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Wolves
March 27, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shoots over Houston Rockets center Justin Patton during the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball

Scoggins: Difficulties or not, make Edwards, not Russell, the sidekick for KAT

Ignore the struggles and count on the rookie. He's the 1A of the future.
Wolves
March 27, 2021
Houston Rockets center Kelly Olynyk (41) tries to take a charge but fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half

Karl-Anthony Towns on Atlanta shootings: 'It doesn't belong in society'

The Wolves star denounced violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Wolves
March 27, 2021
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards shoots on Houston Rockets forward Sterling Brown during the Wolves’ win Friday. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Edwards benched again by Finch in final minutes of Wolves comeback

Coach Chris Finch chose to play out the final minutes of Rockets win with those who had led a comeback from 16 points down.
Sports
March 26, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) protests a call in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets,

Friday's Wolves-Houston game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game.
Wolves
March 26, 2021
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Wolves score final 22 points to come back against lowly Rockets

They trailed by as many as 19 points before shutting down Houston at the end of the game.
Sports
March 26, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, right, argues with referee Danielle Scott as Timberwolves coach Chris Finch looks on during the second half

Wolves still considering how Ricky Rubio, D'Angelo Russell can work together

The point guards didn't click in tandem early in the season, and now Russell is about to return from injury.
Randball
March 26, 2021
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

Did the Timberwolves lay groundwork for a John Collins trade?

The timing made less and less sense for a deal with Atlanta as the deadline approached. But that doesn't mean talks can't resume in a couple months.
Sports
March 26, 2021
Podcast: Wolves trade inaction about balancing stability, injuries, disarray

Podcast: Wolves trade inaction about balancing stability, injuries, disarray

Management opted to stick with the current roster despite having the worst record in the league. Basketball writer Chris Hine joins the Daily Delivery to explain the thinking.
Wolves
March 26, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch talks with players during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans i

No deal: Wolves decline offers for young talent, keep roster together

Gersson Rosas said there were high-profile trades he could have made if he'd been willing to part with some of the Timberwolves' promising young players.
Wolves
March 25, 2021

Timberwolves-Houston game preview

Since returning home from a three-game road trip, the Wolves have looked like they have taken a step back after a strong start out of the All-Star break.
Wolves
March 25, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) tries to slap the ball away from Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis during the first h

McDaniels gets unexpected assignment: stopping Mavs' star

Rookie Jaden McDaniels did a commendable job limiting one of the NBA's best offensive players after a last-minute change of plans.
Wolves
March 25, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) attacked the rim but missed as he was fouled by Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) in t

Wolves lose by 20, wonder if they'll be together after today's trade deadline

To hear Karl-Anthony Towns talk about it, there was a sense of unease in the locker room Juancho Hernangomez was blunt: 'We know we are the worst team in the NBA.'
Sports
March 25, 2021
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Get your tickets now (if you're lucky) as Minnesota sports reopen to fans

With state-mandated capacity limits for entertainment venues rising on April 1, tickets are going on sale. Here's a look at what will be available.
Photography
March 24, 2021

Wolves lose to Dallas at home

The Timberwolves lost 128-108 to the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center on Wednesday.
Wolves
March 24, 2021

Wolves-Dallas game recap

Kristaps Porzinga, Dallas' 7-4 center, did what he wanted to do offensively in scoring 29 points on 11-for-23 shooting to go with nine rebounds and two blocks.
Sports
March 24, 2021

Timberwolves thumped by Mavericks 128-108; will roster be changing at today's trade deadline?

To hear Karl-Anthony Towns talk about it, there was a sense of unease in the locker room Juancho Hernangomez was blunt: 'We know we are the worst team in the NBA.'
Wolves
March 24, 2021
Jaden McDaniels is a young player the Timberwolves would like to keep.

NBA trade deadline looms as Wolves ponder deals

Magic's Gordon, Hawks' Collins are players who have attracted some interest.
Randball
March 24, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

Edwards has 'high ceiling' but needs to 'learn some habits,' says Finch

In a wide-ranging interview, new Timberwolves coach Chris Finch talked about his new job, the team's recent improvement and No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards.
Sports
March 24, 2021
Podcast: New coaches Johnson and Finch on what they've gotten into

Podcast: New coaches Johnson and Finch on what they've gotten into

As head coaches of the Gophers and the Wolves, Ben Johnson and Chris Finch are being tasked with major turnarounds. They talk about the biggest challenges in their new jobs.
Wolves
March 23, 2021
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, hits a shot over Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during the second half of an NBA basketball

Timberwolves-Dallas game preview

The Wolves are coming off a sloppy 112-103 loss to the Thunder at Target Center in which Karl-Anthony Towns scored 33 points on 10-for-28 shooting.