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Hartman: In 1959, Lakers star Baylor refused to play to protest racism
Elgin Baylor sat out a neutral-site game in segregated West Virginia after being refused food service.
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NBA again leads sports world in demanding social justice reforms
For the second consecutive day Thursday, the NBA didn't hold any playoff games and other leagues again followed suit as players debate remedies for social injustice.
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Okogie featured first in new YouTube series on social justice
The Wolves and Lynx have launched a series called 'Voices." First up was a trip by Josh Okogie and assistant strength and conditioning coach Kurt Joseph to the George Floyd memorial.
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Souhan: Athletes threaten bosses' money as they sit out for justice
Black athletes have raised fists and boycotted anthems and broadcast their grief, but sadly they may never have mattered as much, in terms of social impact, as they did on Wednesday.
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Social media reaction to NBA and WNBA strike
Many took to Twitter on Wednesday night to express support for NBA and WNBA players choosing not to play in protest of the shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wis.
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Source: Taylor in negotiations, but no sale of Wolves and Lynx imminent
Former Memphis Grizzlies minority owner Daniel E. Straus is said to be negotiating with Glen Taylor, but a source told the Star Tribune that a sale is not imminent.
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Most NBA mock drafts have Wolves taking Georgia's Anthony Edwards
Looking at the mock drafts that have been updated since the Wolves won the top pick in the NBA draft lottery last week, a clear theme is emerging.
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Timberwolves doctor playing key role in COVID-fighting saliva test
Dr. Robby Sikka, a Timberwolves vice president, helped lead the charge in developing the test, which is intended to significantly reduce the cost and turnaround time for getting results.
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With No. 1 overall pick. Wolves wrestle with issues of fit, patience
Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas said if the Wolves end up keeping the No. 1 overall pick the franchise won in the lottery Thursday, he doesn't need that player to turn into an MVP.
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Timberwolves and the No. 1 overall pick
What you need to know about the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
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With the first pick, the Wolves have no obvious choice but definite value
There is no Zion Williamson, no Anthony Davis, no LeBron James. No obvious, slam-dunk, send-the-pick-in-and-forget-it player in this upcoming draft.
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Hartman: Wolves get break they needed by winning NBA draft lottery
Winning the NBA draft lottery and getting the first pick is a bright spot in a really tough year for the Timberwolves franchise.
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Timberwolves win NBA draft lottery, will pick No. 1 overall in upcoming draft
The Wolves landed the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, cashing in their 14% odds of netting the top pick.
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Six players for the Wolves to target at No. 1
With the Wolves getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, here are six players they might be able to target.
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Wolves in a familiar place: Hoping for lottery luck tonight
The Wolves have picked first only once in the NBA draft and the team has never moved up from its projected spot. Minnesota this season has a 14% chance of getting the top pick.
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Reeve, Brunson defend ex-Lynx announcer after suspension for tweeting slur
John Focke was suspended this week by the Charlotte Hornets for tweeting a racist slur during an NBA playoff game. Cheryl Reeve and Rebekkah Brunson have come to his defense.
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Who will get the top pick in the NBA draft?
The Wolves have as good a chance as any team at winning the top pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Here is each team's percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick
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Minnesota sports fan becomes pals with player he idolized 70 years ago
What fan hasn't dreamed of being buddies with one of his or her idols? For one Minnesota fan, that dream has come true. But it took a long, long time.
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NBA will allow Wolves, seven other teams to do group work
Each team must create its own "campuslike environment" in its home city and all players must remain on campus. Each team will also be allowed to invite five G-League affiliated players to participate in the workouts.
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What has the NBA restart taught us about the Timberwolves?
While we're just at the start of the postseason, here are four things the NBA's bubble has told you so far if you're a Wolves fan. There's good and bad.
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- Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
- Pacers beat Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to reach Eastern Conference finals
- Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
- Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit
- OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers
- P.J. Washington's free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
- Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
- NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
- Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
- Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
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