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Defending champion Lakers are atop the loaded, crowded West
Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine ranks the Western Division
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Five NBA story lines to follow this season
From the old to the new, here are five Minnesota-related story lines to follow this NBA season:
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Wolves' Beasley reaches plea deal after threatening family with rifle
"I could have retreated," the guard said about the September incident. "I was not in my right mind. I'm ready to move on."
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Hernangomez trying to write his own script with Wolves
Whether it's in acting or playing basketball, Juancho Hernangomez is trying to secure a key part in a blockbuster and steal some scenes.
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How many games will the Wolves win? Predictions all over the map
Experts think Wolves could win from 28 to 36 games this season.
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Timberwolves season has arrived: Four observations heading into opening night
The Wolves looked at times disjointed in two preseason losses at home to Memphis, but they played better in a victory at Dallas on Thursday night.
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Wolves cut Hollis-Jefferson despite strong preseason
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 17 points in a recent game against Memphis and is a strong defender. The Wolves also waived St. Croix Lutheran product Ade Murkey.
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Owner Glen Taylor expects Wolves to make the playoffs
The Timberwolves enter a pivotal time in Glen Taylor's tenure as owner, one that could be concluding if Taylor reaches an agreement to sell the team after he confirmed in July he was fielding offers.
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Week 1 in the NBA regular season
Opening night is Tuesday, the Wolves play Wednesday and there are five Christmas Day games on Friday.
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Popular FSN broadcaster Hanneman dies at age 68
"We're deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Tom Hanneman," FSN said in a statement.
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McLaughlin agrees to two-way contract with Timberwolves
Jordan McLaughlin, a restricted free agent point guard, was a staple of the Wolves' rotation late last season and averaged 7.6 points in 30 games.
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In test of depth, Wolves finish preseason with overtime win
D'Angelo Russell was kept out of Thursday's game in Dallas largely as a precaution with right ankle soreness, underscoring the need for depth at point guard.
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Thursday's Wolves-Dallas game recap
A look back at Thursday night's game.
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Wolves' top pick Edwards still working to shake off rust
Anthony Edwards has played in two preseason games in his nascent career, and that's two games for Edwards to process what it will take to compete daily
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Hollis-Jefferson making an impression on Wolves
On an otherwise dreary night for the Wolves, as they try to shake off the rust from an extended, distressing offseason, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was a bright spot.
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It says here: Wolves will make postseason, Warriors will miss
John Hollinger, a respected basketball writer with an analytics background, is out on a limb predicting success for the Timberwolves this season.
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Balls of confusion: Getting-acquainted Wolves thumped by Grizzles
For most of the night the Wolves looked like a team still getting to know each other — as in trying to figure out where teammates were on the court.
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Gallery: Timberwolves fall to Grizzlies
The Timberwolves lost 123-104 to the Memphis Grizzlies in an exhibition game at Target Center on Monday night.
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Timberwolves-Memphis game recap
Second-year point guard Ja Morant ran the Grizzlies' offense with 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Getting-acquainted Timberwolves thumped by Memphis 123-104
The Wolves committed 23 turnovers as the Grizzlies took command early.
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- Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
- Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
- Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7
- The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
- Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
- Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
- The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
- Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics
- Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
- LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine
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