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Complete coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA featuring players Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley. Latest MN Wolves scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Sports
March 23, 2021
Elgin Baylor drove to the basket in 1962.

Elgin Baylor, who brought playing above the rim to Minneapolis Lakers, dies

When Baylor arrived in Minneapolis in 1958, the pros usually scored on one-handed set shots or running hooks. Baylor added a new dimension to the NBA.
Wolves
March 23, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns bends over in pain after being fouled in the first quarter of Monday’s game.

Towns scores 33 despite hard fall that aggravated sore wrist

It's a sight that has become all too familiar but is still equally jarring for Timberwolves fans — Karl-Anthony Towns hitting the floor hard and coming up holding his wrist.
Wolves
March 23, 2021
Shai Gilgeous Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves fought for the ball in the first quar

Ragged Wolves lose to Thunder as reserve-fueled rally falls short

Rookie Anthony Edwards wasn't happy about being on the bench for the final minutes of a game that wasn't as sharp as some of the team's recent efforts.
Wolves
March 23, 2021

Wolves-Oklahoma City game recap

It didn't matter who the Wolves threw at the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who did what he wanted in scoring 31.
March 22, 2021

Wolves' development takes a step back in ragged loss to Thunder

Rookie Anthony Edwards wasn't happy about being on the bench for the final minutes of a game that wasn't as sharp as some of the team's recent efforts.
Randball
March 22, 2021
Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

There are two times of great convergence on the sports calendar: late March and early October. It's going to be an eventful week in Minnesota sports even for teams that aren't playing.
Twins
March 22, 2021
The Twins will have a maximum of 10,000 fans attending games through May 6.

Twins tickets for first weeks on sale to public Thursday; Wolves tickets next week

Because of current seating limitations at Target Field, only games from April 8 — the home opener vs. Seattle — through May 6 will be available for now. Both teams have announced COVID-related policies, too.
Sports
March 21, 2021
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) drives up a shot between Houston Rockets center Christian Wood, left, and guard Victor Oladipo, right,

Gameday preview: Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City

A four-game homestand begins with the Wolves' final game vs. OKC this season.
Wolves
March 21, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (20) knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of an NBA basketball

With his defense, Timberwolves' Josh Okogie scores points

The Wolves guard showed his potential trade value in his handling of his Devin Booker assignment.
Wolves
March 21, 2021
Devin Booker of the Suns got around Wolves forward Jarrett Culver on Friday night in Phoenix.

Anthony Edwards' strong play for Wolves forces adjustments

Teams are starting to pay extra attention to the No. 1 choice in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Sports
March 20, 2021
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Scoggins: Teams losing fans fast in the FSN-streaming fight

Multiple people familiar with the situation said local franchises with FSN ties are looking at viewership losses of between one-quarter and one-third of their audience. That's big, and sobering.
Sports
March 20, 2021
Anthony Edwards

Wolves notes: Edwards' scoring spree rewrites rookie record books

Anthony Edwards recorded a total of 105 points, the most by a Wolves rookie in a three-game span.
Wolves
March 20, 2021

Friday's Wolves-Phoenix game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
March 20, 2021
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards, front center, drives between Phoenix forward Mikal Bridges (25), forward Dario Saric (20), and guard Devin Booke

Edwards held to 11 points, Wolves lose 113-101 to Phoenix

A night after the Wolves rookie put up 42 points on the Suns, if there was one thing Phoenix was going to do Friday it was to stop Anthony Edwards.
Wolves
March 19, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18,

KAT, Ant combine for 'unbelievably special' 83 points in Wolves victory

Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards engineered one of the most memorable and improbable moments of a dreary season as the Wolves rallied past Phoenix.
Wolves
March 19, 2021
Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie, right, defends Phoenix guard Devin Booker during the second half of the Wolves’ 123-119 win Thursday. (AP Photo/Rick

They scored most of the points, but Towns, Edwards needed late-game help

Juancho Hernangomez, Josh Okogie played key roles as bench struggle most of the night in the Wolves' victory at Phoenix.
Sports
March 19, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, right, rebounds the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams last month.

Wolves ponder how to make best use of Towns' rebounding

The center is playing defense on the perimeter, creating a "double-edged sword."
Wolves
March 19, 2021

Thursday's Wolves-Phoenix game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Sports
March 18, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting just 10-for-38, only 26%, from three-point range over his past six games.

Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns trying to regain his three-point touch

An elite long-range shooter last season, he has dropped to 26% in his past six games.
Wolves
March 17, 2021

Gameday preview: Wolves at Phoenix

This is the first of back-to-back games in Arizona. The Wolves are 6-12 in back-to-back games (3-6 each night).