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Wolves
March 16, 2020
Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) signed autographs for fans before a game in February.

Timberwolves, like other NBA teams, drifting in uncharted waters

The NBA was the first pro league to react strongly to threat of coronavirus.
Wolves
March 15, 2020
Karl-Anthony Towns chatted up fans, and later posed for selfies with them, during his visit to watch Paige Bueckers play.

Towns making $100,000 donation to Mayo for COVID-19 research

Karl-Anthony Towns made the announcement on Instagram as the Mayo Clinic begins rolling out a test for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Vikings
March 14, 2020
Target Field remained covered with snow in January. With concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus delaying or suspending sports seasons, the Tw

COVID-19 fallout will be costly for Twin Cities sports

From franchises to vendors, the economic effects will be widespread.
Wolves
March 13, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves CEO Ethan Casson.

Wolves return home, pondering next steps in disrupted NBA season

CEO Ethan Casson said players have not been tested for coronavirus because none of them has displayed symptoms.
Vikings
March 13, 2020
September 8, 1945: The President throws a strike - President Truman, attending his first major league baseball game since he became chief executive

Hartman: The sports world has stopped before, but it always returns

Sports have many times taken a back seat to much larger concerns in the country, but they have also been a key part of holding Minnesota and the country together during difficult times.
Twins
March 13, 2020
The seats are empty at the Amway Center in Orlando, and arenas around the U.S. due to the Coronavirus.

Souhan: When American sports leagues shut down, they got it right

Thursday, the sports world stopped cold. Except that this isn't really about sports. This is about American sports reflecting America's reality, instead of serving as diversion.
Wolves
March 13, 2020
Tourist stand under umbrellas in rain outside Staples Center, home to hockey's Los Angeles Kings and basketball's Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Spa

NBA continues to play it safe; no team meetings or workouts until Monday

Players must stick around until Monday but can't hold group workouts together.
Wolves
March 12, 2020
Multiple reports said Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.

NBA suspends season after player tests positive for COVID-19

The league's announcement, which came around 8:30 p.m., capped a long day of the league discussing what it should do amid the mounting pandemic.
Wolves
March 12, 2020
The Timberwolves stayed in Houston after playing the Rockets on Tuesday.

Wolves set to fly back to Minneapolis today, hope to practice soon

The Wolves may be able to resume practicing soon, as Dallas owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday night the league has told teams it could keep practicing even though the season is on hold.
Wolves
March 12, 2020
Rockets guard James Harden drives to the basket between Timberwolves guard Jordans McLaughlin (6) and D'Angelo Russell (0)

Russell's 28 not enough for Wolves to overcome Harden, Westbrook

James Harden and Russell Westbrook filled the stat sheet and played their best basketball over the final 15 minutes to snap Houston's four-game losing streak while sending the Wolves to their third straight loss.
Wolves
March 10, 2020
Rockets forward Robert Covington

Covington returns after 'year of growth' with Wolves

Robert Covington, after being dealt to the Rockets after injuries and setbacks in Minnesota, returned to Target Center for the Wolves' game against Charlotte just before the All-Star break.
Wolves
March 10, 2020
Rockets guard James Harden reaches behind Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley

Beasley's tough night a product of increased attention

Wolves shooting guard Malik Beasley is starting to draw more attention from opposing defenses, Ryan Saunders says.
Wolves
March 10, 2020

Wolves-Houston game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wolves
March 10, 2020
Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell is 8-for-32 over the past two games, following a 2-for-14 performance on Friday against Orlando with a 6-for-18 da

Russell's mini-slump is major problem for Wolves

Call it what you want — a slump, a mini-slump, a funk — but D'Angelo Russell hasn't been hitting shots like he's accustomed to over the past two games.
Wolves
March 9, 2020

Timberwolves-Houston game preview

Since remaking their roster almost completely at the trade deadline, the Wolves are 29th in the NBA in defensive rating (117.0 points allowed per 100 possessions) and are giving up by far the most points in the paint of any team.
Wolves
March 9, 2020
The Pelicans' Zion Williamson soared for a dunk against Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez in the first half Sunday.

Timberwolves have no answers for Pelicans' Williamson, Holiday

New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson scored 23 points, but Jrue Holiday supplied a near-triple-double with 37 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Wolves
March 8, 2020

Wolves-New Orleans game recap

Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday scored 37 points with nine rebounds and eight assists. He's scored 82 points in three games vs. the Wolves this season.
Wolves
March 8, 2020
New Orleans Pelicans' Lonzo Ball, left, handles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin in the second half of an NBA basketball gam

Wolves preach protection with coronavirus concerns

The team is following the NBA's lead but doing what it can to make Target Center safe.
Wolves
March 7, 2020
With a knee injury behind him, Zion Williamson is showing the NBA his unstoppable blend of quickness and power.

Here's Zion: Rookie sensation comes to Target Center for first time

New Orleans star rookie Zion Williamson has been an undeniable force after only 18 games. He's averaging 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Wolves
March 7, 2020

Wolves-New Orleans game preview

Since the trade deadline, the Wolves have the second-worst defensive rating in the NBA with 118.1 points allowed per 100 possessions. Their offense sits 10th (113.7).