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Wolves
December 26, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns is led away after an altercation with Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the second half of an NBA bask

After firing, Gates lands on his feet with Wolves for a second time

The former Flip Saunders assistant is back with the team after Dave Joerger's staff at Sacramento disbanded.
Vikings
December 26, 2019
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Carson, CA – December 15, 2019, Digni

Hartman: A holiday wish list to cheer Minnesota's teams

The Vikings need good health, and the Twins need better pitching. There's a gift just right for everybody, including a top state basketball recruit for Richard Pitino.
Wolves
December 25, 2019
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton gestures from the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday

Wolves-Sacramento game preview

The Wolves are trying to avoid coming home from the West Coast with a 12-game losing streak.
Wolves
December 24, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague, right, drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell defends during the first half of

'They played harder,' Wiggins says after Warriors send Wolves to 11th loss in row

How does a team that had hasn't won since before Thanksgiving allow an opponent with a 7-24 record to play harder than the Wolves?
Wolves
December 24, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie, right, takes the ball from Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall, center, during the second half of an

Wolves get surprising contributions from G-League mainstays

Kelan Martin and Jordan McLaughlin helped spark a late rally in loss to Golden State.
Wolves
December 24, 2019

Wolves-Golden State game recap

Wolves
December 23, 2019
Andrew Wiggins, right, drove to the basket against Portland on Saturday.

Saunders concerned Wolves missing too many shots up close

A dramatic increase in three-point shots is opening paths to the basket, but the Wolves aren't converting those chances as well as most other NBA teams.
Wolves
December 23, 2019
Gorgui Dieng (left, defending against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic) has stepped up as a Timberwolves starter in Towns' absence, averaging 15.3 points a

Is Wolves' lineup juggling part of their problem? Players disagree

Andrew Wiggins said lineup revisions caused by injuries and shuffled lineups don't figure in the current 10-game losing streak. But Jeff Teague said it's been difficult for the team to find its rhythm.
Wolves
December 22, 2019

Timberwolves-Golden State game preview

The Wolves (10-18) are stuck in a 10-game losing streak, but they are buoyed by their improving defense, which has bounced back from one of its worst stretches of the season.
Wolves
December 22, 2019

Wolves' ever-changing lineup

The Wolves have used 11 different lineups in 28 games.
Wolves
December 22, 2019

Games missed by Wolves players

None of the Wolves has played in all 28 games this season.
Wolves
December 22, 2019
Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell

Busy body: Wolves' Nowell plays third game in as many nights

Rookie Jaylen Nowell played in Friday's game at Denver a night after he played for the Iowa Wolves in Las Vegas as part of the G League Showcase.
Wolves
December 22, 2019
Andrew Wiggins, right, drove to the basket against Portland on Saturday.

Even easy baskets don't come easy for Wolves as slide reaches 10 games

Andrew Wiggins had 33 points to lead the Wolves in Portland, but a blown play late in Saturday's game by Robert Covington personified the team's ongoing struggles.
Wolves
December 22, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, left, knocks the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of an

Wolves try to look on the bright side: At least the defense is better

The Wolves have improved defensively over the last three games after it was among the league's worst at the beginning of current 10-game losing streak.
Wolves
December 22, 2019

Wolves-Portland game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Wolves
December 21, 2019
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Treveon Graham during the second half of an NBA basketball game Frid

Shorthanded Wolves' losing streak reaches nine with loss to Denver

Another rally lost steam, but the Wolves are sticking with their long-range plan.
Wolves
December 21, 2019
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, dribbles past Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic during the second half of an NBA basketball game

Wolves-Portland gameday preview

Carmelo Anthony suffered an injury during Friday night's victory over Orlando.
Wolves
December 21, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns takes a seat on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Fr

Status of injured Karl-Anthony Towns unclear vs. Portland

He missed his second game in a row because of an injury to his left knee.
Wolves
December 21, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders talks to players during a huddle in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nu

Timberwolves remaining upbeat despite ninth consecutive loss

The Wolves locker room wasn't as down after Friday's loss to Denver as it has been at other times during this streak
Wolves
December 21, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, left, fouls Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic who goes up for a basket in the second half of an NBA baske

Wolves-Denver game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game.