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Wolves
March 11, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) joked with each other as they took the court after a

Wolves' Edwards says Rubio is the 'best leader' he's ever been around

The rookie said the veteran has been especially helpful in guiding Edwards through his first year.
Wolves
March 11, 2021

Wolves-New Orleans game recap

Wolves rookie forward Jaden McDaniels had his most impressive game, coming off the bench to score 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting and adding three blocks.
Wolves
March 11, 2021
Anthony Edwards (1) ) of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Wolves' Edwards weighs drives against jump shots

The rookie knows his three-point shooting needs improvement.
Randball
March 11, 2021
Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

At 7-29 at the break, the Wolves have the worst record in the NBA. From here, there is a volatile range of possibilities set to unfold over the next few months.
Wolves
March 11, 2021
Podcast: Clock is ticking for Wolves to deliver on their plan

Podcast: Clock is ticking for Wolves to deliver on their plan

After a 7-29 first half that saw the Wolves fire head coach Ryan Saunders, Chris Hine and Michael Rand talk through what they need to learn in the next 36 games.
Wolves
March 11, 2021
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch

Wolves looking toward 'whole new reality' in NBA's second half

With the All-Star break over, Wolves coach Chris Finch says accountability is on the way for his struggling team.
Wolves
March 10, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves at New Orleans

The Wolves are back in action after they crawled into the NBA All-Star break on a nine-game losing streak that spanned the last four games of Ryan Saunders' tenure and first five of Chris Finch's tenure as coach.
Sports
March 9, 2021
Podcast: A Wolves trade proposal; great expectations for the Loons

Podcast: A Wolves trade proposal; great expectations for the Loons

After their successful 2020 season, soccer writer Jerry Zgoda looks at what's new for Minnesota United this year. Also, Michael Rand has a trade obsession and Kaapo Kahkonen has a great night.
Randball
March 9, 2021
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, center top, is reportedly coveted by the Timberwolves.

Trade target: Can the Timberwolves really get Atlanta's John Collins?

After a report emerged last week, speculation naturally followed. Can the Wolves make this work and acquire a needed power forward?
Wolves
March 9, 2021
Wolves center Naz Reid and Jan McLaren, his middle school art teacher, built a bond through drawing that has lasted ever since.

Wolves' Reid built a bond through drawing that cannot be erased

Whenever he needs a break from basketball, or just a way to fend off boredom in isolation, all Naz Reid needs is a pencil and paper.
Sports
March 5, 2021
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Neal: Minnesota should join other states, open doors to pro sports fans

Nearly 30 teams across the NHL and NBA are allowing a small number of fans into arenas. Why not in Minnesota?
Wolves
March 5, 2021
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards

Souhan: Under all that losing is a potential bright future for Wolves

The Wolves right now are a bad team playing as badly as ever. But assuming that their losing ways are predestined ignores the realities of modern sports.
Wolves
March 5, 2021
At the All-Star break, Wolves expose flaws in Rosas' rebuilding plan

At the All-Star break, Wolves expose flaws in Rosas' rebuilding plan

So far this season - with a 7-29 record at the All-Star break - the Timberwolves have found it's hard to build a winning culture with a weak foundation.
Wolves
March 4, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor spoke with Kevin Garnett during game 3 between the Lynx and Sparks. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@

Kevin Garnett says bid to buy Wolves is over; Taylor says it never started

Kevin Garnett posted on Instagram that he won't be involved in any sale of his former team. But owner Glen Taylor countered that none of the 10 groups who have made bids involve the former Wolves star.
Wolves
March 4, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) was fouled by Miles Bridges (0) of the Charlotte Hornets dunked the ball in the third quarter.

Timberwolves wrap up first half with 'unacceptable' loss to Charlotte

Now losers of nine in a row, Minnesota on Wednesday night suffered yet another lopsided decision before taking a week off for the NBA All-Star break.
Sports
March 3, 2021
Timberwolves rookie Jaden McDaniels

Wolves rookie Jaden McDaniels relishes chance to share NBA court with brother

The first time the Wolves played the Hornets in Charlotte, Jalen McDaniels had just been recalled from the G-League. On Wednesday, he and Jaden were both in action.
Wolves
March 3, 2021

Wolves-Charlotte game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Sports
March 3, 2021

Timberwolves wrap up first half with blowout loss to Charlotte

Now losers of nine in a row, Minnesota on Wednesday night suffered yet another lopsided decision before taking a week off for the NBA All-Star break.
Wolves
March 3, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards (1) attempted a shot in the third quarter.

Edwards named to Rising Stars Team USA for All-Star weekend

The appointment to Team USA for Anthony Edwards is largely ceremonial, since there will be no Rising Stars Game at the All-Star weekend in Atlanta.
Wolves
March 2, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch in the second quarter.

Finch looks to establish normalcy after emotional week for Wolves

Tuesday's practice, just his second since taking over as coach, was an attempt for Chris Finch to install a sense of normalcy along with some of his concepts.