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Gophers
January 11, 2020
Michigan coach Juwan Howard watches before an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michig

Michigan's Howard turned down Wolves job to coach Wolverines

Juwan Howard could've easily been in Minnesota right now on the Timberwolves staff alongside first-year head coach Ryan Saunders.
Wolves
January 11, 2020
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first

Harden's unusual stat line; Covington brushes off trade talk

James Harden had his usual haul of points, rebounds and assists. But he also reached double figures in turnovers -- all in the first half.
Wolves
January 11, 2020

Wolves-Houston game recap

James Harden keyed a few Rockets runs that put the game out of reach.
Wolves
January 11, 2020
Houston Rockets star James Harden (13) is likely to put up a three-pointer from anywhere over midcourt.

Wolves-Houston game preview

Count on three-pointers to rain down in Texas.
Wolves
January 10, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington (33). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – December 30, 201

Rebounds, long and short, are sore spot for Wolves

WOLVES INSIDER: Deep caroms on three-pointers are eluding the Wolves at a troubling rate.
Wolves
January 10, 2020

Wiggins in rhythm, leads efficient Wolves to victory over Portland

Andrew Wiggins on Thursday had 23 points on 9 of 15 shooting to go with eight assists in just 26 minutes.
Wolves
January 10, 2020
Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver drives against Memphis guard Ja Morant during the first half of a game Tuesday

Wolves' Culver improving, especially on defense

The rookie had 38 points in two games and is adjusting to physical NBA play.
Wolves
January 9, 2020

Wolves-Portland game recap

A look back at Thursday's game.
Wolves
January 9, 2020
Portland guard Gary Trent Jr, who played high school ball for Apple Valley, put a spin move on Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie

Okogie gets back to his old self against Portland

The second-year guard had two blocks and two steals after rough few weeks.
Wolves
January 9, 2020

Timberwolves pick up home victory over Portland

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at the Target Center Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Wolves
January 9, 2020
Karl-Anthony Towns has missed 11 games with a knee injury.

Towns could return to action for Wolves tonight against Portland

Coach Ryan Saunders said the Wolves will evaluate how Towns looks during warmups before deciding whether he'll return from an 11-game absence.
Wolves
January 9, 2020
Timberwolves assistant head coach David Vanterpoo chatted with Ryan Saunders.

Wolves' Vanterpool builds NBA players with trust, relationships

Wolves associate head coach David Vanterpool created a culture in Portland, investing in fringe players' games and lives as long as they possessed a work ethic.
Wolves
January 8, 2020

Wolves-Portland game preview

The Wolves and Portland meet for the second time this season after the Wolves fell 113-106 in Portland on Dec. 21.
Wolves
January 8, 2020

A closer look at Timberwolves associate head coach David Vanterpool

David Vanterpool is the Wolves' "defensive coordinator" and has helped install concepts and schemes on that end of the floor under Ryan Saunders.
Wolves
January 8, 2020
Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks, who scored a game-high 28 points, drove past Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague during the second half Tuesday.

Wolves can't handle Memphis guards, blow 14-point lead in loss

Minnesota led by as many as eight in the fourth quarter, but withered against Memphis' high-scoring backcourt of Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant.
Wolves
January 7, 2020

Wolves-Memphis game recap

Rookie point guard Ja Morant scored 10 of his 25 points in the Grizzlies' 37-point fourth quarter. He also had seven assists and four rebounds.
Wolves
January 7, 2020
Timberwolves guard Shabazz Napier (13) entered Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies having scored 20 or more points in four consecutive games, but onl

Points, minutes rise for Wolves' Napier

Guard entered Tuesday's game with four consecutive 20-point games.
Wolves
January 7, 2020
Alan Horton is preparing to announce his 1,000th Wolves game since taking over the job in the 2007-08 season.

Radio broadcaster Horton to call his 1,000th Timberwolves game

The play-by-play man will work the milestone game Tuesday.
Wolves
January 6, 2020

Wolves-Memphis game preview

Since ending their 11-game losing streak the Timberwolves have won four of six, and they have won consecutive games for the first time since late November.
Wolves
January 6, 2020
Cleveland Cavaliers' Dante Exum drives to the basket against the Timberwolves' Josh Okogie in the first half

Wolves withstand furious 30-4 Cleveland rally to win

The Cavaliers went on a 30-4 run to erase a Wolves lead but Minnesota pulled out the win.