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Wolves
August 17, 2020
Houston Rockets star James Harden (13) is likely to put up a three-pointer from anywhere over midcourt.

Unwanted outsider to offensive must: Evolution of the 3-pointer

There was a lot of discussion in the early days of the three-point line that it might tarnish the game. That it wasn't pure basketball. That thinking has definitely disappeared.
Wolves
August 15, 2020
Gersson Rosas, president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, talked to newly acquired guard D'Angelo Russell before Saturday nigh

Hartman: Rosas proud of Wolves' response to difficult year

Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas knows this has been a franchise-altering offseason, even though those changes haven't necessarily been on the court.
Wolves
August 15, 2020
Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders signals to his team alongside D'Angelo Russell in the second half of a game against the Mavericks, on March 1

Reusse: Left outside NBA bubble, Saunders and Wolves work on their own

A madeover roster didn't get much of a chance to play together before the season was shut down, and the Wolves weren't invited to Florida when it resumed.
Wolves
August 7, 2020
Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert (22) looks to pass the ball as Sacramento Kings' Alex Len, left, and Harrison Barnes defend during the second half of an N

Wolves officially get Brooklyn's first-round pick

With the Nets clinching a playoff spot, the Wolves now pick up a second, first-round pick in this year's NBA draft.
Wolves
July 29, 2020
Crews work on a basketball arena at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. NBA games will resume Thursday.

Reopening tip: Everything you need to know about NBA restart

There will be 22 teams — though not the Wolves — resuming play Thursday in Florida.
Wolves
July 29, 2020
One huge improvement in the Target Center renovation is the addition of large windows in concourses and a large atrium to look out on Hennepin Ave and

New Wolves owner would face $50M penalty to break Target Center lease

In 2016, Taylor Corporation and the city of Minneapolis signed an amendment to the original agreement they made when Glen Taylor took the team over in 1995.
Wolves
July 29, 2020
An NBA sign is posted on a basketball arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. NBA games will resume Thur

Florida business trip: NBA season resumes Thursday

Here are some things to know about the games that are slated to begin Thursday
Wolves
July 27, 2020
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and his wife, Becky, talked to coach Ryan Saunders before taking their usual seats in March 2019 at Target Center.

Taylor won't consider just anybody as a Timberwolves suitor

Longtime owner Glen Taylor is adamant about keeping the Timberwolves in Minnesota, if he chooses to sell the team. But would such provisions hold up in court?
Wolves
July 25, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves team owner Glen Taylor watched from the sidelines with his wife Becky Taylor in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.s

Hartman: Taylor's local ties saved professional basketball in Minnesota

If Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor finds a suitable buyer to meet his demands and his asking price for the club, it will end one of the most important pro sports tenures in state history.
Wolves
July 25, 2020
Arron Afflalo shown during the 2017 season, when he played for Orlando. He played for seven teams during an 11-season NBA career.

Ex-NBA player Afflalo reportedly interested in buying Timberwolves

Arron Afflalo, according to an Associated Press report, is the face of a group with a net worth of $10 billion that is interested in buying the team from Glen Taylor.
Vikings
July 23, 2020
Mark and Zygi Wilf

Wilfs were approached, but aren't interested in owning Wolves

Wolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor had reached out to gauge the Wilfs' interest in his teams, and the sides had some dialogue, but it hasn't continued.
Gophers
July 22, 2020
Amir Coffey

Ex-Gophers star Coffey back with Clippers as NBA resumes

Despite not being drafted, Amir Coffey is in a better position than many rookies who were selected last summer because the Clippers have invested in his development.
Vikings
July 22, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor pointed down court to indicate a Minnesota Timberwolves ball in overtime. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souff

Wolves for sale: Garnett, Wilf family interested in buying team from Taylor

Glen Taylor, who has owned the team since the mid-1990s, said any potential buyer has to guarantee that the team remains in Minnesota.
Wolves
July 21, 2020
Glen Taylor and Kevin Garnett talked during the WNBA playoffs in 2015.

After years of animosity, Garnett looks to make peace with Taylor

Kevin Garnett hasn't minced words about his feelings toward the Wolves owner as recently as April, when he said that he "doesn't do business with snakes."
Wolves
July 16, 2020
Ben Simmons ending up with the Wolves? How could that play out?

Wolves mailbag: Devin Booker is nice, but what about Ben Simmons?

Who will be back from the Wolves massive roster makeover? What are the chances for landing another top star in a deal? Plus the Wolves' standing in NBA swag ratings and more.
Wolves
July 13, 2020
Adrian Wojnarowski

ESPN's Wojnarowski suspended for vulgar email to U.S. senator

Adrian Wojnarowski sent the e-mail to the office of Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who posted a screenshot of it on Twitter.
Wolves
July 9, 2020

Q&A with Wolves and Lynx COO Ryan Tanke

Tanks touched on Thursday's blood drive at Target Center, recent team layoffs and how the team is planning to re-welcome fans.
Wolves
July 5, 2020
Inter Miami CF soccer players are greeted by fans as they leave their stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for a Major League Soccer tournament in Orlando

Souhan: Restarting sports in virus-deep Florida was horrible mistake

Sports leagues should have ignored the welcome mat offered by the Sunshine State.
Vikings
June 29, 2020
Twins general manager Thad Levine, manager Rocco Baldelli and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey talked during spring training in February. All 13 of

Scoggins: Time for bold change among Minnesota's sports executives

Minnesota's sports leadership a largely homogeneous group of white people who run teams and programs that have a high percentage of athletes who are minorities. It's time to change that.
Wolves
June 26, 2020

NBA restart schedule

There are 88 regular-season games scheduled, starting July 30 and running through Aug. 14.