 20, 2019

Wolves-Utah game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wolves
November 20, 2019
Timberwolves unveil latest 'City Edition' special jerseys

Timberwolves unveil latest 'City Edition' special jerseys

The Wolves will wear the uniforms nine times this season -- including five times at Target Center.
Wolves
November 19, 2019

Timberwolves-Utah game preview

Andrew Wiggins, who missed Monday's game because of an illness, is listed as questionable.
Wolves
November 19, 2019

Timberwolves gear up for two tests in the Western Conference

The Western Conference standings are tightly bunched, and a pair of home games this week will serve as good measuring sticks for the Wolves
Wolves
November 19, 2019
Fans slapped hands with Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) as he left the court Monday night. Towns had 29 points and 13 rebounds in the Wolv

Timberwolves make late charge to win at Utah

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scores 29 points and grabs 13 rebounds to lead the fourth-quarter charge against the Jazz.
Wolves
November 19, 2019
Wolves forward Jake Layman

Layman the latest Wolves player injured

Layman suffered a left foot injury against Utah and was in a walking boot after the game.
Wolves
November 19, 2019
Kelan Martin

Wolves' rookie Martin learns price of winning after big night in Utah

After the Timberwolves' victory over Utah on Monday, the last three players in the locker room were Karl-Anthony Towns, Robert Covington and Kelan Martin.
Wolves
November 19, 2019
A calf injury, then a shoulder sprain have limited Wolves forward Jordan Bell's playing time since training camp, but he is now off the injury report

Wolves' Bell seeking more playing time after stint on injury report

The Wolves like forward Jordan Bell's defensive versatility and given the rigors of the NBA season, he is likely to find himself back in the rotation at some point.